Ishari K. Ganesh (pronounced as Ai-sari) is the founder, chairman and chancellor of Vels University in Chennai, India. He founded the Vel's Educational Trust in 1992 in memory of his father Isari Velan, a former Member of Legislative Assembly in the state government of M. G. Ramachandran.
He was the President of the Pachaiyappa's Trust board (2011-2014). He was the Secretary of the consortium of Colleges affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (2007-2009).
Ganesh is also the founder and chairman of Vels Film International, which produces films in Tamil cinema.
Personal life Ganesh was born to politician Isari Velan and Pushpa Velan.
He's known for his involvement in various educational and social initiatives, including his role as Chancellor of Vels University. In February 2021, Ganesh faced backlash from caste-based organizations for his involvement in speaking out against the official recognition of the Devendrakula Velalar title, which aimed to consolidate several Scheduled Caste communities under a single name which in his opinion the title Vellalar is a reserved title of the sub-castes of that community. The protests highlighted tensions over caste identities and the complexities of addressing caste-based issues in Tamil Nadu.
Filmography
As producer Films YearFilmNotes 2016 Devi Tamil version 2017 Bogan 2018 Sometimes Junga 2019 LKG Devi 2 Comali Puppy Enai Noki Paayum Thota2020 Seeru Mookuthi Amman 2021 Kutty Story 2022 Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu: Part I - The Kindling 2024 Singapore Saloon Joshua Imai Pol Kaakha PT Sir 2025AghathiyaaSumo2026 Kara Gatta Kusthi 2 TBA TBA Television YearFilmNotes2024Chutney SambarDisney+Hotstar series
As actor YearTitleRoleNotes1989Uthama Purushan Subramani1993Dharma Seelan 2000Doubles RamkiAval Paavam 2001Ninaikkaadha Naalillai Homeless man2002Thulluvadho Ilamai Police InspectorOne Two Three Auto Driver2011Engeyum Kadhal Kamal's MDUncredited appearance in the song "Dhimu Dhimu"2018Lakshmi Award presenterUncredited role2.0 Jayanth Kumar
References
External links Rs.686 crore for conservation, protection of natural resources CII, Vels University sign pact Skill development programme for MBA students Vael's signs MoU with TAFE, Australia "Report of general body meeting soon"