Vadivelu

RADHE KRISHNA 18-06-2012 Vadivelu Vadivelu Vadivelu Born Vadivelu 10 October 1960 (age 51) Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India Other names Vaigai Puyal, Vadivel Occupation Film actor, playback singer, comedian Years active 1991–present Spouse Saroja Vadivelu (Tamil: வடிவேலு), often referred to as Vadivel, is a Tamil film actor, comedian and playback singer. Since the 1990s, he has acted mainly as a comedian in Tamil films. During his career, Vadivelu has won several Filmfare Awards and Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. He is renowned for his slapstick comedies. Early life Born in the city of Madurai, Vadivelu is popularly known as Vaigai Puyal, meaning "the storm from the Vaigai River"[2] (which flows through Madurai), for his high sense of humor. Before his film career, he was working in a small shop where glass frames for photos and paintings were made. He was struggling with his monthly income of just a few hundred rupees. His fortune improved when his film career took off. By 1994, he owned a Tata Sierra (which was then considered a luxury). Career Starting as a sidekick to the famed Goundamani-Senthil comedy duo, Vadivelu rose to prominence after his role in Kadhalan (1994), although his debut movie was En Rasavin Manasiley (1991), directed by Kasthoori Raja. Some of his most famous movies are Bharathi Kannamma, Vetri Kodi Kattu, Winner and Chandramukhi. The actor played the lead in the blockbuster Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi where he played a dual role of twin brothers. His next movie in a lead role was Indiralogathil Na Azhagappan, which was however a big failure. [edit]Acting style Vadivelu's roles involve heavy use of slapstick and puns, which has led him to be typecast. His comedy sequences typically end with him getting soundly thrashed and a closing one-liner from him bemoaning his situation or antagonists. Some of his famous lines are "Aaha oru guruppa thaaanya alayaraangaya" (roughly translates to "These people seem to roam around in groups to pick on him"), "vanduttangayya, vandutanngya" (in Tamil this announces the arrival of his soon-to-be tormentors) and "aavana nee?!" (are you him?!). 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. He has worked in over 350 films.[3][4] Controversies Dispute with Vijayakanth On 21 September 2008, Vadivelu's residence in the Saligramam neighbourhood in Chennai was pelted with stones by a gang, leaving several windows and furniture smashed and damaged. The actor had taken refuge in a room in his home and was safe. Vadivelu is said to have suspected Vijayakanth because of a recent controversy that broke out between the two. Vadivelu had filed a case against Vijayakanth for assault and the final court hearing took place on 22 September 2008. The attack may have occurred to prevent Vadivelu from attending the hearing.[5] Vadivelu filed another case against Vijayakanth for attempted murder and investigations are taking place. Vadivelu has mentioned his keen interest in competing against Vijayakanth in the next assembly elections and "teaching him a lesson." In response, actor Vijayakanth told a press meet on September 22 that Vadivelu's allegations are based on hearsay.