Vineeth Kumar | |
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Alma mater | University of Calicut |
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Years active | 1988–present |
Spouse | Sandhya Vineeth |
Children | 2 |
Awards | Kerala State Film Awards |
Vineeth Kumar is an Indian actor, director and screenwriter known for his work in the Malayalam film industry. He has had a career spanning decades, transitioning from a child artist to an accomplished director.
He made his acting debut in 1988 as a child artist in the movie Padippura. The same year, he earned critical acclaim and the Kerala State Film Award[1] for his performance in the epic historical drama Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha.[2] Directed by Hariharan and written by M.T. Vasudevan Nair, this film featured him as the younger version of Mammootty's iconic character Chandu Chekavar.
He made his directorial debut with Ayal Njanalla (2015),[3] a romantic comedy entertainer, starring Fahad Faasil.[4] As writer and director, his fresh approach and storytelling marked a strong start to his filmmaking journey.
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