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Vinayak Vaithianathan

Born: 1996-07-24
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Last Updated on 06 Nov 2025
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Up-coming Tamil director and screenwriter known for fresh storytelling and creative vision, making his mark in Tamil cinema.

Up-coming Tamil director and screenwriter known for fresh storytelling and creative vision, making his mark in Tamil cinema.

Vinayak Vaithianathan is an Indian film director and screenwriter primarily active in Tamil cinema. Born on July 24, 1996, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, he pursued his education at DG Vaishnav College. He began his career as an assistant director, notably working on the Tamil web series Happy To Be Single and the film Oke Oka Jeevitham -2022. In 2020, he created and starred in the web series Kadhal Distancing, which was filmed during the pandemic lockdown. His directorial debut came with the romantic comedy Romeo -2024, starring Vijay Antony and Mirnalini Ravi. The film received mixed-to-positive reviews and was released on April 11, 2024.
Vinayak Vaithianathan is an Indian film director and screenwriter primarily active in Tamil cinema. Born on July 24, 1996, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, he pursued his education at DG Vaishnav College. He began his career as an assistant director, notably working on the Tamil web series Happy To Be Single and the film Oke Oka Jeevitham -2022. In 2020, he created and starred in the web series Kadhal Distancing, which was filmed during the pandemic lockdown. His directorial debut came with the romantic comedy Romeo -2024, starring Vijay Antony and Mirnalini Ravi. The film received mixed-to-positive reviews and was released on April 11, 2024.

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Alternative names Vinayak Vaithianathan
Height 5'8"/ 72kg
Born July 24, 1996 · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Other works
Director, Writer, Actor

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He began composing jingles and working in his father's music studio before making his film debut with Roja -1992.

He has won 2 Academy Awards, 2 Grammy Awards, 1 BAFTA, and 1 Golden Globe, among others.

His signature fusion of Indian classical music with electronic, orchestral, and world music, and soulful, emotionally resonant compositions.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Trivia

Vinayak is an emerging Tamil filmmaker and screenwriter.

He made his directorial debut with Romeo -2024.

Created the web series Kadhal Distancing -2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Quotes

"Every story is an opportunity to explore new perspectives."

"Creativity and perseverance define a filmmaker."

Trademarks

Focus on romantic dramas and innovative storytelling.

Hands-on approach: directing, writing, and occasionally acting.

Transitioning from web series and short films to mainstream cinema.

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Vinayak

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