Gautham Vasudev Menon

Gautham Vasudev Menon

Born: February 25, 1973
in Ottapalam, Kerala, India
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.

Movies for Gautham Vasudev Menon...

Viduthalai: Part II
Title: Viduthalai: Part II
Character: Sunil Menon
Released: December 31, 2024
Type: Movie
Troubles worsen for Kumaresan after the capture of Perumal Vaathiyar, and soon he is confronted with having to make a choice between performing his duties as a police constable, or joining with Vaathiyaar to take a stand for what is right.
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Rathnam
Title: Rathnam
Released: April 26, 2024
Type: Movie
An angry young man living near the Tamil Nadu-Andhra Pradesh border sets out to protect a young woman from gangsters baying for her blood.
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Sesham Mike-il Fathima
Title: Sesham Mike-il Fathima
Character: Shiva Narayanan
Released: November 17, 2023
Type: Movie
The story revolves around Fathima and her inspiring journey of becoming a football commentator.
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Leo
Title: Leo
Character: Joshy Andrews
Released: October 18, 2023
Type: Movie
A mild-mannered man becomes a local hero through an act of violence, but it brings forth consequences with connection to a dangerous world, one which will shake his carefully constructed life to its very core.
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Karumegangal Kalaiginrana
Title: Karumegangal Kalaiginrana
Released: September 1, 2023
Type: Movie
Two fathers, from different age groups, are on a quest to mend things with their children, while a son goes after his father to redeem himself.
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Title: Mathagam
Character: Thirumaaran
Released: August 18, 2023
Type: TV
A "dead" gangster resurrects, and he is a man with an elaborate plan. With the city under threat, IPS officer Ashwath's only choice is to be two steps ahead...
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Ustaad
Title: Ustaad
Character: Joseph D'Souza
Released: August 12, 2023
Type: Movie
Surya, an aimless youngster, gets emotionally attached to his first bike ‘Ustaad’, playing a catalyst in his personal and professional journey, stimulates him to conquer acrophobia and to become a pilot and to win over the love of his life, Meghna.
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Anuragam
Title: Anuragam
Character: Shankar
Released: May 5, 2023
Type: Movie
Anuragam is a film set in Kochi, India that explores the complexities of modern-day relationships through the lives of three couples. The story follows Mercy, a single mother and banker who is loved by her manager, Jose, but still grieving the loss of her husband. Meanwhile, popular music composer Shankar is preparing to enter a new relationship after his separation from his wife, Devika, a successful baker. Their daughter, Janani, and Mercy's son, Aswin, are classmates and friends, with their friendship potentially blossoming into romance. Music plays an important role in the film, which ultimately reminds viewers that love can happen at any age and make life worth living.
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Pathu Thala
Title: Pathu Thala
Character: Naanjilaar Gunasekaran
Released: March 30, 2023
Type: Movie
An undercover cop goes into the big bad world, a place taken over by a don, where his safety may be compromised.
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Viduthalai: Part I
Title: Viduthalai: Part I
Character: Sunil Menon
Released: March 30, 2023
Type: Movie
Kumaresan, a police constable, gets recruited for an operation implanted to capture Perumal Vaathiyar, who leads a separatist group dedicated to fighting against the authorities for committing atrocities against innocent village women in the name of police interrogations.
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Lovefully Yours Veda
Title: Lovefully Yours Veda
Character: Sri Kumar Kartha
Released: March 3, 2023
Type: Movie
Set in the 90s, Lovefully Yours Veda revolves around campus romance and political drama.
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Michael
Title: Michael
Character: Gurunath
Released: February 3, 2023
Type: Movie
Set in the early 1990s, Michael, a simple yet daring boy from the south moves to Bombay with a personal strong motive, grow under the wings of Gurunath, a dreaded gangster. Michael is assigned with a task of killing the man involved in the attempted assassination of Gurunath. Things take a turn as he falls in love with the target's daughter, Theera, in Delhi.
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Sita Ramam
Title: Sita Ramam
Character: Major Selvan
Released: August 5, 2022
Type: Movie
Afreen, a rebellious Pakistani student sets ablaze the car of an Indian in London. Angered Afreen returns to Pakistan to ask for money from her grandfather that she has to pay in a month's time as damages. However, she gets to know that he is no more and the only thing he has left for her is a letter-delivering task, written by Ram to Sita. As Afreen sets out to find Ram, there begins her journey of discovering the secret behind the 20-year-old letter.
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Don
Title: Don
Character: Himself (Cameo Appearance)
Released: May 12, 2022
Type: Movie
A youngster who is still figuring out what his passion is gets into an engineering college where he clashes with a disciplinarian faculty.
