Biography
Vivek was an Indian film actor, comedian, television personality, playback singer and activist working in the Tamil film industry. Introduced in films by director K. Balachander, he won 3 Filmfare Best Comedian – Tamil Awards for his performances in movies such as Run (2002), Saamy (2003), Perazhagan (2004) and 5 Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Best Comedian for Unnaruge Naan Irundhal (1999), Run (2002) Parthiban Kanavu (2003), Anniyan (2005) and Sivaji (2007). He has acted more than 220 films.
In 2009, Government of India awarded Vivek with the Padma Shri award for his contribution to the arts. Sathyabama University has conferred actor Vivek with an honorary doctorate for his contribution to the society through cinema. As a television personality, Vivek has hosted a number of events and has interviewed media personalities, notably A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. Inspired by Kalam's environmentalism, Vivek founded the Green Kalam initiative in 2010 with the mission of planting one billion trees across Tamil Nadu.
Filmography
all 214
Movies 213
self 4
TV Shows 1
Aranmanai 3 (2021)
LOL: Enga Siri Paappom (2021)
Dharala Prabhu (2020)
Bigil (2019)
Vellai Pookal (2019)
Viswasam (2019)
Ezhumin (2018)
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 (2017)
Meesaya Murukku (2017)
Machan (2016)
Manithan (2016)
Oopiri (2016)
Sakalakala Vallavan (2015)
Yennai Arindhaal (2015)
Killadi (2015)
Velaiyilla Pattathari (2014)
Chandra (2014)
Ninaithathu Yaaro (2014)
Singam II (2013)
Kantha (2013)
Vedi (2011)
Mappillai (2011)
Seedan (2011)
Uthama Puthiran (2010)
Vaada (2010)
Bale Pandiya (2010)
Pen Singam (2010)
Singam (2010)
Magane En Marumagane (2010)
Thambikku Indha Ooru (2010)
Anthony Yaar? (2009)
Ainthaam Padai (2009)
Guru En Aalu (2009)
1977 (2009)
Thee (2009)
Perumal (2009)
Padikathavan (2009)
Bommalattam (2008)
Kuruvi (2008)
Sandai (2008)
Kireedam (2007)
Thullal (2007)
Sivaji: The Boss (2007)
Agaram (2007)
Madrasi (2006)
Madhu (2006)
Thiruttu Payale (2006)
Kalvanin Kadhali (2006)
Saravana (2006)
Aathi (2006)
Paramasivan (2006)
Anniyan (2005)
Kana Kanden (2005)
Arasatchi (2004)
Chellamae (2004)
Aethiree (2004)
Perazhagan (2004)
Udhaya (2004)
Joot (2003)
Enakku 20 Unakku 18 (2003)
Thirumalai (2003)
Three Roses (2003)
Boys (2003)
Alai (2003)
Ice (2003)
Whistle (2003)
Lesa Lesa (2003)
Saamy (2003)
Kadhal Sadugudu (2003)
Pop Carn (2003)
Dhool (2003)
University (2002)
Youth (2002)
Run (2002)
Thamizhan (2002)
Roja Koottam (2002)
Shahjahan (2001)
Manadhai Thirudivittai (2001)
Paarthale Paravasam (2001)
Kutty (2001)
Viswanathan Ramamoorthy (2001)
12 B (2001)
Dhill (2001)
Lovely (2001)
Badri (2001)
Minnale (2001)
Looty (2001)
Middle Class Madhavan (2001)
9 Nelalu (2001)
Priyamaanavale (2000)
Budget Padmanabhan (2000)
Doubles (2000)
Pennin Manathai Thottu (2000)
Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai (2000)
Kushi (2000)
Kandha Kadamba Kathir Vela (2000)
Mugavari (2000)
Mugam (1999)
Viralukketha Veekkam (1999)
Vaali (1999)
Marumalarchi (1998)
Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar (1998)
Pagaivan (1997)
Pongalo Pongal (1997)
Dhinamum Ennai Gavani (1997)
Subash (1996)
Mogamul (1995)
Pudhiya Mannargal (1994)
Uzhaippali (1993)
Urimai Oonjaladugiradhu (1992)
Kalikaalam (1992)
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (1989)
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GenderMale
Birthday1961-11-19
Deathday2021-04-17 (59 years old)
Birth Nameவிவேகானந்தன்
Birth PlaceKovilpatti, India
CitizenshipsIndia
Also Known AsVivekanandan, விவேக், विवेक, വിവേക് , వివేక్ , Padmashri Vivek
AwardsPadma Shri in arts
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