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Vadivelu

Vadivelu Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Born 12 September 1960
  • Place of Birth Madurai
  • Occupation Actor, Film Actor
  • Years active 1988-present
  • Other names Vaigai Puyal

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ABOUT Vadivelu

Vadivelu: The Enduring Legacy of Vaigai Puyal Kumaravadivel Natarajan, popularly known as Vadivelu, is a prominent figure in Tamil cinema, celebrated for his comedic genius. Boasting over 290 film credits since his 1988 debut in En Thangai Kalyani, his career trajectory has been nothing short of remarkable. Initially launched during the reign of the Goundamani-Senthil comedy duo, Vadivelu's unique brand of humor quickly propelled him to stardom, earning him the moniker "Vaigai Puyal." His comedic style, often characterized by portraying a misunderstood underdog facing slapstick violence and ridicule, resonated deeply with audiences. This resonated This earned him numerous accolades, including two Filmfare Awards South and six Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Best Comedian in films like Kaalam Maari Pochu, Vetri Kodi Kattu, Thavasi, Chandramukhi, Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei, Pokkiri, Marudhamalai, and Kathavarayan. His lead role in Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikesi (2006) marked a significant milestone, achieving both commercial and critical success. Despite a career slowdown in the 2010s, Vadivelu's enduring popularity is evident in the resurgence of his iconic expressions in Indian internet memes. The 2019 viral sensation "#PrayForNesamani" further solidified his cultural impact. While recent acting projects haven't been widely publicized, his legacy as a comedic titan of Tamil cinema remains undeniable.

Vadivelu FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Top Cooku Dupe Cooku
  • Top Cooku Dupe Cooku

    ( 2024 )

  • Imsai Arasan 24am Pulikesi
  • Imsai Arasan 24am Pulikesi

    ( Not Final )

  • Chandramukhi 2
  • Chandramukhi 2

    ( 2023 )

  • King
  • King

    ( Not Final )

  • Maamannan
  • Maamannan

    ( 2023 )

  • Maareesan
  • Maareesan

    ( Not Final )

  • Thalainagaram 2
  • Thalainagaram 2

    ( 2023 )

  • Neeyum Naduvula Peyum
  • Neeyum Naduvula Peyum

    ( Not Final )

  • Naai Sekar Returns
  • Naai Sekar Returns

    ( 2022 )

  • Mersal
  • Mersal

    ( 2017 )

  • Sivalinga
  • Sivalinga

    ( 2017 )

  • Kaththi Sandai
  • Kaththi Sandai

    ( 2016 )

  • Eli
  • Eli

    ( 2015 )

  • Tenaliraman
  • Tenaliraman

    ( 2014 )

  • Marupadiyum Oru Kadhal
  • Marupadiyum Oru Kadhal

    ( 2012 )

  • Mambattiyan
  • Mambattiyan

    ( 2011 )

  • Lucky Jokers
  • Lucky Jokers

    ( 2011 )

  • Thoonga Nagaram
  • Thoonga Nagaram

    ( 2011 )

  • Kaavalan
  • Kaavalan

    ( 2011 )

  • Illangyan
  • Illangyan

    ( 2011 )

  • Nagaram
  • Nagaram

    ( 2010 )

  • Thillalangadi
  • Thillalangadi

    ( 2010 )

  • Sura
  • Sura

    ( 2010 )

  • Kacheri Arambam
  • Kacheri Arambam

    ( 2010 )

  • Aadhavan
  • Aadhavan

    ( 2009 )

  • Peraanmai
  • Peraanmai

    ( 2009 )

  • Jaganmohini
  • Jaganmohini

    ( 2009 )

  • Kanthaswamy
  • Kanthaswamy

    ( 2009 )

  • Azhagar Malai
  • Azhagar Malai

    ( 2009 )

  • Vedikondu Murugesu
  • Vedikondu Murugesu

    ( 2009 )

  • Villu
  • Villu

    ( 2009 )

  • Kee Mu
  • Kee Mu

    ( 2008 )

  • Ellam Avan Seyal
  • Ellam Avan Seyal

    ( 2008 )

  • Seval
  • Seval

    ( 2008 )

  • Kuselan
  • Kuselan

    ( 2008 )

  • Muniyandi Vilangiyal Moonramandu
  • Muniyandi Vilangiyal Moonramandu

    ( 2008 )

  • Kathavarayan
  • Kathavarayan

    ( 2008 )

  • Kannum Kannum
  • Kannum Kannum

    ( 2008 )

  • Theekuchi
  • Theekuchi

    ( 2008 )

