{{Short description|Indian actor}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2016}} {{Use Indian English|date=August 2016}} {{Infobox person | name = Vatsan Chakravarthy | image = | image_size = | birth_date = 27 November | birth_place = Pudhukottai | occupation = Actor | other_names = | years_active = 2010-present | spouse = | parents = }}
'''Vatsan Chakravarthy''' is an Indian actor, who has appeared in Tamil language films. He has appeared in films including ''Engaeyum Eppothum'' (2011) and ''Tharkappu'' (2016).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.onlykollywood.com/reaching-heights-vatsan-chakravarthy/|title=Reaching Heights - Vatsan Chakravarthy|date=19 August 2012|website=Only Kollywood|access-date=18 June 2023|archive-date=25 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211025195159/https://www.onlykollywood.com/reaching-heights-vatsan-chakravarthy/|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Career== Vatsan debuted as an actor with ''Aridhu Aridhu'' (2010), before working on AR Murugadoss's production ''Engaeyum Eppothum'' (2011), in which he portrayed a bus passenger who falls in love with a fellow traveller. He subsequently appeared in Rasu Madhuravan's ''Pandi Oliperukki Nilayam'' (2012) and in another Murugadoss production, ''Vathikuchi'' (2013), where he portrayed a negative role. He played his first lead role in R. K. Kalaimani's ''Apple Penne'' (2013), where he worked with actresses Iswarya Menon and Roja.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2013/jul/03/ilayathalapathy%e2%80%99s-biggest-fan-now-plays-solo-hero-493064.html|title=Ilayathalapathy's biggest fan now plays solo hero|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=18 June 2023|archive-date=22 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211022030143/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2013/jul/03/Ilayathalapathy%E2%80%99s-biggest-fan-now-plays-solo-hero-493064.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The film had a low key release and received negative reviews from critics.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cinemalead.com/news-id-vatsan-is-back-with-a-suspense-thriller-apple-penne-19-09-133406.htm|title=Vatsun is back with a suspense thriller ! |website=cinemalead.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921114816/http://www.cinemalead.com/news-id-vatsan-is-back-with-a-suspense-thriller-apple-penne-19-09-133406.htm |archive-date=21 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/130923/entertainment-kollywood/article/vatsan-turns-solo-hero |title=Vatsan turns solo hero |website=Deccan Chronicle |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141015203353/http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/130923/entertainment-kollywood/article/vatsan-turns-solo-hero |archive-date=2014-10-15}}</ref> In mid-2013, he also worked on a single track titled "Thalapathy Anthem", which he dedicated to actor Vijay.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/vazhkha-oru-vattam-da---vijay-to-his-die-hard-fan--ilayathalapathy-vijay-vatsan-15-06-13.html|title=Vazhkha oru Vattam da" - Vijay to his die-hard fan, Ilayathalapathy Vijay, vatsan|website=www.behindwoods.com|access-date=30 December 2015|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304071622/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/vazhkha-oru-vattam-da---vijay-to-his-die-hard-fan--ilayathalapathy-vijay-vatsan-15-06-13.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Vijay-mentors-Vatsan/articleshow/20602532.cms|title=Vijay mentors Vatsan|website=The Times of India|access-date=18 June 2023|archive-date=17 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211017093335/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Vijay-mentors-Vatsan/articleshow/20602532.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.iluvcinema.in/tamil/apple-penne-movie-review/ |title=Apple Penne Movie Review |date=27 November 2013 |website=iluvcinema.in |access-date=30 December 2015 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304092027/http://www.iluvcinema.in/tamil/apple-penne-movie-review/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Vatsan was absent from the film industry throughout 2014, after suffering from dengue fever. His next release was Ravi's ''Tharkappu'' (2016), where he appeared alongside Shakthi Vasudevan and Samuthirakani.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.iluvcinema.in/tamil/vatsan-on-his-experience-on-working-with-samuthirakani/ |title=Vatsan on his experience on working with Samuthirakani |date=8 September 2015 |website=iluvcinema.in |access-date=30 December 2015 |archive-date=27 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160127192654/http://www.iluvcinema.in/tamil/vatsan-on-his-experience-on-working-with-samuthirakani/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.onlykollywood.com/i-had-a-good-experience-working-with-samuthirakani-says-vatsan/|title="I had a good experience working with Samuthirakani," says Vatsan|date=6 September 2015|website=Only Kollywood|access-date=18 June 2023|archive-date=25 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211025205721/https://www.onlykollywood.com/i-had-a-good-experience-working-with-samuthirakani-says-vatsan/|url-status=live}}</ref>
He had four releases in 2019 including his Telugu debut: ''Kalavu'' with Kalaiyarasan and Lokesh Kanagaraj's ''Kaithi'' followed by Nikhil's ''Arjun Suravaram''. To prepare for the role as the antagonist in the Atharvaa-starrer ''Kuruthi Aattam'', Vatsan gained 20 kilos.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vatsan-chakravarthys-stunning-transformation-for-kuruthi-aattam-will-surely-inspire-you/articleshow/93447805.cms|title=Vatsan Chakravarthy's stunning transformation for 'Kuruthi Aattam' will surely inspire you|date=9 August 2022|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}</ref> The film opened to mixed reviews, and some critics praised Vatsan for his appeal and screen presence.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/kuruthi-aattam-movie-review-atharvaas-revenge-saga-has-too-much-action-and-too-little-depth/article65731279.ece|title='Kuruthi Aattam' movie review: Atharvaa's revenge saga has too much action and too little depth|first=Srinivasa|last=Ramanujam|date=5 August 2022|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/kuruthi-aattam-movie-review-this-revenge-drama-comes-with-a-touch-of-philosophy-and-no-flair|title=Kuruthi Aattam Movie Review: This Revenge Drama Comes With A Touch Of Philosophy And No Flair|first=Sruthi Ganapathy|last=Raman|date=5 August 2022|website=www.filmcompanion.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/vatsan-chakravarthy-joins-the-cast-of-sikander-article-113308894 |title=Kanguva Actor Vatsan Chakravarthy Joins The Cast Of AR Murugadoss-Salman Khan's Sikander |work=Times Now |date=13 September 2024| first = Raisa|last=Nasreen|access-date=22 September 2024 |archive-date=14 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240914044654/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/vatsan-chakravarthy-joins-the-cast-of-sikander-article-113308894 |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Filmography== {| class="wikitable sortable" style="background:#f5f5f5;" |+ List of Vatsan Chakravarthy film credits |- style="background:#B0C4DE;" ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Film ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" class=unsortable| Notes |- | 2010 || ''Aridhu Aridhu'' ||style="text-align: center;"|''Unknown'' || Uncredited |- | 2011 || ''Engaeyum Eppothum'' || Ramesh || |- | 2012 || ''Pandi Oliperukki Nilayam'' || Siluva || |- | rowspan="2"| 2013 || ''Vathikuchi'' || Praveen || |- | ''Apple Penne'' || James || |- | rowspan="2"| 2016 || ''Tharkappu'' || Vino || |- | ''Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings'' || Cheenu || |- | 2017 || ''Ticket'' || Craig || |- | rowspan="4"|2019 || ''Kalavu'' || Stephen || |- | ''Chithiram Pesuthadi 2'' || || |- | ''Kaithi'' || Ajay || |- | ''Arjun Suravaram '' || Siri || Telugu film |- | 2022 || ''Kuruthi Aattam'' || Sethu || |- |2024 || ''Kanguva'' || Thumban || |- |}
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