| Name | Kumaravadivel Natarajan |
| Age/DOB | 64 (September 12, 1960) |
| Known For | Actor, Comedian, Playback Singer (Movies – Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikesi, Pokkiri) |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Family | Wife: Visalakshi Son: Subramani Daughters: Kannigaparameswari, Karthika, Kalaivani Father: Natarajan Mother: Sarojini Brother: Jagatheeshwaran |
| Education | No School Experience |
| Native | Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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Vadivelu is an Indian actor, comedian, and playback singer widely recognized for his humours in Tamil cinema since the 1990s. He has appeared in more than 300 films and earned accolades for his comedic performances in Chandramukhi, Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikesi, Marudhamalai, and Kathavarayan. He began his acting career in 1988 with T Rajendar’s En Thangai Kalyani, coinciding with the Goundamani-Senthil duo. His popularity led to his media-coined nickname Vaigai Puyal, meaning the storm from the Vaigai River, a tribute to his hometown Madurai. After 14 years, he reunited with esteemed actor and director Sundar C for the upcoming film, Gangers. He also collaborates for the second time with actor Fahadh Faasil in the latest film Maareesan.
Did You Know?
- Vadivelu previously worked at a photo frame shop in the Madurai district.
- His father’s passing was attributed to inadequate financial support for medical care.
- Vadivelu entered the film industry through the referral of veteran Kollywood actor Rajkiran.
- Though he lacked formal education, he actively participated in local stage plays during his youth, often taking on comedic roles.
- Vadivelu made his debut as a playback singer in the 1995 film Ellame En Rasanthan with the song, Ettan Iruntha.
- He then performed in numerous acclaimed roles, including Friends, Vetri Kodi Kattu, Bharathi Kannamma, Thalainagaram, Winner, Marudhamalai, and Chandramukhi.
- He is a strong believer in Indian astrology.
- In 2011, he supported the DMK party, and its allies in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election.
- Vadivelu faced backlash for criticizing actor Vijayakanth’s alliance with the opposition party AIADMK.
- In 2010, he was accused of inappropriate behaviour with a female co-star and subsequently blacklisted by the Tamil Film Producers Council.
- After a four-year ban, Vadivelu made his comeback to Tamil cinema in 2022 with Naai Sekar Returns.
- On social media, Tamil users often reference Vadivelu’s dialogues to create humorous memes that highlight irony in everyday situations.
Movies
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | En Thangai Kalyani | Special Appearance |
| 1991 | En Rasavin Manasile | Vadivelu |
