Quick Info
| Profession | Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 25/02/1973 |
| Age | 53 years |
| Birthplace | Ottapalam, Palakkad district, Kerala |
Latest News about Gautham Vasudev Menon
01/02/2025
Gautham Vasudev Menon clarified that his earlier remark about Ennai Noki Paayum Thotta had been made in jest and was misunderstood during promotions for Dominic and the Ladies' Purse. The clarification followed speculation that his comment reflected a serious grievance about the long-delayed film.
27/01/2025
He confirmed that Dhruva Natchathiram would release during the summer of 2025 after years of production delays and repeated uncertainty around the project. The announcement renewed attention on the long-pending Vikram-starrer and signaled a possible turnaround for the film.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Gautham Vasudev Menon |
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| Other Name | GVM |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 180 cm (5' 11") |
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| Weight | 75 kg (165 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt n Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Madras Christian College Higher Secondary School, Chennai |
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| College/University | Mookambigai College of Engineering, Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in Mechanical Engineering (1993) |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Vasudev Menon |
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| Mother | Uma Prabhakrishnan (PGT teacher at Jawahar Vidyalaya) |
| Siblings | Anupama Menon, Uthara Menon (celebrity costume designer) |
| Spouse | Preethi Menon |
| Children | 3 Sons: Arya, Dhruva, and Adhya |
Career
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| Production Company | Photon Kathaas |
Favourites
| Beverage | Hot Chocolate |
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| Actor(s) | Kamal Haasan, Amitabh Bachchan |
| Actress(es) | Kajol, Nayanthara |
| Film(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 Varma |
| International Director | Martin Scorsese |
| Music Director | Harris Jayaraj |
Social Media
| https://www.facebook.com/GauthamMenonOfficial/ | |
| https://twitter.com/menongautham |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Gautham Vasudev Menon is a successful Indian filmmaker in the Tamil industry. | |
| 2. He has directed movies in Hindi and Telugu as well. | |
| 3. His films have received praise from critics and viewers. | |
| 4. "Vaaranam Aayiram" (2008) won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil. | |
| 5. Gautham Vasudev Menon comes from a mixed heritage background. | |
| 6. His interest in filmmaking grew during college. | |
| 7. He was skilled in singing and choreography. | |
| 8. Gautham shared his filmmaking dreams with his parents during college. | |
| 9. He gained experience shooting commercials and training under Rajiv Menon. | |
| 10. He has displayed his singing talent in Tamil cinema. | |
| 11. Gautham has made cameo appearances in his directed films. | |
| 12. He has faced conflicts with various actors. | |
| 13. Gautham prefers not to dub his films into other languages. | |
| 14. His filmmaking style focuses on middle-class stories and realistic character portrayals. | |
| 15. Starting and shelving film projects has been a challenge for him. | |
| 16. Personal and professional obstacles have been a part of his filmmaking journey. | |
| 17. Before directing films, Gautham Vasudev Menon worked in Tamil TV soap operas including Pon Vilangu and Simran Thirai. | |
| 18. He had been working on the script for Minnale before making his directorial debut. | |
| 19. He has directed music videos under his production banner Photon Kathaas. | |
| 20. Gautham loves to read and has a deep appreciation for literature focusing on character depth. | |
| 21. His films feature complex characters, poetry, and layered narratives. | |
| 22. Mani Ratnam is one of his major influences. | |
| 23. His storytelling style is non-linear, realistic, and often explores themes of love and loss. | |
| 24. Vaaranam Aayiram was an emotional personal film born out of his father's death; he decided to make it three days after his father passed away. | |
| 25. He has directed films in multiple languages: Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Malayalam. | |
| 26. Many of his films have been simultaneously shot or are remakes of his own Tamil films in other languages. | |
| 27. He has acted in some Malayalam and Telugu films. | |
| 28. He has directed approximately 20 films as of 2024. | |
| 29. He has faced challenges with starting and shelving film projects. | |
| 30. Personal and professional obstacles have been part of his filmmaking journey. |