Vetrimaaran

Biography

Vetrimaaran is an Indian film director, screenwriter and film producer working in the Tamil film industry. His works, predominantly social issue dramas and action crime films, have been acclaimed for their gritty realism and scope. He is the recipient of five National Film Awards, eight Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards, two Filmfare South Awards and the Amnesty International Italia Award from 72nd Venice Film Festival.

Directed

1. Asuran (2019) — Director
2. Vada Chennai (2018) — Director
3. Visaranai (2016) — Director
4. Aadukalam (2011) — Director
5. Viduthalai: Part I (2023) — Director
6. Polladhavan (2007) — Director
7. Paava Kadhaigal (2020) — Director
8. Viduthalai: Part II (2024) — Director
9. Vaadivaasal — Director
10. Vada Chennai II: Anbuvin Ezhichi — Director
11. Arasan (2026) — Director
12. Untitled Kamal Haassan - Vetrimaaran Film — Director
13. Rajan Vagaiyara — Director
14. Adhigaaram — Director
15. Thamizh Murugan — Director
16. Rajan Vagaiyara — Director

Also appeared in

1. Star (2024) — Self
2. Jigarthanda (2014) — Self
3. Savarakathi (2018) — Special Appearance
4. Diesel (2025) — Narrator
5. Naan Rajavaga Pogiren (2013) — Cameo appearance
6. Kadhal Virus (2002) — Deepak's assistant (uncredited)