Venkat Prabhu was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on November 7, 1975. His father, Gangai Amaran, is a director and music director, and his brother, Premji Amaran, is a well-known actor, singer, and music director in the Tamil film industry. His uncle is acclaimed music director Maestro Ilayaraaja, and his relatives are prominent South Indian music composers Yuvan Shankar Raja, Karthik Raja, and vocalist Bhavatharini. Rajalakshmi is Venkat Prabhu’s wife, and they married on September 10, 2001.
Venkat Prabhu is Venkat Kumar Gangai Amaren’s real name. He is a well-known filmmaker who has worked in the Tamil cinema industry as an actor, director, and playback singer. He spent seven years in the United Kingdom, where he finished his high school and undergraduate studies and earned an accounting degree. Prabhu started his career as a playback singer in the film industry after returning to India and singing for demos by his relatives, Yuvan Shankar Raja and Karthik Raja. In 1996, he, his brother Premgi Amaren, and his boyhood buddy S. P. B. Charan formed Next Generation, a music band that included Yugendran and Thaman and performed on stage multiple times.
Biography
| Name | Venkat Prabhu |
| Real Name | Venkat Kumar Gangai Amaren |
| Nickname | Venkat Prabhu |
| Profession | Director, Actor, Singer, Producer |
| Date of Birth | 7 November 1975 |
| Age | 46 (as of 2022) |
| Zodiac sign | Yet to be updated |
| Family | Father: Gangai Amaren Mother: Yet to be updated Brother: Premji Amaren |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Yet to be updated |
| Wife | Rajalakshmi |
| Children | Daughter: Vikruthi, Shivani |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Educational Qualification | Yet to be updated |
| School | St. Bede’s school, Chennai |
| College | Trinity College, Music in London |
| Hobbies | Dancing, singing, and Listening to Music |
| Birth Place | Tamil Nadu, India |
| Hometown | Tamil Nadu, India |
| Current City | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
Venkat Prabhu Movie Guidelines as Director
| Year | Movie | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Chennai 600028 | Vijay Award for Best Uncover of the Year Vijay Award for Best Crew Nominated—Vijay Award for Best Director Nominated—Vijay Award for Best Story, Screenplay Creator |
| 2008 | Saroja | Nominated—Vijay Award for Favourite Director |
| 2010 | Goa | Edison Award for Best Romantic Movie |
| 2011 | Mankatha | Vijay Award for Favourite Director ITFA Best Director Award Edison Awards – Best Director of the Year |
| 2013 | Biriyani | |
| 2015 | Massu Engira Masilamani | |
| 2016 | Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings | |
| 2018 | Get collectively | Filming |
Venkat Prabhu as Actor
| Year | Movie | Operate | Discover |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | April Maadhathil | Kadhir’s good good friend | |
| Vikadan | Rammohan’s good good friend | ||
| 2003 | Unnai Saranadainthaen | Kannan | |
| 2004 | Neranja Manasu | Machakaalai | |
| 2005 | Ji | Vasu’s good good friend | |
| Sivakasi | Udayappa and Muthappa’s brother-in-law | ||
| Mazhai | Kasi | ||
| 2007 | Vasantham Vandhachu | Kumaresan | |
| Gnabagam Varuthey | Ramu | ||
| 2008 | Vaazhthugal | Kalai | |
| Saroja | Special appearance | ||
| 2010 | Goa | Special appearance | |
| 2011 | Mankatha | Uncredited appearance | |
| 2013 | Rendavathu Padam | Special appearance | |
| Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham | Himself | Special appearance | |
| 2014 | Ninaithathu Yaaro | Himself | Special appearance |
| Vadacurry | Himself | Special appearance | |
| Nalanum Nandhiniyum | Himself | Special appearance | |
| Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam | Himself | Special appearance | |
| Theriyama Unna Kadhalichitten | Himself | Special appearance | |
| 2017 | Mupparimanam | Himself | Special appearance |
| Vizhithiru | Dhileepan |
Venkat Prabhu as Singer
| No | Movie | Observe | Composer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anjali | “Something Something”, “Iravu Nilavu”, “Motta Maadi”, “Vaanam Namakku”, “Anjali Anjali” | Ilaiyaraaja |
| 2 | Kalyana Galatta | “Aadham Evaal” | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| 3 | Ullasam | “Cholare” | Karthik Raja |
| 4 | Thulluvadho Ilamai | “Neruppu Kootadikkuthu” | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| 5 | Daas | “Ennoda Raasi” | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| 6 | Veyilodu Vilayadu | “Kattukadanga” | Karthik Raja |
| 7 | Kadhal Samrajyam | “Mullai Poo” | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| 8 | Enakku 20 Unakku 18 | “Oru Nanban Irundhal” | A. R. Rahman |
| 9 | Chennai 600028 | “Yaaro (Friendship)” | Premgi Amaren |
| 10 | Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum | “Muthathu Pakkathile” | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| 11 | Siddu +2 | “Naan Aalana Thamarai” | Dharan |
| 12 | Adhe Neram Adhe Idam | “Nammooru Chennaiyile” | Premgi Amaren |
| 13 | Goa | “Yezhezhu Thalaimuraikkum” | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| 14 | Pugaippadam | “Oru Kudaiyil” | Gangai Amaran |
| 15 | Samba | “Nandamuri Chandamama” | Mani Sharma |
| 16 | Thozha | “Oru Nayagan” | Premji Amaren |
| 17 | Goa | “Yezhuzhu Thalaimurai” | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| 18 | Vanavarayan Vallavarayan | “Kongunattu thendralukkum” | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| 19 | Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings | “Soppanasundari” | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
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