Biography

Vimal (born 25 September 1981) is an Indian actor, who appears in Tamil films. Following credited appearances and a supporting role in the critically acclaimed movie Kanchivaram, he played the lead role in Pandiraj's critically acclaimed Pasanga (2009). Subsequently, he played lead roles in several low-budget productions. He established himself as a successful upcoming actor with Kalavani (2010), after that he has claimed his name with these movies Vaagai Sooda Vaa (2011), Kalakalappu (2012), Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga (2013), Manjapai (2014) and Mannar Vagaiyara (2018).

Acting career[edit]

2001-2008[edit]

In 2001 started a career as an aspiring model actor. While being a part of Koothu-P-Pattarai, Vimal was appearing in uncredited roles in several high-profile Tamil films, including Ghilli (2004), Kuruvi (2008) and Pandhayam (2008), starring noted lead actors Vijay and Nithin Sathya.^[4] He made cameo role in the critically acclaimed movie Kanchivaram (2008).^[5]

2009-2016[edit]

He played his first leading role in Pasanga (2009), directed by Pandiraj, in which he played Meenakshisundaram, an insurance agent.^[1] The film won critical acclaim, while his performance was well received. He next appeared in A. Sarkunam's comedy entertainer Kalavani (2010) with Oviya in the female lead which went on to become a sleeper hit.^[6] In 2011, he acted in three films, Cloud Nine Movie's Thoonga Nagaram, Eththan and Vaagai Sooda Vaa, which saw him collaborating with A. Sarkunam again. Vaagai Sooda Vaa was a period piece set in the 1960s, with Vimal playing a village teacher named Veluthambi.^[7] His other 2012 film, was Mattuthavani which was long-delayed and was a flop at the box office.^[8] He was then seen in UTV's comedy film Kalakalappu under Sundar C's direction that features an ensemble cast.^[9] His next release was Ishtam, a remake of Telugu hit Yemaindhi Ee Vela, in which he played an urban character for the first time.^[10]

In 2013, he acted five movies as Sillunu Oru Sandhippu, a simple love story,^[11] Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga co-starring with Sivakarthikeyan directed by Pandiraj. The film was a good opening and was a hit at the box office.^[12][13] Moondru Per Moondru Kadal with actors Arjun Sarja and Cheran directed by Vasanth. Ezhil's direction Desingu Raja was released on 23 August.^[14]Jannal Oram co-starring with R. Parthiepan and Vidharth. The film received mixed reviews from critics and audience.^[15] Vimal is currently working on more than half-a-dozen projects. He has play in Pulivaal (2014), a comedy thriller with actor Prasanna, remake of Malayalam film.^[16] He has completed Manjapai (2014)^[17] and Padmamagan's Netru Indru (2014).

In 2015, he released an action film, Kaaval,^[18] followed by two comedy drama movies, Anjala (2016)^[19] and Mapla Singam (2016).^[20]

2018-present[edit]

In 2018, Boopathy Pandian's Mannar Vagaiyara. The film is produced by Vimal for the first time. It was running successful and was declared a super hit.^[21] In December, an adult comedy film, Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku. It was a poor review from critics and audiences.^[22] His next two films were romantic comedies including Kalavani 2 (2019), a sequel to Kalavani and Kanni Raasi (2020).^[23][24]

Filmography[edit]

Feature Films[edit]

Actor

Key

	Denotes films that have not yet been released

Producer

As a producer with the studio, A3V Cinemaz:

• Mannar Vagaiyara (2018)

Web Series[edit]