Vetrimaaran Height, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography
Vetrimaaran Height, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography
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Wife: Aarthi
Age: 49 Years
Hometown: Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Other Name(s) | Vethimaran, Vetri Maaran |
| Nickname | Vetri |
| Profession(s) | Film Director, Film Producer, Screenwriter, Actor |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film (Tamil; As a director): Polladhavan (2007)  Film (Tamil; As a creative producer, writer): Udhayam NH4 (2013)  |
| 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 |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 4 September 1975 (Thursday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 49 Years |
| Birthplace | Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Signature |  |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu |
| College/University | Loyola College, Chennai |
| Educational Qualification(s) | • Graduation • Masters in English Literature (dropout) |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Social Media | • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Aarthi (associate vice president at IQ Backoffice India Pvt. Ltd)  |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Aarthi Vetrimaaran |
| Children | Son- Kathiravan  Daughter- Poonthendrel  |
| Parents | Father- V Chitravel (veterinary scientist)  Mother- Megala Chitravel (author, runs a school)  |
| Siblings | Sister- Vellakannu Chitravel Vandanaa (entrepreneur, doctor; elder)  |
| Other Relative | Maternal Grandfather- Ere. Elamvazhuthi (politician) |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | • BMW X5 xDrive30d xLine  • Isuzu MU-X 2wd |
| Bike Collection | BMW R nineT  |
| Money Factor | |
| Income (approx.) | Rs 6 crore per film (as of 2024) |
| Assets/Properties | Rs 30 crores (as of 2024) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Vetrimaaran
Vetrimaaran grew up in Ranipet, Vellore.
Vetrimaaran’s childhood picture with his family
In childhood, he used to bunk school to watch films. He used to watch each film three to four times.
While he was studying in college, he started a course in TV presentation. As a part of the course, he had to make a short film. While working on the film, he decided to make his career in filmmaking.
Vetrimaaran during his younger days
During a seminar at his college, the Indian cinematographer Balu Mahendra visited his college. Vetrimaaran then decided to learn filmmaking from Balu. Later, Balu hired him as one of his assistants in filmmaking. To pursue his career in filmmaking, he left his post-graduation midway.
While he was studying at Loyola College, he met a girl named Aarthi. Soon, they became friends. Aarthi then proposed to him for marriage. However, Vetrimaaran told her to wait for around 10 years. Later, they got married.
Vetrimaaran’s wedding picture
Vetrimaaran has played small roles in a few Tamil films like ‘Kadhal Virus’ (2002), ‘Jigarthanda’ (2014), and ‘Star’ (2024).
Star
He has directed a few Tamil films like ‘Aadukalam’ (2011), ‘Visaranai’ (2016), ‘Vada Chennai’ (2018), ‘Asuran’ (2019), and ‘Viduthalai Part 1’ (2023). His film Visaranai was selected as India’s official entry to the Academy Awards.
Asuran
In 2013, he wrote the dialogues of the Tamil film Naan Rajavaga Pogiren.
Under his film production company Grass Root Film Company, he has produced various Tamil films such as ‘Poriyaalan’ (2014), ‘Kodi’ (2016), ‘Annanukku Jai’ (2018), ‘Sangathalaivan’ (2021), and ‘Garudan’ (2024).
Garudan
In 2022, he produced the Tamil TV serial ‘Pettaikaali.’
Pettaikaali
He has started an acting and filmmaking institute named the International Institute of Film and Culture (IIFC).
He has mainly worked with a few South Indian actors in his films. Some of such actors are Dhanush , Munnar Ramesh, Velraj, Samuthirakani, and Kishore.
He has been good friends with Dhanush for a very long time.
Vetrimaaran’s old picture with Dhanush
He is an avid animal lover and owns a few pet animals.
Vetrimaaran with his pet cat
Earlier, he used to smoke cigarettes. However, later, he quit it.
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