★ HOW OLD IS VISHNUVARDHAN?
Vishnuvardhan is 47 years old, born December 6, 1978 in IN · Sagittarius.
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About
Vishnuvardhan transformed Tamil cinema with sleek crime thrillers and high-octane action films that made him one of the region's most successful directors. Born in India, he started as a child actor before making his directorial debut with Kurumbu in 2003. His breakout came with Arinthum Ariyamalum and the stylish heist film Billa, which established his signature visual language. A Sagittarius with life-path 7, he brings introspective precision to genre filmmaking [F1, enrichments].
★ FEATURE
Biography
Vishnuvardhan directed some of Tamil cinema's most commercially successful films, blending visual sophistication with mainstream appeal. After his 2003 debut with Kurumbu underperformed, he rebounded with Arinthum Ariyamalum (2005) and Pattiyal (2006), then cemented his reputation with the heist thriller Billa (2007). He followed with Panjaa (2011) and Arrambam (2013), both major box-office hits that solidified his status as a top Tamil director. His long creative partnership with cinematographer Santosh Sivan shaped his visual approach across these films. In 2021, he made his Hindi-cinema debut with Shershaah, produced by Karan Johar under Dharma Productions, earning critical acclaim and a National Film Award for Best Director. As a screenwriter and former child actor, Vishnuvardhan works across multiple roles in Indian film production. Born 6 December 1976 in India, he is a Sagittarius with life-path 7—a numerological indicator of deep analysis and spiritual seeking, traits reflected in his meticulous directorial craft [F1, F2, enrichments]. His career spans two decades of consistent innovation in Tamil commercial cinema, marked by technical precision and genre reinvention.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Vishnuvardhan began his film career as a child actor before transitioning behind the camera. He worked closely with cinematographer Santosh Sivan, establishing a creative partnership that would define his later directorial work. His 2003 directorial debut, Kurumbu, failed commercially, but this setback became a turning point that led to his reinvention as a blockbuster-caliber director.
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Trivia
- Vishnuvardhan's breakout film Billa (2007) became a template for stylish heist thrillers in Tamil cinema, influencing a generation of action-thriller filmmakers.
- He won a Filmfare Award for Best Director for Shershaah (2021), his debut in Hindi cinema produced by Karan Johar.
- A long-time creative partner of acclaimed cinematographer Santosh Sivan, Vishnuvardhan built much of his visual signature through their sustained collaboration.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Vishnuvardhan release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
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Birthday compatibility
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Vishnuvardhan?
- Vishnuvardhan is 47 years old (born December 6, 1978).
- When is Vishnuvardhan's birthday?
- Vishnuvardhan was born on December 6, 1978.
- What is Vishnuvardhan's zodiac sign?
- Vishnuvardhan is a Sagittarius, born December 6, 1978.
- What is Vishnuvardhan's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Vishnuvardhan was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Vishnuvardhan from?
- Vishnuvardhan is from IN.
- What does Vishnuvardhan do?
- Vishnuvardhan is a writer.
- Is Vishnuvardhan still alive?
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