Gautham Vasudev Menon biography
Gautham Vasudev Menon is a film director and producer, born on 25 February 1973 in Ottapalam.
Gautham Vasudev Menon's screen career began in 1997 with Minsara Kanavu, playing Man in crowd.
Gautham Vasudev Menon has appeared in 75 films and 4 television or streaming titles in Telugu cinema.
The most recent films are Mr. X (2026), Jana Nayagan (2026), Euphoria (2026).
Honours include Vijay Award for Favourite Director, National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil (2 times) and Filmfare Award for Best Film , Tamil.
Coming up next: Dhruva Natchathiram (2026), Varaaham, Dhruva Natchathiram.
- Also known as
- Gautham Menon
- Born
- 25 February 1973 (age 53)
- Birthplace
- Ottapalam
- Work
- Film director, Screenwriter, Film producer, Film actor
- Film industries
- Telugu cinema
- Years active
- 1995 to present
- Awards
- Vijay Award for Favourite Director
- National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil (2 times)
- Filmfare Award for Best Film , Tamil
- Vijay Award for Best Film
- Nandi Award for Best Screenplay Writer
Gautham Vasudev Menon filmography
78 films and 4 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varaaham | TBA | Malayalam | Post-production | |
| Dhruva Natchathiram | TBA | Tamil | Upcoming | |
| 2026 | Mr. X | Tamil | Narrator | |
| 2026 | Jana Nayagan | Srikanth | Tamil | |
| 2026 | Euphoria | ACP Jayadev Nair IPS | Telugu | |
| 2026 | Dhruva Natchathiram | Tamil | Upcoming | |
| 2026 | Carmeni Selvam | Sampath | Tamil | |
| 2025 | Bazooka | Benjamin Joshua | Malayalam | |
| 2025 | Dragon | Vale Kumar | Tamil | |
| 2025 | Paradha | Photographer | Telugu | Cameo appearance |
| 2025 | Dominic and the Ladies' Purse | Malayalam | ||
| 2025 | Devil's Double Next Level | Inspector Raghavan | Tamil | |
| 2024 | Hitler | Deputy Commissioner Shakthi | Tamil | |
| 2024 | Viduthalai 2 | Sunil Menon | Tamil | |
| 2024 | Rathnam | Anbazhagan | Tamil | |
| 2024 | Joshua Imai Pol Kaakha | Tamil | ||
| 2024 | Hit List | Dean Dr. Karunakaran | Tamil | |
| 2023 | Sesham Mike-il Fathima | Shiva Narayanan | Malayalam | Cameo appearance |
| 2023 | Leo | Joshy Andrews | Tamil | |
| 2023 | Anuragam | Shankar | Malayalam | |
| 2023 | Viduthalai | Tamil | ||
| 2023 | Viduthalai Part 1 | Sunil Menon | Tamil | |
| 2023 | Ustaad | Joseph D’Souza | Telugu | |
| 2023 | Takkar | Tamil | Narrated the rap portion in the song "Nira" | |
| 2023 | Pathu Thala | Naanjilaar Gunasekaran | Tamil |
Show all 78 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Michael | Gurunath and Jai (dual role) | Telugu | Partially reshot in Tamil |
| 2023 | Lovefully Yours Veda | Sri Kumar Kartha | Malayalam | |
| 2023 | Karumegangal Kalaigindrana | Komagan | Tamil | |
| 2022 | Sita Ramam | Major Selvan | Telugu | |
| 2022 | Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu | Tamil | ||
| 2022 | Selfie | Ravi Varma | Tamil | |
| 2022 | FIR | Ajay Dewan | Tamil | |
| 2021 | 3:33 | Paranormal investigator | Tamil | |
| 2021 | Rudra Thandavam | Vathapirajan | Tamil | |
| 2021 | Kutty Story | Tamil | Anthology film; segment: Ethirpara Mutham | |
| 2021 | Kodiyil Oruvan | Tamil | Playback singer for the song "Slum Anthem" | |
| 2021 | 99 Songs | Tamil | Dialogue writer for the Tamil version | |
| 2020 | Trance | Solomon | Malayalam | |
| 2020 | Theeviram | DCP Vikraman | Tamil | Special appearance; also narrator |
| 2020 | Putham Pudhu Kaalai | Tamil | Anthology film; segment: Avarum Naanum , Avalum Naanum | |
| 2020 | Lock Up | Tamil | Narrator | |
| 2020 | Karthik Dial Seytha Yenn | Tamil | Also cinematographer | |
| 2020 | Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal | DCP Prathap Chakravarthi | Tamil | |
| 2019 | Puppy | Tamil | Playback singer for the song "Uyire Vaa" | |
| 2019 | Enai Noki Paayum Thota | Tamil | ||
| 2018 | Goli Soda 2 | Raghavan | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Naam | Malayalam | ||
| 2018 | Thaanaa Serndha Koottam | Tamil | Dubbing artist for Suresh Menon | |
| 2018 | Maa | Tamil | ||
| 2018 | Kolamaavu Kokila | Tamil | Playback singer for the song "Edhuvaraiyo" | |
| 2016 | Zero | Tamil | Narrator | |
| 2016 | Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum | Tamil | ||
| 2016 | Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo | Telugu | ||
| 2016 | Meendum Oru Kadhal Kadhai | Tamil | Narrator | |
| 2016 | Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada | Tamil | ||
| 2015 | Well, If You Know Me | Tamil | ||
| 2015 | Yennai Arindhaal | Tamil | ||
| 2015 | Uppu Karuvaadu | Tamil | Playback singer for the song "Pudhu Oru Kadhavu" | |
| 2015 | Kaaval | Tamil | Narrator | |
| 2015 | Courier Boy Kalyan | Telugu | ||
| 2014 | Endrendrum | Tamil | Narrator | |
| 2013 | Thanga Meenkal | Tamil | ||
| 2012 | Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu | Telugu | ||
| 2012 | Neethaane En Ponvasantham | Tamil | ||
| 2012 | Ekk Deewana Tha | Hindi | ||
| 2011 | Veppam | Tamil | ||
| 2011 | Nadunisi Naaygal | Tamil | ||
| 2010 | Ye Maaya Chesave | Telugu | ||
| 2010 | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa | Tamil | ||
| 2010 | Ratha Sarithiram | Tamil | Multilingual film; Narrator for Tamil version | |
| 2008 | Vaaranam Aayiram | Tamil | ||
| 2007 | Pachaikili Muthucharam | Tamil | Dubbed for Milind Soman | |
| 2006 | Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu | Tamil | Dubbed for Salim Baig | |
| 2004 | Gharshana | Telugu | Dubbed for Salim Baig | |
| 2003 | Kaakha Kaakha | Tamil | Dubbed for Jeevan | |
| 2001 | Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein | Hindi | Remake of Minnale | |
| 2001 | Minnale | Tamil | ||
| 1997 | Minsara Kanavu | Man in crowd | Tamil | Uncredited role |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Mathagam | Thirumaaram IAS | Tamil | |
| 2021 | Navarasa | Master | Tamil | |
| 2020 | Paava Kadhaigal | Sathya | Tamil | |
| 2019 | Queen | Sridhar | Tamil |