Cheran

Quick Info

Born December 12, 1970

Birth Place Melur, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Height 5′ 8″

Fan Score 65

Popularity 60

Roles Actor, Producer, Writer, Director

Photos

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Known For

Bioscope

Himself

★ 3.0

Filmography

Bioscope

3.0 2025

Himself

Videos

Personal Details

Official Sites www.instagram.com, www.facebook.com

Spouses Selvarani

Did You Know

Trivia

Cheran started his career as an assistant director under K.S. Ravikumar before becoming a director and actor.
His directorial debut was Bharathi Kannamma (1997), which earned critical acclaim.
He is known for making films with strong emotional content, family values, and social relevance.
Cheran has won multiple National Film Awards and Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for his work.
He launched the C2H (Cinema2Home) platform to legally distribute Tamil films via OTT.

Quotes

“Cinema must reflect life and emotions authentically.”
“Stories that connect with the heart will always last.”
“I believe in making films that speak to ordinary people.”

Trademarks

Realistic and emotional storytelling.
Strong focus on family, nostalgia, and societal themes.
Blending romance, drama, and social messages seamlessly.

Nicknames

“Emotion Director”

Salaries

Estimated earnings per film: ₹50 lakhs – ₹1 crore

Frequently Asked Questions

01

Who is Cheran?

Cheran is a renowned Tamil actor, director, writer, and producer known for realistic and emotional films such as Autograph, Vetri Kodi Kattu, and Thavamai Thavamirundhu.

02

When and where was Cheran born?

Cheran was born on December 12, 1965, in Pazhaiyurpatty, Melur, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.

03

What are Cheran’s notable films as a director?

Some of his acclaimed directorial works include Bharathi Kannamma (1997), Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000), Autograph (2004), Thavamai Thavamirundhu (2005), and Pokkisham (2009).

04

Has Cheran won any awards?

Yes, Cheran has won multiple National Film Awards, Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, and Filmfare Awards South for his contribution to Tamil cinema.

05

What other work has Cheran done besides acting and directing?

Cheran has worked as a writer, producer, and story & screenplay contributor. He also launched C2H (Cinema2Home), an initiative to promote legal OTT release of Tamil films.