| Name | Ganesh Janardhanan |
| Age/DOB | 63 (December 21, 1961) |
| Known For | Vinnaithandi Varuvaya (Kollywood), Osthe (Kollywood), Naveen Saraswathi Sabatham (Kollywood) |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Family | Wife: Yet to be Updated Children: Yet to be Updated Father: Yet to be Updated Mother: Yet to be Updated Siblings: Yet to be Updated |
| Education | Graduate from Crescent Engineering College, Vandalur, Chennai |
| Native | Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, India |
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Ganesh Janardhanan, best known by his on-screen name VTV Ganesh, is an Indian actor, comedian, and film producer who mostly works in the Kollywood film industry. He made his debut in the Tamil movie Red, directed by Singampuli. He made his breakthrough with the Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya movie, directed by Gautham Menon, featuring Silambarasan and Trisha Krishnan in the lead roles.
Ganesh played a prominent role in Thalapathy Vijay‘s 68th film, The Greatest of All Time, directed by Venkat Prabhu. He is a part of the famous TV show Cooku With Comali Season 5 as a contestant to showcase his cooking skills with some hilarious comments and dialogues.
Did You Know?
- His portrayal of Ganesh, the fictional cinematographer of Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010), won applause from critics and finally led to him changing his name by adding the prefix with the film’s initials (VTV).
- His role as Dominic Irudhayaraj in Vijay’s Beast movie really lauded by the audience and critics.
- Apart from acting, he also produced some films like Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa, Vaanam and much more.
Filmography
As an Actor
Tamil Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | TBA | Completed April 2024 release |
| 2024 | Brother †| ||
| 2024 | The Greatest of All Time †| TBA | |
| 2024 | Musasi (film) †| TBA |
Telugu Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Ye Maaya Chesave | Film Crew Member |
| 2023 | Bhagavanth Kesari | – |
| 2024 | The Family Star | – |
As a Producer
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa |
| 2011 | Vaanam |
| 2014 | Inga Enna Solluthu |
| 2017 | Sakka Podu Podu Raja |
As a Singer
| Year | Title | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Inga Enna Solluthu | Butterfly |
| 2014 | Kappal | Friendship |
As a Dubbing Artist
| Year | Title | Actor | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Jawan (Tamil Version) | Naresh Gossain | Agriculture Minister |
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