Chiyaan Vikram’s father, actor Vinod Raj, wasn’t widely recognised for his acting career, mostly playing smaller roles in both movies and tv shows. His notable appearances include playing Trisha’s father in the film Ghilli (2004) and acting alongside his son in Susi Ganesan’s Kanthaswamy (2009).
Vinod Raj, originally named john Albert Victor and hailing from Paramakudi, ventured into the film industry after leaving home. He tied the knot with Rajeshwari, whose brother, Thyagarajan, was a prominent figure in tamil cinema. Their son, Vikram, initially struggled but rose to fame after Sethu’s (1999) success. vikram adopted his screen name from elements of his family’s names and his zodiac sign. His son, Dhruv, follows in his footsteps as an actor, marking the third generation in the family. Vinod’s younger son, Arvind, resides in Dubai, while his daughter Anitha pursued a career in teaching.
Vinod raj passed away on december 31, 2017, after suffering a heart attack at his residence in Mahalingapuram, Chennai. He was laid to rest at Kilpauk cemetery.
In an interview, vikram reflected on his journey, discussing both his father and his career. When asked about facing challenges in the industry despite his father being an actor, vikram shared that his father had a tough time breaking into the industry. vikram recounted how his father would wait outside studios like Ave Maria but struggled to find opportunities within.
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