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Visu

Actor, writer and director · Died March 22, 2020, aged 74 · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Meenakshisundaram Ramasamy Viswanathan, best known by his stage name Visu, was an Indian writer, director, stage, film and television actor and talk-show host.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
July 1, 1945
Died
March 22, 2020 (aged 74)
From
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Works as
Actor, writer and director
Titles
8 on MovieCove · 86 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Up 19% in 30 days

What are Visu's films like?

Across their 7 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Drama5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 82nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 55th percentile
: browse their Action movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
42%
Morality
24%
Power
20%
Self
5%
Society
5%
Survival
4%
Family bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeClass2 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 7 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 6 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 2 · Charged 4 · Intense 1

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 2 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 3 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 0

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 3 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 5 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 7 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
4
Bittersweet
4
Melancholic
2
Romantic
2
Hopeful
2
Other
4

How their films linger

Hopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy2
  • Bittersweet5

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Visu's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 7 of their 8 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Visu's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

86 credits, 8 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Manal Kayiru 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • En Vazhi Thani Vazhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Oruvar Meethu Iruvar Sainthu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Judge

  • Alex Pandian (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Chief Minister

  • Ellam Avan Seyal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Cheena Thaana 001 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Ji(2005)

    as Raghavan

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Maha Nadigan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Thithikudhe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Guest

  • Sigamani Ramamani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay · Story · as Sundaramoorthy

  • Looty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Vaanchinathan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Middle Class Madhavan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Madhavan's boss

  • Kakkai Siraginilae (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Judge

  • Anbulla Kadhalukku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Chandrasekhar

  • Mannavaru Sinnavaru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Vasuki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Ramasamy

  • Adimai Changili (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Sishya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Arunachalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Rangachari

  • Aravindhan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Vaimaye Vellum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Nesam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Irattai Roja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Cameo

  • Meendum Savithri(1996)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay · Story · as Narayana Moorthy

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Mayabazar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Vishwanathan

  • Vanaja Girija (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Ramanathan

  • Pattukottai Periyappa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Director · Writer · as Pattukottai Periyappa

  • Vaa Magale Vaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay · as Viswanathan

  • Vaanga Partner Vaanga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Ganapathi

  • Uzhaippali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Lawyer

  • Chinna Mappillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Broker Ambalavanan

  • Neenga Nalla Irukkanum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Director · Writer · Actor

  • Urimai Oonjaladugiradhu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Director · Writer · as Shanmugam

  • Thiruthalvaadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Original Story

  • Mannan(1992)

    as Viswanathan

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Vedikkai En Vadikkai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Director · Writer · as Kavisattai Kandhasamy

  • Varavu Nalla Uravu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Director · Writer · as Ambalavanan

  • Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal(1989)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Sakalakala Sammandi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay · Story · Actor

  • Illu Illalu Pillalu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Director · Screenplay · Actor

  • Mappillai Sir (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Varadarajan

  • Aadade Adharam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Director · Writer · Actor

  • Penmani Aval Kanmani(1988)

    Director · Writer · as Radio Mama

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Veedu Manaivi Makkal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Srimathi Oka Bahumathi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Director · Theatre Play · Writer · as Bhadrachalam Rudraiah

  • Kathai Kathaiyam Karanamam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Kavalan Avan Kovalan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Director · Writer · Actor

  • Shankar Guru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Director · Writer · Actor

  • Samsaram Oka Chadarangam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Story

  • Mella Thirandhadhu Kadhavu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Tulasi's Father

  • Oomai Vizhigal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Rathnasabapathy

  • Samsaram Adhu Minsaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Director · Writer · as Ammaiyappan Mudaliar

  • Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Ponnambalam

  • Dharma Pathini (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Lawyer 'Vicks' Vardarajan

  • Mr. Bharath(1986)

    Screenplay · as Kumaresa Gounder

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Chidambara Ragasiyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay · Story · as CID Beemarao

  • Aaj Ka Daur (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Story

  • Kettimelam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Director · Writer · Actor

  • Ammavum Neeye Appavum Neeye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Aval Sumangalithan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Director · Writer · Actor

  • Puthiya Sagaptham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Director · Writer · Actor

  • Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Story

  • Nallavanukku Nallavan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Screenplay · Actor

  • Rajathanthiram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Director · Writer · Actor

  • Vaai Sollil Veeranadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Director · Writer · Actor

  • Nanayam Illatha Nanayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay · Story · Actor

  • Oorukku Upadesam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Story · as Sankaran

  • Puyal Kadantha Bhoomi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Director · Screenplay · Story · Actor

  • Dowry Kalyanam(1983)

    Director · Screenplay · Story · Theatre Play · as Ganeshan

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Naalu Perukku Nandri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Oru Kai Pappoam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Kanmani Poonga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Director · Writer · Actor

  • Pudhu Kavithai(1982)

    Screenplay

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Nandri, Meendum Varuga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Manal Kayiru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Director · Writer · as Naradar Naidu

  • Simla Special (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Writer

  • Kudumbam Oru Kadambam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Screenplay · Writer · as Srinivasa Raghavan

  • Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Screenplay

  • Netrikan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Story · Actor

  • Thillu Mullu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Dialogue · Screenplay · Actor

  • Makkala Sainya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Dialogue

  • Avan Aval Adhu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Screenplay

  • Sadhurangam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Story

  • Pattina Pravesam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Dialogue · Theatre Play

Career shape

A full career of 86 titles from 1977 to 2016.

Highest rated

Mannan (1992)

Midcredits 82nd

Most popular right now

Ji (2005)

Film career

  • 1997Screen debut· Arunachalam

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting75 of 86: 42 only acting, 33 with another role · typical Midcredits score82ndDirecting27 of 86: 0 only directing, 27 with another roleWriting44 of 86: 11 only writing, 33 with another role · typical Midcredits score82nd

86 titles, 33 with more than one role — acting and writing overlap on 33 of them.

By decade

1970s2 · crew1980s46 · 38 acting · 33 crew1990s24 · 23 acting · 8 crew2000s10 · 10 acting · 1 crew2010s4 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Visu's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 82nd percentile, the median of all 8; across their 7 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 73rd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

73rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Approval · how many liked their films

86thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Reach · how many have seen their films

9thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Midcredits score across 8 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up6
  • 25th to 49th1
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

5 of their 8 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Divisive1
  • Crowd Pleaser5
  • Mixed2

Most divisive · actor

Ji (2005)

98th percentile spread · 42% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Mannan (1992)

Midcredits 82nd · 76% liked

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Visu work with?

People who share at least 2 of Visu's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Rajinikanth shares the most, 3.

Directors

Actors

Composers