
About
Gautham Vasudev Menon
Overview
Gautham Menon was a student of mechanical engineering at Mookambigai College of Engineering and graduated in the batch of 1993, and his time there inspired him to make his lead characters of Minnale and Vaaranam Aayiram, students of the same course. He claims to have been inspired by films such as Dead Poet's Society and Nayagan and expressed his desire to his parents to change career path and become a filmmaker and consequently wrote his first film at his college hostel. His mother insisted he became an ad film maker by shooting various commercials and took an apprenticeship under filmmaker Rajiv Menon. He went on to work as an assistant director for Minsaara Kanavu in 1997, in which he also appeared in a cameo role.
Known for
Acting |
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2025 | Jana Nayagan | Actor | N/A N/A |
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2025 | Bazooka | Actor | Benjamin Joshua | N/A N/A |
2025 | Dragon | Actor | Vale Kumar | 58 Average |
2024 | Viduthalai: Part II | Actor | Sunil Menon | 58 Average |
2024 | Hitler | Actor | 58 Average |
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2024 | Hit List | Actor | N/A N/A |
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2024 | Rathnam | Actor | Anbazhagan | 58 Average |
2023 | Sesham Mike-il Fathima | Actor | Shiva Narayanan | 58 Average |
2023 | Leo | Actor | Joshy Andrews | 60 Fair |
2023 | Karumegangal Kalaiginrana | Actor | Komagan | N/A N/A |
2023 | Mathagam | Actor | Thirumaaran | 69 Fair |
2023 | Ustaad | Actor | Joseph D'Souza | 58 Average |
2023 | Anuragam | Actor | Shankar | 58 Average |
2023 | Viduthalai: Part I | Actor | Sunil Menon | 60 Fair |
2023 | Pathu Thala | Actor | Naanjilaar Gunasekaran | 58 Average |
2023 | Lovefully Yours Veda | Actor | Sri Kumar Kartha | 59 Average |
2023 | Michael | Actor | Gurunath | 58 Average |
2022 | Sita Ramam | Actor | Major Selvan | 61 Fair |
2022 | Don | Actor | Himself (Cameo Appearance) | 59 Average |
2022 | Selfie | Actor | Ravi Varma | 59 Average |
2022 | FIR | Actor | Ajay Dewan | 59 Average |
2022 | Koorman | Actor | Trailer Narrator | 59 Average |
2021 | 3:33 | Actor | 58 Average |
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2021 | Rudra Thandavam | Actor | Vadhabirajan | 59 Average |
2021 | Kutty Story | Actor | Aadhi | 59 Average |
2020 | Theeviram | Actor | N/A N/A |
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2020 | Lockup | Actor | Narrator | 59 Average |
2020 | COVID-19: India's War Against The Virus | Actor | Narrator | N/A N/A |
2020 | Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal | Actor | Prathap Chakravarthi | 59 Average |
2020 | Kanulu Kanulanu Dochayante | Actor | N/A N/A |
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2020 | Trance | Actor | Solomon Davis | 59 Average |
2020 | Oh My Kadavule | Actor | Himself (Cameo Appearance) | 60 Fair |
2019 | Queen | Actor | Director Sridhar | 69 Fair |
2018 | Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi? | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
2018 | Goli Soda 2 | Actor | Raghavan | 59 Average |
2018 | Naam | Actor | Himself | 58 Average |
2017 | Pa Paandi | Actor | Himself | 59 Average |
2016 | Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada | Actor | Police Officer | 58 Average |
2016 | Saahasam Swaasaga Saagipo | Actor | Police Officer (Cameo Appearance) | 58 Average |
2015 | Yatchan | Actor | Himself (Guest Appearance) | 59 Average |
2015 | Yennai Arindhaal | Actor | Police Officer | 59 Average |
2013 | Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya | Actor | Self | 58 Average |
2010 | Ye Maaya Chesave | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
2008 | Vaaranam Aayiram | Actor | Commando informer | 60 Fair |
2007 | Pachaikili Muthucharam | Actor | Bus passenger | 59 Average |
2006 | Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu | Actor | Special appearance in "Manjal Veyyil" song | 59 Average |
2003 | Kaakha Kaakha | Actor | Vasudeva Nair | 59 Average |
2001 | Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein | Actor | Madhav's software company's boss | 59 Average |
2001 | Minnale | Actor | Flower deliveryman | 59 Average |
1997 | Minsara Kanavu | Actor | A man in the crowd (uncredited) | 58 Average |
Varaaham | Actor | N/A N/A |
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13 | Actor | Arulmozhivarman | 59 Average |
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Eo | Actor | N/A N/A |
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Dhruva Natchathiram: Chapter One – Yuddha Kaandam | Actor | N/A N/A |
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Directing |
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2025 | Dominic and the Ladies' Purse | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
2024 | Joshua Imai Pol Kaakha | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
2022 | Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
2021 | Kutty Story | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
2020 | Putham Pudhu Kaalai | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
2020 | Karthik Dial Seytha Yenn | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
2019 | Queen | Directing | Director | 69 Fair |
2019 | Enai Noki Paayum Thota | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
2016 | Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
2016 | Saahasam Swaasaga Saagipo | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
2015 | Yennai Arindhaal | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
2012 | Neethaane En Ponvasantham | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
2012 | Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
2012 | Ekk Deewana Tha | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
2011 | Nadunisi Naaygal | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
2010 | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa | Directing | Director | 60 Fair |
