Vineeth Sreenivasan
Vineeth Sreenivasan is a Malayalam actor, filmmaker, singer, lyricist, screenwriter and producer whose career has connected contemporary film music with a distinctive style of youthful storytelling. He is the elder son of actor and screenwriter Sreenivasan.
Who is Vineeth Sreenivasan?
Vineeth began his film career through music and playback singing before establishing himself as an actor and filmmaker. His early association with Malayalam film music helped him build a strong audience among younger viewers.
His directorial debut, Malarvaadi Arts Club (2010), introduced a new ensemble of performers and established his interest in friendship, ambition, music and youthful relationships. He followed it with Thattathin Marayathu, Thira, Jacobinte Swargarajyam and Hridayam.
As an actor, he has appeared in films including Cycle, Traffic, Kunjiramayanam, Aravindante Athidhikal, Hridayam and Mukundan Unni Associates. His work as a singer and lyricist has also remained an important part of his identity.
A career across acting, writing and filmmaking
Born
Vineeth Sreenivasan was born on 1 October 1984 in Thalassery, Kannur district.
Early music career
He entered the film world through music and began recording playback songs, including work associated with Kilichundan Mampazham.
Classmates and wider recognition
Songs such as Ente Khalbile helped strengthen his identity as a contemporary Malayalam playback singer and lyricist.
Acting debut
He made his acting debut with Cycle, beginning a parallel screen career.
Malarvaadi Arts Club
Vineeth made his feature directorial debut with Malarvaadi Arts Club.
Thattathin Marayathu
Thattathin Marayathu became a major youth-oriented success and established his directorial voice.
Jacobinte Swargarajyam
He directed Jacobinte Swargarajyam, expanding his storytelling into family and migration themes.
Hridayam
Hridayam became one of his major career landmarks, combining music, romance and coming-of-age storytelling.
Varshangalkku Shesham
He directed, wrote and acted in Varshangalkku Shesham, bringing together a large ensemble cast.
Continuing across roles
He continued working across acting, singing and filmmaking, with credits extending into new film and music projects.
Selected films
These selections highlight important stages of Vineeth Sreenivasan's career rather than reproducing a complete filmography.
Cycle
Acting debut and early screen role.
Malarvaadi Arts Club
Directorial debut.
Thattathin Marayathu
Breakthrough as a filmmaker and youth-oriented storyteller.
Jacobinte Swargarajyam
Family drama directed by Vineeth.
Hridayam
Major coming-of-age musical drama and award-recognised work.
Varshangalkku Shesham
Actor, writer and director in an ensemble film.
Career recognition
| Year | Honour / milestone | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | SIIMA Award — Best Male Playback Singer (Malayalam) | Recognised for his work in Ohm Shanthi Oshaana. |
| 2022 | Kerala State Film Award — Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value | For Hridayam. |
| 2024 | Kerala State Film Award recognition | Recognition associated with his continuing contribution to Malayalam cinema and filmmaking. |
More than an actor
Vineeth Sreenivasan's work extends across multiple areas of Malayalam cinema, allowing him to contribute both in front of and behind the camera.
His career demonstrates the increasingly fluid roles taken by contemporary Malayalam film personalities, where acting, writing, production and direction can overlap.
Why Vineeth Sreenivasan matters
- A rare Malayalam film personality who has built parallel careers in singing, acting and direction.
- His films often combine music, relationships, youth culture and family themes.
- Thattathin Marayathu and Hridayam became important contemporary youth-oriented Malayalam films.
- He has repeatedly worked across acting, writing, music and filmmaking rather than staying within one role.
Vineeth Sreenivasan FAQ
Who is Vineeth Sreenivasan?
Vineeth Sreenivasan is a Malayalam actor, director, producer, screenwriter, lyricist and playback singer.
When was Vineeth Sreenivasan born?
He was born on 1 October 1984 in Thalassery, Kannur, Kerala.
What was Vineeth's directorial debut?
His directorial debut was Malarvaadi Arts Club in 2010.
What are some of Vineeth's best-known directorial films?
They include Malarvaadi Arts Club, Thattathin Marayathu, Thira, Jacobinte Swargarajyam, Hridayam and Varshangalkku Shesham.