  • Indiralogathil Na Azhagappan
  • Indiralogathil Na Azhagappan

    ( 2008 )

  • Vel
  • Vel

    ( 2007 )

  • Thavam
  • Thavam

    ( 2007 )

  • Maruthamalai
  • Maruthamalai

    ( 2007 )

  • Seena Thana
  • Seena Thana

    ( 2007 )

  • Aarya
  • Aarya

    ( 2007 )

  • Thottal Poo Malarum
  • Thottal Poo Malarum

    ( 2007 )

  • Vyabari
  • Vyabari

    ( 2007 )

  • Manikanda
  • Manikanda

    ( 2007 )

  • Karuppusamy Kuththagaithaarar
  • Karuppusamy Kuththagaithaarar

    ( 2007 )

  • Muruga
  • Muruga

    ( 2007 )

  • Pokkiri
  • Pokkiri

    ( 2007 )

  • Kovai Brothers
  • Kovai Brothers

    ( 2006 )

  • Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei
  • Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei

    ( 2006 )

  • Vetrivel Sakthivel
  • Vetrivel Sakthivel

    ( 2006 )

  • Nenjil Jil Jil
  • Nenjil Jil Jil

    ( 2006 )

  • Rendu
  • Rendu

    ( 2006 )

  • Vathiyar
  • Vathiyar

    ( 2006 )

  • Thalaimagan
  • Thalaimagan

    ( 2006 )

  • Em Magan
  • Em Magan

    ( 2006 )

  • Jillunnu Oru Kadhal
  • Jillunnu Oru Kadhal

    ( 2006 )

  • Thimiru
  • Thimiru

    ( 2006 )

  • Kurukshetram
  • Kurukshetram

    ( 2006 )

  • Kusthi
  • Kusthi

    ( 2006 )

  • Thalai Nagaram
  • Thalai Nagaram

    ( 2006 )

  • Thambi
  • Thambi

    ( 2006 )

  • Pasakiligal
  • Pasakiligal

    ( 2006 )

  • Kushthi
  • Kushthi

    ( 2006 )

  • Englishkaran
  • Englishkaran

    ( 2005 )

  • Bambara Kannaley
  • Bambara Kannaley

    ( 2005 )

  • 6'2
  • 6'2

    ( 2005 )

  • February 14
  • February 14

    ( 2005 )

  • Veeranna
  • Veeranna

    ( 2005 )

  • Aaru
  • Aaru

    ( 2005 )

  • Aanai
  • Aanai

    ( 2005 )

  • Maja
  • Maja

    ( 2005 )

  • Kundakka Mandakka
  • Kundakka Mandakka

    ( 2005 )

  • Mazhai
  • Mazhai

    ( 2005 )

  • Chanakya
  • Chanakya

    ( 2005 )

  • Andha Naal Nyabagam
  • Andha Naal Nyabagam

    ( 2005 )

  • ABCD
  • ABCD

    ( 2005 )

  • Daas
  • Daas

    ( 2005 )

  • Kaatrullavarai
  • Kaatrullavarai

    ( 2005 )

  • Sachien
  • Sachien

    ( 2005 )

  • Chandramukhi
  • Chandramukhi

    ( 2005 )

  • London
  • London

    ( 2005 )

  • Aayudham
  • Aayudham

    ( 2005 )

  • Ayya
  • Ayya

    ( 2005 )

  • Kadhal Dot Com
  • Kadhal Dot Com

    ( 2004 )

  • Jai Surya
  • Jai Surya

    ( 2004 )

  • Aai
  • Aai

    ( 2004 )

  • Jananam
  • Jananam

    ( 2004 )

  • Chatrapathy
  • Chatrapathy

    ( 2004 )

  • Giri
  • Giri

    ( 2004 )

  • Madurey
  • Madurey

    ( 2004 )

  • Maanasthan
  • Maanasthan

    ( 2004 )

  • Arul
  • Arul

    ( 2004 )

  • Loves
  • Loves

    ( 2004 )

  • Gambeeram
  • Gambeeram

    ( 2004 )

  • Engal Anna
  • Engal Anna

    ( 2004 )

  • Thavasi
  • Thavasi

    ( 2004 )

  • Kovil
  • Kovil

    ( 2003 )

  • Idhayamae
  • Idhayamae

    ( 2003 )

  • Thathi Thavadhu Manasu
  • Thathi Thavadhu Manasu

    ( 2003 )

  • Winner
  • Winner

    ( 2003 )

  • Aalukkoru Aasai
  • Aalukkoru Aasai

    ( 2003 )