| 1991 | Aatha Un Koyilile | Appu |
| 1992 | Chinna Gounder | Maakhali |
| 1992 | Ilavarasan | Kiya Kiya Karate master's translator |
| 1992 | Singaravelan | Sabha |
| 1992 | Deiva Vaakku | Karuvadu |
| 1992 | Thevar Magan | Esaki |
| 1993 | Koyil Kaalai | Vadivelu |
| 1993 | Ezhai Jaathi | Villager |
| 1993 | Maharasan | Kasappu Kadai Vadivelu's assistant |
| 1993 | Aranmanai Kili | Kaththayya |
| 1993 | Ponnumani | Sadaiyandi |
| 1993 | Gokulam | Raju |
| 1993 | Sakkarai Devan | |
| 1993 | Maravan | Constable Velu |
| 1993 | Valli | Shiva |
| 1993 | Kizhakku Cheemayile | Ochchu |
| 1993 | Kathirukka Neramillai | Raju's Friend |
| 1993 | Rojavai Killathe | Ayyanar's accomplice |
| 1994 | Rajakumaran | 'Veecharuva' Veerasamy |
| 1994 | Sindhu Nathi Poo | Nadesan |
| 1994 | Adharmam | Pithalai |
| 1994 | Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana | Peter |
| 1994 | Sevatha Ponnu | |
| 1994 | Watchman Vadivel | |
| 1994 | Killadi Mappillai | |
| 1994 | Raja Pandi | |
| 1994 | Kadhalan | Vasanth (Kaliaperumal) |
| 1994 | Ilaignar Ani | |
| 1994 | Mani Rathnam | Chappani |
| 1994 | Pavithra | Thenmozhi's husband |
| 1994 | Karuththamma | Sevalaikaalai |
| 1994 | Pandiyanin Rajiyathil | |
| 1994 | Atha Maga Rathiname | |
| 1994 | Maindhan | |
| 1995 | Naan Petha Magane | |
| 1995 | Kizhakku Malai | |
| 1995 | Muthu Kaalai | Poochi |
| 1995 | Chinna Mani | Pechimuthu |
| 1995 | Aanazhagan | Marudhamalai |
| 1995 | Udhavum Karangal | |
| 1995 | Ellame En Rasathan | Vadivelu |
| 1995 | En Pondatti Nallava | |
| 1995 | Pasumpon | Solai |
| 1995 | Nandhavana Theru | Theekuchi |
| 1995 | Chellakannu | |
| 1995 | Sandaikku Vantha Kili | |
| 1995 | Rajavin Parvaiyile | Arivazhagan |
| 1995 | Raasaiyya | Kili |
| 1995 | Aasai | Jeevanantham's Friend |
| 1995 | Thaikulame Thaikulame | Tamilpitthan |
| 1995 | Chandralekha | Sundaram |
| 1995 | Muthu | Valayapathy |
| 1995 | Neela Kuyil | Mambattiyan |
| 1996 | Love Birds | Raja |
| 1996 | Vasantha Vaasal | Velu |
| 1996 | Kaalam Maari Pochu | Sekar |
| 1996 | Sengottai | |
| 1996 | Minor Mappillai | 'Kuppathotti' Govindasamy |
| 1996 | Sundara Purushan | Ganesan's brother |
| 1996 | Tamizh Selvan | Manuneethi Sozhan |
| 1996 | Priyam | |
| 1996 | Kadhal Desam | Wilson |
| 1996 | Namma Ooru Raasa | Nattamai |
| 1996 | Subash | Subash's friend |
| 1996 | Mr. Romeo | Vavvaal |
| 1996 | Paanchaalankurichi | Murugan |
| 1996 | Thilagavathi CBI | Devaraj |
| 1997 | Sakthi | Irulandi |
| 1997 | Bharathi Kannamma | Eenamuthu |
| 1997 | Mappillai Gounder | Muthan |
| 1997 | Vivasaayi Magan | Dharman |
| 1997 | Akka | |
| 1997 | My India | |
| 1997 | Raasi | Chidhambaram |
| 1997 | Ganga Gowri | Vichu |
| 1997 | Pongalo Pongal | Vellaichamy |
| 1997 | Pasamulla Pandiyare | Kuppusamy |
| 1997 | Kaadhali | |
| 1997 | Adimai Changili | |
| 1997 | Adra Sakka Adra Sakka | |
