A. Venkatesh
Director
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.
Filmography
Asuran
as Viswanathan 2019
Aandavan Kattalai
as Gandhi's Brother in Law 2016
Thodari
as Thangapandian 2016
Angadi Theru
as Karungali 2010
Goli Soda
2014
Laththi Charge
as Inspector Gnanamuthu 2022
Rudhran
as Ethiraj 2023
Kadugu
2017
Aan Paavam Pollathathu
2025
Naan Rajavaga Pogiren
as Isakkimuthu Annachi 2013
Sivappu
2015
Pagiri
2016
Torchlight
2018
Onaaigal Jakkiradhai
2018
Touring Talkies
2015
Iravum Pagalum Varum
2015
Nisabdham
as Public Prosecutor 2017