Vivek Prasanna is an Indian actor who appears in Tamil language films, mostly in supporting roles. In 2017, he won the Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the film Meyaadha Maan.
Career
After several appearances in short films and telefilms, he made his acting debut alongside Vijay Sethupathi in Arun Kumar's police drama Sethupathi (2016).
In 2017, Vivek Prasanna made a breakthrough and appeared in supporting roles in a series of successful Tamil films. His role as the drug lord Ravi in Vikram Vedha and as a politician in Peechankai, also won him acclaim. He then appeared as the second lead in the romantic comedy, Meyaadha Maan, winning rave reviews for his portrayal of the character of Vinoth, eventually earning the Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor. First, he declined the role of Vinoth in the movie, but director Rathna Kumar convinced him to do the role. Rathna Kumar trusted Vivek Prasanna can be noted on his role for his acting. Later, he was cast in commercial films such as Velaikkaran (2017), Irumbu Thirai (2018), Petta (2019) and Soorarai Pottru (2020). Vivek Prasanna played in the survival thriller Parundhaaguthu Oor Kuruvi (2023).
Filmography
Film + List of Vivek Prasanna film credits Year Film Role Notes 2015 Bench Talkies - The First Bench Vinoth Debut 2015 144 Chetta's henchman Uncredited role2016 Jil Jung Juk Film DirectorSethupathi Madhivaanan Iraivi Director 2017 Maanagaram Jeeva's friend Peechankai Nallathambi Vikram Vedha Ravi Podhuvaga Emmanasu Thangam Murugesan Meyaadha Maan Vinoth Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor Velaikkaran Babu 2018 Irumbu Thirai Loan collection agent Maniyaar Kudumbam Narthanga Saamy's nephew 2019 Petta College professor Charlie Chaplin 2 Dubai Raja Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja Local goon Sindhubaadh Passenger Gorilla Venkat Aadai Gowri 2020 Soorarai Pottru Sebastian 2021 Sarbath Anbu 2022 Chota Udanpaal Murali 2023 Run Baby Run Jai Ganesh Parundhaaguthu Oor Kuruvi Maaran Paayum Oli Nee Yenakku Regina Corrupt Police Officer Thandatti Show Pandi Love Ajay's friend 2024 Inga Naan Thaan Kingu Amalraj and Baski Dhonima Lal Salaam Raji Hitler Selva's friend Petta Rap Balu's friend Black Manohar Aalan Thyagu's maternal uncle Family Padam Sarath Kumar 2025 Ring Ring Thyagu Sabdham Deepak Trauma Sundar 3BHK Prabhu's manager Maareesan “Network” Ganesh/ Arun Diesel Balamurugan Kinaru 2026 Pookie Kailash's friend 2026 Blast Ilango
Television + List of Vivek Prasanna television credits Year Program Name Role Network Notes 2019Madras Meter ShowGuestZEE5Reality Show2026Mammatiyaan StarsAbdul Bhaai
Web series + List of Vivek Prasanna web series credits Year Program Name Role Network Notes 2020Triples Maadhavan Raamamirtham aka MaadhuDisney+ Hotstar Debut Web Series2020KannamoochiDevarajZEE52020November Story MalarmannanDisney+ Hotstar2022Kaiyum KalavumVakkilSonyLIV2022Vadhandhi: The Fable of VelonieSI RamarAmazon Prime Video2026Vadhandhi: The Mystery of ManiSI RamarAmazon Prime Video2026The CourtSathyanJioHotstar
References
External links
Vivek Prasanna on Moviebuff