Vineeth Sreenivasan (born 1 October 1984) is an Indian actor, director, producer, dubbing artist, screenwriter, playback singer and lyricist who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. He is the elder son of late veteran actor, director and screenwriter Sreenivasan.
Early life Vineeth Sreenivasan is the eldest son of late Malayalam screenwriter and actor Sreenivasan and Vimala. His younger brother, Dhyan Sreenivasan is also an actor. He was educated at Rani Jai Higher Secondary School in Kuthuparamba. He graduated in mechanical engineering from KCG College of Technology, Chennai.
Career Acting career He made his acting debut playing one of the main protagonists in the Malayalam film Cycle, which did well at the box office. Following that, he appeared in Makante Achan (2009), acting alongside his father, Sreenivasan.
After these initial roles, Vineeth diversified his acting portfolio—he has performed in dramas, romance-comedies, and thriller-type films. Some of the notable works in his acting career include Traffic (2011), Chappa Kurishu (2011), Om Shanti Oshana (2014), Ormayundo Ee Mukham (2014), Oru Vadakkan Selfie (2015), Kunjiramayanam (2015), Aravindante Athidhikal (2018), Thanneer Mathan Dinangal (2019) etc.
His performance in Mukundan Unni Associates (2022) received huge critical acclaim.
Directorial career Malarvadi Arts Club, his directorial debut film, was released in theatres worldwide on 2010. It garnered critical acclaim for its direction, story, screenplay, music, score, and standout performances by the cast. The film also achieved significant commercial success. His second film, Thattathin Marayathu was released in 2012 which earned positive response and was a commercial success. In 2013, he directed the thriller film Thira. Even though the film underperformed at box office, it earned cult following over years. His next directorials were Jacobinte Swargarajyam (2016) and Hridayam (2022), both received positive response and were commercial success. His next film, Varshangalkku Shesham, released in 2024 was opened to mixed reviews but grossed over 80 crores from box office making it as highest-grossing film he helmed. His latest release was 2025 film Karam, opened to negative reviews from critics and bombed at box office. It is considered as the weakest film in his filmography as director.
Filmography
Discography
Some of his popular songs include "Entammede Jimikki Kammal", "Manikya Malaraya Poovi", "Karale Karalinte", "Naran", "Ente Khalbile", "Anuraagathin Velayi", "Nee Pidiyana", "Kaattu Mooliyo", "Aluva Puzhayude", and "Kudukku".
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."Vineeth-Divya wedding". ManoramaOnline, 18 October 2012. The couple have a son, Vihaan Divya Vineeth & daughter Shanaya Divya Vineeth.
Awards and nominations
Award Year Category Film Result Ref.Kerala State Film Awards2021Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic ValueHridayamKerala Film Critics Association Awards2015Best Popular FilmOru Vadakkan Selfie2016Second Best FilmJacobinte SwargarajyamBest Screenplay2019Best Supporting Actor (Male)Thanneer Mathan Dinangal2021Best Popular FilmHridayamSouth Indian International Movie Awards2012 Best Director (Malayalam)Thattathin MarayathuBest Male Playback Singer (Malayalam)2014Om Shanti Oshana2015Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Malayalam)Oru Vadakkan SelfieBest Male Playback Singer (Malayalam)Premam2016Best Director (Malayalam)Jacobinte Swargarajyam2017Best Male Playback Singer (Malayalam)Cappucino2022Best Film (Malayalam)HridayamBest Director (Malayalam)Best Actor in a Negative Role (Malayalam)Mukundan Unni AssociatesVanitha Film Awards2015Best Male Playback Singer Om Shanti Oshana2019Best Star Pair (shared with Nikhila Vimal)Aravindante AthidhikalAsianet Comedy Awards 2016 All Rounder of the year Various Films Asianet Film Awards2012Multi Faced TalentThattathin Marayathu 2014 Best Star Pair (shared with Namitha Pramod)Ormayundo Ee Mukham2015Best Performer of the YearVarious Films2017Youth Icon of the YearAsiavision Awards2012 Man Of The YearThattathin MarayathuPopular Movie2013Socially Committed MovieThira2015Best Playback singerPremam2016Best FilmJacobinte Swargarajyam2017 Popular Singer Velipadinte Pusthakam
References
External links