Age, Biography, and Wiki
Vishal Krishna Reddy, known professionally as Vishal, was born on August 29, 1977, in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. He is the son of G.K. Reddy, a granite businessman, and Janaki Devi. His brother, Vikram Krishna, is also involved in the film industry as an actor and producer. Vishal has been active in the Tamil film industry for over 24 years, having delivered several successful films during his career.
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| Date of Birth | 29 August 1977 |
| Age | 47 Years |
| Birth Place | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
| Country | India |
Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship Status
Vishal has been in several high-profile relationships in the past, including with Varalaxmi Sarathkumar and Anisha Alla Reddy. Recently, he has confirmed his relationship with actress Sai Dhanshika, announcing plans for a wedding in the near future.
His father and mother, G. K. Reddy and Janaki Devi, are businesspeople and film producers in Telugu and Tamil films. His elder brother, Vikram Krishna, is also an actor and producer who has produced several of Vishal's films. His family hails from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.
Vishal assisted actor-director Arjun Sarja in his venture Vedham (2001), and a producer spotted Vishal on the sets of the film and signed him to appear in an acting role in Gandhi Krishna's Chellamae (2004). Accepting the role, Vishal prepared by joining Koothu-P-Pattarai to hone his acting skills and played the protagonist role of Raghunandan, whose wife is kidnapped by her childhood friend. A critic described his performance is "apt" but "there was plenty left to hone". His next film was Sandakozhi (2005) with N. Linguswamy, who had previously worked with his father's production house as an assistant director. Vishal was described to have "improved from his Chellamae days" and "clicked as an action hero". Film journalists stated that he was "the fastest rising action hero" of the time. After a cameo as himself in Sasi's Dishyum (2006), he went on to appear in Tarun Gopi's action film Thimiru (2006). The film opened to mixed reviews with Vishal being praised for his intense performance with a critic calling his performance "the film's only strength and, to an extent, making up for the weak script and poor characterisation". The film became Vishal's third consecutive commercial success, and he began to emerge in Tamil films.
In 2025, Vishal openly announced his relationship with actress Sai Dhanshika during the press-meet of the film Yogi Dah and announced that the pair will officially get married on 29 August 2025, on his 48th birthday.
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Net Worth and Salary
Vishal's net worth is reported to be around Rs 125 crore, according to some sources, although there are discrepancies with other reports stating it as Rs 25 crore. His salary for films can vary significantly based on the project's scale and his role in it.
Career, Business and Investments
Vishal started his career in theatre before transitioning to film. He made his debut as an actor and later established his production company, Vishal Film Factory, in 2013. His films have been both critically acclaimed and commercially successful, with notable hits including Irumbu Thirai and Mark Antony, which became his highest-grossing film worldwide. Apart from acting and producing, Vishal hosted a talk show called Sun Naam Oruvar on Sun TV in 2018.
Vishal Krishna Reddy (born 29 August 1977), professionally known as Vishal, is an Indian actor and film producer who works in Tamil cinema. He also produces films under his production company, Vishal Film Factory. Vishal was conferred with the Kalaimamani award in 2006, for his contributions to Tamil cinema.
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. 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).
In the 2013 film Samar, Vishal played a forest trek guide. Behindwoods stated that he "rocks in the action sequences". Following a cameo role in Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru, he starred in the action films Pattathu Yaanai and Pandiya Naadu. The latter was Vishal's debut production venture, while the former was the film debut of Aishwarya Arjun, the daughter of Arjun Sarja. Vishal opted to produce and collaborate with Thiru for a third venture Naan Sigappu Manithan (2014), a revenge drama, in which his character had narcolepsy. To prepare for the lead role, Vishal read up and studied real life case studies of people with the disorder, citing that there were no references from cinema which he could watch and learn. Then he had acted under director Hari for the second time in Poojai (2014), which did somewhat good business at the box office. In 2015, he acted two films, namely, Aambala and Paayum Puli.
In 2019, he did one movie titled Action directed by Sundar C. The film received mixed reviews and was a box office failure. In 2021, he acted in Chakra directed my newcomer M.S Anandan. The film received mixed reviews from critics and audience and become an average grosser. His movies, Enemy (2021), Veeramae Vaagai Soodum (2022) and Laththi (2022) opened to mixed reviews from critics. However, his next film, Mark Antony (2023) received positive reviews from critics and audience and became a box office success which was a comeback for Vishal after string of failures. It was Vishal's highest-grossing film in his career worldwide, surpassing Irumbu Thirai and his first film to gross 100 crore worldwide. In Rathnam (2024), Vishal's portrayal of Rathnam may not have offered anything remarkably new, as he seemed to stick to his signature style seen in previous films. His expressions, emotions, dialogues, and stunts were reminiscent of his earlier roles, showcasing his familiar daredevil persona. After an incredible 12-year delay, Vishal's much-awaited Tamil action-comedy Madha Gaja Raja finally saw the light of day, releasing in theatres on January 12, 2025. Initially announced in 2012, the film endured a turbulent production journey marked by cast changes, script rewrites, and even disputes with distributors.
Social Network
Vishal is active on social media platforms, where he engages with his fans and shares updates about his upcoming projects. However, specific details about his followers or engagement metrics are not available in the provided sources.
Education
Vishal holds a degree in Visual Communication from Loyola College, Chennai. Before entering the film industry, he was part of the theatre group Koothu-P-Pattarai, which helped him hone his acting skills.
In conclusion, Vishal is a multifaceted personality in the Tamil film industry, with a successful career spanning over two decades. His contributions to both acting and production have contributed significantly to his net worth and popularity.
Vishal did his schooling at Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai. He then graduated in visual communications from the Loyola College, Chennai.
