A. Venkatesh
Known For: Directing
Biography
A. Venkatesh is a Tamil film director born in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu. Initially, he worked as an assistant to director K. Rajeshwar in Nyaya Tharasu (1989) and Idhaya Thamarai (1990). He assisted Pavithran in Vasanthakala Paravai (1991) and Suriyan (1992), then he was an associate director to director Shankar in Gentleman (1993) and Kadhalan (1994). During the shooting of the film Kadhalan, producer G. K. Reddy approached him to direct a film. In 1996, he made his directional debut through Mahaprabhu starring R. Sarathkumar, Sukanya and Vineetha. He is known for directing films in short spans of times. He has also acted in various Tamil movies, Angadi Theru being one among them. He also appeared in Vijay TV's special program celebrating the film Nanban's success, and was seen sharing his experiences working as an associate with Director Shankar.
Filmography
2025
- Aan Paavam Pollathathu as Sakthi's father
- Padai Thalaivan as Doctor
2024
- Goli Soda Rising
- Operation Laila ... (Director)
- Dhil Raja ... (Director)
- Singappenney
2023
- Rudhran as Ethiraj
- Priyamudan Priya
- Thuritham as Vaanathi's Father
2022
- Laththi Charge as Inspector Gnanamuthu
2020
- Triples as Councillor Chelladurai
2019
- Asuran as Viswanathan
- Nungambakkam
- Nethraa ... (Director)
2016
- Thodari as Thangapandian
- Pagiri
- Aandavan Kattalai as Gandhi's Brother in Law
2015
- Sandamarutham ... (Director)
- Rombha Nallavan Da Nee
- Killadi ... (Director)
- Touring Talkies
- Sivappu
- Iravum Pagalum Varum
2014
2013
- Summa Nachunu Irukku as Gautham
- Azhagan Azhagi
- Naan Rajavaga Pogiren as Isakkimuthu Annachi
2012
2011
- Sattapadi Kutram as Ekambaram
2010
- Angadi Theru as Karungali
- Maanja Velu ... (Director)
- Vaada ... (Director)
- Vallakottai ... (Director)
2009
- Malai Malai ... (Director)
2008
- Durai ... (Director)
- Singakutty ... (Director)
2006
- Vathiyar ... (Director)
2005
- Chanakya ... (Director)
2003
- Dum ... (Director)
2002
- Bagavathi ... (Director)
2001
- Chocklet ... (Director)
1999
- Poo Parikka Varugirom ... (Director)
1998
- Nilaave Vaa ... (Director)
1996
- Selva ... (Director)
- Maha Prabhu ... (Director)