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
Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir (2023)
The Legend (2022)
Aranmanai 3 (2021)
LOL: Enga Siri Paappom (2021)
Dharala Prabhu (2020)
Bigil (2019)
Vellai Pookal (2019)
Viswasam (2019)
Ezhumin (2018)
Sakka Podu Podu Raja (2017)
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 (2017)
Meesaya Murukku (2017)
Brindavanam (2017)
Mupparimanam (2017)
Muthuramalingam (2017)
Rum (2017)
Padam Pesum (2016)
Machan (2016)
Kaashmora (2016)
Manithan (2016)
Oopiri (2016)
Sakalakala Vallavan (2015)
Palakkattu Madhavan (2015)
Budhanin Sirippu (2015)
Vai Raja Vai (2015)
Yennai Arindhaal (2015)
Killadi (2015)
Vingyani (2014)
Velaiyilla Pattathari (2014)
Naan Than Bala (2014)
Chandra (2014)
Ninaithathu Yaaro (2014)
Singam II (2013)
Kantha (2013)
Pathaayiram Kodi (2013)
Murattu Kaalai (2012)
Vedi (2011)
Mappillai (2011)
Bhavani IPS (2011)
Seedan (2011)
Uthama Puthiran (2010)
Vaada (2010)
Bale Pandiya (2010)
Pen Singam (2010)
Singam (2010)
Magane En Marumagane (2010)
Thambikku Indha Ooru (2010)
Pattasu (2009)
Anthony Yaar? (2009)
Ainthaam Padai (2009)
Indira Vizha (2009)
Guru En Aalu (2009)
1977 (2009)
Thee (2009)
Perumal (2009)
Padikathavan (2009)
Durai (2008)
Dhanam (2008)
Jayam Kondaan (2008)
Ayutham Seivom (2008)
Bommalattam (2008)
Kuruvi (2008)
Sandai (2008)
Singakutty (2008)
Thoondil (2008)
Veerappu (2007)
Kireedam (2007)
Thullal (2007)
Sivaji: The Boss (2007)
Agaram (2007)
Aalwar (2007)
Jambhavan (2006)
Madrasi (2006)
Madhu (2006)
Thiruttu Payale (2006)
Nee Venunda Chellam (2006)
Kalvanin Kadhali (2006)
Saravana (2006)
Aathi (2006)
Paramasivan (2006)
Vanakkam Thalaiva (2005)
Anniyan (2005)
Kana Kanden (2005)
Thaka Thimi Tha (2005)
Arasatchi (2004)
Chellamae (2004)
M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi (2004)
Aethiree (2004)
Perazhagan (2004)
Udhaya (2004)
Joot (2003)
Enakku 20 Unakku 18 (2003)
Thirumalai (2003)
Three Roses (2003)
Boys (2003)
Thennavan (2003)
Alai (2003)
Ice (2003)
Whistle (2003)
Parthibhan Kanavu (2003)
Lesa Lesa (2003)
Saamy (2003)
Anbe Anbe (2003)
Kadhal Sadugudu (2003)
Thithikudhe (2003)
Pop Carn (2003)
Dhool (2003)
Kadhal Virus (2002)
Shakalaka Baby (2002)
University (2002)
Namma Veetu Kalyanam (2002)
Youth (2002)
Yey! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke (2002)
Thenkasi Pattanam (2002)
Devan (2002)
Run (2002)
Thamizhan (2002)
Roja Koottam (2002)
Vivaramana Aalu (2002)
Azhagi (2002)
Vadagupatti Maapillai (2001)
Majunu (2001)
Shahjahan (2001)
Manadhai Thirudivittai (2001)
Paarthale Paravasam (2001)
Alli Thandha Vaanam (2001)
Poovellam Un Vasam (2001)
Kutty (2001)
Viswanathan Ramamoorthy (2001)
Super Kudumbam (2001)
12 B (2001)
Dhill (2001)
Lovely (2001)
Badri (2001)
Dum Dum Dum (2001)
Minnale (2001)
Ullam Kollai Poguthey (2001)
Engalukkum Kaalam Varum (2001)
Looty (2001)
Middle Class Madhavan (2001)
9 Nelalu (2001)
Seenu (2000)
Palayathu Amman (2000)
Priyamaanavale (2000)
Budget Padmanabhan (2000)
Unnai Kann Theduthey (2000)
Doubles (2000)
Pennin Manathai Thottu (2000)
Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai (2000)
Kushi (2000)
Kandha Kadamba Kathir Vela (2000)
Sandhitha Velai (2000)
Alaipayuthey (2000)
Sudhandhiram (2000)
Thai Porandaachu (2000)
Good Luck (2000)
Eazhaiyin Sirippil (2000)
Mugavari (2000)
Thirunelveli (2000)
Aasaiyil Oru Kaditham (1999)
Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa (1999)
Unnaruge Naan Irundhal (1999)
Mugam (1999)
Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga (1999)
Viralukketha Veekkam (1999)
Oruvan (1999)
Vaali (1999)
Poomagal Oorvalam (1999)
Unnai Thedi (1999)
Ninaivirukkum Varai (1999)
Unnudan (1998)
Kannedhirey Thondrinal (1998)
Sollamale (1998)
Harichandra (1998)
Kadhal Mannan (1998)
Marumalarchi (1998)
Kaadhale Nimmadhi (1998)
Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar (1998)
Nerrukku Ner (1997)
Pagaivan (1997)
Pongalo Pongal (1997)
Sishya (1997)
Dhinamum Ennai Gavani (1997)
Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga (1997)
Subash (1996)
Enakkoru Magan Pirappan (1996)
Minor Mappillai (1996)
Mayabazar (1995)
Gandhi Pirantha Mann (1995)
Mogamul (1995)
Nandhavana Theru (1995)
Thottil Kuzhandhai (1995)
Vanaja Girija (1994)
Pudhiya Mannargal (1994)
Pattukottai Periyappa (1994)
Athaanda Ithaanda (1994)
Namma Annachi (1994)
Vaa Magale Vaa (1994)
Veera (1994)
Vaanga Partner Vaanga (1994)
Enga Muthalali (1993)
Pass Mark (1993)
Naan Pesa Ninaipathellam (1993)
Uzhaippali (1993)
Urimai Oonjaladugiradhu (1992)
Kalikaalam (1992)
Innisai Mazhai (1992)
Kizhakku Veedhi (1992)
Putham Pudhu Payanam (1991)
Idhaya Vasal (1991)
Jenma Natchathiram (1991)
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (1989)
Manathil Uruthi Vendum (1987)
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Known ForActing
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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