Visu

Actor, Director, Writer

M. R. Viswanathan (born 1 July 1945), best known by his stage name Visu, is an Indian writer, director, stage, film and television actor and talk-show host. Visu initially worked as an assistant to director K. Balachander until becoming a director himself. He later began acting, with his first film being Kudumbam Oru Kadambam directed by S. P. Muthuraman. A philanthropist, Visu had been supporting the needy through his own foundation. He became known for hosting live debates on television, namely Visuvin Makkal Arangam on Jaya TV and Arattai Arangam on Sun TV. Personal Life His wife Uma is a Homemaker.He has three daughters V.Lavanya, V.Sangeetha, and V.Kalpana. They are married and settled in the US. Lavanya moved to Chennai to help him in his Profession.
M. R. Viswanathan (born 1 July 1945), best known by his stage name Visu, is an Indian writer, director, stage, film and television actor and talk-show host. Visu initially worked as an assistant to director K. Balachander until becoming a director himself. He later began acting, with his first film being Kudumbam Oru Kadambam directed by S. P. Muthuraman. A philanthropist, Visu had been supporting the needy through his own foundation. He became known for hosting live debates on television, namely Visuvin Makkal Arangam on Jaya TV and Arattai Arangam on Sun TV. Personal Life His wife Uma is a Homemaker.He has three daughters V.Lavanya, V.Sangeetha, and V.Kalpana. They are married and settled in the US. Lavanya moved to Chennai to help him in his Profession.