P. Vasu biography
P. Vasu is an Indian film director, writer, and actor, born on 15 September 1954 in Kerala.
P. Vasu's screen career began in 1981 with Panneer Pushpangal.
P. Vasu has 86 screen credits across Tamil cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema and Telugu cinema.
The most recent films are Chandramukhi 2 (2023), Drishya 2 (2021), Ayushman Bhava (2019).
Honours include Filmfare Awards South.
- Also known as
- Vasudevan Peethambharan
- Born
- 15 September 1954 (age 72)
- Birthplace
- Kerala
- Work
- Film director, Actor, Screenwriter
- Film industries
- Tamil cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema, Telugu cinema
- Years active
- 1981 to 2023
- Awards
- Filmfare Awards South
P. Vasu filmography
86 screen credits, newest first.
Screen credits
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Chandramukhi 2 | Tamil | Sequel to Chandramukhi | |
| 2021 | Drishya 2 | Kannada | ||
| 2019 | Ayushman Bhava | Kannada | ||
| 2017 | Shivalinga | Tamil | Remake of Shivalinga | |
| 2016 | Shivalinga | Kannada | ||
| 2014 | Drishya | Kannada | ||
| 2012 | Arakshaka | Kannada | ||
| 2011 | Puli Vesham | Tamil | ||
| 2010 | Thanthonni | Adv. Anand Sharma | Malayalam | |
| 2010 | Nagavalli | Telugu | Remake of Aptharakshaka | |
| 2010 | Aptharakshaka | Kannada | ||
| 2008 | Nenu Meeku Telusa? | Aditya's Father | Telugu | Special appearance |
| 2008 | Kuselan | Tamil | ||
| 2008 | Krishnarjuna | Telugu | ||
| 2008 | Kathanayakudu | Telugu | ||
| 2008 | Dasavathaaram | J. Ragavendra (Jaa Raa) | Tamil | |
| 2007 | Thottal Poo Malarum | Tamil | ||
| 2007 | Manikanda | Mahalakshmi's grandfather | Tamil | |
| 2007 | Maharadhi | Telugu | ||
| 2006 | Paramasivan | Tamil | 50th Film | |
| 2005 | Chandramukhi | Tamil | ||
| 2004 | Arasatchi | Saravanaperumal | Tamil | |
| 2004 | Maha Nadigan | Arivanandan | Tamil | |
| 2004 | Apthamitra | Kannada | ||
| 2003 | Banda Paramasivam | Chidambara Udayar | Tamil |
Show all 86 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Kadhal Kisu Kisu | Tamil | ||
| 2003 | Hrudayavantha | Kannada | ||
| 2003 | Anjaneya | DGP | Tamil | |
| 2002 | Sundhara Travels | Tamil | ||
| 2002 | Sundara Travels | Gayathri's father | Tamil | |
| 2002 | Seema Simham | MP Kaaleswara Rao | Telugu | |
| 2002 | Prudhvi Narayana | Telugu | ||
| 2001 | Thenkasi Pattanam | Devaraj | Tamil | |
| 2001 | Ee Parakkum Thalika | R. K. Santhanam | Malayalam | |
| 2001 | Asathal | Tamil | ||
| 2000 | Seenu | Tamil | ||
| 2000 | Vanna Thamizh Pattu | Tamil | ||
| 2000 | Vallarasu | Kandhasamy | Tamil | |
| 2000 | Kakkai Siraginilae | Tamil | ||
| 1999 | Suyamvaram | Tamil | ||
| 1999 | Ponnu Veetukaaran | Tamil | ||
| 1999 | Malabar Police | Tamil | ||
| 1999 | Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet | Hindi | ||
| 1998 | Ayushman Bhava | Malayalam | ||
| 1997 | Vaimaye Vellum | Tamil | ||
| 1997 | Paththini | Tamil | ||
| 1996 | Love Birds | Tamil | ||
| 1995 | Mr. Madras | Tamil | ||
| 1995 | Kattumarakaran | Tamil | ||
| 1995 | Coolie | Tamil | ||
| 1994 | Sethupathi IPS | Tamil | ||
| 1994 | Sadhu | Tamil | ||
| 1994 | Saadhu | Tamil | ||
| 1993 | Walter Vetrivel | Tamil | ||
| 1993 | Uzhaippali | Tamil | ||
| 1993 | Udan Pirappu | Tamil | ||
| 1993 | Purusha Lakshanam | Tamil | ||
| 1992 | Senthamizh Paattu | Tamil | 25th Film | |
| 1992 | Rickshaw Mama | Tamil | ||
| 1992 | Mannan | Tamil | ||
| 1992 | Idhu Namma Bhoomi | Tamil | ||
| 1992 | Amma Vanthachu | Tamil | ||
| 1991 | Kizhakku Karai | Tamil | ||
| 1991 | Chinna Thambi | Tamil | ||
| 1991 | Adhikari | Tamil | Remake of Guri | |
| 1990 | Velai Kidaichuduchu | Tamil | ||
| 1990 | Panakkaran | Tamil | ||
| 1990 | Nadigan | Tamil | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Dialogue Writer | |
| 1989 | Vaathiyaar Veettu Pillai | Tamil | ||
| 1989 | Ponmana Selvan | Tamil | ||
| 1989 | Pillaikkaga | Tamil | ||
| 1988 | Nammoora Raja | Kannada | Remade in Tamil as Vaathiyar Veettu Pillau | |
| 1988 | En Thangachi Padichava | Tamil | ||
| 1988 | Daada | Kannada | ||
| 1987 | Karunamayi | Kannada | Remade in Tamil as Ponmana Selvan | |
| 1987 | Jeevana Jyothi | Kannada | ||
| 1987 | Jayasimha | Kannada | ||
| 1986 | Ratha Sapthami | Kannada | ||
| 1986 | Kathanayaka | Kannada | ||
| 1986 | Guri | Kannada | ||
| 1986 | Ee Jeeva Ninagagi | Kannada | Remade in Tamil as Amma Vandhachu | |
| 1985 | Needhiyin Nizhal | Tamil | Co-directed with Santhana Bharathi | |
| 1984 | Sahasame Jeevitham | Telugu | Co-directed with Santhana Bharathi | |
| 1983 | Mella Pesungal | Tamil | Co-directed with Santhana Bharathi | |
| 1981 | Panneer Pushpangal | Tamil | Co-directed with Santhana Bharathi | |
| 1981 | Madhu Malar | Tamil | Co-directed with Santhana Bharathi |