Vetrimaaran Age, Wiki and Bio

Vetrimaaran

Quick Info

ProfessionFilm Director, Film Producer, Screenwriter, Actor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth04/09/1975
Age49 years
BirthplaceCuddalore, Tamil Nadu

Bio/Wiki

Other Name(s)
  • Vethimaran
  • Vetri Maaran
NicknameVetri

Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityLoyola College, Chennai
Qualifications
  • Graduation
  • Masters in English Literature (dropout)

Personal Life

Zodiac signVirgo
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
HometownCuddalore, Tamil Nadu

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsAarthi (associate vice president at IQ Backoffice India Pvt. Ltd)

Family

FatherV Chitravel (veterinary scientist)
MotherMegala Chitravel (author, runs a school)
Siblings1 elder sister
SpouseAarthi Vetrimaaran
Children
  • Son: Kathiravan
  • Daughter: Poonthendrel

Career

Debut
DirectorPolladhavan (2007)
Creative Producer/WriterUdhayam NH4 (2013)
Notable Awards
  • 2007: Vijay Award for Best Director for Polladhavan
  • 2011: National Film Award for Best Director for Aadukalam
  • 2011: National Film Award for Best Screenplay for Aadukalam
  • 2011: Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Director for Aadukalam
  • 2011: SIIMA Award for Best Director for Aadukalam
  • 2011: Vijay Award for Best Director for Aadukalam
  • 2015: National Film Award for Best Children's Film for Kaaka Muttai
  • 2015: Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Film for Kaaka Muttai
  • 2015: Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Film for Kaaka Muttai
  • 2015: Audience's Choice Award for Best Feature Film for Kaaka Muttai
  • 2015: Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize for Kaaka Muttai
  • 2015: Filmfare Award for Best Film – Tamil for Kaaka Muttai
  • 2015: Edison Award for Best Producer for Kaaka Muttai
  • 2016: National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil for Visaranai
  • 2016: Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Film for Visaranai
  • 2016: Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Director for Visaranai
  • 2016: Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Screenplay for Visaranai
  • 2018: Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Screenplay for Vada Chennai
  • 2019: National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil for Asuran
  • 2019: Zee Cine Award Tamil for Best Director for Asuran
  • 2019: Behindwoods Gold Medal for Best Director for Asuran
  • 2019: Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Director for Asuran
  • 2023: Filmfare Critics Award for Best Film – Tamil for Viduthalai Part 1
Filmography
  • Aadukalam (2011)
  • Visaranai (2016)
  • Vada Chennai (2018)
  • Asuran (2019)
  • Viduthalai Part 1 (2023)
Production CompanyGrass Root Film Company
Produced Films
  • Poriyaalan (2014)
  • Kodi (2016)
  • Annanukku Jai (2018)
  • Sangathalaivan (2021)
  • Garudan (2024)
TV EngagementProduced the Tamil TV serial ‘Pettaikaali’ (2022)
InstituteInternational Institute of Film and Culture (IIFC)

Favourites

Car CollectionBMW

Some Lesser Known Facts

Vetrimaaran had a unique childhood where he often skipped school to watch films multiple times.
While in college, he had a short film project that inspired him to pursue a career in filmmaking.
He met his wife Aarthi during his college days, where she proposed marriage, which he deferred by 10 years.
He has a background in filmmaking where he was mentored by the Indian cinematographer Balu Mahendra.
Vetrimaaran has appeared in cameo roles in various Tamil films.
His film 'Visaranai' was notably chosen as India’s official entry for the Academy Awards.