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Gautham blamed the actor for the film's delayed progress, citing irresponsible behavior and failure to show up for shoots. He went on to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Mookambigai College of Engineering in Pudukkottai.

Personal Life

Gautham Vasudev Menon is married to Preethi Menon, and the couple has been blessed with three sons named Arya, Dhruva, and Adhya.

Public disputes between the two ensued.

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In 2008, he was honored with the Vijay Award for Favorite Director for his film “Vaaranam Aayiram.” This award showcased his popularity among the audience and their appreciation for his directorial skills.

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Birth PlaceOttapalam India
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Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack
Height In CM180 CM
Height In Meter180 M
NationalityIndian
ParentsFather: Vasudeva Menon
Mother: Uma Prabhakrishnan
ProfessionActor Director Screenwriter and Producer
SiblingsUthara
SpousPreethi Menon
Weight80 Kg
176 Lbs
Zodiac SignPisces

Gautham Vasudev Menon

Gautham Vasudev Menon is a versatile Indian filmmaker, renowned for his work in the Tamil film industry.

His father, Vasudev Menon, unfortunately, passed away on 14 February 2007. His versatile career encompasses directing, writing, producing, and even acting. However, further difficulties were encountered in securing a release date for the film. His primary focus is within the Tamil film industry, although he has also directed films in Telugu and Hindi.

He also mentioned that the film's promotional materials consistently indicated that it was intended for a specific audience, as it had received an "A" certification.
Legal case against Gautham
In 2012, Gautham Vasudev Menon's production company collaborated with RS Infotainment to produce the Tamil film "Neethaane En Ponvasantham." However, the film received an average response from the audience.

Impressively, he is fluent in English, Malayalam, and Tamil.

Film Career Beginnings: Gautham Vasudev Menon’s passion for filmmaking emerged during his university days, where he drew inspiration from movies like “Dead Poets Society” (1989) and “Nayakan” (1987).

Their partnership was considered one of the most successful in the Kollywood industry. He later remade the same film with unique elements for the Telugu industry, which garnered high praise and appreciation from audiences.

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Filmography

As a Director

TitleProducerDirectorActing roleOtherYear
MinnaleNoYesFlower man2001
Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil MeinNoYesMaddy’s boss2001
Kaakha KaakhaNoYesPolice officer Vasudevan NairDubbing artist of Jeevan2003
GharshanaNoYesNoDubbing artist of Salim Baig2004
Vettaiyaadu VilaiyaaduNoYesDancer in song “Manjal Veyil”Dubbing artist of Salim Baig2006
Pachaikili MuthucharamNoYesBus passenger2007
Vaaranam AayiramNoYesInformer2008
Vinnaithaandi VaruvaayaaNoYesHimself2010
Ye Maaya ChesaveNoYesActor2010
Nadunisi NaaygalYesYesNo2011
Ekk Deewana ThaYesYesActor2012
Neethaane En PonvasanthamYesYesNo2012
Yeto Vellipoyindhi ManasuYesYesNo2012
Yennai ArindhaalNoYesPolice officer2015
Achcham Yenbadhu MadamaiyadaYesYesPolice officer2016
Sahasam Swasaga SagipoYesYesPolice officer2016
Enai Noki Paayum ThotaYesYesNo2019
Putnam Pudhu KaalaiNoYesNoAnthology film; segment: Avarum Naanum – Avalum Naanum2020
Kutty StoryNoYesAadhiAnthology film; segment: Ethirpara Mutham[99][100]2021
Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu Part 1: The KindlingNoYesNo2022
Joshua Imai Pol KaakhaYesTBANoDelayed2023
Dhruva Natchathiram: Chapter One – Yuddha KaandamYesYesTBADelayed2023
Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu Part: 2YesYesPre-production2024

Television

TitleProducerWriterDirectorActing RoleOtherYear
QueenNoNoYesSridharCo-directed with Prasath Murugesan2019
Paava KadhaigalNoYesYesSathyaAnthology series; segment: Vaanmagal2020
NavarasaNoNoYesNoAnthology series; segment: Guitar Kambi Mele Nindru2021

