Biography
Kumaravadivel Natarajan (born 13 September 1960), known professionally as Vadivelu, is an Indian actor, comedian and playback singer, having acted in supporting and lead roles in Tamil cinema. He gained widespread acclaim in Kollywood in the 2000s. His first film as a lead actor, Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikesi (2006), achieved commercial and critical success. His career declined in the 2010s due to various controversies, and culminated in him receiving a ban from performing in future films at the time.Vadivelu has also received awards in the Best Comedian category for his performances in Kaalam Maari Pochu (1996), Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000), Thavasi (2001), Chandramukhi (2005), Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikesi (2006), Pokkiri (2007), Marudhamalai (2007) and Kathavarayan (2008). His popularity led to his media-coined nickname, Vaigai Puyal, meaning "Vaigai storm", referring to the river that flows through his hometown Madurai. Vadivelu's comic dialogues in films served as an inspiration for memes in social media. In 2019, Vadivelu was featured in the sudden viral memes related to the hashtag Pray for Nesamani which was the most trending hashtag in India in 2019.In 2021, Vadivelu confirmed the lifting of the ban, after 4 years, and returned to play the lead in Naai Sekar Returns (2022), a spin-off of his character from Thalai Nagaram and also signed on more projects to be released in the future, both as lead and comedian.
Filmography
All 215
Movies 215
Self 5

Naai Sekar Returns (2022)

Mersal (2017)

Sivalinga (2017)

Kaththi Sandai (2016)

Eli (2015)

Tenaliraman (2014)

Mambattiyan (2011)

Lucky Jokers (2011)

Thoonga Nagaram (2011)

Kaavalan (2011)

Ilaingan (2011)

Nagaram (2010)

Thillalangadi (2010)

Sura (2010)

Kacheri Arambam (2010)

Aadhavan (2009)

Jaganmohini (2009)

Peranmai (2009)

Kanthaswamy (2009)

Vedigundu Murugesan (2009)

Villu (2009)

Ellam Avan Seyal (2008)

Seval (2008)

Kuselan (2008)

Kannum Kannum (2008)

Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu (2008)

Kathavarayan (2008)

Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan (2008)

Vel (2007)

Thavam (2007)

Piragu (2007)

Marudhamalai (2007)

Cheena Thaana 001 (2007)

Aarya (2007)

Thottal Poo Malarum (2007)

Karuppusamy Kuththagaithaarar (2007)

Manikanda (2007)

Viyabari (2007)

Pokkiri (2007)

Rendu (2006)

Vathiyar (2006)

Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006)

Em Magan (2006)

Thalaimagan (2006)

Kusthi (2006)

Gurukshetram (2006)

Thimiru (2006)

Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi (2006)

Thalai Nagaram (2006)

Kovai Brothers (2006)

Thambi (2006)

Pasa Kiligal (2006)

Vetrivel Sakthivel (2005)

Aaru (2005)

Daas (2005)

Bambara Kannaley (2005)

Majaa (2005)

Kundakka Mandakka (2005)

Chanakya (2005)

Mazhai (2005)

ABCD (2005)

February 14 (2005)

6'2 (2005)

Karka Kasadara (2005)

Aanai (2005)

Chandramukhi (2005)

Sachein (2005)

Kaatrulla Varai (2005)

Mannin Maindhan (2005)

London (2005)

Ayya (2005)

Aayudham (2005)

Jai Surya (2004)

Birth (2004)

Aai (2004)

Jore (2004)

Madurey (2004)

Arul (2004)

Gambeeram (2004)

Chatrapathy (2004)

Engal Anna (2004)

Kovil (2004)

Giri (2004)

Manasthan (2004)

Kadhal Kirukkan (2003)

Ottran (2003)

Diwan (2003)

Winner (2003)

Aalukkoru Aasai (2003)

Kadhal Dot Com (2003)

Eera Nilam (2003)

Punnagai Poove (2003)

Arasu (2003)

Vaseegara (2003)

Bagavathi (2002)

