Biography
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.
Directed 21
2020s
- 2024
Dhil Raja
Director
Operation Laila
Director
2010s
- 2019
Nethraa
Director
- 2015
Rombha Nallavan Da Nee
Director
Sandamarutham
Director
Killadi
Director
- 2010
Vallakottai
Director
Maanja Velu
Director
2000s
- 2009
Malai Malai
Director
- 2008
Durai
Director
- 2006
Vathiyar
Director
- 2005
Chanakya
Director
- 2004
Aai
Director
Kuthu
Director
- 2003
Dum
Director
- 2002
Bagavathi
Director
- 2001
Chocklet
Director
1990s
- 1999
Poo Parikka Varugirom
Director
- 1998
Nilaave Vaa
Director
- 1996
Selva
Director
Acted in 28
2020s
- 2026
Makkal Kaavalan
Movie
Black Gold
Thangadurai
- 2025
Padai Thalaivan
Doctor
- 2024
Singappenney
Movie
- 2023
Priyamudan Priya
Movie
Thuritham
Vaanathi's Father
- 2022
Laththi Charge
Inspector Gnanamuthu
- 2020
Triples
Councillor Chelladurai · 8 episodes
2010s
- 2019
Nungambakkam
Movie
- 2018
Torchlight
Movie
Onaaigal Jakkiradhai
Movie
- 2017
Kadugu
Movie
Nisabdham
Public Prosecutor
- 2016
Aandavan Kattalai
Gandhi's Brother in Law
Thodari
Thangapandian
- 2015
Iravum Pagalum Varum
Movie
Rombha Nallavan Da Nee
Movie
- 2014
Goli Soda
Movie
- 2013
Naan Rajavaga Pogiren
Isakkimuthu Annachi
- 2010
Angadi Theru
Karungali
1990s
- 1992
Suriyan
Movie
No release date
Mithran
Movie
Sullan Sethu
Movie
Wrote 10
2020s
- 2024
Dhil Raja
Writer
Operation Laila
Writer
2010s
- 2019
Nethraa
Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
- 2015
Rombha Nallavan Da Nee
Writer
2000s
- 2009
Malai Malai
Screenplay, Story
- 2004
Aai
Writer
Kuthu
Adaptation
- 2002
Bagavathi
Writer
- 2001
Chocklet
Screenplay
1990s
- 1996
Selva
Screenplay
Other crew 1
1980s
- 1987
Majaal
Cinematography