2001–2008: Initial career In 2001, he started a career as an aspiring model actor. While being a part of
Koothu-P-Pattarai, Vimal was appearing in uncredited roles in several high-profile Tamil films, including
Ghilli (2004),
Kireedam (2007), and
Kuruvi (2008). He made cameo role in the critically acclaimed movie
Kanchivaram (2008).
2009–2016: Leading roles and success He played his first leading role in
Pasanga (2009), directed by
Pandiraj, in which he played Meenakshisundaram, an insurance agent. In 2011, he acted in three films,
Cloud Nine Movie's Thoonga Nagaram,
Eththan and
Vaagai Sooda Vaa, which saw him collaborating with
A. Sarkunam again.
Vaagai Sooda Vaa was a period piece set in the 1960s, with Vimal playing a village teacher named Veluthambi. His other 2012 film, was
Mattuthavani which was long-delayed and was a flop at the box office. He was then seen in
UTV's comedy film
Kalakalappu under
Sundar C's direction that features an
ensemble cast. His next release was
Ishtam, a remake of Telugu hit
Yemaindhi Ee Vela, in which he played an urban character for the first time. In 2013, he acted five movies as
Sillunu Oru Sandhippu, a simple love story,
Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga co-starring with
Sivakarthikeyan directed by
Pandiraj. The film was a good opening and was a hit at the box office.
Moondru Per Moondru Kadal with actors
Arjun Sarja and
Cheran directed by
Vasanth.
Ezhil's direction
Desingu Raja was released on 23 August.
Jannal Oram co-starring with
R. Parthiepan and
Vidharth. The film received mixed reviews from critics and audience. Vimal is currently working on more than half-a-dozen projects. He has play in
Pulivaal (2014), a comedy thriller with actor
Prasanna, remake of Malayalam film. He has completed
Manjapai (2014) and
Padmamagan's
Netru Indru (2014). He was next seen an action film,
Kaaval (2015), followed by two comedy dramas,
Anjala (2016) and
Mapla Singam (2016).
2018–present In 2018,
Boopathy Pandian's
Mannar Vagaiyara was released. The film is produced by Vimal for the first time. It was running successful and was declared a super hit. In December, an adult comedy film,
Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku. It was a poor review from critics and audiences. His next two films were romantic comedies including
Kalavani 2 (2019), a sequel to
Kalavani and
Kanni Raasi (2020). Vimal was seen in the Zee5 crime thriller web series
Vilangu (2022). The series, written and directed by Prashanth Pandiyaraj, started streaming in February and received extremely positive reviews. He was acted in a cameo in
Vijay Sethupathi starrer
DSP (2022) directed by
Ponram. In 2023, he returns to the family territory in rural comedy,
Deiva Machan. His next projects were action films such as
Kulasami and
Thudikkum Karangal. In 2024, Vimal plays the role of a morgue driver in
Pogumidam Vegu Thooramillai. Follow-up to the
Bose Venkat's-directed action-drama film
Sir, which explores themes of social inequality and the importance of education. In 2025, Vimal appeared in five films such as
Badava,
Paramasivan Fathima,
Desingu Raja 2,
Galatta Family and
Mahasenha. All of these films were disappointing to audiences. ==Filmography==