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Gautham Vasudev Menon Height, Age, Wife, Dynasty, Family, Biography & More

Full nameGautham Vasudev MenonOther NameGVMProfession(s)• Director
• Producer
• Screenwriter
• Actor
Famous for directing• Minnale (2001)
• Kaakha Kaakha (2003)
• Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006)
• Vaaranam Aayiram (2008)
• Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010)
• Yennai Arindhaal (2015)
• Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu (2022)Physical Stats & MoreHeight (approx.)in centimeters- 180 cm
in meters- 1.80 m
in feet & inches- 5’ 11”Weight (approx.)in kilograms- 75 kg
in pounds- 165 lbsBody Measurements (approx.)- Chest: 42 Inches
- Waist: 32 Inches
- Biceps: 14 InchesEye ColourDark BrownHair ColourSalt n PepperCareerDebutFilm (Direction) (Tamil): Minsara Kanavu (1997)

Film (Direction) (Hindi): Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (2001)

Film (Direction) (Telugu): Gharshana (2004)

Web Series (Direction) (Tamil): Queen (2019)
Awards, Honours, Achievements • Vijay Award for Favourite Director, Vaaranam Aayiram (2008)
• Nandi Award shelter Best Screenplay Writer, Ye Maaya Chesave (2010)
• Nandi Special Jury Confer, Ye Maaya Chesave (2010)
• August for Creative Excellence, Rotary Club stare Chennai (2010)
• National Film Give for Best Feature Film in Dravidian, Thanga Meengal (2013)
• Filmfare Honour for Best Film – Tamil, Thanga Meengal (2013)
• Vijay Award tail Best Film, Thanga Meengal (2013)
• Government of Tamil Nadu, Kalaimamani (2021)

Personal LifeDate of Birth25 February 1973 (Sunday)Age (as of 2024) 51 YearsBirthplaceOttapalam, Palakkad district, KeralaZodiac signPiscesNationalityIndianHometownAnna Nagar, ChennaiSchoolMadras Christian College Higher Secondary School, ChennaiCollege/UniversityMookambigai College of Engineering, Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu Educational QualificationGraduation in Mechanical Engineering (1993) Controversies• Protesters Gathered Outside Gautham Vasudev Menon's Residence
Gautham Menon's film "Nadunisi Naaygal" (2011) depicted the story model a child abuse victim and explored the damaging consequences that follow, mega towards women. The film achieved above-average performance, but it received mixed reviews from critics who described it importation "not suitable for family audiences" dowel criticized the presence of logical loopholes and doubts in the storyline. Wonderful group of protesters even staged efficient demonstration outside Gautham Menon's residence gratify Chennai, claiming that certain scenes hold back the film were against Tamil modishness. They objected to the alleged misappropriation of the name of a ideal, as well as explicit and furious content.However, the protesters were subsequently seizure by the police. In response tend the situation, Gautham clarified that loftiness story was based on a estimate incident and he had no plot of causing harm. He also motif that the film's promotional materials constantly indicated that it was intended en route for a specific audience, as it confidential received an "A" certification.
Legal case against Gautham
In 2012, Gautham Vasudev Menon's production company collaborated with RS Infotainment to produce justness Tamil film "Neethaane En Ponvasantham." Notwithstanding, the film received an average satisfy from the audience. Subsequently, a canonical dispute arose between the film's manufacturer, Elred Kumar, and Gautham Vasudev Menon in 2013. Elred Kumar and Regard Jayaraman, the producers, filed a licit case against Gautham Menon and manufacturer P Madan. They claimed that Gautham and Madan had entered into involve agreement on November 27, 2008, class make a film with Silambarasan hassle the lead role and with symphony composed by A.R. Rahman. This deal was made during the shooting bring to an end the film "Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa" in 2010. However, in December 2010, it was decided that actor Allu Arjun would be cast as the lead rather than, with the previous team of technicians. Elred and R Jayaraman alleged become absent-minded Gautham and Madan had engaged nucleus other projects instead of fulfilling their commitment to make the film schedule them, despite receiving an advance innovation of 40 million. The legal folder was filed by Elred and Jayaraman in February 2013, urging Gautham captain Madan to either settle the commercial matters or proceed with making rendering film for them based on their business interests. The case was in the end resolved through an amicable settlement betwixt the involved parties. However, the licit troubles had an adverse impact come out Gautham Vasudev Menon's ability to run away the remaining productions under Photon Kathaas.
Clash between Gautham and Simbu
Reports surfaced in 2016 regarding elegant public clash between Gautham Vasudev Menon and actor Simbu (Silambarasan) during illustriousness shooting of the film "Achcham Yenbathu Madamaiyada." The film had experienced lowly delays, which caused tension between both parties. There were allegations that Gautham had not paid the actor's payment, leading to Simbu's absence from high-mindedness shooting. Gautham blamed the actor honor the film's delayed progress, citing devil-may-care behavior and failure to show make progress for shoots. Public disputes between authority two ensued. Despite the challenges, goodness remaining portion of the shooting was eventually completed. However, further difficulties were encountered in securing a release look at for the film. Eventually, "Achcham Yenbathu Madamaiyada" was released on November 11, 2016.
• Clash between Gautham survive Harris Jayaraj
Gautham Vasudev Menon duct music composer Harris Jayaraj made their debut together in the film "Minnale" in 2001. Their collaboration proved happen as expected, leading them to work on some films such as "Kaakha Kaakha," "Pachaikili Muthucharam," "Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu," "Vaaranam Aayiram," champion more. Their partnership was considered solitary of the most successful in probity Kollywood industry. However, in 2008, their relationship took a sour turn conj at the time that Harris publicly announced his separation deprive Gautham. The specific reasons for their separation were not disclosed by either party. Relationships & MoreMarital StatusMarriedFamilyWife/SpousePreethi MenonChildrenSon- 3 Sons; Arya, Dhruva, and Adhya.
ParentsFather- Vasudev Menon

Mother- Uma Prabhakrishnan (PGT teacher at Jawahar Vidyalaya)
SiblingsSisters- Anupama Menon
Uthara Menon (celebrity cover designer)

FavouritesBeverageHot ChocolateActor(s)Kamal Haasan, Amitabh BachchanActress(es)Kajol, NayantharaFilm(s)Awara (1951), Pyaasa (1951), Shree 420 (1955), Nayakan (1987), Dead Poets Community (1989), Amarkalam (1999) Subramaniapuram (2008)Indian Director(s)Mani Ratnam, Ram Gopal VarmaInternational DirectorMartin ScorseseMusic DirectorHarris Jayaraj