Vineeth Sreenivasan
Vineeth Sreenivasan (born 1 October 1984) is an Indian playback singer, actor, film director, screenwriter, producer, lyricist, music composer, creative director and dubbing artist. He predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. Vineeth is son of the actor-screenwriter Sreenivasan.
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| Born | Vineeth Sreenivasan 1 October 1984 |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Years active | 2002 – present |
| Spouse(s) | Divya Narayanan (m. 2012) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) |
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| Relatives | Dhyan Sreenivasan (Brother) M. Mohanan (Uncle) |
He made his film debut in 2003 singing the song "Kasavinte Thattamittu" from Kilichundan Mampazham, and later also worked in music albums. Vineeth made his acting debut in Cycle (2008), and since then he has acted in numerous films. His directorial debut was in 2010 with Malarvaadi Arts Club, also written by him. He scripted and directed the film Thira in 2013, which introduced his younger brother Dhyan Sreenivasan as an actor.
Vineeth's second directorial venture Thattathin Marayathu (2012) became one of the highest-grossing films of 2012. His first script for another director was Oru Vadakkan Selfie (2015), directed by G. Pajith. His most recent directorial was Jacobinte Swargarajyam (2016).[1] Vineeth established the film production house named Habit of Life and produced its debut film Aanandam in 2017. Vineeth is going to work as Creative Director role in Asif Ali's latest Movie Kunjeldho.
Early life
Vineeth Sreenivasan is the eldest son of Malayalam screenwriter and actor Sreenivasan and Vimala.[2] He completed his primary education from nursery to 10th standard at Rani Jai Higher Secondary School. He graduated in mechanical engineering from KCG College of Technology, Chennai.
Career
He is a part of the band Malayalee with Jakes Bejoy, Shaan Rahman and Arjun Sasi. He made his acting debut playing one of the main protagonists in the Malayalam film Cycle, which did well at the box office.[3] He did his second movie role with his father in the movie Makante Achan.
He writes the lyrics of most of his album songs and has also shown his direction skills in directing his own music videos. His music album Coffee @ MG Road became a super-hit instantly. He got first prize in Mappilappattu in the Kerala State Youth Festival 1998, where he showed his ability for quick wit. When he was asked whether his father liked him singing Mappilappattu, he answered, "He didn't have any hatred towards my Mappilappattu, to my knowledge."
Vineeth won the AMMA Best Male Singer Award 2008 for his songs "Mampullikkavil" and "Jillu Jillu" and also the Best Male new face of the year 2008 by Asianet, for his role in Cycle. Vineeth wrote the script and Lyrics and debuted as director for the movie Malarvadi Arts Club with seven new young actors. He won the Asiavision award for the best debutant director for Malarvadi Arts Club. Thattathin Marayathu is the second movie in which he was the screenwriter, director and playback singer. His third movie Thira was released in 2013, in which he introduced his younger brother Dhyan Sreenivasan.
Personal life
Vineeth married Divya Narayanan on 18 October 2012, after an eight-year-long relationship since 30 March 2004. She was his junior at KCG College of Technology in Chennai.[4] The couple have a son Vihaan Divya Vineeth on 30 June 2017[5] and a daughter Shanaya Divya Vineeth on 2 October 2019.
