Vishal | |
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![]() Vishal at CCL 4 Launch | |
Born | Vishal Krishna Reddy 29 August 1977 |
Alma mater | Loyola College, Chennai |
Occupations | |
Years active | 2004–present |
Organization | Vishal Film Factory |
Relatives | Sriya Reddy (sister-in-law) |
Honours | Kalaimamani (2006) |
Vishal Krishna Reddy (born 29 August 1977),[1] professionally known as Vishal, is an Indian actor and film producer who works in Tamil films. Born to film producer G. K. Reddy, Vishal is known for his roles in action films. He also produces films under his production company, Vishal Film Factory.[2] Vishal was conferred with the Kalaimamani award in 2006, for his contributions to Tamil cinema.[3]
Vishal entered the film industry as an assistant director to Arjun. He then became an actor and played his first lead role in the romantic thriller Chellamae (2004), before acting in the action films Sandakozhi, Thimiru, Thaamirabharani and Malaikottai.[4] Vishal chose to create his own production studio and has since produced and worked on Pandiya Naadu (2013), Naan Sigappu Manithan (2014) and Poojai (2014).[5]