  • Diwan
  • Diwan

    ( 2003 )

  • Eera Nilam
  • Eera Nilam

    ( 2003 )

  • Inidhu Inidhu Kadhal Inidhu
  • Inidhu Inidhu Kadhal Inidhu

    ( 2003 )

  • Punnagai Poove
  • Punnagai Poove

    ( 2003 )

  • Anbu
  • Anbu

    ( 2003 )

  • Vaseegara
  • Vaseegara

    ( 2003 )

  • Arasu
  • Arasu

    ( 2003 )

  • Kamarasu
  • Kamarasu

    ( 2002 )

  • Gounder Vettu Mappillai
  • Gounder Vettu Mappillai

    ( 2002 )

  • Sundhara Travels
  • Sundhara Travels

    ( 2002 )

  • Bhagavathy
  • Bhagavathy

    ( 2002 )

  • Namma Veetu Kalyanam
  • Namma Veetu Kalyanam

    ( 2002 )

  • En Mana Vaanil
  • En Mana Vaanil

    ( 2002 )

  • Naina
  • Naina

    ( 2002 )

  • Shree
  • Shree

    ( 2002 )

  • Raja
  • Raja

    ( 2002 )

  • Sri Bannari Amman
  • Sri Bannari Amman

    ( 2002 )

  • Thamizh
  • Thamizh

    ( 2002 )

  • Raajjiyam
  • Raajjiyam

    ( 2002 )

  • Shakalaka Baby
  • Shakalaka Baby

    ( 2002 )

  • Azhagi
  • Azhagi

    ( 2002 )

  • Middle Class Madhavan
  • Middle Class Madhavan

    ( 2001 )

  • En Purushan Kuzhanthai Mathiri
  • En Purushan Kuzhanthai Mathiri

    ( 2001 )

  • Love Marriage
  • Love Marriage

    ( 2001 )

  • Manadhai Thirudivittai
  • Manadhai Thirudivittai

    ( 2001 )

  • Mitta Miraasu
  • Mitta Miraasu

    ( 2001 )

  • Maayan
  • Maayan

    ( 2001 )

  • Ninaikkatha Naalillai
  • Ninaikkatha Naalillai

    ( 2001 )

  • Narasimha
  • Narasimha

    ( 2001 )

  • Dost
  • Dost

    ( 2001 )

  • Asathal
  • Asathal

    ( 2001 )

  • Engalukkum Kaalam Varum
  • Engalukkum Kaalam Varum

    ( 2001 )

  • Looty
  • Looty

    ( 2001 )

  • Nageswari
  • Nageswari

    ( 2001 )

  • Friends
  • Friends

    ( 2001 )

  • Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai
  • Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai

    ( 2000 )

  • Ennama Kannu
  • Ennama Kannu

    ( 2000 )

  • Vetri kodi kattu
  • Vetri kodi kattu

    ( 2000 )

  • Kaakai Chirakiniley
  • Kaakai Chirakiniley

    ( 2000 )

  • Manu Needhi
  • Manu Needhi

    ( 2000 )

  • Vanna Thamizh Pattu
  • Vanna Thamizh Pattu

    ( 2000 )

  • Kannukku Kannaga
  • Kannukku Kannaga

    ( 2000 )

  • Maayi
  • Maayi

    ( 2000 )

  • Magalirkkaga
  • Magalirkkaga

    ( 2000 )

  • Kandha Kadamba Kathir Vela
  • Kandha Kadamba Kathir Vela

    ( 2000 )

  • Vallarasu
  • Vallarasu

    ( 2000 )

  • Raja Kali Amman
  • Raja Kali Amman

    ( 2000 )

  • Nesam Pudhusu
  • Nesam Pudhusu

    ( 1999 )

  • Rajasthan
  • Rajasthan

    ( 1999 )

  • Paattaalee
  • Paattaalee

    ( 1999 )

  • Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa
  • Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa

    ( 1999 )

  • Unnaruge Naan Irundhal
  • Unnaruge Naan Irundhal

    ( 1999 )

  • Iraniyan
  • Iraniyan

    ( 1999 )

  • Mudhalvan
  • Mudhalvan

    ( 1999 )

  • Viralukketha Veekkam
  • Viralukketha Veekkam

    ( 1999 )

  • Sangamam
  • Sangamam

    ( 1999 )

  • Oruvan
  • Oruvan

    ( 1999 )

  • Anantha Poongattre
  • Anantha Poongattre

    ( 1999 )

