A. Venkatesh
A. Venkatesh is a Tamil film director born in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu. Initially, he worked as an assistant to director K. Rajeshwar in Nyaya Tharasu (1989) and Idhaya Thamarai (1990). He assisted Pavithran in Vasanthakala Paravai (1991) and Suriyan (1992), then he was an associate director to director Shankar in Gentleman (1993) and Kadhalan (1994). During the shooting of the film Kadhalan, producer G. K. Reddy approached him to direct a film. In 1996, he made his directional debut through Mahaprabhu starring R. Sarathkumar, Sukanya and Vineetha. He is known for directing films in short spans of times. He has also acted in various Tamil movies, Angadi Theru being one among them. He also appeared in Vijay TV's special program celebrating the film Nanban's success, and was seen sharing his experiences working as an associate with Director Shankar.
Acting
Movie
Asuran
as Viswanathan
2019
Movie
Aandavan Kattalai
as Gandhi's Brother in Law
2016
Movie
Thodari
as Thangapandian
2016
Movie
Angadi Theru
as Karungali
2010
Movie
Goli Soda
2014
Movie
Aan Paavam Pollathathu
as Sakthi's father
2025
Movie
Laththi Charge
as Inspector Gnanamuthu
2022
Movie
Rudhran
as Ethiraj
2023
Movie
Kadugu
2017
TV
Triples
as Councillor Chelladurai
2020
Movie
Naan Rajavaga Pogiren
as Isakkimuthu Annachi
2013
Movie
Sivappu
2015
Movie
Pagiri
2016
Movie
Torchlight
2018
Movie
Onaaigal Jakkiradhai
2018
Movie
Touring Talkies
2015
Movie
Iravum Pagalum Varum
2015
Movie
Nisabdham
as Public Prosecutor
2017
Movie
Priyamudan Priya
2023
Movie
Thuritham
as Vaanathi's Father
2023
Movie
Summa Nachunu Irukku
as Gautham
2013
Movie
Sambavam
Movie
Rombha Nallavan Da Nee
2015
Movie
Singappenney
2024
Crew
Movie
Bagavathi
Director
2002
Movie
Aai
Director
2004
Movie
Kuthu
Director
2004
Movie
Chanakya
Director
2005
Movie
Malai Malai
Director
2009
Movie
Chocklet
Director
2001
Movie
Maanja Velu
Director
2010
Movie
Vallakottai
Director
2010
Movie
Durai
Director
2008
Movie
Dum
Director
2003
Movie
Vathiyar
Director
2006
Movie
Sandamarutham
Director
2015