Ishari K. Ganesh

Ishari K. Ganesh (pronounced as Ai-sari) is the founder, chairman and chancellor of Vels University in Chennai, India. He founded the Vel's Educational Trust in 1992 in the memory of his late father Isari Velan, a former Member of Legislative Assembly in the state government of M. G. Ramachandran. He was the President of the Pachaiyappa's Trust board (2011-2014). He was the Secretary of the consortium of Colleges affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (2007-2009). Ganesh is also the founder and chairman of Vels Film International, which produces films in Tamil cinema.

Infobox

Born

(1966-10-07) 7 October 1966 (age 59)Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Spouse

Arthi

Children

Parent(s)

Isari Velan and Pushpa Velan

Relatives

Varun (Nephew)

Occupation

Chancellor/Chairman of Vels University

Tables

· Filmography › As producer

2016

Devi

Role(s)

Tamil version

2017

Bogan

2018

Sometimes

Junga

2019

LKG

Devi 2

Comali

Puppy

Enai Noki Paayum Thota

2020

Seeru

Mookuthi Amman

2021

Kutty Story

2022

Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu: Part I - The Kindling

2024

Singapore Saloon

Joshua Imai Pol Kaakha

PT Sir

2025

Aghathiyaa

Sumo

Genie †

2026

Mookuthi Amman 2 †

TBA

Role(s)

Dayangaram †

Year	Film	Notes
2016	Devi	Tamil version
2017	Bogan
2018	Sometimes
2018	Junga
2019	LKG
	Devi 2
	Comali
	Puppy
	Enai Noki Paayum Thota
2020	Seeru
2020	Mookuthi Amman
2021	Kutty Story
2022	Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu: Part I - The Kindling
2024	Singapore Saloon
	Joshua Imai Pol Kaakha
	PT Sir
2025	Aghathiyaa
	Sumo
	Genie †
2026	Mookuthi Amman 2 †
TBA	Dayangaram †

· Filmography › As producer

2024

Chutney Sambar

Role(s)

Disney+Hotstar series

Year	Film	Notes
2024	Chutney Sambar	Disney+Hotstar series

· Filmography › As actor

1989

Uthama Purushan

1993

Dharma Seelan

2000

Doubles

Role(s)

Ramki

Aval Paavam

2001

Ninaikkaadha Naalillai

Role(s)

Homeless man

2002

Thulluvadho Ilamai

Role(s)

Police Inspector

One Two Three

Role(s)

Auto Driver

2011

Engeyum Kadhal

Role(s)

Kamal's MD

Notes

Uncredited appearance in the song "Dhimu Dhimu"

2018

Lakshmi

Role(s)

Award presenter

Notes

Uncredited role

2.0

Role(s)

Jayanth Kumar

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1989	Uthama Purushan
1993	Dharma Seelan
2000	Doubles	Ramki
2000	Aval Paavam
2001	Ninaikkaadha Naalillai	Homeless man
2002	Thulluvadho Ilamai	Police Inspector
2002	One Two Three	Auto Driver
2011	Engeyum Kadhal	Kamal's MD	Uncredited appearance in the song "Dhimu Dhimu"
2018	Lakshmi	Award presenter	Uncredited role
2018	2.0	Jayanth Kumar

References

The Times of India
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/isari-velans-grandson-in-victors-debut-film/articleshow/48375462.cms
The Hindu
https://web.archive.org/web/20110629050547/http://www.hindu.com/2010/12/28/stories/2010122853330400.htm
"Ishari K. Ganesh"
https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/producer/ishari-k-ganesh?utm_content=cmp-true
"MEET OUR CHAIRMAN"
https://velsfilminternational.com/
IndiaGlitz.com
https://www.indiaglitz.com/ishari-ganesh-mother-pushpa-ishari-velan-passed-away--tamil-news-320531
The Times of India
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/jiivas-next-with-pa-vijay-titled-aghathiyaa/articleshow/114018941.cms