Vineeth
Vineeth Radhakrishnan (born 23 August 1969) is an Indian film actor, classical dancer and voice artist, known for his works predominantly in Malayalam and Tamil films. He has also starred in a few Telugu, Kannada and Bollywood films.
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Born | Vineeth Radhakrishnan 23 August 1969[1] |
Occupation |
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Years active | 1985 – present |
Spouse(s) | Priscilla Menon ( m. 2004) |
Children | 1 |
Relatives | Travancore family |
Website | www |
Early life
Vineeth was born to K. T. Radhakrishnan and P. K. Shanthakumari on 23 August 1969 at Thalassery in Kannur district of North Kerala. He has a sister, Kavitha Dinesh.[2] He studied at Good Shepherd International School, Ooty and St Joseph's Higher Secondary School, Thalassery.[3] He pursued bachelors in commerce from The New College in 1991.
Vineeth is the nephew of Ramachandran Nair, the husband of actress Padmini of the Travancore sisters. Of them, apparently, Padmini and Ragini imposed on his parents to send him to dancing school.[4] Vineeth is also a cousin of the film actress Shobana, Krishna and relative of Arun Kumar, actress Sukumari and Ambika Sukumaran.
He learned Bharathanatyam at the age of 6. He caught the public eye by winning several prizes in the Bharatanatyam dance form while studying in school, including winning the first prize at the Kerala State Youth festival for four years in a row[1] and winning the top prize of "Kalaprathibha" in 1986.[5]
Film career
Vineeth entered the film industry with the I. V. Sasi film Idanilangal in 1985. It was, however, with his second film Nakhakshathangal in 1986, that he caught the public eye in films.[6] His dancing skills were prominently displayed in several films as well.
He has acted in several well received films since, in all the South Indian languages. In spite of his success in films, he still considers dance as his first love and is undergoing advanced training in Bharatanatyam and participates in several dance programs all over the world as well as the Surya Dance Festival.[6]
Personal life
Vineeth married Priscilla Menon in 2004[7] and lives in Chennai . They have a daughter named Avanthi born in 2006.
Awards and nominations

- 1986 Kalaprathibha - Kerala State Government for the Kerala State School Youth Festival
- 1992 Best New Face Award- Film Fan's Association in Tamil Nadu - Aavarampoo
- 1992 Second best actor Award - Kerala State Film Critics Association for Daivathinte Vikrithikal and Sargam
- 1993 Supporting actor award - Film Fan's Association - Jathi Malli and Pudhiya Mugam
- 2006 Yuvakala Bharathi award - Bharath Kalachar
- 2013 – Asiavision Awards – Best Supporting Actor[8]
- 2016 - Kerala State Film Award for Best Choreography - Kambhoji for the song "Chenthar Nermukhi"
- 2013 - Filmfare Awards South- Best Supporting Actor- Nominated for (Bavuttiyude Namathil)
Filmography
Acting
Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
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2019 | Sarvam Thaala Mayam | Mani | Tamil | |
2019 | Madhaveeyam | Madhav Dev | Malayalam | |
2019 | Panthu | Anwar | Malayalam | |
2018 | Kalchilambu | Kannan | Malayalam | |
2017 | Kambhoji | Kunjunni | Malayalam | |
2016 | Pallikoodam | Malayalam | ||
2015 | Njan Samvidhanam Cheyum | Malayalam | ||
2015 | Akkaldhamayile Pennu | Anto | Malayalam | |
2015 | Kumbasaram | Rafi | Malayalam | |
