Vineeth Sreenivasan


Vineeth Sreenivasan is an Indian actor, director, producer, dubbing artist, screenwriter, playback singer and lyricist who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. He is the eldest son of actor and screenwriter Sreenivasan.

Early life

Vineeth Sreenivasan is the eldest son of Malayalam screenwriter and actor Sreenivasan and Vimala. His younger brother, Dhyan Sreenivasan is also an actor. He attended Rani Jai Higher Secondary School. He graduated in mechanical engineering from KCG College of Technology, Chennai.

Career

Acting career

He made his acting debut playing one of the main protagonists in the Malayalam film Cycle, which did well at the box office. Following that, he appeared in Makante Achan, acting alongside his father, Sreenivasan.
After these initial roles, Vineeth diversified his acting portfolio—he has performed in dramas, romance-comedies, and thriller-type films. Some of the notable works in his acting career include Traffic, Chappa Kurishu, Om Shanti Oshana, Ormayundo Ee Mukham, Oru Vadakkan Selfie, Kunjiramayanam, Aravindante Athidhikal, Thanneer Mathan Dinangal etc.
His performance in Mukundan Unni Associates received huge critical acclaim.

Directorial career

Malarvadi Arts Club, his directorial debut film, was released in theatres worldwide on 2010. It garnered critical acclaim for its direction, story, screenplay, music, score, and standout performances by the cast. The film also achieved significant commercial success. His second film, Thattathin Marayathu was released in 2012 which earned positive response and was a commercial success. In 2013, he directed the thriller film Thira. Even though the film underperformed at box office, it earned cult following over years. His next directorials were Jacobinte Swargarajyam and Hridayam, both received positive response and were commercial success. His next film, Varshangalkku Shesham, released in 2024 was opened to mixed reviews but grossed over 80 crores from box office making it as highest grossing film he helmed. His latest release was 2025 film Karam, opened to negative reviews from critics and bombed at box office. It is considered as the weakest film in his filmography as director.

Discography

Some of his popular songs include "Entammede Jimikki Kammal", "Manikya Malaraya Poovi", "Karale Karalinte", "Naran", "Ente Khalbile", "Anuraagathin Velayi", "Nee Pidiyana", "Kaattu Mooliyo", "Aluva Puzhayude", "Kudukku".

Personal life

Vineeth married Divya Narayanan on 18 October 2012, after an eight-year-long relationship since 30 March 2004. She was his junior at KCG College of Technology in Chennai. The couple have a son, Vihaan Divya Vineeth & daughter Shanaya Divya Vineeth.

Awards and nominations

AwardYearCategoryFilmResultRef.
Kerala State Film Awards2021Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with [Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value|Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value]HridayamWon
Kerala Film Critics Association Awards2015Best Popular FilmOru Vadakkan SelfieWon
Kerala Film Critics Association Awards2016Second Best FilmJacobinte SwargarajyamWon
Kerala Film Critics Association Awards2016Best ScreenplayJacobinte SwargarajyamWon
Kerala Film Critics Association Awards2019Best Supporting Actor (Male)Thanneer Mathan DinangalWon
Kerala Film Critics Association Awards2021Best Popular FilmHridayamWon
South Indian International Movie Awards2012Best Director (Malayalam)Thattathin MarayathuNomitated
South Indian International Movie Awards2012Best Male Playback Singer Thattathin MarayathuNomitated
South Indian International Movie Awards2014Best Male Playback Singer Om Shanti OshanaWon
South Indian International Movie Awards2015Best Actor in a Supporting Role Oru Vadakkan SelfieNomitated
South Indian International Movie Awards2015Best Male Playback Singer PremamNomitated
South Indian International Movie Awards2016Best Director Jacobinte SwargarajyamNomitated
South Indian International Movie Awards2017Best Male Playback Singer CappucinoWon
South Indian International Movie Awards2022Best Film (Malayalam)HridayamNomitated
South Indian International Movie Awards2022Best Director HridayamWon
South Indian International Movie Awards2022Best Actor in a Negative Role Mukundan Unni AssociatesWon
Vanitha Film Awards2015Best Male Playback SingerOm Shanti OshanaWon
Vanitha Film Awards2019Best Star Pair Aravindante AthidhikalWon
Asianet Comedy Awards2016All Rounder of the yearVarious FilmsWon-
Asianet Film Awards2012Multi Faced TalentThattathin MarayathuWon
Asianet Film Awards2014Best Star Pair Ormayundo Ee MukhamWon
Asianet Film Awards2015Best Performer of the YearVarious FilmsWon
Asianet Film Awards2017Youth Icon of the YearWon
Asiavision Awards2012Man Of The YearThattathin MarayathuWon
Asiavision Awards2012Popular MovieThattathin MarayathuWon
Asiavision Awards2013Socially Committed MovieThiraWon
Asiavision Awards2015Best Playback singerPremamWon
Asiavision Awards2016Best FilmJacobinte SwargarajyamWon
Asiavision Awards2017Popular SingerVelipadinte PusthakamWon