Vimal (actor)

Vimal (born 27 April 1980) is an Indian film actor, who appears in Tamil films. Following uncredited appearances and a supporting role in the critically acclaimed movie Kanchivaram, he played the lead role in Pandiraj's critically acclaimed Pasanga (2009). Subsequently, he played lead roles in several low-budget productions. He established himself as a successful upcoming actor with Kalavani (2010), after that he has claimed his name with these movies Vaagai Sooda Vaa (2011), Kalakalappu (2012), Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga (2013), Desingu Raja (2013), Manjapai (2014), and Mannar Vagaiyara (2018).

Vimal
Born
Vimal Ramasamy

(1980-04-27) 27 April 1980
Keeranur,Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu, India
NationalityIndian
OccupationActor
Years active2004–present
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Spouse(s)
Akshaya
(
m. 2010)
Parent(s)Narasimhan [1] - Ramani

Early life

Vimal was born in Pannankombu, a village near Manapparai, Tiruchirappalli district, Tamil Nadu, and later moved to Chennai. He discontinued his studies and began learning dancing and joined the Koothu-P-Pattarai, a theatre group in Chennai.[2]

While being a part of Koothu-P-Pattarai, Vimal was appearing in uncredited roles in several high-profile Tamil films, including Ghilli (2004), Kireedam (2007), Kuruvi (2008) and Pandhayam (2008), starring noted lead actors Vijay and Ajith Kumar. Vimal married his girlfriend Akshaya on 12 December 2010.[3]

Vimal got married in a manner portrayed by him in Kalavani'[4] In 'Kalavani', its protagonist Vimal would marry the girl of his choice despite opposition from her parents. And in real life too, the actor did the same thing by entering wedlock with his girlfriend, who happens to be his relative's daughter. Vimal and Akshaya aka Priyadarsini, a medical college student in Chennai, were in love with each other. However, her parents allegedly opposed the affair, saying they were not interested in their daughter marrying an actor. Following this, Akshaya left for Kumbakonam, where Vimal was shooting for a film Eththan. From there, they went to a Murugan temple and tied the knot. Says Vimal, "We have no other option since Akshaya's parents were looking for a doctor groom for her".[5]

Vimal completed his education with tenth standard scoring 120 marks out of 500 in the SSLC examination. He appeared in the Indian cricket league advertisement for Chennai Superstars as a batsman.

Acting career

He played his first leading role in Pasanga (2009), directed by Pandiraj, in which he played Meenakshisundaram, an insurance agent.[2] The film won critical acclaim, while his performance was well received. He next appeared in A. Sarkunam's comedy entertainer Kalavani (2010) with Oviya in the female lead which went on to become a sleeper hit.[6] In 2011, he acted in three films, Cloud Nine Movie's Thoonga Nagaram, Eththan and Vaagai Sooda Vaa, which saw him collaborating with A. Sarkunam again. Vaagai Sooda Vaa was a period piece set in the 1960s, with Vimal playing a village teacher named Veluthambi.[7] His other 2012 film, was Mattuthavani which was long-delayed and was a flop at the box office.[8] He was then seen in UTV's comedy film Kalakalappu under Sundar C's direction that features an ensemble cast.[9] His next release was Ishtam, a remake of Telugu hit Yemaindhi Ee Vela, in which he played an urban character for the first time.[10]

In 2013, he acted five movies as Sillunu Oru Sandhippu, a simple love story,[11] Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga co-starring with Sivakarthikeyan directed by Pandiraj. The film was a good opening and was a hit at the box office.[12][13] Moondru Per Moondru Kadal with actors Arjun Sarja and Cheran directed by Vasanth. Ezhil's direction Desingu Raja was released on 23 August.[14]Jannal Oram co-starring with R. Parthiepan and Vidharth. The film received mixed reviews from critics and audience.[15] Vimal is currently working on more than half-a-dozen projects. He has play in Pulivaal (2014), a comedy thriller with actor Prasanna, remake of Malayalam film.[16] He has completed Manjapai (2014)[17] and Padmamagan's Netru Indru (2014).