[6][7] [edit]Dispute with Singamuthu In 2010, Vadivelu held a press conference, accusing fellow comedian and actor Singamuthu for forgery and financial cheating. Vadivelu, who was previously friends with Singamuthu, purchased land from him but later came to learn that the documents were void. This resulted in the former taking legal action on the latter.[8][9] [edit]2011 state election in Tamil Nadu See also: Tamil Nadu legislative assembly election, 2011 During the legislative assembly elections that took place in Tamil Nadu during April 2011, Vadivelu vehemently campaigned for the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and its alliance. During his public speeches, he predominantly condemned politician and actor Vijayakanth, whose party, the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK), allied with the opposition party All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), headed by J. Jayalalitha. His allegations of Vijayakanth included him being a "drunkard". In a campaign speech in Tiruvarur, Vadivelu stated that "(his) only aim is to sweep out Vijayakanth’s whole team and to campaign vigorously for DMK’s victory". Vadivelu was criticized as being biased, only supporting a DMK-led victory for personal gains and not once mentioning anything against the official opposition, the AIADMK, or its leader.[10][11] In a turn of events, the election was eventually successful for the AIADMK alliance while Vijayakanth was victorious by a significant margin in his own constituency. Vadivelu and Team disappears after the election. Filmography Main article: Vadivelu filmography As Actor [edit]1990s No. Year Film Role Co-stars Director Notes 2 1991 En Rasavin Manasile Rajkiran, Meena, Goundamani, Senthil Kasthuri Raja 3 1991 Chinna Gounder Vijayakanth, Suganya, Goundamani, senthil, Manorama R. V. Udayakumar 4 1995 Ellame En Rasathan Rajkiran, Sangeetha Kasthuri Raja 5 1991 Varavu Ethana Selavu Pathana Peter Nassar, Radhika, Goundamani, senthil, kovai sarala, jaishankar V. Sekar 6 1992 Ilavarasan R. Sarathkumar, Suganya, Goundamani senthilnathan 7 1992 Singaravelan Karuvad Cockroach Thalaian Kamal Haasan, Kushboo, Goundamani, jaishankar, manorama, mano, nizhalgal ravi, vijaykumar R. V. Udayakumar 8 1992 Thevar Magan Eseki Kamal Haasan, Sivaji Ganesan, Gauthami, Revathi, naasar Bharathan 9 1993 Aranmanai Kili Rajkiran, Ahana, Manorama Rajkiran 10 1992 Kaathirukka Neramillai Karthik, Kushboo kulothongan 11 1992 Kizhakku Cheemayile Napolean, Radhika, vijaykumar, vignesh Bharathiraja 12 1992 Neelakuyil Sathyan, Miss Kumari, Prema, P. Bhaskaran, Master Vipin 13 1992 Maharasan Kamal Haasan, Goundamani, Senthil 14 1993 Killadi Mappillai Pandiarajan J. Prasad 15 1993 Kovil Kalai Vadivelu Vijayakanth, Kanaga, Goundamani, Senthil Gangai Amaran 16 1993 Ponnumani Karthik, Soundarya, Goundamani, Senthil, Manorama, Sivakumar R. V. Udayakumar 17 1993 Maravan Prabhu, Kushboo manojkumar 18 1993 En Pondatti Nilava Napolean, Kushboo, Senthil 19 1993 Rojavai Killaathe Arjun, Kushboo, Goundamani, senthil Suresh Krishna 20 1993 Gokulam Jayaram, Bhanupriya, Chinni Jayanth Vikraman 21 1994 Kadhalan Kaliaperumal Prabhu Deva, Nagma