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Selfie
Title: Selfie
Character: Ravi Varma
Released: April 1, 2022
Type: Movie
When Kanal, a B-grade engineering college student, finds out that his dad went on to pay a hefty amount as “donation” to get him the seat, the liquor-swigging student is introduced to the underground world of the admission racket system in colleges.
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Koorman
Title: Koorman
Character: Trailer Narrator
Released: February 11, 2022
Type: Movie
A former cop with mind-reading skills gets involved in a case involving rape and murder. Can he crack it while keeping a lid on the ghosts of his own past?
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FIR
Title: FIR
Character: Ajay Dewan
Released: February 11, 2022
Type: Movie
Irfan, an innocent Muslim chemical engineer with an ordinary life, is caught in inexplicable circumstances, when accused of being a most-wanted terrorist, that alter his life & everyone around him.
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3:33
Title: 3:33
Released: December 10, 2021
Type: Movie
A young man is haunted by a number, which happens to be the time he was born at. Can he and his family escape its clutches?
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Rudra Thandavam
Title: Rudra Thandavam
Character: Vadhabirajan
Released: October 1, 2021
Type: Movie
Rudran, a fearless cop who battles against drug mafia, gets trapped in a PCR (Protection of Civil Rights) case, unfortunately. Will he prove himself innocent?
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Title: Navarasa
Character: Master
Released: August 6, 2021
Type: TV
From amusement to awe, the nine human emotions of Indian aesthetic theory are explored in this anthology series.
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Kutty Story
Title: Kutty Story
Character: Aadhi
Released: February 12, 2021
Type: Movie
An anthology of four stories that revolve around man-woman relationships.
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Title: Paava Kadhaigal
Character: Satya
Released: December 18, 2020
Type: TV
At times dark, at times disturbing, four short films explore stories of those who dare to dream and desire — and those determined to stand in their way.
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Theeviram
Title: Theeviram
Released: November 26, 2020
Type: Movie
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Lockup
Title: Lockup
Character: Narrator
Released: August 14, 2020
Type: Movie
The mysterious death of a cop becomes complex as investigation progresses because of fabricated evidences and indirect involvement of a few other cops in the case.
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COVID-19: India's War Against The Virus
Title: COVID-19: India's War Against The Virus
Character: Narrator
Released: July 16, 2020
Type: Movie
A look behind the battle. Watch the people of India combat a deadly virus in a race against time. Tune in to COVID-19: India’s War Against the Virus, premieres 16 July at 8 PM on Discovery Plus and 20 July at 8 PM on Discovery.
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Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
Title: Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
Character: Prathap Chakravarthi
Released: February 28, 2020
Type: Movie
Two wily online scammers mend their fraudulent ways after meeting the girls of their dreams — until a deceitful discovery throws their world for a loop.
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Trance
Title: Trance
Character: Solomon Davis
Released: February 20, 2020
Type: Movie
A disheartened motivational speaker gets hired by a corporate to become a preacher until his live stint on television puts him and his service under the scanner.
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Oh My Kadavule
Title: Oh My Kadavule
Character: Himself (Cameo Appearance)
Released: February 13, 2020
Type: Movie
Arjun is conveniently married to his best friend Anu and their marriage turns out to be a nightmare since he is not really in love with her. When things get tough Arjun gets a second chance in life that could change his path and perspective altogether.
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Title: Queen
Character: Director Sridhar
Released: December 14, 2019
Type: TV
A brilliant young girl, who wishes to study further, is forced to become an actress. After achieving superstardom, she sets her eyes on political dominion while trying to rein in her wayward heart.
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Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi?
Title: Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi?
Character: Self
Released: June 29, 2018
Type: Movie
Four friends, with a bittersweet history, get drunk and embark on a journey to Goa. On the trip, they lose an expensive ring which threatens to derail one of their engagement. They end up confronting one another and their own fears, as they enroll in a short film making competition in Goa to try and win the prize money for the ring.
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Goli Soda 2
Title: Goli Soda 2
Character: Raghavan
Released: June 14, 2018
Type: Movie
The story revolves around the lives of three young friends, who struggle to establish themselves in the real world. They are working to make it big until they get caught up in a certain situation, only to get rescued by a common friend of 45-year-old.
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Naam
Title: Naam
Character: Himself
Released: May 11, 2018
Type: Movie
A group of six guys and three girls who meet in college become thick friends and eventually take their friendship beyond the classroom and the campus. All goes well for the group until they are faced with sudden crisis. The event strengthens the group's bond as they struggle hard to overcome the situation.
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Pa Paandi
Title: Pa Paandi
Character: Himself
Released: April 14, 2017
Type: Movie
‘Power’ Paandi, once a legendary stunt master who ruled the world of film stunts in his prime years is now content in living a peaceful life with his son and grandchildren. But he soon realizes that his acts that he thinks is normal and righteous, constantly irks his son who seems to taking their relationship for granted. One such overblown tiff with his son drives him to go do some soul searching, the outcome of which has many unexpected experiences.