In 2015, he released an action film, Kaaval,[18] followed by two comedy drama movies, Anjala (2016)[19] and Mapla Singam (2016).[20] In 2018, Boopathy Pandian's Mannar Vagaiyara. The film is produced by Vimal for the first time. It was running successful and was declared a super hit.[21] In December, an adult comedy film, Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku. It was a poor review from critics and audiences.[22]

Filmography
Actor
Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Notes
2004GhilliSaravanavelu's teammateUncredited role
2007KireedamShaktivel's friendUncredited role
2008KuruviRefugee in CuddapahUncredited role
PandhayamMurugesanUncredited role
KanchivaramRangan
2009PasangaMeenakshi SundaramVijay Award for Best Debut Actor
2010KalavaniArivazhagan (Arikki)
2011Thoonga NagaramKannan
EththanSathyamoorthy
Vaagai Sooda VaaVeluthambiTamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor
2012MattuthavaniRam's friendUncredited role
KalakalappuSeenu
IshtamSaravanan
2013Sillunu Oru SandhippuAshok
Kedi Billa Killadi RangaKesavan
Moondru Per Moondru KaadhalVarun
Desingu RajaIdhayakani
Jannal OramSubbiah
2014Ninaithathu YaaroHimselfCameo appearance
PulivaalKasi
ManjapaiTamil
Netru IndruSivaji
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam IyakkamHimselfCameo appearance
Oru Oorla Rendu RajaAzhagu
2015KaavalAnbarasu
2016AnjalaKavas
Mappillai SingamAnbuchelvan
2018Mannar VagaiyaraMadhiyazhagan
Evanukku Engeyo Matcham IrukkuHari
2019Kalavani 2Arivazhagan (Arikki)
2020Kanni Raasi TBAFilming
Producer

As a producer with the studio, A3V Cinemaz:

gollark: So `result2` (you can declare that in the loop by the way, and arguably should) will sometimes be nil.
gollark: There's not necessarily something in every slot.
gollark: no.
gollark: Who doesn't want to live in a glass/concrete cube?
gollark: You can totally build houses without wood.

References
  1. "Vimal". Filmi Street. 2 February 2015.
  2. Rao, Subha J (12 November 2011). "Only Vemal!". The Hindu. Chennai, India.
  3. Kumar, Harish (4 June 2018). "Vemal (Actor) Wiki, Biography, Age, Family, Movies, Images". Newsbugz.com. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  4. "Actor Vimal weds his sweetheart". The Times Of India. 29 December 2010.
  5. "'Kalavani' style wedding for Vimal". Indiaglitz.com. 28 December 2010. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
  6. "Kalavani goes places". The Times Of India. 22 July 2010.
  7. "In quest of victory! – Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 8 May 2011. Retrieved 10 November 2011.
  8. "Mattuthavani – Behindwoods.com – Tamil Top Ten Movies – Ooh La La La Mattuthavani Mye Oru kal Oru kannadi Asthamanam Mazhaikalam 3 Karnan Meeravudan Krishnan Sooriya Nagaram Nandha Nandhitha Sevarkodi Naanga Aravaan Kaattu Puli Udumban Kadhalil Sodhapuvadhu Yeppadi Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal Mouna Guru kollaikaran Vettai Nanban Osthe Rajapattai Uchithanai Mukarnthal Mouna Guru Mambattiyan Velayudham 7aum Arivu Porali Mayakkam Enna". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  9. "Sundar C's next – 'Masala'". IndiaGlitz.com. Retrieved 12 October 2011.
  10. Vimal gets an image makeover with Ishtam. Sify.com
  11. "Review: Silunu Oru Sandhippu is a simple love story". Rediff.com. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  12. "Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga box office collection". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  13. "Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga box office collection". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  14. "Desingu Raja Movie Review Desingu Raja, Desingu Raja review, Desingu Raja movie review". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  15. "Jannal Oram Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Jannal Oram by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  16. "'Chappa Kurishu' turns 'Pulival' in Kollywood – The Times of India". The Times Of India.
  17. "Manja Pai Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Manja Pai by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  18. "Kaaval (aka) Kaval review". Behindwoods.com. 26 June 2015. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  19. "Anjala Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Anjala by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  20. "Mapla Singam Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Mapla Singam by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  21. "Review : Mannar Vagaiyara review: Entertaining to an extent (2018)". Sify.com. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  22. "Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku Review: An offensive, disastrous attempt at an adult comedy". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
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