Venkat Prabhu
Venkat Prabhu | |
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Prabhu in 2024 | |
| Born | Venkat Kumar Gangai Amaran 7 November 1975 Madras, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Spouse |
Rajalakshmi (m. 2001) |
| Children | 2 |
| Father | Gangai Amaren |
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Venkat Kumar Gangai Amaren (born 7 November 1975), better known by his stage name Venkat Prabhu, is an Indian film director, actor and playback singer in Tamil cinema. In addition, he also worked in Telugu Cinema. After completing his education, he began pursuing an acting career, with his first three ventures featuring him in a starring role, failing to release, following which he began appearing in character roles.
He entered the spotlight for the first time when he turned director with the summer hit Chennai 600028 (2007). He achieved further commercial successes with his subsequent directorials Saroja (2008), Goa (2010), Mankatha (2011), Biriyani (2013), Masss (2015), and Maanaadu (2021). His father Gangai Amaren is a film director and music director.