Gautham Vasudev Menon Indian Director Known for Leo
Gautham Vasudev Menon · film director and screenwriter · Indian
Known for
Biography
Gautham Vasudev Menon is an Indian director born on 25 February 1973 in Ottapalam. He is known for playing Joshy Andrews in Leo (2023).
Early life
Gautham Vasudev Menon was educated at Madras Christian College Higher Secondary School.
Career
The earliest credit on record for Gautham Vasudev Menon is Minnale (2001). During the 2010s, he worked on Well, If You Know Me (2015, as a police Officer) and Trance (2019, as Solomon Davis). Work from the 2020s includes Paava Kadhaigal (2020) and Sita Ramam (2022).
His filmography here covers 41 films from 2001 to 2025. The most recent title listed is Dragon (2025). His off-screen credits include director on 24 titles, including Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa, and writer on 17 titles, including Enai Noki Paayum Thota. Prakash Raj appears in two of his listed titles.
Recognition
Among his honours are two National Film Awards (2008 and 2013). He has also won the Filmfare Award for Best Film – Tamil (2013) for Thanga Meenkal and two Vijay Awards (2008 and 2013). The records list 6 awards won by him.
Filmography
41 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bazooka | ACP Benjamin Joshua IPS | Film |
| 2025 | Dragon | Vale Kumar | Film |
| 2024 | Hitler | Deputy Commissioner Shakthi | Film |
| 2023 | Anuragam | Shankar, Janani's father | Film |
| 2023 | Leo | Joshy Andrews | Film |
| 2023 | Sesham Mike-il Fathima | Shiva Narayanan | Film |
| 2023 | Viduthalai | Film | |
| 2022 | Sita Ramam | Film | |
| 2021 | 3:33 | Paranormal investigator | Film |
| 2020 | Joshua Imai Pol Kaakha | Director | Film |
| 2020 | Paava Kadhaigal | Film | |
| 2020 | Putham Pudhu Kaalai | Director | Film |
| 2019 | Enai Noki Paayum Thota | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2019 | Trance | Solomon Davis | Film |
| 2018 | Goli Soda 2 | Film |
Show all 41 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Naam | himself | Film |
| 2017 | Dhuruva Natchatiram | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2016 | Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2016 | Sahasame Swasaga Sagipo | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2015 | Well, If You Know Me | a police Officer, Director, Writer | Film |
| 2012 | Ekk Deewana Tha | Director | Film |
| 2012 | My heart's gone somewhere | Director | Film |
| 2012 | Neethaane En Ponvasantham | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2011 | Force | Writer | Film |
| 2011 | Nadunisi Naaygal | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2010 | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2010 | Ye Maaya Chesave | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2008 | Vaaranam Aayiram | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2007 | Pachaikili Muthucharam | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2006 | Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2004 | Gharshana | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2003 | Kaakha Kaakha | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2001 | Minnale | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2001 | Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein | Writer, Director | Film |
| Dominic and the Ladies' Purse | Ibrahim Mooppan, Director | Film | |
| Don | himself | Film | |
| Karthik Dial Seytha Yenn | Director | Film | |
| Kutty Story | Director | Film | |
| Lovefully Yours Veda | Sri Kumar Kartha | Film | |
| Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu | Director | Film | |
| Viduthalai Part 2 | DSP R. Sunil Menon I.P.S | Film |
Awards and nominations
6 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Filmfare Award for Best Film – Tamil | Thanga Meenkal | Won |
| 2013 | National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil | Thanga Meenkal | Won |
| 2013 | Vijay Award for Best Film | Thanga Meenkal | Won |
| 2010 | Nandi Award for Best Screenplay Writer | Ye Maaya Chesave | Won |
| 2008 | National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil | Vaaranam Aayiram | Won |
| 2008 | Vijay Award for Favourite Director | Vaaranam Aayiram | Won |
Personal life
He studied at Madras Christian College Higher Secondary School.
Gautham Vasudev Menon on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 1.2M @gauthamvasudevmenon
- Engagement rate
- 7.35% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 85,958
- Average comments
- 573 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Gautham Vasudev Menon Photos
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Photo: Sriram Narasimhan Silverscreen Media Inc. (https://silverscreen.in) · CC BY-SA 3.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Gautham Vasudev Menon?
Gautham Vasudev Menon is 53 years old, born on 25 February 1973 in Ottapalam.
What is Gautham Vasudev Menon known for?
Gautham Vasudev Menon is known for playing Joshy Andrews in Leo (2023).
What is Gautham Vasudev Menon’s nationality?
Gautham Vasudev Menon is Indian, born in Ottapalam.
Has Gautham Vasudev Menon won any awards?
Yes. 6 awards are on record, including Filmfare Award for Best Film – Tamil (2013) for Thanga Meenkal.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q3536381), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: JUJU · CC BY 2.0
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