S. Shankar 22 1994 Rajakumaran "Veecharuva" Veerasaamy Prabhu, Meena, Nadiya R. V. Udayakumar 23 1994 Ilaignar Ani Radha Ravi, Sonia K S Selvaraj 24 1994 Pavithra Ajithkumar Subhash 25 1994 Maniratthinam 26 1994 Sevatha Ponnu 27 1994 Sindhunathipoo 28 1994 Pandiyanin Rajiyathil 29 1994 Karuthamma Raja, Rajashree, Maheshwari Bharathiraja 30 1994 Watchman Vadivelu 31 1994 Atha Maga Rathiname 32 1994 Pongalo Pongal 33 1994 Raja Paandi 34 1994 Adharmam 35 1995 Rajavin Parvaiyile Arivazhagan 36 1995 Kizhakkumalai 37 1995 Pasumpon 38 1995 Chellakkannu 39 1995 Chinnamani 40 1995 Muthukkaalai 41 1995 Udhavum Karangal 42 1995 Priyam 43 1995 Vasantha Vaasal 44 1995 Naan Petra Magane 45 1995 Valli 46 1995 Kaalam Maari Pochu Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian 47 1995 Cheran Chozhan Pandian 48 1995 Chandralekha Sundaram 49 1995 Aasai 50 1995 Raasaiyya 51 1995 Muthu Valayapathy 52 1995 Nandavana Theru 53 1995 Aanazhagan marudhamalai 54 1995 Thaaikulame Thaaikulame Tamilpitthan 55 1995 Kadhal Desam 56 1995 Thamizhselvan 57 1995 Subhash 58 1995 Sakthi 59 1995 Minor Mappillai 'Kuppathotti' Govindasaamy 60 1995 My India 61 1995 Periya Manushan 62 1995 Namma Ooru Rasa 63 1995 Sundara Purushan 64 1996 Mr. Romeo Vavvaal 65 1996 Paanchaalankurichi 66 1996 Love Birds 67 1996 Paasamulla Paandiyare 68 1997 Thadayam 69 1997 Ellame En Pondattithan 70 1997 Ganga Gouri 71 1997 Adimai Sangili 72 1997 Adrasakka Adrasakka 73 1997 Kadhali 74 1997 Raasi 75 1997 Mappilai Kounder 76 1997 Ponnu Vilayira Bhoomi 77 1997 Maya 78 1997 Porkkaalam 79 1997 Vivasaayi Magan Dharman 80 1997 Bharathi Kannamma Eenamuthu 81 1997 Raasi 82 1997 Ratchagan 83 1998 Iniyavale 84 1998 Poonthottam 85 1998 Ponmaanai Thedi 86 1998 Jolly 87 1998 Kaadhala Kaadhala singaram 88 1998 Velai 89 1998 Thalaimurai 90 1998 Rathna 91 1998 Kannathal Soonaa Paanaa 92 1999 Rajasthan 93 1999 Thodarum Peon Mani 94 1999 Poovellam Kettuppar 95 1999 Sangamam 96 1999 Anandha Poongatre 97 1999 Nilave Mugam Kaattu 98 1999 Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa 99 1999 Pudhumai Pithan super suruli 100 1999 Monisha En Monalisa 101 1999 En Swasa Kaatre 102 1999 Housefull 103 1999 Viraluketha Veekam 104 1999 Kummipaattu 105 1999 Mudhalvan Palavesham 106 1999 Manaivikku Mariyadhai 107 1999 Nee Endhan Vaanam 108 1999 Nesam Pudhusu 109 1999 Kodiesvaran Shelved [edit]2000's No. Year Film Role Co-stars Director Notes 1 2000 Chinna Chinna Kaanile 2 2000 Unnaruge Naan Irunthal 3 2000 Kakkai Siraginile 4 2000 Vallarasu guest role in a song 5 2000 Vannathamizh Paattu 6 2000 Iraniyan 7 2000 Kandha Kadamba Kathirvela 8 2000 Koodi Vaazhnthal Kodi Nanmai Boxer Krishnan 9 2000 Paattali Vadivukarasi @ Vadivelu 10 2000 Magalirkkaaga Bhoopathy 11 2000 Vetri Kodi Kattu Sudalai Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian 12 2001 Friends surya,Vijay Nesamani 13 2001 Asathal Venugopal 14 2001 Middle Class Madhavan Kuzhandhaivelu 15 2001 Engalukkum Kaalam Varum Vellaiyan 16 2001 Ninaikaatha Naalillai Aanaa Oonaa Townmani 17 2001 Manadhai Thirudivittai Steve Waugh 18 2001 Mitta Miraasu 19 2001 Maayi Mokkaisaami 20 2001 Maayan 21 2001 Vadugupatti Maappillai 22 2001 Sonnal Thaan Kathala Roja's brother-in-Law 23 2001 Shakalaka