2015 | Sukhamayirikkatte | Malayalam | ||
2015 | 100 Days of Love | S. P. Pillai | Malayalam | |
2014 | Swapaanam | Thuppan Namboodiri | Malayalam | |
2013 | Aattakatha | Unnikrishnan | Malayalam | |
2013 | Ezhamathe Varavu | Prasad | Malayalam | |
2013 | Cleopatra | Malayalam | ||
2013 | Omega Brothers | Sidharth | Malayalam | |
2013 | Breaking News Live | Deepak | Malayalam | |
2012 | Arike | Balu | Malayalam | |
2012 | Father's Day | Gopan | Malayalam | |
2012 | Ideal Couple | Ganeshan | Malayalam | |
2012 | Bavuttiyude Namathil | Satheeshan | Malayalam | |
2011 | Queens! Destiny Of Dance | Mukta | Hindi | |
2011 | Munthiri Paadam | Munna | Malayalam | |
2010 | Aptharakshaka | Ramanatha | Kannada | |
2010 | Killy Killy | Aloshy | Malayalam | |
2010 | Thathwamasi | Rameshan | Malayalam | |
2010 | Neelambari | Devanand | Malayalam | |
2009 | Banaras | Hari | Malayalam | |
2009 | Chemistry | Aloshy | Malayalam | |
2009 | 2 Harihar Nagar | Shyam Sundhar | Malayalam | |
2008 | Uliyin Osai | Iniyan | Tamil | |
2008 | Sila Nerangalil | Madhavan | Tamil | |
2008 | Kaal Chilambu | Kannan,Jayadevan | Malayalam | |
2007 | Rathri Mazha | Harikrishnan | Malayalam | |
2007 | Bhool Bhulaiyaa | Sharad Pradhan/Shashidhar | Hindi | |
2006 | Thanks | Telugu | ||
2006 | Vadakkum Nathan | Parameshwaran | Malayalam | |
2006 | Moonnamathoral | Dr. Arun | Malayalam | |
2005 | Chandramukhi | Viswanathan & Gunashekaran | Tamil | |
2005 | Mayookham | Malayalam | ||
2005 | Alice in Wonderland | Victor Joseph | Malayalam | |
2004 | Chathikkatha Chanthu | Krishna | Malayalam | |
2004 | Perumazhakkalam | Raghu Rama Iyer | Malayalam | Guest Appearance |
2003 | Priyamana Thozhi | Michael Dsouza | Tamil | |
2003 | Kadhal Kirukkan | Gautham | Tamil | |
2003 | Maa Baapu Bommaki Pellanta | Krishnamoorthy | Telugu | Cameo |
2002 | Bokshu, the Myth | English | Indian English film[9][10] | |
2002 | Nee Premakai | Srinivas | Telugu | |
2002 | Lahiri Lahiri Lahirilo | Srinivasa Naidu | Telugu | |
2001 | Ammai Kosam | Telugu | ||
2001 | Pranaya Manthram | Malayalam | ||
2001 | Vedham | Sanjay | Tamil | |
2000 | Darling Darling | Subash Chandra Bose/ Kochu Kurup / Aniyankutty (fake identity) | Malayalam | |
2000 | Karisakattu Poove | Pounrasu | Tamil | |
2000 | Maa Annayya | Telugu | ||
2000 | Thodu Thodu | Sushank | English | |
1999 | Ustaad | Nandan | Malayalam | |
1999 | Suyamvaram | Gautham | Tamil | |
1999 | Maravathe Kanmaniye | Tamil | ||
1999 | Prempujari | Murali | Malayalam | |
1999 | Mazhavillu | Vijay Krishnan | Malayalam | |
1999 | Preminchalani Vundi | Telugu | ||
1998 | W/o V. Vara Prasad | Varaprasad | Telugu | |
1998 | Paadutha theyaga | Telugu | ||
1998 | Rukmini | Telugu | ||
1998 | Prema Pallaki | Telugu | ||
1998 | Manjeeradhwani | Manu | Malayalam | |
1998 | Kanasalu Neene Manasalu Neene | Kannada | ||
1997 | Daud: Fun on the Run | Inspector Sri | Hindi | |
1997 | Nandhini | Suresh | Tamil | |
1997 | Devathai | Umapathi | Tamil | |
1997 | Evandi Pelli Chesukondi | Telugu | ||
1997 | Sakthi | Sakthi | Tamil | |
1996 | Hitler | Whistling Passenger | Malayalam | |
1996 | Kala Pani | G S Sethu | Malayalam | Dubbed in Tamil as Sirai Chaalai |
1996 | Kadhal Desam | Karthik | Tamil | |
1996 | Aaro Pranam | Telugu | ||
1995 | Thacholi Varghese Chekavar | Shyam | Malayalam | |
1995 | Highway | Vinod Menon | Malayalam | |
1995 | Thakshashila | Salman | Malayalam | |
1995 | Maanthrikam | Menaka/Cptn.Diana | Malayalam | |