Shakalaka Baby (2002)

Namma Veetu Kalyanam (2002)

Sundhara Travels (2002)

King (2002)

Karmegam (2002)

Shree (2002)

Ivan (2002)

Raja (2002)

Sri Bannari Amman (2002)

Raajjiyam (2002)

Thamizh (2002)

Kamarasu (2002)

Manadhai Thirudivittai (2001)

Thavasi (2001)

MITTA MIRASU (2001)

Maayan (2001)

Ninaikkatha Naalillai (2001)

Narasimma (2001)

Dost (2001)

Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala (2001)

Asathal (2001)

Sri Raja Rajeswari (2001)

Engalukkum Kaalam Varum (2001)

Friends (2001)

Looty (2001)

Middle Class Madhavan (2001)

Manu Neethi (2000)

Vanna Thamizh Paatu (2000)

Kannukku Kannaga (2000)

Maayi (2000)

Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai (2000)

Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000)

Ennamma Kannu (2000)

Kandha Kadamba Kathir Vela (2000)

Vallarasu (2000)

Rajakali Amman (2000)

Kakkai Siraginilae (2000)

Pattali (1999)

Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa (1999)

Iraniyan (1999)

Mudhalvan (1999)

Poovellam Kettuppar (1999)

Viralukketha Veekkam (1999)

Sangamam (1999)

Oruvan (1999)

Anandha Poongatre (1999)

Kummi Paattu (1999)

Rajasthan (1999)

Nilavey Mugam Kaattu (1999)

En Swasa Kaatre (1999)

Housefull (1999)

Thodarum (1999)

Pudhumai Pithan (1998)

Ellame En Pondattithaan (1998)

Poonthottam (1998)

Iniyavale (1998)

Rathna (1998)

Jolly (1998)

Kadhala Kadhala (1998)

Sundara Pandian (1998)

Thadayam (1997)

Porkkalam (1997)

Ratchagan (1997)

Kalyana Vaibhogam (1997)

Adimai Changili (1997)

Pasamulla Pandiyare (1997)

Pongalo Pongal (1997)

Ganga Gowri (1997)

Raasi (1997)

Mappillai Gounder (1997)

Bharathi Kannammaa (1997)

Sakthi (1997)

Panchalankurichi (1996)

Mr. Romeo (1996)

Kadhal Desam (1996)

Priyam (1996)

Tamizh Selvan (1996)

Minor Mappillai (1996)

Sengottai (1996)

Kaalam Maari Pochu (1996)

Vasantha Vaasal (1996)

Love Birds (1996)

Muthu (1995)

Chandralekha (1995)

Aasai (1995)

Thaikulame Thaikulame (1995)

Raasaiyya (1995)

Rajavin Parvaiyile (1995)

Chellakannu (1995)

Nandhavana Theru (1995)

Pasumpon (1995)

Ellame En Rasathan (1995)

Aanazhagan (1995)

Muthu Kaalai (1995)

Karuththamma (1994)

Pavithra (1994)

Kadhalan (1994)

Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana (1994)

Adharmam (1994)

Rajakumaran (1994)

Sindhu Nathi Poo (1994)

Rojavai Killathe (1993)

Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993)

Maravan (1993)

Valli (1993)

Sakkarai Devan (1993)

Kathirukka Neramillai (1993)

Gokulam (1993)

Aranmanai Kili (1993)

Maharasan (1993)

Ezhai Jaathi (1993)

Kovil Kaalai (1993)

Thevar Magan (1992)

Deiva Vaakku (1992)

Singaravelan (1992)

Ilavarasan (1992)

Chinna Gounder (1992)

En Rasavin Manasile (1991)

Maamannan

Chandramukhi 2
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Information
Known forActing
GenderMale
Birthday1960-09-12 (62 years old)
Place of birthMadurai, India
CitizenshipsIndia
Also known asவடிவேலு , వడివేలు, Kumaravadivel Natarajan
AwardsFilmfare Awards South
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