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Born on August 29, 1977, Vishal is from Chennai, Chennai district, India. Vishal is credited as an actor, television presenter and film producer. That works out to 48 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Loyola College.
My Take
Vishal earns my respect as someone who refused to stay on just one side of the camera. Beginning as an assistant director before becoming a leading man in Tamil cinema, then founding his own production house, shows an appetite for ownership that many actors never develop. The Kalaimamani award acknowledges a genuine contribution to the industry, not just a hit reel. What I appreciate is that he chose to invest in the ecosystem that made him, taking on the risk and unglamorous labor of producing. Performers who understand both the art and the business of filmmaking tend to speak with more weight, and I think his career reflects exactly that.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Vishal
- Name (Japanese)
- ヴィシャール
- Reading
- ゔぃしゃーる
- Born
- August 29, 1977 (age 48)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Snake
- Origin
- Chennai, Chennai district, India
- Occupation
- actor / television presenter / film producer
2. Background
- University
- Loyola College
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Vishal born?
Born August 29, 1977 (age 48).
Where is Vishal from?
Vishal is from Chennai, Chennai district, India.
What does Vishal do?
Vishal works as actor, television presenter, film producer.
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