Vignesh Shivan is an Indian filmmaker from Chennai, best known for directing successful Tamil films like Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (2015) and Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal (2022). He began his career with the debut Podaa Podi (2012) and has since expanded into production via Rowdy Pictures (co-founded with wife Nayanthara) and investments in skincare and food brands. A SIIMA Award winner for directing and lyrics, he continues with upcoming projects like Love Insurance Kompany.
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As of 2026, Vignesh Shivan’s estimated net worth is $4.8-6 million. This wealth has been accumulated through his career as a film director, producer, screenwriter, lyricist, as well as tamil cinema (directing, producing, lyrics); businesses (rowdy pictures, 9skin); investments (15+ companies incl. divine foods).
Directorial debut: Podaa Podi (2012); SIIMA Best Director: Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (2015); Thaanaa Serndha Koottam (2018); Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal (2022); Producer: Pebbles (2021, intl. acclaim), Rocky (2021); SIIMA Best Lyricist: ‘Rathamaarey’ (Jailer, 2023); Co-founder Rowdy Pictures, 9Skin.
Met Nayanthara on Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (2015), began dating then; engaged 2021; married June 9, 2022 in Mahabalipuram; welcomed twin sons via surrogacy in 2022. Business partners in Rowdy Pictures and 9Skin.
As of 2026, Vignesh Shivan’s estimated net worth is $4.8-6 million.
Vignesh Shivan is a film director, producer, screenwriter, lyricist.
Vignesh Shivan is currently with Nayanthara (married June 9, 2022).