Quick Info
| Profession | Film Director, Actor, Playback Singer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/11/1975 |
| Age | 51 years |
| Birthplace | Chennai |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Venkat Prabhu
28/09/2026
Director Venkat Prabhu publicly addressed speculation of a rift with actor Sivakarthikeyan after his father, Gangai Amaran, criticised the actor over a shelved project. Venkat said the project could not take off for various reasons and denied any fallout, while Sivakarthikeyan replied that they were family. Both said they remain open to working together in the future.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Venkat Kumar Gangai Amaran |
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| Religion | Hindu |
| Caste | Scheduled Caste |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Hobby | Travelling |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper (Semi-Bald) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St. Bede's School, Chennai |
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| College/University | Trinity College of Music, London |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 11/09/2001 |
Relationships & More
| Wife/Spouse | Rajalakshmi |
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Family
| Father | Gangai Amaran |
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| Mother | Manimegalai |
| Siblings | Premgi Amaren |
| Spouse | Rajalakshmi |
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Career
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Favourites
| Sport | Cricket |
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| IPL Team | Chennai Super Kings |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Venkat belongs to a Tamil family known for their contributions to music in Tamil Nadu. | |
| 2. After completing his studies in London, he began his career singing demos for his cousins Yuvan Shankar Raja and Karthik Raja. | |
| 3. Despite initially landing main roles in films, his first three projects were shelved, leading him to take on character roles. | |
| 4. In 1996, he, along with his brother Premgi Amaren and S. P. B. Charan, founded a music band called Next Generation. | |
| 5. He is known for collaborating often with key figures in the Tamil film industry such as Premgi Amaren and Yuvan Shankar Raja. | |
| 6. His notable songs as a playback singer include tracks like 'Koothadichu' and 'Neruppu Kootadikkuthu'. | |
| 7. He has acted in films like 'Sivaksi', 'Vaazthungal', and 'Vizhithiru'. | |
| 8. His directorial work includes films such as 'Goa' and 'Massu Masilamani' as well as the web series 'Live Telecast'. | |
| 9. Venkat's role as a lyricist was highlighted in the 2016 film 'Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings'. | |
| 10. He occasionally enjoys drinking alcohol. |
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