2010 | Ye Maaya Chesave | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
2008 | Vaaranam Aayiram | Directing | Director | 60 Fair |
2007 | Pachaikili Muthucharam | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
2006 | Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
2004 | Gharshana | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
2003 | Kaakha Kaakha | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
2001 | Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
2001 | Minnale | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
Dhruva Natchathiram: Chapter One – Yuddha Kaandam | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
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Guitar Kambi Mela Ninru | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
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Writing |
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2025 | Dominic and the Ladies' Purse | Writing | Writer | 58 Average |
2024 | Joshua Imai Pol Kaakha | Writing | Writer | 58 Average |
2022 | Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu | Writing | Screenplay | 58 Average |
2022 | Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu | Writing | Dialogue | 58 Average |
2021 | Kutty Story | Writing | Writer | 59 Average |
2020 | Karthik Dial Seytha Yenn | Writing | Writer | 59 Average |
2019 | Enai Noki Paayum Thota | Writing | Screenplay | 58 Average |
2016 | Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada | Writing | Screenplay | 58 Average |
2016 | Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada | Writing | Story | 58 Average |
2016 | Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada | Writing | Dialogue | 58 Average |
2016 | Saahasam Swaasaga Saagipo | Writing | Screenplay | 58 Average |
2016 | Saahasam Swaasaga Saagipo | Writing | Story | 58 Average |
2015 | Yennai Arindhaal | Writing | Dialogue | 59 Average |
2015 | Yennai Arindhaal | Writing | Screenplay | 59 Average |
2015 | Yennai Arindhaal | Writing | Story | 59 Average |
2012 | Neethaane En Ponvasantham | Writing | Dialogue | 59 Average |
2012 | Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu | Writing | Screenplay | 59 Average |
2012 | Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu | Writing | Story | 59 Average |
2012 | Ekk Deewana Tha | Writing | Story | 58 Average |
2012 | Ekk Deewana Tha | Writing | Screenplay | 58 Average |
2011 | Force | Writing | Original Story | 59 Average |
2011 | Dandam Dashagunam: The Police | Writing | Original Story | 58 Average |
2011 | Nadunisi Naaygal | Writing | Writer | 59 Average |
2010 | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa | Writing | Screenplay | 60 Fair |
2010 | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa | Writing | Story | 60 Fair |
2010 | Ye Maaya Chesave | Writing | Story | 59 Average |
2010 | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa | Writing | Dialogue | 60 Fair |
2010 | Ye Maaya Chesave | Writing | Screenplay | 59 Average |
2008 | Vaaranam Aayiram | Writing | Dialogue | 60 Fair |
2008 | Vaaranam Aayiram | Writing | Story | 60 Fair |
2008 | Vaaranam Aayiram | Writing | Screenplay | 60 Fair |
2007 | Pachaikili Muthucharam | Writing | Writer | 59 Average |
2006 | Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu | Writing | Dialogue | 59 Average |
2006 | Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu | Writing | Story | 59 Average |
2006 | Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu | Writing | Screenplay | 59 Average |
2004 | Gharshana | Writing | Writer | 58 Average |
2003 | Kaakha Kaakha | Writing | Dialogue | 59 Average |
2003 | Kaakha Kaakha | Writing | Story | 59 Average |
2003 | Kaakha Kaakha | Writing | Screenplay | 59 Average |
2001 | Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein | Writing | Screenplay | 59 Average |
2001 | Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein | Writing | Story | 59 Average |
2001 | Minnale | Writing | Story | 59 Average |
Dhruva Natchathiram: Chapter One – Yuddha Kaandam | Writing | Story | N/A N/A |
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Guitar Kambi Mela Ninru | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
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Dhruva Natchathiram: Chapter One – Yuddha Kaandam | Writing | Screenplay | N/A N/A |
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Production |
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2023 | Sweet Kaaram Coffee | Production | Co-Producer | 69 Fair |
2020 | Karthik Dial Seytha Yenn | Production | Producer | 59 Average |
2019 | Enai Noki Paayum Thota | Production | Producer | 58 Average |
2016 | Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada | Production | Producer | 58 Average |
2016 | Saahasam Swaasaga Saagipo | Production | Producer | 58 Average |
2016 | Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum | Production | Producer | 58 Average |
2013 | Thanga Meenkal | Production | Producer | 59 Average |
2012 | Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu | Production | Producer | 59 Average |
2012 | Ekk Deewana Tha | Production | Producer | 58 Average |
2011 | Veppam | Production | Producer | 59 Average |
2008 | Vaaranam Aayiram | Production | Co-Producer | 60 Fair |
Dhruva Natchathiram: Chapter One – Yuddha Kaandam | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
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Sound |
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2023 | Takkar | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
2019 | Puppy | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
2018 | Kolamavu Kokila | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
Camera |
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2020 | Karthik Dial Seytha Yenn | Camera | Director of Photography | 59 Average |
Crew |
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2022 | Koorman | Crew | Thanks | 59 Average |