| 1997 | Kalyana Vaibhogam | Jacky |
| 1997 | Aaro Pranam | |
| 1997 | Periya Manushan | Chellappa |
| 1997 | Porkkaalam | |
| 1997 | Ratchagan | Ajay's Friend |
| 1997 | Thadayam | Neethi |
| 1998 | Sundara Pandian | Pavadai |
| 1998 | Kaathala Kaathala | 'Security' Singaram |
| 1998 | Ponnu Velayira Bhoomi | Amavasai |
| 1998 | Jolly | |
| 1998 | Rathna | 'Kathai' Kandhasamy |
| 1998 | Iniyavale | Murugan |
| 1998 | Poonthottam | Auto driver |
| 1998 | Ellame En Pondattithaan | |
| 1998 | Pudhumai Pithan | 'Super' Suruli |
| 1998 | Ponmaanai Thedi | |
| 1998 | Kannathal | Soonaa Paanaa (Subbiah Pandian) |
| 1998 | Thalaimurai | |
| 1998 | Cheran Chozhan Pandian | Pandian |
| 1998 | Sivappu Nila | Thirteen Seventy-Four |
| 1999 | Housefull | Vadivelu |
| 1999 | Thodarum | 'Peon' Mani |
| 1999 | Maya | |
| 1999 | En Swasa Kaatre | |
| 1999 | Monisha En Monalisa | |
| 1999 | Nilave Mugam Kaattu | |
| 1999 | Poomaname Vaa | |
| 1999 | Rajasthan | |
| 1999 | Kummi Paattu | |
| 1999 | Anantha Poongatre | Subramani |
| 1999 | Oruvan | |
| 1999 | Sangamam | Haridas |
| 1999 | Viralukketha Veekkam | Kabali |
| 1999 | Poovellam Kettuppar | Krishna's cousin |
| 1999 | Manaivikku Mariyadhai | Terror Rajappa |
| 1999 | Nesam Pudhusu | Velu |
| 1999 | Mudhalvan | Palavesham |
| 1999 | Iraniyan | Chinnasamy |
| 1999 | Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa | Thirupathi |
| 1999 | Unnaruge Naan Irundhal | Vadivelu |
| 1999 | Paattali | Vadivu |
| 2000 | Kakkai Siraginilae | |
| 2000 | Vallarasu | Guest appearance |
| 2000 | Rajakali Amman | Gopal |
| 2000 | Kandha Kadamba Kathir Vela | Vadivelan |
| 2000 | Magalirkkaga | Bhoopathy |
| 2000 | Ennamma Kannu | SP Telex Pandian IPS / 'Setup' Chellappa |
| 2000 | Vetri Kodi Kattu | Sudalai |
| 2000 | Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai | 'Boxer' Krishnan |
| 2000 | Maayi | Mokkaisamy |
| 2000 | Chinna Chinna Kannile | Velan |
| 2000 | Kannukku Kannaga | Velu |
| 2000 | Vanna Thamizh Pattu | Velu |
| 2000 | Manu Needhi | Sevalai |
| 2000 | Nee Enthan Vaanam | Ottaiodasal |
| 2000 | Kannula Kaasu Kattappa | Punniyakodi |
| 2001 | Friends | Nesamani |
| 2001 | Looty | Vellaiappa |
| 2001 | Nageshwari | |
| 2001 | Engalukkum Kaalam Varum | Vellaiyan |
| 2001 | En Purushan Kuzhandhai Maadhiri | Angusamy |
| 2001 | Sri Raja Rajeshwari | Minor Pandian (MP) |
| 2001 | Asathal | Venugopal |
| 2001 | Middle Class Madhavan | Kuzhandaivelu |
| 2001 | Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala | Roja's Brother-In-Law |
| 2001 | Dosth | Bomb Bakri |
| 2001 | Narasimha | Lala |
| 2001 | Ninaikkatha Naalillai | 'Aana Oona' Townmani |
| 2001 | Maayan | |
| 2001 | Mitta Miraasu | Rangasamy |
| 2001 | Love Marriage | Chitti Babu |
| 2001 | Manadhai Thirudivittai | Steve Waugh / Mark Waugh / Mr.waugh and Mrs. Waugh |