  • Nilavey Mugam Kaattu
  • Nilavey Mugam Kaattu

    ( 1999 )

  • Monishaa en Monalisa
  • Monishaa en Monalisa

    ( 1999 )

  • En Swasa Katre
  • En Swasa Katre

    ( 1999 )

  • House Full
  • House Full

    ( 1999 )

  • Thodarum
  • Thodarum

    ( 1999 )

  • Iniyavale
  • Iniyavale

    ( 1998 )

  • Ellamey En Pondattithaan
  • Ellamey En Pondattithaan

    ( 1998 )

  • Cheran Chozhan Pandian
  • Cheran Chozhan Pandian

    ( 1998 )

  • Pudhumai Pithan
  • Pudhumai Pithan

    ( 1998 )

  • Porkkalam
  • Porkkalam

    ( 1998 )

  • Rathna
  • Rathna

    ( 1998 )

  • Jolly
  • Jolly

    ( 1998 )

  • Kaathala Kaathala
  • Kaathala Kaathala

    ( 1998 )

  • Mappillai Gounder
  • Mappillai Gounder

    ( 1997 )

  • Ganga Gowri
  • Ganga Gowri

    ( 1997 )

  • Adra sakki Adra sakki
  • Adra sakki Adra sakki

    ( 1997 )

  • Aaro Pranam
  • Aaro Pranam

    ( 1997 )

  • Ratchakan
  • Ratchakan

    ( 1997 )

  • Kalyana Vaibhogam
  • Kalyana Vaibhogam

    ( 1997 )

  • Adimai Changili
  • Adimai Changili

    ( 1997 )

  • Pongalo Pongal
  • Pongalo Pongal

    ( 1997 )

  • Raasi
  • Raasi

    ( 1997 )

  • Vivasaayi Magan
  • Vivasaayi Magan

    ( 1997 )

  • Bharathi Kannama
  • Bharathi Kannama

    ( 1997 )

  • Sakthi
  • Sakthi

    ( 1997 )

  • Kalam Mari Pochu
  • Kalam Mari Pochu

    ( 1996 )

  • My India
  • My India

    ( 1996 )

  • Namma Ooru Raasa
  • Namma Ooru Raasa

    ( 1996 )

  • Mr. Romeo
  • Mr. Romeo

    ( 1996 )

  • Panchalankurichi
  • Panchalankurichi

    ( 1996 )

  • Subash
  • Subash

    ( 1996 )

  • Kadhal Desam
  • Kadhal Desam

    ( 1996 )

  • Priyam
  • Priyam

    ( 1996 )

  • Tamil Selvan
  • Tamil Selvan

    ( 1996 )

  • Sundara Purushan
  • Sundara Purushan

    ( 1996 )

  • Minor Mappillai
  • Minor Mappillai

    ( 1996 )

  • Vasantha Vaasal
  • Vasantha Vaasal

    ( 1996 )

  • Love Birds
  • Love Birds

    ( 1996 )

  • En Pondatti Nallave
  • En Pondatti Nallave

    ( 1995 )

  • Chellakannu
  • Chellakannu

    ( 1995 )

  • Nandhavana Theru
  • Nandhavana Theru

    ( 1995 )

  • Muthu Kaalai
  • Muthu Kaalai

    ( 1995 )

  • Ellaame En Raasa Thaan
  • Ellaame En Raasa Thaan

    ( 1995 )

  • Pasumponn
  • Pasumponn

    ( 1995 )

  • Chandralekha
  • Chandralekha

    ( 1995 )

  • Muthu
  • Muthu

    ( 1995 )

  • Thaikulame Thaikulame
  • Thaikulame Thaikulame

    ( 1995 )

  • Aasai
  • Aasai

    ( 1995 )

  • Raasaiyya
  • Raasaiyya

    ( 1995 )

  • Rajavin Parvaiyile
  • Rajavin Parvaiyile

    ( 1995 )

  • Aanazhagan
  • Aanazhagan

    ( 1995 )

  • Chinna Mani
  • Chinna Mani

    ( 1995 )

  • Maindhan
  • Maindhan

    ( 1994 )

  • Pavithra
  • Pavithra

    ( 1994 )

  • Kaadhalan
  • Kaadhalan

    ( 1994 )

  • Raja Pandi
  • Raja Pandi

    ( 1994 )

  • Killadi Mappillai
  • Killadi Mappillai

    ( 1994 )

  • Sindhu Nathi Poo
  • Sindhu Nathi Poo

    ( 1994 )

  • Rajakumaaran
  • Rajakumaaran

    ( 1994 )

