★ HOW OLD IS CHERAN?
Cheran is 55 years old, born December 12, 1970 in IN · Sagittarius.
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About
Cheran crafted village dramas that made Tamil cinema rethink globalisation and human connection. Born December 1970 in India, the director-producer-actor won four National Film Awards for films like Autograph (2004), a semi-autobiographical four-stage life portrait, and Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000), which explored job-offer scams. His breakthrough came with Bharathi Kannamma (1997) and Porkkaalam (1997), village-set narratives that earned critical acclaim. As a Sagittarius, Cheran balanced directorial control with acting roles in Pirivom Santhippom (2008) and Yuddham Sei (2011).
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Biography
Cheran is an Indian film director, producer, actor, and lyricist who won four National Film Awards and shaped Tamil cinema's relationship with rural storytelling and social change. Born 12 December 1970, he is a Sagittarius with a Life Path number of 5, suggesting adaptability and freedom-seeking across creative ventures [F1, birth fact]. As a screenwriter and actor, Cheran initially broke through as a director with village-based dramas focused on human relationships, earning critical acclaim for Bharathi Kannamma (1997) and Porkkaalam (1997). His thematic range expanded to explore how globalisation affects the Indian middle class—Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000) examined scam job offers, while Pandavar Bhoomi (2001) traced village-to-city emigration. His most renowned work, Autograph (2004), is a semi-autobiographical narrative following a man across four life stages; the film solidified his status as a major Tamil filmmaker. Cheran has won five Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and six South Filmfare Awards alongside his National honours. Beyond directing, he built a parallel acting career in films such as Pirivom Santhippom (2008) and Yuddham Sei (2011), demonstrating range across production roles. His citizenship is India.
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Trivia
- Autograph (2004), his most renowned film, is structured as a semi-autobiographical account of a single protagonist at four distinct life stages.
- He won National Film Awards for four separate films: Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000), Autograph (2004), Aadum Koothu, and Thavamai Thavamirundhu (2005).
- His early village-based dramas Bharathi Kannamma (1997) and Porkkaalam (1997) established his signature style of centering human relationships in rural settings.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Cheran reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Cheran?
- Cheran is 55 years old (born December 12, 1970).
- When is Cheran's birthday?
- Cheran was born on December 12, 1970.
- What is Cheran's zodiac sign?
- Cheran is a Sagittarius, born December 12, 1970.
- What is Cheran's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Cheran was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is Cheran from?
- Cheran is from IN.
- What does Cheran do?
- Cheran is a writer.
- Is Cheran still alive?
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