
Name | Ganesh Janardhanan |
Age/DOB | 63 (December 21, 1961) |
Known For | Actor, Comedian, Film Producer (Movies- Vinnaithandi Varuvaya, Osthe, Naveen Saraswathi Sabatham) |
Marital Status | Married |
Family | Wife: Rajeswari Ganesh Daughter: Aishwarya Ganesh |
Education | Graduate from Crescent Engineering College, Vandalur, Chennai |
Native | Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, India |

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Ganesh Janardhanan, best known by his screen name VTV Ganesh, primarily works in the Kollywood film industry. He is an actor, comedian, and film producer who made his debut with the Red movie directed by Singampuli. He got his big break with Gautham Vasudev Menon‘s Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya movie featuring Silambarasan and Trisha Krishnan in the lead roles. VTV Ganesh is one of the confirmed contestants of Bigg Boss Tamil Season 8, hosted by Vijay Sethupathi.
He was a contestant in the famous reality TV show Cooku With Comali Season 5 during which he showcased his cooking skills with some hilarious comments and dialogues.
Did You Know?
- His portrayal of cinematographer Ganesh in the Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa won applause from critics and finally led to him changing his name by adding the prefix of the film’s initials (VTV).
- His role as Dominic Irudhayaraj in Vijay’s Beast movie is lauded and adored by the audience.
- Apart from acting, he also produced some films like Vaanam, Inga Enna Solluthu, and Sakka Podu Podu Raja.
- Ganesh played a prominent role in Thalapathy Vijay‘s 68th film The Greatest of All Time.
Filmography
As an Actor
Tamil Movies
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2002 | Red | District Collector | Uncredited role |
2006 | Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu | Dharma | credited as Sudhakar |
2007 | Pachaikili Muthucharam | Sundar | |
2008 | Vaaranam Aayiram | Anthony | |
2010 | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya | Ganesh | Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor[citation needed] |
2011 | Vaanam | "Bajna" Ganesh | |
2011 | Osthe | Neduvaali's Father | |
2012 | Podaa Podi | Arjun's uncle | Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Comedian[citation needed] Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Comedian[citation needed] |
2012 | Neethane En Ponvasantham | Ganesh | Guest appearance |
2013 | Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya | Krishnamoorthy | |
2013 | Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham | Ganesh | |
2014 | Inga Enna Solluthu | Ganesh | Also writer and producer; also lyrics and singer for song "Pattampoochi" |
2014 | Thalaivan | ||
2014 | Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham | Deergadarsi | |
2014 | Kappal | Nelson | |
2015 | JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai | Wedding Guest | Guest appearance |
2015 | Inimey Ippadithaan | Chandra | |
2015 | Romeo Juliet | VTV Ganesh | |
2015 | Vaalu | Kutti Paiya | |
2015 | Trisha Illana Nayanthara | Vishu | |
2016 | Vaaliba Raja | Prabhakaran Sethji | |
2016 | Hello Naan Pei Pesuren | Kavitha's brother | |
2016 | Pencil | Anthony Gonsalves | |
2016 | Enakku Innoru Per Irukku | Benjamin | |
2016 | Muthina Kathirika | Marudhu | |
2016 | Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum | AC Shakthivel | |
2016 | Veera Sivaji | Security Officer | |
2017 | Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva | Shaktivel | |
2017 | Shivalinga | N.Murali | |
2017 | Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan | Somu | |
2017 | Yaanum Theeyavan | Sundaramurthi | |
2017 | Sakka Podu Podu Raja | J. Neelakandan, Santa's father | |
2018 | Kalakalappu 2 | Sait, Aishwarya's father | |
2019 | Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven | Roshan | |
2019 | Iruttu | Head Constable | |
2020 | Naanga Romba Busy | Oorandai Govindan | Television film |
2021 | Iruvar Ullam | Kuralarasan | |
2021 | Tamil Rockers | ||
2022 | Beast | Domnic Irudhayaraj | |
2022 | Prince | Doctor | |
2022 | Coffee with Kadhal | Pilot | Cameo |
2022 | Varalaru Mukkiyam | Adaikalam | |
2023 | Varisu | Velraj | |
2023 | Dada | Gokul | |
2023 | Kasethan Kadavulada | Dr. Elangeeran | |
2023 | Let's Get Married | Forest officer | |
2023 | Jailer | Dr. Dhandapani | |
2023 | Conjuring Kannappan | Anjanenjan | |
2024 | Aranmanai 4 | Carpenter | |
2024 | The Greatest of All Time | Raghavan | |
2024 | Brother | TBA | |
2024 | Musasi | TBA |
Telugu Movies
Year | Title | Role |
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2010 | Ye Maaya Chesave | Film Crew Member |
2023 | Bhagavanth Kesari | Minister |
2024 | The Family Star | Ramesh |
2024 | Aay | Manager Kishore |
Malayalam Movies
Year | Title | Role |
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2023 | Bandra | Goswamy |
2024 | Turbo | Minister Arivazhagan Chella Durai |
As a Producer
Year | Title |
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2010 | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa |
2011 | Vaanam |
2014 | Inga Enna Solluthu |
2017 | Sakka Podu Podu Raja |
As a Singer
Year | Title | Song |
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2014 | Inga Enna Solluthu | Butterfly |
2014 | Kappal | Friendship |
As a Dubbing Artist
Year | Title | Actor | Character |
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2023 | Jawan (Tamil Version) | Naresh Gossain | Agriculture Minister |
Music Videos
Year | Title | Artist |
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2010 | Semmozhiyaana Thamizh Mozhiyaam | A.R. Rahman |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Channel |
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2024 | Cooku with Comali Season 5 | Contestant | Star Vijay |