Venkat Prabhu Age, Wiki and Bio

Venkat Prabhu

Quick Info

ProfessionFilm Director, Actor, Playback Singer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth07/11/1975
Age48 years
BirthplaceChennai

Bio/Wiki

Real NameVenkat Kumar Gangai Amaran
Zodiac signScorpio
HometownChennai
ReligionHindu
CasteScheduled Caste
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
HobbyTravelling

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 8" (173 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt and Pepper (Semi-Bald)

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSt. Bede's School, Chennai
College/UniversityTrinity College of Music, London

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date10/09/2001

Relationships & More

Wife/SpouseRajalakshmi
Children
  • Shivani Prabhu
  • Vikruti Prabhu

Family

FatherGangai Amaran
MotherManimegalai
SiblingsPremgi Amaren
SpouseRajalakshmi
Children
  • Shivani Prabhu
  • Vikruti Prabhu

Career

Debut
Film ActorPayanangal Mudhivathillai (1982) as Himself
SingerAnjali (1990)
Film DirectorChennai 600028 (2007)
Film ProducerChennai 600028 II: Second Innings (2016)
Awards
  • Vijay Award for Best Crew for Chennai 600028 (2007)
  • Vijay Award for Best Find of the Year for Chennai 600028 (2007)
  • Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Family Film for Chennai 600028 (2007)
  • Edison Award for Best Romantic Film for Goa (2010)
  • ITFA Best Picture Award for Mankatha (2011)
  • ITFA Best Director Award for Mankatha (2011)
  • Edison Awards for Best Director of the Year for Mankatha (2011)
  • Vikatan Award for Best Screenplay for Maanaadu (2021)

Favourites

SportCricket
IPL TeamChennai Super Kings

Some Lesser Known Facts

Venkat belongs to a Tamil family known for their contributions to music in Tamil Nadu.
After completing his studies in London, he began his career singing demos for his cousins Yuvan Shankar Raja and Karthik Raja.
Despite initially landing main roles in films, his first three projects were shelved, leading him to take on character roles.
In 1996, he, along with his brother Premgi Amaren and S. P. B. Charan, founded a music band called Next Generation.
He is known for collaborating often with key figures in the Tamil film industry such as Premgi Amaren and Yuvan Shankar Raja.
His notable songs as a playback singer include tracks like 'Koothadichu' and 'Neruppu Kootadikkuthu'.
He has acted in films like 'Sivaksi', 'Vaazthungal', and 'Vizhithiru'.
His directorial work includes films such as 'Goa' and 'Massu Masilamani' as well as the web series 'Live Telecast'.
Venkat's role as a lyricist was highlighted in the 2016 film 'Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings'.
He occasionally enjoys drinking alcohol.