Vishal Krishna

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Characters played by Vishal Krishna

Karaikudi Saravana — Pattathu Yaanai (2013)

Protagonist who works as a junior cook in Karaikudi before fleeing to Trichy. Falls in love at first sight with Aishwarya. Reveals he is a jail returnee who previously killed three men in Madurai, including a rival gang leader's son, to avenge an orphan girl he considered his sister. Ultimately protects his love and defeats his enemies.

Saravanan — Aambala (2015)

Charismatic event organizer and political gatherer in Ooty who serves as the film's protagonist. Clever and resourceful, he orchestrates the reunification of his fractured family while navigating romantic entanglements and political conspiracies.

Shakthi — Samar (2013)

A forest ranger's son and jungle trekker who travels to Bangkok after receiving a fake invitation from his ex-girlfriend. Mistaken for a multi-millionaire tycoon, he navigates an identity crisis, bank verification puzzles, and gang conflicts. He uncovers a deadly betting game, outsmarts the antagonists by faking Maya's death, and survives to escape with Maya.

Mark/Antony — Mark Antony (2023)

The protagonist, initially a mechanic named Mark who is unaware he is the biological son of gangster Antony. He discovers a time-traveling telephone, uses it to alter the past, expose his adoptive father Jackie's crimes, and save his mother. His actions repeatedly shift the timeline, leading him to experience different realities as both a mechanic and a gangster before ultimately reuniting with his biological father.

Karthik — Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai (2010)

The protagonist, a lazy, over-ambitious upper-middle-class man who initially decides to romance three women simultaneously, planning to marry only the best. He seduces Jyothi, Priya, and Tejaswini through deception. After facing consequences and a near-fatal accident, he fakes amnesia to reconcile with Priya, ultimately learning the value of true love and vowing to change his ways.

Balu — Sandakozhi (2005)

An engineering student studying in Chennai, Balu visits a friend's family in Chidambaram after his exams and falls in love with Hema. He stops Kasi from killing a man, drawing Kasi's revenge upon him and his family. When Kasi targets his father, Balu protects him and ultimately defeats Kasi in a fight.

Sathyamoorthy — Sivappathigaram (2006)

A former student of Elango, Sathyamoorthy assists him with research into folk songs, and Charulatha falls in love with him. Three years earlier, he helped conduct an election opinion poll as a college field project. After a political revenge attack killed his father and fellow students, he joins Elango in targeting corrupt politicians during elections.

Rathnam — Rathnam (2024)

Rathnam is the story's central figure, a henchman working for MLA Panneer Selvam in Vellore. He protects Malliga from the Rayudu brothers, who are trying to seize her family's land, and later reveals that they are his mother's brothers and the men responsible for his father's death. After killing Beema Rayudu, he surrenders to the police.

Sivakumar — Pandiya Naadu (2013)

A meek cellphone sales and service center owner in Madurai, Sivakumar is the younger brother of Nagaraj and the son of Kalyanasundaram. After learning that Simmakkal Ravi killed Nagaraj, he tracks Ravi with Ganesan, seeks revenge, and ultimately mortally wounds Ravi before leaving him in a well.

Madha Gaja Raja ("MGR") — Madha Gaja Raja (2025)

The protagonist who assumes his father's protective duties, falls in love with Madhavi, and repeatedly helps friends overcome personal and systemic crises. He outsmarts corrupt officials, exposes a media baron's crimes, and ultimately defeats the main antagonist in a final confrontation.

Vasu — Poojai (2014)

Vasudevan "Vasu" is the heir to the Kovai Group who, after being disowned by his mother, works as a moneylender and lives with his friends. He falls in love with Divya and becomes Anna Thandavam's enemy after protecting an ASP and opposing Anna's attempt to seize temple land. With help from his allies, Vasu defeats Anna and avenges his mother's death.

Jayaseelan — Paayum Puli (2015)

New ACP deployed to Madurai to dismantle a kidnapping ring. Discovers his brother Selvam is the true mastermind behind the crimes. Conducts secret investigations, rescues his father, and ultimately executes Selvam to protect the family's legacy.

Career Overview

Vishal Krishna has 58 screen credits in a career dating back to 2004. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Thupparivaalan Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Magudam, Madha Gaja Raja, Rathnam. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
58
Birth Date
1977-08-29
Birth Place
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q3534989), public domain (CC0).