1994 | Sarigamalu | Telugu | ||
1994 | Daivathinte Vikrithikal | Landlord's son | Malayalam | |
1994 | Parinayam | Madhavan | Malayalam | |
1994 | May Madham | Eeshwar | Tamil | |
1994 | Manathe Vellitheru | Ramesh | Malayalam | |
1993 | Jathi Malli | Tamil | ||
1993 | Pudhiya Mugam | Old Raja Rajeswaran "Raja | Tamil | |
1993 | Arthana | Jayakrishnan | Malayalam | |
1993 | Kanyakumariyil Oru Kavitha | Vishnu | Malayalam | |
1993 | Kabuliwala | Munna | Malayalam | |
1993 | Kalippattam | Harikrishnan | Malayalam | |
1993 | Samooham | Udayan | Malayalam | |
1993 | Gazal | Muneer | Malayalam | |
1993 | Gentleman | Ramesh | Tamil | |
1992 | Sargam | Haridas | Malayalam | Kerala State Film Critics Association Second Best Actor Award) |
1992 | Kamaladalam | Somashekharanunni (Malavika's lover) | Malayalam | |
1992 | Daivathinte Vikrithikal | Son of Landlord | Malayalam | Kerala State Film Critics Association Second Best Actor Award |
1992 | Aacharyan | Abraham | Malayalam | |
1992 | Champakulam Thachan | Chanthutti | Malayalam | |
1992 | Aavarampoo | Sakkarai | Tamil | Best New Face Awarded from the Film Fan's Association in Tamil Nadu |
1990 | Aaram Vardil Aabhyanthara Kalaham | Malayalam | ||
1990 | Kattukuthira | Mohan | Malayalam | |
1990 | Lal Salam | Malayalam | ||
1989 | Rugmini | Malayalam | ||
1989 | Mahayanam | Rameshan | Malayalam | |
1988 | Oru Muthassi Katha | Chanthu | Malayalam | |
1988 | Janmandharam | Unnikrishnan | Malayalam | |
1988 | Kanakambarangal | Rajan | Malayalam | |
1988 | Aranyakam | Mohan | Malayalam | |
1987 | Kanikanum Neram | Vinu | Malayalam | |
1987 | Ponnu | Malayalam | ||
1987 | Rithubhedam | Keshavan | Malayalam | |
1987 | Amrutham Gamaya | Unnikrishnan | Malayalam | |
1986 | Idanazhiyil Oru Kaalocha | Ananth | Malayalam | |
1986 | Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal | Antony | Malayalam | |
1986 | Oridathu | Josekutty | Malayalam | |
1986 | Nakhakshathangal | Ramu | Malayalam | |
1986 | Pranamam | Appukuttan | Malayalam | |
1985 | Idanilangal | Kunjumon | Malayalam |
Dubbing
Year | Film | Dubbed for | Character |
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1998 | Harikrishnans | Rajiv Menon | Gupthan |
2019 | Lucifer | Vivek Oberoi | Vimal Nair |
2020 | Big Brother | Arbaaz Khan | Vedantham IPS |
References
- Former Students. St Joseph's Higher Secondary School, Thalassery
- A Complete Online Malayalam Cinema News Portal. Cinidiary. Retrieved on 21 October 2015.
- "ലാലേട്ടന് എന്റെ ഗുരുവാണ് -വിനീത്". mangalam.com. Retrieved 6 November 2015.
- Rediff On The Net, Movies: Winning, vulnerable Vineeth. Rediff.com (16 October 1997). Retrieved on 26 February 2012.
- Top 100 Handsome Indian Men – Vineeth. Webindia123.com. Retrieved on 26 February 2012.
- Success, at last!. The Hindu (13 October 2003). Retrieved on 26 February 2012.
- "Vineeth ties nuptial knot". Archived from the original on 11 November 2005. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- VM Sathish. "Mammotty, Kavya Madhavan bag Asiavision awards". Emirates 24-7.
- Young, Deborah (13 June 2006). "Bokshu, The Myth". Variety. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
- Warrier, Shobha (22 May 2002). "Why can't an Indian make a film in English?". Rediff.com. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
External links
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- Interview with Vineeth: varnachitram » Blog Archive » Interview with Vineeth