| 2001 | Thavasi | Azhagu |
| 2001 | Vadagupatti Maapillai | 'Naataamai' Veerapandi |
| 2002 | Gounder Veettu Maappillai | 'Vetti' Veru |
| 2002 | Kamarasu | Velu |
| 2002 | Sri Bannari Amman | |
| 2002 | Raajjiyam | Sengal |
| 2002 | Thamizh | Moorthy |
| 2002 | Idhayame | Gurusamy |
| 2002 | Raja | Sappai |
| 2002 | Shree | Maruvesham Marimuthu |
| 2002 | Karmegham | Khanja |
| 2002 | Super Aunty | Krishnan |
| 2002 | Naina | Aavudaiyappan |
| 2002 | Sundhara Travels | Azhagappan (Azhagu, Azhagaa) |
| 2002 | King | Hollywood Director |
| 2002 | En Mana Vaanil | Govindan |
| 2002 | Namma Veetu Kalyanam | Sengalvarayan |
| 2002 | Bagavathi | Vadivelu / Vibration |
| 2002 | Style | Manmadhan |
| 2002 | Shakalaka Baby | Pandi |
| 2003 | Vaseegara | Kattabomman |
| 2003 | Anbu | Subbaiah |
| 2003 | Ilasu Pudhusu Ravusu | A. Swaminathan / Muniyandi |
| 2003 | Arasu | Pichumani |
| 2003 | Punnagai Poove | Aarumugam |
| 2003 | Inidhu Inidhu Kadhal Inidhu | Karuppu |
| 2003 | Eera Nilam | Sonai |
| 2003 | Diwan | Velu |
| 2003 | Aalukkoru Aasai | Pazhani |
| 2003 | Winner | Kaipulla |
| 2003 | Ottran | Madasamy |
| 2003 | Kadhal Kirukkan | Kalyanasundaram |
| 2003 | Thathi Thavadhu Manasu | Inspector Vaigaivel |
| 2004 | Engal Anna | Mayilsamy (Mayil) |
| 2004 | Kovil | 'Bullet' Pandi |
| 2004 | Gambeeram | Oomathurai P.C. |
| 2004 | Kadhal Dot Com | Pichu |
| 2004 | Nee Mattum | Yogarasu |
| 2004 | Arul | Thangam |
| 2004 | Jore | Thirupathi |
| 2004 | Maanasthan | Pachaikkili |
| 2004 | Loves | |
| 2004 | Sound Party | |
| 2004 | Oru Murai Sollividu | Harichandran |
| 2004 | Madhurey | Pandu |
| 2004 | Giri | Veerabhagu |
| 2004 | Kadhale Jayam | Pachaikaalai |
| 2004 | Chatrapathy | Kili |
| 2004 | Aai | Pazhani |
| 2004 | Jananam | |
| 2004 | Jaisurya | Soosai |
| 2005 | Aayudham | Thangapandi |
| 2005 | Ayya | Karasingam A.C |
| 2005 | Mannin Maindhan | 'Water' Vadivelu |
| 2005 | London | Vedimuthu |
| 2005 | Chandramukhi | Murugesan |
| 2005 | Sachein | Ayyasamy |
| 2005 | Karka Kasadara | Ondippuli |
| 2005 | 6'2 | Mr. White |
| 2005 | Englishkaran | 'Theeppori' Thirumugam |
| 2005 | Kaatrullavarai | "Watchman" Venkatesh |
| 2005 | Chinna | Kumar |
| 2005 | February 14 | Ezhumalai |
| 2005 | Daas | College Hostel Warden (Navagragam) |
| 2005 | ABCD | Muthukumar (Bus Conductor) |
| 2005 | Anda Naal Nyabagam | |
| 2005 | Chanakya | Subramani |
| 2005 | Mazhai | Arjun's Friend |
| 2005 | Kundakka Mandakka | Chellappa |
| 2005 | Majaa | Pulipandi |
| 2005 | Bambara Kannaley | Kadalaimuthu |
| 2005 | Aanai | |
| 2005 | Aaru | Sundi Modhiram (Sumo) |
| 2005 | Vetrivel Sakthivel | Dhandapani |
| 2005 | Veeranna | Pazhanisamy |
| 2006 | Pasa Kiligal | Kathavarayan |
| 2006 | Thambi | Nadarasu |
| 2006 | Kovai Brothers | Ekadasi |
| 2006 | Thalai Nagaram | Naai Sekar |