Awards and nominations
- Nominated:2012- SIIMA Award for Best Director -Thattathin Marayathu
- Nominated: 2012- SIIMA Award for Best Male Playback Singer -Thattathin Marayathu
- 2015 - SIIMA Award for Best Male Playback Singer -Om Shanti Oshana
- Nominated - 2016-SIIMA Award for Best Male Playback Singer -Premam
- 2018 - SIIMA Award for Best Male Playback Singer - Cappucino
- 2019- Best Star Pair -Aravindante Athidhikal
- 2015- Best Star Pair - Ormayundo Ee Mukham
- 2014- Best Male Playback Singer -Om Shanti Oshana
- 2016 - All rounder of the year
- 2017 - Youth Icon
- 2012 - Man of the year -Thattathin Marayathu
- 2012 - Popular Movie -Thattathin Marayathu
- 2013 - Socially Committed Movie -Thira
- 2015 - Best Playback singer -Premam
- 2017 - Best Popular Singer - Velipadinte Pusthakam
Filmography
Actor
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Cycle | Roy | |
| 2009 | Makante Achan | Manu | |
| 2011 | Traffic | Raihan | |
| Chappa Kurishu | Ansari | ||
| 2012 | Padmasree Bharat Dr. Saroj Kumar | Shyam | |
| 2014 | Om Shanti Oshana | Dr. Prasad Varkey | |
| Ormayundo Ee Mukham | Gautham | ||
| 2015 | Oru Vadakkan Selfie | Jack Tracker / Nivin | |
| Oru Second Class Yathra | Nandu | ||
| Kunjiramayanam | Kunjiraman | ||
| 2016 | Jacobinte Swargarajyam | Yusuf Shah | Cameo Appearance |
| Oru Muthassi Gada | Zachariah (young) | Cameo Appearance | |
| 2017 | Aby | Aby | |
| Oru Cinemakkaran | Alby | ||
| Aana Alaralodalaral | Hashim Jamaludeen | ||
| 2018 | Aravindante Athidhikal | Aravindan | |
| Naam | Himself | Cameo Appearance | |
| 2019 | Thanneer Mathan Dinangal | Ravi Padmanabhan | |
| Love Action Drama | Suman/Rohan | Negative role | |
| Manoharam | Manoharan/Manu | ||
| Helen | Kanchan(Prisoner) | Cameo Appearance | |
Director
| Year | Title | Credited as | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Writer | |||
| 2010 | Malarvaadi Arts Club | Yes | Yes | Debut of Actor Nivin Pauly |
| 2012 | Thattathin Marayathu | Yes | Yes | Produced By Mukesh & Sreenivasan |
| 2013 | Thira | Yes | No | Debut of his brother Dhyan Sreenivasan |
| 2015 | Oru Vadakkan Selfie | No | Yes | Directed by G. Prajith |
| 2016 | Jacobinte Swargarajyam | Yes | Yes | Debut production venture of Big Bang Entertainments |
| 2020 | Hridayam | Yes | Yes | Produced by Visakh Subramaniam |
Dubbing artist
- Note Book - Voice for Skanda Ashok
- Positive - Voice for Skanda Ashok
- Elektra - Voice for Skanda Ashok
Narrator
- 2012 - Jawan of Vellimala - Narration
- 2014 - Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram - Voice over/Narration
- 2019 - Adhyarathri - Voice over/Narration
- 2017 - Godha- Narration
Discography
As playback singer
| Year | Song | Film | Co-Singer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Kasavinte Thattamittu | Kilichundan Mampazham | Sujatha Mohan |
| 2004 | Karale Karalinte | Udayananu Tharam | Rimi Tomy |
| 2005 | Naran Theme | Naran | K S Chithra |
| Omanapuzha | Chanthupottu | Solo | |
| 2006 | Ente Khalbile | Classmates | Solo |
| Pidiyana | Thuruppu Gulan | Solo | |
| Thevaram | Rasathanthram | Solo | |
| Mayajalakathin | Out of Syllabus | ||
| Kokkokko | Speed Track | Rimi Tomy | |
| Karineela | Chakkara Muthu | Sujatha Mohan | |
| Hridhayavum Hridhayavum | Notebook | Jyotsna | |
| Kallayipuzha | Wanted | ||
| Maama Nee Mongathayya | Rasikan | ||
| Kilukam Kilukilukkam | Kilukkam Kilukilukkam | ||
| Kamba Kamba | Chacko Randaaman | ||
| 2007 | Manam Thelinja | Goal | Jyotsna |
