VIVEk Chendhurpandi
Actor ⭐ | Theatre performer 🎭 | Voice Artist🎙️ | Playwright✍️
Hello,
I’m Vivek Chendhurpandi, an actor, theatre performer, playwright and voice artist from Chennai, devoted to the transformative power of performance. Acting, for me, is a lifelong pursuit of truth, emotion and human connection whether I am on stage, in front of the camera or behind the mic.
My training at the National School of Drama in New Delhi, DeVriksha School of Acting and Chennai Theatre Academy has grounded me in rigorous technique and discipline. I work with approaches drawn from the Meisner technique, Stanislavski’s system and Lee Strasberg’s method, using attentive listening, inner life and truthful behaviour to build characters from the inside out.
On stage, I have portrayed complex, layered characters in productions such as Ooryasiyin Sabam, Prahaladha Charithiram and Indrajith’s Head, each one deepening my connection to storytelling and ensemble work. Alongside this, my experience in the voice industry spans narration, character voices, commercial spots and dubbing, where I focus on rhythm, tone and emotional nuance to bring scripts to life.
As a writer and playwright, I am drawn to stories that explore vulnerability, identity and social dynamics. I write with an actor’s ear always listening for the emotional heartbeat of a scene and the moments where characters reveal who they truly are.
I am currently expanding my practice through platforms like YouTube and Instagram, sharing work, experiments and reflections on the craft while building a community of collaborators. My goal is simple: to keep growing as an artist and create performances that stay with audiences long after the curtain falls.
Education & Training
Learning is a lifelong journey for me, and every course, workshop and rehearsal is another step toward deeper honesty in performance. Each phase of my education and training has given me new tools to explore human emotion with more precision and truth.
Three‑Month Certificate Course in Dramatics
National School of Drama, New Delhi (2024)
Intensive training in character development, emotional expression, voice, body movement and classical/contemporary acting techniques through workshops, rehearsals and live performances.
Advanced Course for Realistic Acting
Chennai Theatre Academy (2020–2021)
In‑depth work with Method Acting, Stanislavski’s System, Lee Strasberg’s approach and the Meisner Technique, integrating yoga and relaxation to support truthful, emotionally grounded performances for stage and screen.
Acting for Theatre & Film
DeVriksha School of Acting (2015–2016)
Foundation in acting for stage and camera, focusing on character work, scene study, improvisation, physicality and voice modulation to build versatile performance skills.
World of Dubbing Workshop
Sound Parti Studios (2023)
Hands‑on training in dubbing and voice‑over for animation, commercials and narration, with emphasis on vocal modulation, timing, sync and character voices.
Traditional Arts Workshop
The Gandhigram Rural Institute (2017)
Training in folk and traditional forms including Oyilattam, Silambam, Kaliyal Aattam, Karagattam, Kummi and Parai Aattam, strengthening rhythm, coordination and expressive storytelling.
Storytelling Workshop
with International Storyteller Jeeva Raghunath (2018)
Focused on narrative structure, voice, body language and pacing to engage live audiences and enhance performance storytelling.
B.E. Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering
AMET University (2008–2012)
Engineering degree providing analytical thinking, problem‑solving and discipline that continue to support a focused, professional approach to the craft.
Experience
Voice Actor
- Dubbing for micro‑dramas, ads and YouTube videos
- Commercial ads voice‑overs
- AI training, voice bank and TTS projects
Host & Storyteller
- Yaadhum Oorea – Host (Thanthi TV, 1 Episode)
- Storytelling @ NLB – Host & Storyteller
- Private Events – Host & Performer
Actor – Theatre
- Yahudi Ki Ladki (2024)
- Equus (2024)
- Mahabharat (2024)
- Jing Jak (2018)
- Jing Jak (2017)
- Jill (2016)
- Indrajith Head (2016)
- Prahaladha Charithiram (2015)
- Oorvasiyin Sabam (2015)
Actor – Screen
DC PG by Gulati (2025)
Skills
Movement & physical skills
- Contemporary, salsa and hip hop dance
- Parkour – beginner
- Yoga – beginner
Traditional and performance artforms
- Silambam – beginner
- Poi Kaal Kuthirai, Kalliyal, Karagattam, Oyilattam, Kummi and Paraiaattam
- Shadow puppetry – beginner
- Clowning – beginner
Creative & storytelling
- Writer – Seevagan (theatre production)
- Storytelling – beginner