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Vadivelu
Born Vadivelu
October 10, 1960 (1960-10-10) (age 47)
Madurai

Vadivelu (Tamil : வடிவேலு) (also Vadivel) is a comedian in the Tamil movie industry. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Madurai Tamil (ta தமிழ்; t̪əmɨɻ is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience primarily by making them laugh Tamil cinema or Kollywood ( Tamil: கோலிவுட் kōlivūṭ) is the English name of the popular Tamil Film Industry based in the Post-2000, he has dominated the movie scene in Kollywood, along with comedian Vivek. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Tamil cinema or Kollywood ( Tamil: கோலிவுட் kōlivūṭ) is the English name of the popular Tamil Film Industry based in the Vivek ( Tamil: விவேக் (born November 19 1961 (birth name Vivekanathan is a Tamil film comedian from India During his career, Vadivelu has won two Filmfare Best Comedian Award for his roles in Chandramukhi and Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi. The Filmfare Best Comedien Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Tamil ( Kollywood) films Chandramukhi is a 2005 Kollywood horror, comedy and drama directed by P Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi ( 2006) is a big-budget Tamil Film directed by newcomer Chimbudeven. As of 2008, he has appeared in 326 films, including his latest film, Indralogathil Na. Azhagappan. Indralohathil Na Azhagappan is a periodical Comedy film directed by Thambi Ramiah, who directs his second feature film after Manuneethi [1]

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Career

Vadivelu's debut movie was En Rasavin Manasiley (1991), directed by Kasthoori Raja. Prior to his film career, he was working in a small shop where glass frames for photos and paintings were done. He was struggling with his then monthly income of just a few hundred rupees. With his movie career taking off, his fortunes turned. By 1994, he owned a TATA Sierra (which at that time was considered a luxury).

Born in the southern city of Madurai, Vadivelu is nicknamed Vaigai Puyal (the Vaigai storm, after the river Vaigai, which flows through the city; Puyal could be symbolic of his ability to 'bring down anything like a storm'). South India is the area encompassing India 's states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu as well as the union Madurai The Vaigai is a River in Madurai, Tamil Nadu state of southern India. Starting as a sidekick to the famed Goundamani-Senthil comedy duo, he rose to prominence after his role in Kadhalan. Goundamani is a Tamil comedian Goundamani gained entry into the Tamil film industry Kollywood due to his strong theatrical background Kadhalan is a successful Tamil language Film released in 1994, directed by S His Madurai Tamil accent (Tamil spoken in southern Tamil Nadu) is usually a perfect foil for his roles in Tamil movies with a village background or a simpleton in a city. Madurai Tamil is the dialect which is spoken in the city of Madurai, as well as over a vast geographical area of South Tamil Nadu, the area once ruled by the

His popularity could be ascribed to the general audience being able to identify with him, thanks to his rustic looks, accent and body language. This is unlike other actors, especially heroes, who are generally perceived as ideals, adored but not seen as the guy or girl next door.

In most movies, Vadivelu plays a simpleton with good intentions but lands in trouble because of circumstances or eccentricities of the people he comes across. These roles involve heavy use of slapstick and puns, which has led him to being typecast. His comedy sequences typically end with him getting soundly trashed and a closing one-liner from him bemoaning his situation or antagonists. "Aha oru kuruppa thannya alayarangaya" (this roughly translates to: These people seem to roam around in packs to pick on him), "vanduttangayya, vandutanngya" (In Tamil this announces the arrival of his soon-to-be tormentors).

His part in movies like Bharathi Kannamma, Vetri Kodi Kattu and Winner and Chandramukhi are typical of his performances that have brought him laurels and accolades from the Tamil movie-goer. Bharathi Kannama is a Tamil film directed by Cheran. The film marks Cheran's debut as a director and screenwriter Vetri Kodu Kattu (English Show the flag of victory) is a Tamil Film directed by Cheran starring Parthiban Winner is a Tamil movie. Hero of this movie is Prashanth and heroine is Kiran Rathod. Chandramukhi is a 2005 Kollywood horror, comedy and drama directed by P Apart from acting, he has also lent his voice to songs in his movies. Some of his popular songs are "Ettana Irunda", "Vikkalu Vikkalu" and "Frea vudu frea vudu".

Cashing in on his popularity, he starred in the lead role of the historical comedy spoof, "Pulikesin the 23rd". The movie was a massive hit and was widely acclaimed for its 'clean' comedy. The movie features Vadivelu in a dual role, playing twin brothers. As can be expected in such plots, one of them is a laidback, cowardly king and the other is his brother, who grows up away from the palace into a well-informed and brave rebel, only to exchange places later.

His next venture as lead star was in the movie Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan which bombed in the Box-office. A box office is a place where tickets are sold to the public for Admission to a venue

Vadivelu played the role of Spiderman in the film Vyapari, directed by Shakthi Chidambaram.

Famous Characters

Selected Filmography

Films as Hero

Year Film Role Co-Stars Director Other Notes
2007 Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi 23rd pulikesi, Ukkirabudan Monika Simbu Devan
2008 Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan Azhagappan, Yama Dharma Raja, Indra Suja, Nassar , Shriya Saran , Yamini Sharma, Sumithra Thambi Ramiah


References

  1. ^ The Hindu: Friday Review Chennai / Cinema: ‘I treat every film as my first’

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