Vadivelu is an Indian actor who works primarily in the Tamil film industry. He is mainly known for playing comedy roles.
Wiki/Biography
Vadivelu (aged 63 years; as of 2023) was born on Monday, October 10, 1960 in Madurai, Madras (now Tamil Nadu) as Kumaravadivel Natarajan. His zodiac sign is Libra. He has no schooling experience.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′8″
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
Parents and siblings
His mother’s name is Vaitheswari. She died in January 2023.
Vadiveru and his mother
He has two brothers and two sisters. His younger brother Jagatheeshwaran died in August 2023 due to some liver-related ailments.
Vadivelu’s younger brother Jagatishwaran
wife and children
He is married and has three daughters and a son. His youngest daughter is called Kalaivani.
Profession
Movie
actor
Vadivelu made his film debut with a small role in the film En Thangai Kalyani (1988). In 1991, he starred in the film “En Rasavin Manasile” with the popular comedy duo Goundamani and Senthil. After this film, he acted in more films with Goundamani and Senthil.
Vadivelu in a still from the movie “En Rasavin Manasile”
He explored the role of Maakali in the film Chinna Gounder (1992) starring Vijayakanth. He played the role of Sabha in the film Singaravelan (1992). The actor is popular for his role as Vasanth in the film Kadhalan (1994) starring Prabhu Deva.
Vadivelu (right) in a still from the movie “Kadhalan”
In 1996, he played the role of Sekar in the film “Kaalam Maari Pochu” and received great appreciation for his performance. He had his first leading role in the film “Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei” (2006). He plays the dual role of King Prixy XXIII and Ukraputan in the film. The film received positive reviews from audiences and critics.
Movie “Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei” poster
In 2008, he played the lead role of Azhagappan in the movie “Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan”. In 2014, the actor played the role of the same name in the movie Tenaliraman. The film tanked at the box office.
Movie “Tenaliraman” poster
The following year, he starred in the film Eli, which also did not receive a positive response from audiences and critics. After failing to play leading roles in several films, Vadivelu decided to resume playing supporting roles. The actor subsequently played supporting roles in the films Kaththi Sandai (2016) and Shivalinga (2017), both of which were hits and marked Vadivelu’s great comeback in the film industry.
Vadivelu (left) in a still from the movie “Kaththi Sandai”
In 2022, he re-entered the Tamil film industry after a four-year ban with the film Naai Sekar Returns. He plays the lead role of Naai Sekar in the film. His performance in the eponymous character in the film Maamannan (2023) received huge praise from the audience. In a career spanning more than thirty years, he appeared in more than three hundred films. His best known films include Chinna Gounder (1991), Chandralekha (1995), Friends (2001), Gambeeram (2004), Muniyandi Vilangiyal Moonramandu (2008), Mambattiyan” (2011), “Mersal” (2017) and “Chandramukhi 2” (2023).
singer
Vadivelu made his debut as a playback singer in the film Ellame En Rasathan in 1995, in which he sang the song “Ettanaa Irundha”. In 1996, he sang the song “Vaadi Potta Pulla Veliye” for the movie “Kaalam Maari Pochu”.
Poster of the movie Kaalam Maari Pochu
In 2001, he sang the song “Therkathi Mappillai” for the movie “Magalirkkaga” along with Kovai Sarala. In 2004, he sang the song “Kadhal Panna” for the movie “Kovil” along with Kovai Kamala, Silambarasan and Tippu.
Movie “Kevin” poster
He sang the song “Kannameya” in the 2015 movie “Eli”. Vadivelu sang the song “Raasa Kannu” composed by AR Rahman in the 2023 film “Maamannan”. He has worked as a backup singer in several Tamil films such as Thadayam (1997), Manaivikku Mariyadhai (1999), Vadagupatti Maapillai (2001), Kadhal Kirukkan (2003), Vel (2007), Villu (2009) and Naai Sekar Returns (2023).
politics
In the 2011 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Vadivelu campaigned for the DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) party and its allies. The actor was mainly critical of actor Vijaykant over his political party DMDK (Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazagam) against the opposition party AIADMK (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazagam) led by popular actress and politician Jayalalithaa Make an alliance.
