Who Is Gautham Vasudev Menon? Age, Biography and Wiki
Gautham Vasudev Menon was born on February 25, 1973, which makes him 52 years old as of 2025. He is an acclaimed Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his work in Tamil cinema. Over the years, Gautham has gained a strong fan following due to his unique storytelling style and ability to blend romance and action in his films. His early career was marked by hits like "Minnale" and "Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu," and he continues to be a prominent figure in the industry.
| Occupation | Film Producer |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | February 25, 1973 |
| Age | 52 Years |
| Birth Place | Ottapalam, Kerala, India |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
| Country | India |
Popularity
Gautham Vasudev Menon's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
As of 2025, Gautham Vasudev Menon stands approximately 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm) tall and weighs around 75 kg (165 lbs). His well-maintained physique is complemented by a sharp sense of style, making him a recognizable figure in both industry and public appearances.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Gautham is known to keep his personal life private. However, it has been reported that he is currently in a relationship, adding a note of intrigue to his life away from the camera. Gautham’s family life remains relatively under wraps, but he is known to be close to his family, often expressing gratitude for their support in his career.
Menon's time at university inspired him to write the lead roles of Minnale, Vaaranam Aayiram, Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa, Neethaane En Ponvasantham and Enai Noki Paayum Thota who were students in the same course.
During the period, he was inspired by films such as Dead Poets Society (1989) and Nayakan (1987) and expressed his desire to his parents to change his career path and become a filmmaker. His mother insisted that he become an ad filmmaker by shooting various commercials and he took an apprenticeship under filmmaker Rajiv Menon.
He went on to work as an assistant director for Minsara Kanavu (1997), in which he also appeared in a cameo role.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Gautham Vasudev Menon’s estimated net worth is about $15 million. His wealth arises from a successful career in film, various high-grossing projects, and investments in the entertainment industry. His salary per film is speculated to be in the range of several crore rupees, reflecting his status as a leading director in Indian cinema.
After Yennai Arindhaal, Menon resumed work on his film with Silambarasan under the new title of Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada, with Manjima Mohan joining the cast to replace Pallavi Sharda.
A Telugu version with Naga Chaitanya and Manjima was simultaneously shot under the title Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo, with Menon revealing that he hoped to finance the Tamil version through the salary he received from the Telugu film's producers.
The film developed slowly and was further delayed after Silambarasan refused to shoot for the film following a salary dispute during mid-2016. Menon also has Enai Noki Paayum Thota, a drama featuring Dhanush and Megha Akash in production, with the shoot began during February 2016.
Career, Business and Investments
Gautham Vasudev Menon has had a prolific career spanning over two decades. Known for his unique approach to storytelling, Gautham has produced and directed numerous successful films across genres. In addition to his film career, Gautham has ventured into other business opportunities, including film production and talent management, significantly contributing to his net worth. He continues to expand his horizon with upcoming projects and collaborations within the industry.
Gautham Vasudev Menon (born 25 February 1973) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, film producer and actor who predominantly works in Tamil film industry. He has also directed Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam films that were mostly either simultaneously shot with or remakes of his own Tamil films.
He also has acted in some Malayalam and Telugu films. He has won two National Film Awards, three Nandi Awards and one Tamil Nadu State Film Award.
Social Network
Gautham is active on various social media platforms, where he shares updates about his projects and connects with his audience. He frequently posts behind-the-scenes content, film promotions, and personal insights, offering fans a glimpse into his life. His Instagram and Twitter accounts are particularly popular among his followers.
Menon launched a Tamil romance film O Lala in 2000 with the project eventually changing producers and titles into Minnale (2001) with Madhavan, who was at the beginning of his career, being signed on to portray the lead role.
About the making of the film, Menon revealed that he found it difficult as the team was new to the industry with only the editor of the film, Suresh Urs, being an experienced technician.
Menon came under further pressure when Madhavan insisted that the film's story was narrated to the actor's mentor, Mani Ratnam, to identify if the film was a positive career move.
Despite initial reservations, Menon did so and Ratnam was unimpressed; however, Menon has since cited that he thought that Madhavan "felt sorry" and later agreed to continue with the project. The film also featured Abbas and newcomer Reemma Sen in significant roles, whilst Menon introduced Harris Jayaraj as music composer with the film.
The film was advertised as a Valentine's Day release in 2001 and told the tale of a young man who falls in love with the girl engaged to his ex-college rival.
Upon release it went on to become a large success commercially and won positive reviews from critics, with claims that the film had a lot of "lot of verve and vigour" and that it was "technically excellent".
Education
Gautham Vasudev Menon completed his education in Chennai, where he was passionate about film and storytelling from a young age. He initially pursued a degree in Visual Communication from Loyola College, Chennai, which laid the groundwork for his career in the film industry. His education complemented his natural talent, allowing him to achieve significant success in cinema.
Menon did his schooling at the Madras Christian College Higher Secondary School, Chennai. He then completed a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Mookambigai College of Engineering, Pudukkottai.