| Nagaram Viduram | Ore Kadal | Solo | |
| Sankadathinu | Panthaya Kozhi | Solo | |
| Tharaka Malarukal | Arabikatha | Sujatha Mohan | |
| Chela Thumbile | Yes Your Honour | Solo | |
| Palakuri Kandu | Solo | ||
| Oru Vaku Minadathe | July 4 | ||
| Manmadhanalle | Inspector Garud | Rimi Tomy | |
| Kannum Chimmi | |||
| Mambullikavil | Katha Parayumbol | Shweta Mohan | |
| Theni Payum | Vinodayathra | Solo | |
| Indhumukhee | Aayur Rekha | ||
| Kanne Kannadi | Challenge | ||
| Aalilayum | Veeralipattu | Manjari | |
| Yaduni | Paradesi | ||
| Oru Kaanakanavin | Kangaroo | ||
| Atho Thamasa | Boss I Love You | ||
| Ennomalalle | Athisayan | Rimi Tomy | |
| Sararanthal | Chengathipoocha | ||
| Nin Hridayamounam | Flash | ||
| Chinnanchiru Chitte | Muruga (Tamil) | ||
| Muthu Mazha | Big B | Jyotsna Radhakrishnan | |
| 2008 | Varna Pyinkilli | Cycle | |
| Puthiyoreenam | |||
| Kanaponnin | Solo | ||
| Kanmaniye Punyam | Annan Thambi | Solo | |
| Neelanilapoothinkal | Gopalapuram | ||
| Janmatheeratengo | Pachamarathanalil | ||
| Shaarike | Jubilee | ||
| Aaranu Nee | |||
| Akkam Pakkam | Shakespeare M.A. Malayalam | ||
| Poonila Punchiri | Aandavan | ||
| We are in Love | Minnaminnikoottam | ||
| KoonillaKunnin | Anthiponvettam | ||
| Iru Vizhiyo | Pirivom Santhippom (Tamil) | ||
| Njanoru Rajavaayal | Kabadi Kabadi | Rimi Tomy | |
| Jillu Jillu | Mayabazar | ||
| 2009 | Ee Vennilavinte Geetham | Makante Achan | |
| Othorumichoru | |||
| Ninakayi | Ithu Nangalude Lokham | ||
| Neela Koovala | Kadha, Samvidhanam Kunchakko | ||
| Unnam Marannu | 2 Harihar Nagar | ||
| Ondu Besarada Dina | AUTO(Kannada) | ||
| Rajakumari | LollyPop | ||
| Pacha Vellam | Calendar | ||
| Oorma Thirivil | Passenger | ||
| Aaro Nilavayi | Ee Pattanathil Bhootham | ||
| Kashmir Poove | Currency | ||
| 2010 | Vadakka Therkka | Aval Peyar Thamizharasi (Tamil) | |
| Manya Maha Janangale | Malarvaadi Arts Club | ||
| Lavan Kashmalan | |||
| Ayiram Katham | |||
| Innori Mazhayil | |||
| Changayi | |||
| Aval Appadi Ontrum Azhagillai | Angadi Theru (Tamil) | Ranjith | |
| Neerpalunkumzhi | Orange | Shweta Mohan | |
| 2011 | Akkare Ninnoru Poonkaatu | Spanish Masala | Sujatha Mohan |
| 2012 | Kesu Ninte | Padmasree Bharat Dr. Saroj Kumar | |
| Anuraagathin Velayi | Thattathin Marayathu | ||
| Shyaamambaram | |||
| Aayiram Kannumayi | |||
| Oh Sahiba - Theme Song | |||
| Ee Pakalariyathe | Theevram | Shweta Mohan | |
| 2013 | Theerathe Neelunne | Thira | Solo |
| Jillam Jillada | Pottas Bomb | Solo | |
| Sorry Please Thank You | Nam duniya Nam Style(Kannada) | Tipu | |
| 2014 | Kaatu Mooliyo | Ohm Shanthi Oshaana | |
| Mannil Pathiyum | God's Own Country | Divya S. Menon | |
| Iru Hrudayam Onnay | Parayan Baaki Vechathu | ||
| Assalumundiriye | Polytechnic | Mridula Warrier | |
| Surumakalezhuthiya | To let Ambadi Talkies | ||
| Doore Doore | Ormayundo Ee Mukham | ||
| Ee Mizhikalin | Mridula Warrier | ||
| 2015 | Ettum Pottum | You Too Brutus | |
| Chennai Pattanam | Oru Vadakkan Selfie | ||
| Enne Thallendammaava | Shaan Rahman | ||
| Aluva Puzha | Premam | Solo | |
| Ambazham Thanalitta | Oru Second Class Yathra | Mridula Warrier | |
| Oru Vidha Aasai | Maari | ||
| Dum Dum Dum | Kohinoor | Solo | |
| Aa Oruthi Aval Oruthi | Anarkali | Manjari | |
| Ayyayyo Ayyayyo | Kunjiramayanam | Solo | |
| Thumbappoove Sundari | |||
| Ende Maavum Poothe | Adi Kapyare Kootamani | Shaan Rahman, Arun Alat, Rzee | |
| Ullathu Chonnaal | Rajamma @ Yahoo | ||
| 2016 | Chiriyo Chiri Punchiri | Action Hero Biju | |
