Known for appearing in movies like Virumaandi (2004), Pugaippadam (2010), Nimirndhu Nil (2014), Uthama Villain (2015), Rajini Murugan (2016), Thodari (2016), and Parandhu Sella Vaa, Gnanasambandan is a South Indian actor and scholar, born in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. His 2017 release includes the drama film Kanavu Variyam. Directed by Arun Chidambaram, the movie stars Arun alongside Jiya in the lead role.