Baby 24 2001 Rajakaali Amman 25 2001 Style 26 2001 En Purushan Kuzhandhai Maathiri 27 2001 Manuneethi 28 2001 Lootie Velappa 29 2001 Thavasi Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian 30 2001 Nageswari 31 2001 Kannukku Kannaga 32 2001 Sri Bannari Amman 33 2001 Love Marriage 34 2002 Ilasu Pudhusu Rousu 35 2002 En Mana Vaanil 36 2002 Kamarasu 37 2002 Kaarmegam 38 2002 Raja Sappai 39 2002 Thamizh Murthy 40 2002 Shree Raja Rajeshwari 41 2002 Arasu Pichumani 42 2002 Raajiyam 43 2002 Namma Veettu Kalyaanam 44 2002 Super Aunty 45 2002 Idhayame 46 2002 Sundhara Travels Azhagaa 47 2002 Ottran Maadasaamy 48 2002 Shree Maaruvesham Maarimuthu 49 2002 Bhagavathi Vibration/Vadivelu 300th film 50 2002 Naina Aavudaiyappan 51 2003 Diwaan Velu 52 2003 Eeranilam 53 2003 Anbu 54 2003 Vaseegara Kattabomman 55 2003 Punnagai Poove Aarumugam 56 2003 Aalukkoru Aasai Pazhani 57 2003 Winner Kaipulla Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Comedian – Tamil 58 2003 Kadhal Kirukkan Kalyaanasundaram 59 2003 Gambheeram Oomathurai P.C 60 2003 Thatti Thavudhu Manasu Vaigaivel 61 2003 Kadhal Dot Com 62 2003 Kounder Veettu Maappillai 63 2003 Inidhu Inidhu Kadhal Inidhu 64 2004 Manasthan Pachaikkili 65 2004 Engal Anna Mayilu 66 2004 Kovil Bullet Paandi 67 2004 Oru Murai Sollividu 68 2004 Nee Mattum 69 2004 Arul Thangam 70 2004 Aai Pazhani 71 2004 Jananam 72 2004 Kathale Jayam 73 2004 Jore Thirupathi 74 2004 Giri Veerabhaagu 75 2004 Jai Surya 76 2004 Madurey Pandu 77 2005 Mazhai Jayam Ravi, Shriya Saran 78 2005 Antha Naal Gnabagam 79 2005 February 14 80 2005 Daas 81 2005 Pambarakannale Kadalamuthu 82 2005 ABCD 83 2005 Kundakka Mandakka Chellappa 84 2005 Karka Kasadara Ondippuli 85 2005 Katrullavarai Watchman venkatesh 86 2005 Ayya Kaarasingam A.C 87 2005 Chandramukhi Murugesan Filmfare Award for Best Comedian – Tamil 88 2005 Sachein Ayyaasaamy 89 2005 Majaa Pulipaandi Vikram, Asin 90 2005 Aanai 91 2005 Chanakya Subramani 92 2005 Vetrivel Sakthivel Dhandapaani 93 2005 6.'2 Mr. White 94 2005 Aayutham Thangapandi 95 2005 Englishkaran 'Theeppori' Thirumugam 96 2005 Mannin Mainthan 97 2005 Aaru Sundi Modharam (Sumo) 98 2005 London Vedimuthu 99 2006 Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi Pulikesi/Ukraputhran Filmfare Award for Best Comedian – Tamil Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian 100 2006 Nenjil Jil Jil 101 2006 Thalaimagan Erimalai 102 2006 Desiyaparavai 103 2006 Thimiru 'Warden' Vallaran 104 2006 Kovai Brothers Ekaadasi 105 2006 Thambi 106 2006 Sillunu Oru Kadhal Vellachaamy 107 2006 Em Magan Karupatti 108 2006 Kusthi aandipatti velu 109 2006 Thalai Nagaram Naai Sekar 110 2006 Pasakiligal Supporting 111 2006 Rendu Kirikalam 112 2006 Vathiyar Ayyanaar 113 2007 Arya 'Snake' Babu 114 2007 Maa Madurai Thangavelu 115 2007 Vel Kuzhandhaisaami (Kurangusaami) 116 2007 Vyabari 'Digil' Paandi 117 2007 Thottal Poo Malarum Kabaaleeswaran (Kabaali Khan) 118 2007 Manikanda Madhayaanai 119 2007 Muruga 'Courier' Gopu 120 2007 Karuppasamy Kuthagaitharar 'Padithurai' Paandi 121 2007 Thavam keeripulla 122 2007 Seena Thaana 001 Cheenichaamy 123 2007 Piragu Samarasam 124 2007 Marudhamalai 'Encounter' Ekaambharam Vijay Award for Best Comedian 125 2007 Pokkiri