| Doorangal Thaandippokum | Aakashavani | ||
| Ee Shishirakaalam | Jacobinte Swargarajyam | ||
| Dubai | |||
| Muzhuthingal | Oru Murai Vanthu Parthaya | ||
| Kurumbathi Chundari nee | Annmariya Kalippilaanu | ||
| Oruthikku Pinnil | Pretham | Vineeth Sreenivasan (Female Voice) | |
| Thennal Nilavinte | Oru Muthassi Gadha | Aparna Balamurali | |
| 2017 | Hrudayavaathil | C/O Saira Banu | Jyotsna Radhakrishnan |
| Janah Meri janah | Cappuccino | ||
| Kannake | Oru Cinemakkaran | Teenu Tellance | |
| Entammede Jimikki Kammal | Velipadinte Pusthakam | Shaan Rahman | |
| 2018 | Manikya Malaray Povi | Oru Adaar Love | |
| Kanne Thai Malare | Aravindante Athidhikal | Shaan Rahman | |
| Rasathi | Liya Susan Verghese | ||
| Moovandan Manchottil | Oru Pazhaya Bomb Kadha | ||
| Konjam Sirikkirean | Amutha | ||
| Nigara Than Nigara | Aan Devathai (Tamil) | ||
| Then Kiliye | June | ||
| 2019 | Churulariyaatha | Love Action Drama | |
| Kudukku | Love Action Drama | ||
| Pon Thaarame | Helen | ||
| Praanante | Helen | ||
| 2020 | Thora Mazhayilum | Sajan Bakery Since 1962 | |
| 2020 | Mizhinilavai | Grahanam(Malayalam) | |
| 2021 | Oru Thoomazhayil | Marathon(Malayalam) | |
Albums
| Year | Song | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Friends Forever | Malayalee |
| Minnalazhakey | Malayalee | |
| Neeyente Khalbil Kayari | Monjulla Painkili | |
| 2008 | Coffee @ Mg Road | Coffee @ MG Road |
| College | Coffee @ MG Road | |
| Masha Allah | Coffee @ MG Road | |
| Palavattam | Coffee @ MG Road | |
| Let Me Tell You A Story | Coffee @ MG Road | |
| O Saathi | Coffee @ MG Road | |
| Peythu Peythu | Coffee @ MG Road | |
| Poonkuyile | Coffee @ MG Road | |
| Ethra Rathrikalil | Violet | |
| Azhakee Nee Charathu | Violet | |
| Kingini Kaattile | Minnaminni | |
| Thumbila Chorunnan | Ente Nadu Ente Veedu Ente Onam | |
| Kuttanaattile Vallakkari | Ente Nadu Ente Veedu Ente Onam | |
| Thinkalazhcha Kaalathu | Ente Nadu Ente Veedu Ente Onam | |
| Ente Nadu Ente Veedu Ente Onam | Ente Nadu Ente Veedu Ente Onam | |
| 2009 | Mizhiyil | 6th module |
| Kulirmazha Pookkalum | Kumkumam | |
| Anuraga Painkiliye | Mounam Pranayam | |
| Anthikkili Chengila Ketti | Varumo Vasantham | |
| Nilachandanam Pozhiyave | Varumo Vasantham | |
| Ekanaay | Alone | |
| Ninne | La Cochin | |
| 2010 | Unaru Keralame | Legends from CAN-TEEN |
| 2011 | Neelathamara | Liquidize |
| 2012 | Azhakhe | Parayathe |
| 2013 | Anbe | Anbe |
| 2018 | Veendum | Pallathi |
| 2019 | Mayum Meghame | Mizhiyil Nirayum Maunam |
References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 27 April 2016. Retrieved 28 April 2016.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- Nagarajan, Saraswathy (2 April 2005). "Making his mark". Metro Plus. The Hindu. Archived from the original on 11 August 2007. Retrieved 30 July 2007.
- George, Vijay (18 January 2008). "Balancing act". Friday Review. The Hindu. Archived from the original on 10 February 2008. Retrieved 3 February 2008.
- "Vineeth-Divya wedding". Archived 20 April 2014 at the Wayback Machine ManoramaOnline, 18 October 2012.
- "Vineeth Sreenivasan shares adorable picture of baby Vihaan". Mathrubhumi. Archived from the original on 19 July 2018. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
External links
- Vineeth Sreenivasan on Facebook
- Vineeth Sreenivasan at IMDb
- Vineeth Sreenivasan at Rotten Tomatoes
- Vineeth Sreenivasan on Twitter
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