South Indian Comedy Actor Vadivelu

Vadivelu (sometimes Vadivel) is a leading comedian in the Tamil movie industryt.2000 he has dominated the movie scene in Kollywood, along with comedian Vivek. Born in the southern city of Madurai, Vadivelu is nicknamed.
Vaigai puyal (the Vaigai storm, after the river Vaigai, which flows through the city). Starting as a sidekick to the famed Goundamani-Senthil comedy duo, he rose to prominence after his role in Kadhalan. His accent which resembles the Tamil spoken in southern Tamil Nadu landed him roles in Tamil movies with a village background.
In most movies, he plays a simpleton with good intentions but lands in trouble because of the circumstances or the eccentricities of the people he comes across. These roles involve heavy use of slapstick and puns, which has lead him to being typecast. However, recently, he has transitioned his comedy to suit urban audiences too, playing more varied characters..
His performances in Bharathi Kannamma, Vetri Kodi Kattu and Winner have brought him laurels and accolades from all quarters. He does sing for some songs in his movies. Some of his popular songs are Vandhutan Vandhutan and Frea vudu frea vudu.Vadivelu is opted to play the role of Spiderman in the film Vyapari directed by Shakthi
Chidambaram Vadivelu is a Tamil comedian who is also a playback singer.

PERSONAL DETAILS
Vadivelu was born in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India on 10th October 1960 and his nickname is Vaigai Puyal named after a river.

TROUBLE
In 2008, Vadivelu's house located in Saligramam near Chennai was damaged with stones by a gang. The actor is suspecting his rival Vijayakanth and has filed a case against him. Vadivelu is still getting threat messages.

VADIVELU'S CAREER

Actor:
This comedy king has worked in 350 movies. He came to the forefront after his role in Kadhalan. Some of his most famous movies are: Bharathi Kannamma, Vetri Kodi Kattu, Winner and Chandramukhi. The actor played the lead role in the blockbuster Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi where he played the dual role of twin brothers. His next movie in a lead role was Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan, which was a big flop. In Shakthi Chidambaram's Vyapari he played the
role of Spiderman.
His fans and the people of Tamil Nadu like some of his phrases such as "Naan Appadiye Shock Ayitten" and "Chut up you var blady mouthu and releasemm immediaat".

Singer:
Vadivelu is not only good at acting, he is also a very good singer. He has given his voice to songs of his movies,some of the most popular ones are "Ettana Irundha", "Orendu Onne" and "Kundakka Mandakka". Other songs that are
equally popular are "Ettana Eruntha", "Oonam Oonam" and "Alwa Kudukuran". He focuses on traditional Tamil village singing and dappan koothu.

MOVIES:

Aadhavan (2009) - servant Banerjee

Ghatikudu (2009) - Servant Banerjee

Peranmai (2009)

Kanthaswamy (2009)

Azhagar Malai (2009) - Kaththamuthu

Vedigundu Murugesan (2009) - Arumugam

Vyapari (2009)

Villu (2009)

Kannum Kannum (2008) - Udamban

Seval (2008) - Thapal Thangavelu

Arya MBBS (2008)

kuselan (2008)

Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu (2008)

Kathavarayan (2008)

Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan (2008) - Indra/Yamaraja/Na. Azhagappan

Azhagiya Tamizh Magan (2007)

Vel (2007)

Cheena Thana 001 (2007)

Seena Thana (2007)

Dasavatharam (2007)

Karuppusamy Kuthagaitharar (2007)

Aarya (2007)

Imsai Arasan 23 M Pulikesi (2006) - Pulikesi / Ukkiraputhiran

Rendu (2006) - Kirikalam

Pasakiligal (2006) - Supporting

Aaru (2005)

Maja (2005) - Puli

Sachein (2005) - Ayyasamy

Chandramukhi (2005) - Murugesan

Ayya (2005)

Daas (2005)

February 14 (2005)

Mazhai (2005)

Engal Anna (2004)

Madurey (2004)

Naag Lok (2003)

Raja (2002)

Azhagi (2002)

Mudhalvan (1999) - Pugazhendi's Friend

Rajasthan (1999)

Ratchakan (1997)

Chhaila (1996)

Mr. Romeo (1996)

Raasaiyya (1995)

Kaathirukka Neramillai (1993)

Singaaravelan (1992)

Thevar Magan (1992) - Esaki