Body Sooda (Sunky Monkey) Vijay, Asin Prabhu Deva Role of "Kungfu Master" 126 2008 Kee. Mu Maadasaamy 127 2008 Kannum Kannum Udamban 128 2008 Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan Indran/Yama Dharmarajan/Na.Azhagappan 129 2008 Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu 'Maniyaati Saamiyaar' Sorimuthu Ayyanaar 130 2008 Pachai Nirame 131 2008 Theekuchi Kuravan 132 2008 Kathavarayan 'Kanduvetti' Karuppu Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian 133 2008 Kuselan 'Saloon' Shanmugam 134 2008 Seval 'Thapaal' Thangavelu 135 2008 Ellam Avan Seyal Vandu Murugan 136 2009 Villu Maadaswamy 137 2009 Vedigundu Murugesan 'Alert' Arumugam 138 2009 Azhagar Malai Kaththamuthu 139 2009 Kanthaswamy 'Thengakadai' Thennappan 140 2009 Peranmai Soosai 141 2009 Aadhavan Banerjee Nominated—Vijay Award for Best Comedian 490th film 142 2009 Jaganmohini [edit]2010's No. Year Film Role Co-stars Director Notes 1 2010 Kacheri Arambam deepavali Jeeva, Poonam Bajwa Thiraivaanan 2 2010 Sura Umbrella Vijay, Tamanna S. P. Rajkumar 3 2010 Thillalangadi Jackson Jayam Ravi, Tamanna M. Raja 4 2010 Nagaram style paandi Sundar C., Anuya Sundar C 5 2011 Kaavalan Ammavaasai Vijay, Asin Siddique 6 2011 Ilaignan Isaac P. Vijay Suresh Krishna 7 2011 Thoonga Nagaram Vimal, Anjali Gaurav Guest appearance Also narrator 8 2011 Lucky Jokers guest role Ajmal Ameer, Suraj Venjaramood, Jagathy Sreekumar Sunil Malayalam film 9 2011 Mambattiyan Prashanth, Meera Jasmine Thiagarajan 10 2012 Marupadiyum Oru Kadhal Suman, Saiju Kurup Vasu Baskar 11 2012 Imsai Arasan 2'' Chimbudevan [edit]Discography This is a list of songs sung by Vadivelu.[4][5][6] No Song Film Music director 1 "Ettanaa Irundaa" Ellaame En Raasaathaan Ilayaraaja 2 "Thaaney Naaney" Sakthi R. Anand 3 "Santhanamalligaiyil" Rajakaali Amman S. A. Rajkumar 4 "Freeyaavudu" Aaru Devi Sri Prasad 5 "Sirippu Varuthu Sirippu Varuthu Chithappa" Vetri Kodi Kattu Deva 6 "Orunnu Onnu" Aei Srikanth Deva 7 "Oonam Oonam" Porkaalam Deva 8 "Vandhuta Vandhuta Vandhutaya" Kundakka Mandakka Bharathwaj 9 "Kadhal Panna" Kovil Harris Jayaraj 10 "Ammanikki Adangi" Rajavin Parvaiyile Ilayaraaja 11 "Poda Poda Punnakku" En Raasavin Manasile Ilayaraaja 12 "Ponnumani Ponnumani Poraale" Poonthottam Ilayaraaja 13 "Vaadi Potta Pulla Veliye" Kaalam Maari Pochu Deva 14 "Paalu Paalu Nepaalu" Thaaikulame Thaaikulame Deva 15 "Therkathi Maappillai" Magalirkkaaga Indhiyan 16 "Aayiram Jannal Vidu" Vel Yuvan Shankar Raja 17 "Vaada Mappiley" Villu Devi Sri Prasad 18 "Aadivaa Paadivaa Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi sabesh-murali 19 "Alavudin Alama" Chanakya Srikanth Deva 20 "Alwa Kodukiraan" Manaivikku Mariyadhai Deva 21 "Katunna Avalai Kattuvenda" Jaisurya Deva 22 "Luck Luck" Thadayam Deva 23 "Mathanaa Mathivathana" Maayan Deva 24 "Thaayaaramma" Seval G. V. Prakash Kumar 25 "Unnai Naan" Kadhal Kirukkan Deva 26 "Oothikadaa Machaan" Nesam Pudhusu bobby 27 "Vikkalu" Bhagavathi Deva 28 "Ek Do Teenudaa Annan" Koodi Vaazhnthaal Kodi Nanmai Deva 29 "Vanthanam Vanthanam" Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan sabesh-murali 30 "Madurakaara Vivek" Lootty Deva 31 "Naalu Adi Aaru" En Purushan Kuzhanthai Maathiri s. a. rajkumar