Vishal He is an Indian actor who is famous for his work in the Tamil film industry. His real name is ‘Vishal Krishna Reddy.’ Let’s find out some more exciting facts about Vishal and his life.
Biography
Vishal was born on 29 August 1977 (Age 47 Years; in 2024) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He studied at the St. Patrick School, Chennai, Tamil. Vishal studied at the Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai. He graduated in Visual communication from Loyola College in Chennai.
Physical appearance
| Height | 5’ 11” Feet Inches |
| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye color: | Brown |
| Hair color: | Black |
| Body Measurements | Chest: 40 Inches Waist: 32 Inches Biceps: 14 Inches |
Family, Education, and Caste
Vishal was born to the Hindu-Telugu speaking family. He belongs to the Reddy caste community.
His father, G. K. Reddy, is an Indian film producer, He produces films in Telugu and Tamil films and his mom Janaki Devi is a Homemaker.
Vishal has an elder brother Vikram Krishna, who is a film producer and as younger sister, Aishwarya.
Girlfriend and wife
Vishal was rumored to be in a relationship with Varalaxmi Sarathkumar.
Vishal gets engaged to longtime girlfriend Anisha Alla Reddy at a plush hotel in Hyderabad, on 16 March 2019. However, Vishal and Anisha call off their wedding. Anisha has deleted pictures of the engagement from Instagram.
Career
Vishal made his acting debut with “Chellamae” (2004) opposite Reema Sen, The movie was a commercial success. Next, he played a role in the action film “Sandakozhi.” which was a big blockbuster movie.
After that, Vishal has acted in many successful films like “Thimiru” (2006), “Thaamirabharani” (2007), “Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai” (2010), “Avan Iva” (2011), “Pandiya Naadu” (2013), “Kathakali” (2016), and “Marudhu” (2016). He fetched recognition with the films- “Thupparivaalan” (2017), “Villain“ (2017), “Irumbu Thirai” (2018), and “Sandakozhi 2.” and more.
In 2018, Vishal turned into a host with Sun Naam Oruvar, a reality show telecasted on Sun TV.
Salary/Net Worth
With a net worth of around $10 million dollars as of 2020, Vishal gets paid more than ₹8 to ₹15 crores per film.
Controversy
In 2019, Sri Reddy made controversial statements on Vishal that “If you really have the courage, prove that you have never cheated any woman.”
Cars/Bikes Collection
Vishal has a huge love for automobiles and has an incredible collection of cars.
His car collection includes Audi A5, BMW X5 (85 lakhs), Jaguar XF and more.
Brand Endorsement
Vishal endorsed only few brands like Thumbs up, and more.
Address
Presently Vishal is living in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Interesting facts
- Vishal had filed his nomination for RK Nagar by-poll elections, but the nomination was rejected by Election Commission.
- He produced many films under his production banner named “Vishal Film Factory.”
- Vishal has elected as General Secretary of the Nadigar Sangam in October 2015, which is well known as the South Indian Artistes Association.
- 2 April 2017, He was elected as President of the Tamil Film Producers Council (TFPC).
- Vishal mother tongue is Telugu.
- He was born & brought up in Chennai.
- Vishal has a good fan following in Telugu states.
- He doesn’t have a smoking habit and takes alcohol.
- Vishal is non-vegetarian
- He is from a community called Reddy (caste), from the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
Humanitarian works
In 2020, Vishal also donated Rs.15 lakh to fight against coronavirus to relief work.
- In 2014, He donated Rs.15 lakh to help victims of cyclone Hudhud to Chief Minister’s relief fund of Andhra Pradesh.
- In 2015, He donated Rs. 10 lakhs to Chennai Flood relief.
- In 2018, He donated Rs. 10 lakhs for Kerala flood victims.
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