Quick Info
| Profession | Film Director, Film Producer, Screenwriter, Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 04/09/1975 |
| Age | 51 years |
| Birthplace | Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Vetrimaaran
02/11/2026
Reports say the Tamil crime drama Arasan, directed by Vetrimaaran and starring Silambarasan TR, will get an eight-minute theatrical glimpse titled The World of Arasan during Diwali 2026. The film has been delayed in reaching theatres, and the preview is expected to introduce key characters. It is Vetrimaaran's next directorial after Viduthalai Part 2.
26/10/2026
Vetrimaaran drew renewed criticism after remarks at an event where he said a strong story matters more than perfect lip-sync and that he keeps editing films even after release. Social media users argued that such comments put more burden on producers and that he should take responsibility for past mistakes. His upcoming film Arasan is set in the world of Vada Chennai.
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Bio/Wiki
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| Nickname | Vetri |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Loyola College, Chennai |
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Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Aarthi (associate vice president at IQ Backoffice India Pvt. Ltd) |
Family
| Father | V Chitravel (veterinary scientist) |
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| Mother | Megala Chitravel (author, runs a school) |
| Siblings | 1 elder sister |
| Spouse | Aarthi Vetrimaaran |
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Career
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| Filmography |
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| Production Company | Grass Root Film Company | ||||
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| TV Engagement | Produced the Tamil TV serial 'Pettaikaali' (2022) | ||||
| Institute | International Institute of Film and Culture (IIFC) | ||||
| Upcoming Film | Arasan (starring Silambarasan TR, with Vijay Sethupathi; produced by Kalaippuli S. Thanu) |
Favourites
| Car Collection | BMW |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Vetrimaaran had a unique childhood where he often skipped school to watch films multiple times. | |
| 2. While in college, he had a short film project that inspired him to pursue a career in filmmaking. | |
| 3. He met his wife Aarthi during his college days, where she proposed marriage, which he deferred by 10 years. | |
| 4. He has a background in filmmaking where he was mentored by the Indian cinematographer Balu Mahendra. | |
| 5. Vetrimaaran has appeared in cameo roles in various Tamil films. | |
| 6. His film 'Visaranai' was notably chosen as India’s official entry for the Academy Awards. |
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