dispute
His house was attacked with stones
On September 21, 2008, Vadivelu’s home in Chennai’s Saligramam community was attacked with stones by a group of people, causing damage to windows and furniture. However, the actor managed to save himself by hiding in a room. Vadivelu alleged that actor Vijayakanth was involved in the attack as there was an ongoing legal dispute between them over the attack. Wadiveru said the attack occurred before the final court hearing, so he was unable to attend. Vadiveru later filed a counter-case against Vijayakanth for attempted murder. Speaking about it in an interview, he said,
This is no joke. It’s been more than a year since they (Vijayakanth’s supporters) first clashed with me (on September 12, 2007) and I will appear in court on Monday in connection with the case and now they are complicating matters. ”
Cases filed against Manobala and Singamuthu
In June 2020, Vadivelu complained to the Nadigar Sangam (South Indian Artists Association) about actors Manobala and Singamuthu for defaming his name. Wadivelu claimed that during an interview with Manobala’s YouTube channel “Waste Paper”, Singamuthu made some derogatory remarks against him, which were subsequently circulated on the internet to defame him ( Vadivelu).
Vadivelu temporarily banned
In September 2018, during the filming of Imsai Arasan 24 am Pulikesi, a sequel to the 2006 film Imsai Arasan 23 am Pulikesi, Vadivelu had a dispute with the film’s producer Chimbu Deven over the costume designer. . The actor quit the project midway and the film’s producers S. Shankar and Subaskaran Allirajah complained to the Tamil Nadu Film Producers Council (TFPC) about his uncooperative attitude. The Producers Council initially asked Vadivelu to either resume shooting or pay Rs 9 crore as compensation to the producers. However, the actor refused to agree to either option, following which the Producers Council temporarily banned him from acting in Tamil films.
Awards, Honors, Achievements
won
- Won the Tamil Nadu National Film Award for Best Comedy Actor in 1996 for the film “Kaalam Maari Pochu”
- In 2000, he won the Tamil Nadu National Film Award for Best Comedy Actor for the film “Vetri Kodi Kattu”
- In 2001, he won the Tamil Nadu National Film Award for Best Comedy Actor for the film “Thavasi”
- 2005 Filmfare Award for Best Comedy Actor – Tamil for the film “Chandramukhi”
- In 2006, he won the Tamil Nadu National Film Award for Best Comedy Actor for the film “Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi”
- 2006 Filmfare Award for Best Comedy Actor – Tamil for the movie “Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi”
- In 2007, he won the Ananda Vikatan Film Award for Best Comedy Actor for the movie “Pokkiri”
- In 2007, he won the Vijay Award for Best Comedy Actor for the movie “Marudhamalai”
- In 2008, he won the Tamil Nadu National Film Award for Best Comedy Actor for the film “Kathavarayan”
Nominate
- In 2003, he was nominated for the Tamil Filmfare Best Comedy Actor for the movie “Winner”
- In 2009, he was nominated for the Vijay Award for Best Comedy Actor for the movie “Aadhavan”
- In 2009, he was nominated for the Tamil Filmfare Best Supporting Actor for the film “Aadhavan”
- In 2010, he was nominated for the Vijay Award for Best Comedy Actor for the movie “Nagaram”
- In 2011, he was nominated for the Vijay Award for Best Comedy Actor for the movie “Kaavalan”
- In 2011, he was nominated for the Best Comedy Actor at the West Malaysia Awards for the movie “Kaavalan”
others
- In February 2023, he received an honorary doctorate in entertainment from the International Council on Anti-Corruption and Human Rights.
After Wadivelu received an honorary doctorate
Facts/Trivia
- He has had a keen interest in acting since he was a child. As long as there is an opportunity, he will actively participate in stage plays.
- He worked in his father’s glass cutting company before entering the film industry. After his father’s death, he and his brothers continued the business.
- After becoming popular in the film industry, the media nicknamed him “Vaigai Puyal”. The nickname comes from the Vaigai river that flows through his hometown of Madurai.
- In an interview, he talked about his debut film and said that he met filmmaker Rajkiran on a train when he (Vadivelu) was traveling to Chennai to meet his bride-to-be. He said that during the trip, he had a conversation with Rajkiran, after which Rajkiran was impressed with him and decided to cast him in the film “En Rasavin Manasile” (1991).
- Vadivelu’s signature style is self-deprecation. His characters primarily have an exaggerated sense of self-importance, often acting like comical versions of tough gang leaders.
- Many members took inspiration from Vadivelu’s dialogues to create memes on social media that were used to express sarcasm in various real-life scenarios. Many of his dialogues have also influenced the titles of various Tamil films.
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