VIMAL

VIMAL – Film Actor

Vimal was born on December 12, 1982, in Pannankombu, a village near Manapparai and later moved to Chennai. He discontinued his studies and began learning dancing and joined the Koothu-P-Pattarai, a theatre group in Chennai. 

While being a part of Koothu-P-Pattarai, Vimal was appearing in uncredited roles in several high-profile Tamil films, including Ghilli (2004), Kireedam (2007) and Kuruvi (2008), starring noted lead actors Vijay and Ajith Kumar. He essayed his first leading role in Pasanga (2008), directed by Pandiraj, in which he played Meenakshisundaram, an insurance agent. The film won critical acclaim, while his performance was well-received. He next appeared in A. Sarkunam's comedy entertainer Kalavani (2010) which went on to become a Super hit. His other 2010 film was Maattuthaavani which was long-delayed and went unnoticed. In 2011, he acted in three films, Cloud Nine Movies' Thoonga Nagaram, Eththan and Vaagai Sooda Vaa, which saw him collaborating with A. Sarkunam again. Vaagai Sooda Vaa was a period piece set in the 1960s, with Vimal playing a village teacher named Veluthambi. 

Vimal is currently working on more than half-a-dozen projects. His next release is touted to be Ishtam, a remake of Telugu hit Yemaindhi Ee Vela, in which he plays an urban character for the first time. He is shooting for comedy films Anaithukkum Aasaipadu and UTV's Kalakalappu under Sundar C's direction that features an ensemble cast. Vimal has also signed Unmai Sonnal Nesippaya, a film based on real incidents to be directed by newcomer Ravi. C. S. Amudhan's Rendavathu Padam co-starring Richard Rishi and Aravind Akash. Besides he has been roped in for two yet-to-be-titled ventures, to be directed by Thirumurugan, who played villain in his film Kalavani, and Padmamagan. 

He appeared in the Indian cricket league advertisement for Chennai Superstars as a stylish batsman.

Vimal  married his childhood friend, a medical college student Akshaya (Priyadarshini) in a simple manner at the Swamimalai Murugan Temple in Kumbakonam. The couple have a son. He is currently living in Virugambakkam in chennai.

His movies include:

Year	Film	Role	Notes
2004	Ghilli	Saravanavelu's teammate	Uncredited role
2007	Kireedam	Shaktivel's friend	Uncredited role
2008	Kuruvi	Refugee in Cuddapah	Uncredited role
2008	Pandhayam	Murugesan	Uncredited role
2008	Kanchivaram	Rangan
2009	Pasanga	Meenakshi Sundaram	Vijay Award for Best Debut Actor
2010	Kalavani	Arivazhagan (Arikki)
2011	Thoonga Nagaram	Kannan
2011	Eththan	Sathyamoorthy
2011	Vaagai Sooda Vaa	Veluthambi
2012	Mattuthavani
2012	Kalakalappu	Seenu
2012	Ishtam	Saravanan
2013	Sillunu Oru Sandhippu	Ashok
2013	Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga	Kesavan
2013	Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal	Varun
2013	Rendavathu Padam		Filming
2013	Veyilodu Vilayadu		Filming (Cameo)[12]
2013	Desingu Raja	Idhayakani	Filming[13]
2013	Netru Indru		Filming[14]
2013	Jannal Oram		Filming[15]
2013	Manja Pye		Filming[16]
2013	Pulivaal		Filming[17]