  • Kaathirukka Neramillai
  • Kaathirukka Neramillai

    ( 1993 )

  • Aranmanai Kili
  • Aranmanai Kili

    ( 1993 )

  • Kizhakku Seemayile
  • Kizhakku Seemayile

    ( 1993 )

  • Gokulam
  • Gokulam

    ( 1993 )

  • Ponnumani
  • Ponnumani

    ( 1993 )

  • Maharasan
  • Maharasan

    ( 1993 )

  • Ezhai Jaadhi
  • Ezhai Jaadhi

    ( 1993 )

  • Koil Kaalai
  • Koil Kaalai

    ( 1993 )

  • Ilavarasan
  • Ilavarasan

    ( 1992 )

  • Senthamizh Paattu
  • Senthamizh Paattu

    ( 1992 )

  • Thevar Magan
  • Thevar Magan

    ( 1992 )

  • Singaaravelan
  • Singaaravelan

    ( 1992 )

  • En Rasavin Manisile
  • En Rasavin Manisile

    ( 1991 )

  • Chinna Gounder
  • Chinna Gounder

    ( 1991 )

  • Aatha Un Koyilile
  • Aatha Un Koyilile

    ( 1991 )

  • En Thangai Kalyani
  • En Thangai Kalyani

    ( 1988 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Vadivelu AWARDS

Awards
  • Best Comedian - Male
  • The Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards for Best Comedian - Male - 2008 Pokkiri

  • Best Comedian
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Comedian - 2007 Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei

  • Best Comic Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Comic Actor - 2006 Chandramukhi

  • Best Comedian
  • The Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India for Best Comedian - 2006 Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei

  • Best Comedian
  • The Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India for Best Comedian - 2001 Thavasi

  • Best Comedian
  • The Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India for Best Comedian - 2000 Vetri kodi kattu

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

VADIVELU NEWS

Superstar Rajinikanth heaps praise on Maamannan, felicitates director Mari Selvaraj

July 05, 2023 12:18 pm

Starring Vadivelu, Udhayanidhi Stalin, Fahadh Faasil and Keerthy Suresh in the lead roles, Maamannan serves as Udhayanidhi’s last film as an actor before fully transitioning into his political career.

Mari Selvaraj on Vadivelu: 'In Maamannan, he suffers like he always does, but I have changed how we react to it'

July 03, 2023 1:57 pm

Mari Selvaraj's political thriller Maamannan stars Vadivelu, Udhayanidhi Stalin, Fahadh Faasil and Keerthy Suresh in the lead roles.

Maamannan box office collection Day 1: Udhayanidhi Stalin's last film fetches him his best ever opening

June 30, 2023 11:34 am

Maamannan box office collection Day 1: The film has opened to a good box office numbers, while the critics' take about the film are mixed and middling.

Maamannan review: A well-meaning but rudimentary film from Mari Selvaraj

June 29, 2023 10:39 pm

Maamannan is, perhaps, the weakest film of Mari Selvaraj despite the director being unabashedly open about his political affiliations.

Dhanush showers praise on Maamannan: 'Theatres are going to erupt for the interval block'

June 28, 2023 3:02 pm

Mari Selvaraj's Maamannan stars Vadivelu, Udhayanidhi Stalin, Fahadh Faasil and Keerthy Suresh in the lead roles. AR Rahman has composed the music for the film.

Keerthy Suresh says Maamannan features never-seen-before avatar of Vadivelu: 'It will mark his comeback'

June 19, 2023 2:59 pm

Starring Vadivelu, Udhayanidhi Stalin, Fahadh Faasil and Keerthy Suresh in the lead roles, Maamannan directed by Mari Selvaraj is a political thriller.

Kodi Parukura Kaalam: An empowering song from Maamannan

June 13, 2023 6:50 pm

Maamannan song Kodi Parukura Kaalam is composed by AR Rahman and crooned by Kalpana Raghavendar, Rakshita Suresh, Deepthi Suresh, and Aparna Harikumar.

Manna Maamanna from Maamannan is an explosive song from Arivu and AR Rahman

June 06, 2023 1:53 pm

Maamannan song Manna Maamanna marks the first collaboration of Arivu and AR Rahman.

Maamannan's audio launch date confirmed; AR Rahman to perform live

May 30, 2023 5:44 pm

Maamannan is expected to hit theatres in June this year, though the film's team has not announced the official release date yet.

Vadivelu sings AR Rahman's composition for Maamannan

May 08, 2023 5:23 pm

This is Vadivelu's first collaboration as singer with AR Rahman.

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