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Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada
Title: Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada
Character: Police Officer
Released: November 10, 2016
Type: Movie
A youngster goes on a road trip with the girl of his dreams and but an accident leads things to spiraling out of control.
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Saahasam Swaasaga Saagipo
Title: Saahasam Swaasaga Saagipo
Character: Police Officer (Cameo Appearance)
Released: November 8, 2016
Type: Movie
A couple on a road trip across the country are thrown into a situation that is beyond their control.
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Yatchan
Title: Yatchan
Character: Himself (Guest Appearance)
Released: September 11, 2015
Type: Movie
A small-time hooligan hired to kill a girl and an aspiring movie actor find themselves in the wrong place due to a mix-up. Now, the gangster who ordered the hit is after all the three of them.
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Yennai Arindhaal
Title: Yennai Arindhaal
Character: Police Officer
Released: February 6, 2015
Type: Movie
Sathyadev, who is on a career break, is forced to put on his cop shoes ones again to save Thenmozhi, a young woman who is the target of a criminal organ harvesting group, led by a ghost from his past.
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Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya
Title: Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya
Character: Self
Released: January 13, 2013
Type: Movie
Shiva and his friends fall for Sowmya, who has just moved into their locality. They are forced into a competition to win over the girl.
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Ye Maaya Chesave
Title: Ye Maaya Chesave
Character: Self
Released: February 26, 2010
Type: Movie
An aspiring Hindu director falls in love with a Christian girl whose parents disapprove of their impending relationship.
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Vaaranam Aayiram
Title: Vaaranam Aayiram
Character: Commando informer
Released: November 14, 2008
Type: Movie
A son deals with the death of his father and examines how their relationship influences him through growing up, romance, tragedy and adventure.
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Pachaikili Muthucharam
Title: Pachaikili Muthucharam
Character: Bus passenger
Released: February 16, 2007
Type: Movie
Venkat (Sarath Kumar), a medical representative, is a happily married person with a son. His wife Kalyani (Andrea Jeremiah) is very loving and both of them along with their son have a perfect life. That is, until their son falls sick and things between the husband and wife cool down a bit. Kalyani begins to spend more time with their son and starts to ignore her husband involuntarily. Venkat feeling a bit lonely and neglected walks in and out of his monotonous life without complaining much. He tries to understand his wife's feelings.
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Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu
Title: Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu
Character: Special appearance in "Manjal Veyyil" song
Released: August 25, 2006
Type: Movie
DCP Raghavan sets off on the trail of the killers of Rani, the daughter of a police officer. Following this, many more murders take place, leading him to New York to capture the maniac killer.
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Kaakha Kaakha
Title: Kaakha Kaakha
Character: Vasudeva Nair
Released: August 1, 2003
Type: Movie
After a police team kills his brother, a drug-dealing gangster vows to kill the entire team and their respective families.
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Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein
Title: Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein
Character: Madhav's software company's boss
Released: October 19, 2001
Type: Movie
Cupid's arrow and a lot more strike at Madhav Shastri's when he first has a glimpse of beautiful Reena Malhotra. Thereafter he meets her again and finds out that she the bethrothed of one Rajiv, and so he impersonates Rajiv and enters Reena's life. And they both fall in love...
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Minnale
Title: Minnale
Character: Flower deliveryman
Released: February 18, 2001
Type: Movie
Rajesh Shivakumar is a college hoodlum who has his first crush on Reena Joseph, who unfortunately, is engaged to be married to Rajiv Samuel, an Indian engineer settled abroad. In an effort to gain her heart, Maddy impersonates Rajiv and gets close to Reena, aided by his grandfather Subbuni and his crooked sidekick Chockalingam. However, the real Rajiv shows up, bringing a shocking end to Reena's romantic interlude.
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Minsara Kanavu
Title: Minsara Kanavu
Character: A man in the crowd (uncredited)
Released: January 14, 1997
Type: Movie
Priya decides that she wants to be a nun, much to the horror of her father and Thomas, the boy who is in love with her. Thomas decides to enlist the help of Deva to change her mind.
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Hitler
Title: Hitler
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
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13
Title: 13
Character: Arulmozhivarman
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
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Eo
Title: Eo
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
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Bazooka
Title: Bazooka
Character: Benjamin Joshua
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
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Dhruva Natchathiram: Chapter One – Yuddha Kaandam
Title: Dhruva Natchathiram: Chapter One – Yuddha Kaandam
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
John, a New York City-based undercover operative and his team, are entrusted with a secret mission to bring back their team leader, who has been missing mysteriously.
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NBK 109
Title: NBK 109
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie