Cast & creator
A. Venkatesh
Best known for Modha Rathri, Triples, Goli Soda Rising
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.
Also known as: ஏ. வெங்கடேஷ், Venkatesh
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Filmography (76)
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Modha Rathri
Velayudham
2026
Triples
Councillor Chelladurai
2020
Goli Soda Rising
2024
Majaal
Cinematography
1987
Makkal Kaavalan
2026
Asuran
Viswanathan
2019
Chanakya
Director
2005
Suriyan
1992
Thodari
Thangapandian
2016
Aan Paavam Pollathathu
Sakthi's father
2025
Angadi Theru
Karungali
2010Nadhamuni
Bagavathi
Director
2002Bagavathi
Writer
2002
Rudhran
Ethiraj
2023
Aandavan Kattalai
Gandhi's Brother in Law
2016
Selva
Director
1996Selva
Screenplay
1996
Onaaigal Jakkiradhai
2018Jedusi
Touring Talkies
2015
Maanja Velu
Director
2010Pagiri
2016
Rombha Nallavan Da Nee
2015Rombha Nallavan Da Nee
Director
2015Rombha Nallavan Da Nee
Writer
2015
Kadugu
2017
Vaada
Director
2010Malai Malai
Director
2009
Killadi
Director
2015
Laththi Charge
Inspector Gnanamuthu
2022
Nethraa
Director
2019Nethraa
Story
2019Nethraa
Screenplay
2019Nethraa
Dialogue
2019Sivappu
2015
Kuthu
Director
2004Kuthu
Adaptation
2004
Chocklet
Director
2001Chocklet
Screenplay
2001Maha Prabhu
Director
1996Maha Prabhu
Writer
1996Bloody Politics
Nungambakkam
2019
Vathiyar
Director
2006
Vallakottai
Director
2010
Torchlight
2018
Nisabdham
Public Prosecutor
2017
Mithran
Dum
Director
2003
Sandamarutham
Director
2015
Priyamudan Priya
2023Singakutty
Director
2008
Goli Soda
2014Azhagan Azhagi
2013
Nilaave Vaa
Director
1998
Poo Parikka Varugirom
Director
1999
Sullan Sethu
Padai Thalaivan
Doctor
2025
Operation Laila
Director
2024Operation Laila
Writer
2024
Aai
Director
2004Sambavam
Summa Nachunu Irukku
Gautham
2013Summa Nachunu Irukku
Director
2013Summa Nachunu Irukku
Writer
2013
Black Gold
Thangadurai
2026Paagan
2012
Iravum Pagalum Varum
2015Sattapadi Kutram
Ekambaram
2011
Durai
Director
2008
Singappenney
2024
Thuritham
Vaanathi's Father
2023
Dhil Raja
Director
2024Dhil Raja
Writer
2024
Naan Rajavaga Pogiren
Isakkimuthu Annachi
2013