Johnny Chakravarthy (also known mononymously as Johnny) is an Indian former actor who worked in Tamil cinema. He is the son of noted Tamil film producer S. S. Chakravarthy.
Early Life and Background
Johnny Chakravarthy was born on 30 November in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He is the son of S. S. Chakravarthy, a prominent Tamil film producer who produced numerous films under his banner, NIC Arts.
Career
Johnny made his acting debut in the 2009 Tamil film Renigunta, directed by R. Panneerselvam, co-starring Sanusha. The film was produced under his father's banner, NIC Arts. For his performance in Renigunta, he received a nomination for the Vijay Award for Best Debut Actor.
He next appeared in the 2012 psychological thriller 18 Vayasu, again directed by R. Panneerselvam, alongside Gayathrie Shankar.
He was initially attached to star in director Shiva Gnanam's film Deal, but the cast and crew were later changed.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Renigunta | Shakthi | Tamil | Nominated – Vijay Award for Best Debut Actor |
| 2012 | 18 Vayasu | Karthik | Tamil | |
| TBA | Sogusu Perundhu | — | Tamil | Delayed |
| TBA | Chandrababu | — | Tamil | Delayed |
Personal Life
Johnny Chakravarthy is the son of S. S. Chakravarthy, who passed away in 2023. He is sometimes referred to as Imran Chakravarthy in some sources. He appears to have stepped away from active acting, with his last released film being 18 Vayasu in 2012.
