Perhaps most well known for his Filmfare Award-nominated performance in the 2011 Tamil movie Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa, Silambarasan is also notable for his starring roles in Kadhal Azhivathillai (2002); Saravana (2006); and Vallavan (2006). During his childhood years, he appeared with his father in films such as En Thangai Kalyani and Thai Thangai Paasam.