| 2006 | Kusthi | Velu |
| 2006 | Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei | Pulikecei XXIII / Ukraputhan |
| 2006 | Thimiru | 'Warden' Vallaran |
| 2006 | Kurukshetram | Nondippuli |
| 2006 | Em Magan | Karupatti |
| 2006 | Sillunu Oru Kaadhal | Vellaichamy |
| 2006 | Thalaimagan | Erimalai |
| 2006 | Vathiyar | Ayyanar |
| 2006 | Rendu | Kirikalan |
| 2006 | Nenjil | Vellam (Tamilman) / Englishman |
| 2006 | Kumaran | Hotel Server |
| 2006 | Desiya Paravai | Azhagu |
| 2007 | Pokkiri | Body Soda |
| 2007 | Muruga | 'Courier' Gopu |
| 2007 | Manikanda | Madhayaanai |
| 2007 | Viyabari | 'Digil' Paandi |
| 2007 | Karuppusamy Kuththagaithaarar | 'Padithurai' Paandi |
| 2007 | Maa Madurai | Thangavelu |
| 2007 | Thottal Poo Malarum | Kabali Khan (Kabaliswaran) |
| 2007 | Arya | 'Snake' Babu |
| 2007 | Cheena Thaana 001 | Cheenichamy |
| 2007 | Marudhamalai | 'Encounter' Ekaambaram |
| 2007 | Piragu | Samarasam |
| 2007 | Thavam | Keeripulla |
| 2007 | Vel | Kuzhandhaisamy |
| 2008 | Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan | Indran / Yama Dharmarajan / Na. Azhagappan |
| 2008 | Theekuchi | Kuravan |
| 2008 | Kannum Kannum | Udumban |
| 2008 | Kathavarayan | 'Kanduvetti' Karuppu |
| 2008 | Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu | Sorimuthu Ayyanar |
| 2008 | Kuselan | 'Saloon Kadai' Shanmugam |
| 2008 | Kee Mu | Madasami |
| 2008 | Pachai Nirame | Paandi |
| 2008 | Seval | 'Thabal' Thangavelu |
| 2008 | Ellam Avan Seyal | Vandu Murugan |
| 2009 | Villu | Madasamy |
| 2009 | Vedigundu Murugesan | 'Alert' Arumugam |
| 2009 | Azhagar Malai | Kaththamuthu |
| 2009 | Kanthaswamy | 'Thengakadai' Thennappan |
| 2009 | Peranmai | Soosai |
| 2009 | Jaganmohini | Jaganmohan |
| 2009 | Aadhavan | Bannerjee ("Banner" Kuppan) |
| 2010 | Kacheri Arambam | Deepavali |
| 2010 | Sura | Umbrella |
| 2010 | Thillalangadi | Jackson |
| 2010 | Nagaram Marupakkam | 'Style' Pandi |
| 2011 | Ilaignan | Isaac |
| 2011 | Kaavalan | Ammavasai |
| 2011 | Thoonga Nagaram | |
| 2011 | Mambattiyan | 'Silk' Singaram |
| 2012 | Marupadiyum Oru Kadhal | Dr. Singaram |
| 2014 | Tenaliraman | Tenaliraman / Maamannar |
| 2015 | Eli | Eli Saamy |
| 2016 | Kaththi Sandai | Dr. Boothri |
| 2017 | Shivalinga | Pattukunjam |
| 2017 | Mersal | Vadivu |
| 2022 | Naai Sekar Returns | Naai Sekar |
| 2023 | Maamannan | Maamannan |
| 2023 | Chandramukhi 2 | Murugesan |
| 2024 | Maaresan | TBA |
| 2024 | Gangers | TBA |
Songs
| Year | Song | Film | Music Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | "Ettanaa Irundha" | Ellame En Rasathan | Ilaiyaraaja |
| 1995 | "Ammanikki Adangi" | Rajavin Parvaiyile | Ilayaraaja |
| 1995 | "Paalu Paalu Nepaalu" | Thaikulame Thaikulame | Deva |
| 1996 | "Vaadi Potta Pulla Veliye" | Kaalam Maari Pochu | Deva |
| 1997 | "Yaanai Yaanai" | Sakthi | R. Anand |