Other Roles

TitleProducerAs an actorOtherYear
Minsara KanavuNoMan in crowd1997
Ratha SarithiramNoNoNarrator2010
VeppamYesNoDubbing artist for Muthukumar2011
Kanna Laddu Thinna AasaiyaNoHimself2013
Thanga MeenkalYesNo2012
EndrendrumNoNoNarrator2014
KaavalNoNoNarrator2015
YatchanNoHimself2015
Courier Boy KalyanYesNo2015
Oru Naal IravilNoHimself2015
Uppu KaruvaaduNoNoPlayback singer for “Pudhu Oru Kadhavu”2015
ZeroNoNoNarrator2016
Tamilselvanum Thaniyar AnjalumYesNo2016
Meendum Oru Kadhal KadhaiNoNoNarrator2016
Power PaandiNoHimself2017
Thaanaa Serndha KoottamNoNoDubbing artist for Suresh Menon2018
NaamNoHimself2018
Goli Soda 2NoRaghavan2018
Ee Nagaraniki EmaindhiNoHimselfCameo appearance2018
PuppyNoNoPlayback singer for “Uyire Vaa”2019
Oh My KadavuleNoHimself2020
TranceNoSolomon2020
Kannum Kannum KollaiyadithaalNoDCP Prathap Chakravarthi2020
Lock UpNoNoNarrator2020
TheeviramNoPolice Officer2020
99 SongsNoNoDialogue Writer For Tamil Version2021
Kodiyil OruvanNoNoPlayback singer for the song “Slum Anthem”2021
Rudra ThandavamNoVathapirajan2021
3:33NoParanormal investigator2021
FIRNoAjay Dewan2022
SelfieNoRavi Varma2022
DonNoHimself2022
Sita RamamNoMajor Selvan2022
MichaelNoGurunath and his twin brother2023
Love fully Yours VedaNoSri Kumar Kartha2023
Pathu ThalaNoNaanjilaar Gunasekaran2023
Viduthalai Part 1NoSunil Menon2023
AnuragamNo2023
LeoNo2023
13NoArulmozhi Varman2023
TakkarNoRecited part of the song “Nira”2023

Music videos

TitleRoleActorsYear
Semmozhiyaana Thamizh MozhiyaamMusic Video DirectorVarious Actor’s2010
Bodhai KodhaiMusic Video DirectorAtharvaa, Aishwarya Rajesh2018
Allipoola VennelaMusic Video DirectorMekha Rajan, Anagha, Angelina2021

Short films

TitleProducerDirectorActing roleOtherYear
Karthik Dial Seytha YennYesYesNoShort film2020

Achievements

Gautham Vasudev Menon’s outstanding work as a director has earned him accolades and recognition within the industry.

Despite the challenges, the remaining portion of the shooting was eventually completed. Relationships & MoreMarital StatusMarriedFamilyWife/SpousePreethi MenonChildrenSon- 3 Sons; Arya, Dhruva, and Adhya.
ParentsFather- Vasudev Menon

Mother- Uma Prabhakrishnan (PGT teacher at Jawahar Vidyalaya)
SiblingsSisters- Anupama Menon
Uthara Menon (celebrity costume designer)

FavouritesBeverageHot ChocolateActor(s)Kamal Haasan, Amitabh BachchanActress(es)Kajol, NayantharaFilm(s)Awara (1951), Pyaasa (1951), Shree 420 (1955), Nayakan (1987), Dead Poets Society (1989), Amarkalam (1999) Subramaniapuram (2008)Indian Director(s)Mani Ratnam, Ram Gopal VarmaInternational DirectorMartin ScorseseMusic DirectorHarris Jayaraj

Gautham Vasudev Menon, born on 25 February 1973, is a versatile Indian filmmaker known for his contributions as a director, screenwriter, producer, and actor.

His romantic movies, such as “Minnale” (2001), “Vaaranam Aayiram” (2008), and “Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa” (2010), have resonated with audiences. Her contribution as a costume designer has been valuable to Gautham’s projects.

Career

Gautham Vasudev Menon began his directorial journey with the movie “Minnale,” which was well-received by the audience.

Equally notable are his cop action thrillers like “Kaakha Kaakha” (2003), “Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu” (2006), and “Yennai Arindhaal” (2015).

Family

Gautham Vasudev Menon’s family background consists of a Malayali father and a Tamilian mother. Born on February 25, 1973, in Ottapalam, Kerala, Menon’s career spans directing, screenwriting, producing, and even acting.

However, the legal troubles had an adverse impact on Gautham Vasudev Menon's ability to release the remaining productions under Photon Kathaas.
Clash between Gautham and Simbu
Reports surfaced in 2016 regarding a public clash between Gautham Vasudev Menon and actor Simbu (Silambarasan) during the shooting of the film "Achcham Yenbathu Madamaiyada." The film had experienced significant delays, which caused tension between both parties.

Despite his birthplace, he grew up in Chennai’s Anna Nagar neighborhood.