| 1997 | "Rayilu Rayilu" | Bharathi Kannamma | Deva |
| 1997 | "Luck Luck" | Thadayam | Deva |
| 1997 | "Poya Un Moonjila" | Ponnu Velayira Bhoomi | Deva |
| 1998 | "Ponnumani Ponnumani Poraale" | Poonthottam | Ilayaraaja |
| 1999 | "Alwa Kodukiraan" | Manaivikku Mariyadhai | Sirpy |
| 1999 | "Oothikadaa Machaan" | Nesam Pudhusu | Bobby |
| 2000 | "Santhanamalligaiyil" | Rajakaali Amman | S. A. Rajkumar |
| 2000 | "Therkathi Maappillai" | Magalirkkaga | Indhiyan |
| 2000 | "Bumper Kulukkal" | Pirandha Naal | Deva |
| 2001 | "Madurakaara Vivek" | Looty | Deva |
| 2001 | "Naalu Adi Aaru" | En Purushan Kuzhandhai Maadhiri | S. A. Rajkumar |
| 2001 | "Alwa Kodukiran" | Vadagupatti Maapillai | Sirpy |
| 2001 | "Mathana Mathivathana" | Maayan | Deva |
| 2002 | "Vikkalu" | Bagavathi | Deva |
| 2003 | "Unnai Naan" | Kadhal Kirukkan | Deva |
| 2004 | "Kadhal Panna" | Kovil | Harris Jayaraj |
| 2004 | "Ooru Onu Onnu" | Aai | Srikanth Deva |
| 2005 | "Katunna Avalai Kattuvenda" | Jaisurya | Deva |
| 2005 | "Alavudin Alama" | Chanakya | Srikanth Deva |
| 2005 | "Vandhuta Vandhuta Vandhutaya" | Kundakka Mandakka | Bharadwaj |
| 2005 | "Freeyaavudu" | Aaru | Devi Sri Prasad |
| 2007 | "Aayiram Jannal Veedu" | Vel | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| 2008 | "Vanthanam Vanthanam" | Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan | Sabesh–Murali |
| 2008 | "Mallika Sherawata" | Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan | Sabesh–Murali |
| 2008 | "Thaayaaramma" | Seval | G. V. Prakash Kumar |
| 2009 | "Vaada Mappiley" | Villu | Devi Sri Prasad |
| 2014 | "Rampappa" | Tenaliraman | D. Imman |
| 2015 | "Kannameya" | Eli | Vidhyasagar |
| 2022 | "Appatha" | Naai Sekar Returns | Santhosh Narayanan |
| 2022 | "Panakkaran" | Naai Sekar Returns | Santhosh Narayanan |
| 2022 | "Decent Aana Aalu" | Naai Sekar Returns | Santhosh Narayanan |
| 2023 | "Raasa Kannu" | Maamannan | A. R. Rahman |
Awards
- 1996: Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian – Winner
- 2000: Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian – Winner
- 2001: Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian – Winner
- 2003: Filmfare Award for Best Comedian For Tamil – Nominated
- 2005: Filmfare Award for Best Comedian For Tamil – Winner
- 2006: Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian – Winner
2006: Filmfare Award for Best Comedian For Tamil – Winner - 2007: Vijay Award for Best Comedian – Winner
- 2008: Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian – Winner
- 2009: Vijay Award for Best Comedian – Nominated
2009: Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor For Tamil – Nominated - 2010: Vijay Award for Best Comedian – Nominated
- 2011: Vijay Award for Best Comedian – Nominated
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