Monday, June 18, 2012

Vadivelu






RADHE KRISHNA 18-06-2012




Vadivelu



ராதே கிருஷ்ணா 18-06-2012

Vadivelu


Vadivelu (Tamil: வடிவேலு), often referred to as Vadivel, is a Tamil film actor, comedian and playback singer. Since the 1990s, he has acted mainly as a comedian in Tamil films. During his career, Vadivelu has won several Filmfare Awards and Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. He is renowned for his slapstick comedies.



Vadivelu

Born Vadivelu
10 October 1960 (age 51)
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Other names Vaigai Puyal, Vadivel
Occupation Film actor, playback singer,comedian
Years active 1991–present
Spouse Saroja



EARLY LIFE

Born in the city of Madurai, Vadivelu is popularly known as Vaigai Puyal, meaning "the storm from the Vaigai River"[2] (which flows through Madurai), for his high sense of humor. Before his film career, he was working in a small shop where glass frames for photos and paintings were made. He was struggling with his monthly income of just a few hundred rupees. His fortune improved when his film career took off. By 1994, he owned a Tata Sierra (which was then considered a luxury).

CAREER

Starting as a sidekick to the famed Goundamani-Senthil comedy duo, Vadivelu rose to prominence after his role in Kadhalan (1994), although his debut movie was En Rasavin Manasiley (1991), directed by Kasthoori Raja. Some of his most famous movies are Bharathi Kannamma, Vetri Kodi Kattu, Winner and Chandramukhi. The actor played the lead in the blockbuster Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi where he played a dual role of twin brothers. His next movie in a lead role was Indiralogathil Na Azhagappan, which was however a big failure.


Acting style

Vadivelu's roles involve heavy use of slapstick and puns, which has led him to be typecast. His comedy sequences typically end with him getting soundly thrashed and a closing one-liner from him bemoaning his situation or antagonists. Some of his famous lines are "Aaha oru guruppa thaaanya alayaraangaya" (roughly translates to "These people seem to roam around in groups to pick on him"), "vanduttangayya, vandutanngya" (in Tamil this announces the arrival of his soon-to-be tormentors) and "aavana nee?!" (are you him?!). His popularity could be ascribed to the general audience being able to identify with him thanks to his rustic looks, accent and body language. This is unlike other actors, especially heroes, who are generally perceived as ideals, adored but not seen as the guy or girl next door. He has worked in over 350 films.


CONTROVERSIES


Dispute with Vijayakanth

On 21 September 2008, Vadivelu's residence in the Saligramam neighbourhood in Chennai was pelted with stones by a gang, leaving several windows and furniture smashed and damaged. The actor had taken refuge in a room in his home and was safe. Vadivelu is said to have suspected Vijayakanth because of a recent controversy that broke out between the two. Vadivelu had filed a case against Vijayakanth for assault and the final court hearing took place on 22 September 2008. The attack may have occurred to prevent Vadivelu from attending the hearing.[5]
Vadivelu filed another case against Vijayakanth for attempted murder and investigations are taking place. Vadivelu has mentioned his keen interest in competing against Vijayakanth in the next assembly elections and "teaching him a lesson." In response, actor Vijayakanth told a press meet on September 22 that Vadivelu's allegations are based on hearsay.
Dispute with Singamuthu
In 2010, Vadivelu held a press conference, accusing fellow comedian and actor Singamuthu for forgery and financial cheating. Vadivelu, who was previously friends with Singamuthu, purchased land from him but later came to learn that the documents were void. This resulted in the former taking legal action on the latter.


2011 state election in Tamil Nadu
During the legislative assembly elections that took place in Tamil Nadu during April 2011, Vadivelu vehemently campaigned for the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and its alliance. During his public speeches, he predominantly condemned politician and actor Vijayakanth, whose party, the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK), allied with the opposition party All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), headed by J. Jayalalitha. His allegations of Vijayakanth included him being a "drunkard". In a campaign speech in Tiruvarur, Vadivelu stated that "(his) only aim is to sweep out Vijayakanth’s whole team and to campaign vigorously for DMK’s victory". Vadivelu was criticized as being biased, only supporting a DMK-led victory for personal gains and not once mentioning anything against the official opposition, the AIADMK, or its leader.[10][11] In a turn of events, the election was eventually successful for the AIADMK alliance while Vijayakanth was victorious by a significant margin in his own constituency. Vadivelu and Team disappears after the election.

FILMOGRAPHY


AS ACTOR


1990s

No. Year Film Role Co-stars Director Notes
2 1991 En Rasavin Manasile Rajkiran, Meena, Goundamani, Senthil Kasthuri Raja
3 1991 Chinna Gounder Vijayakanth, Suganya, Goundamani, senthil, Manorama R. V. Udayakumar
4 1995 Ellame En Rasathan Rajkiran, Sangeetha Kasthuri Raja
5 1991 Varavu Ethana Selavu Pathana Peter Nassar, Radhika, Goundamani, senthil, kovai sarala, jaishankar V. Sekar
6 1992 Ilavarasan R. Sarathkumar, Suganya, Goundamani senthilnathan
7 1992 Singaravelan Karuvad Cockroach Thalaian Kamal Haasan, Kushboo, Goundamani, jaishankar, manorama, mano, nizhalgal ravi, vijaykumar R. V. Udayakumar
8 1992 Thevar Magan Eseki Kamal Haasan, Sivaji Ganesan, Gauthami, Revathi, naasar Bharathan
9 1993 Aranmanai Kili Rajkiran, Ahana, Manorama Rajkiran
10 1992 Kaathirukka Neramillai Karthik, Kushboo kulothongan
11 1992 Kizhakku Cheemayile Napolean, Radhika, vijaykumar, vignesh Bharathiraja
12 1992 Neelakuyil Sathyan, Miss Kumari, Prema, P. Bhaskaran, Master Vipin
13 1992 Maharasan Kamal Haasan, Goundamani, Senthil
14 1993 Killadi Mappillai Pandiarajan J. Prasad
15 1993 Kovil Kalai Vadivelu Vijayakanth, Kanaga, Goundamani, Senthil Gangai Amaran
16 1993 Ponnumani Karthik, Soundarya, Goundamani, Senthil, Manorama, Sivakumar R. V. Udayakumar
17 1993 Maravan Prabhu, Kushboo manojkumar
18 1993 En Pondatti Nilava Napolean, Kushboo, Senthil
19 1993 Rojavai Killaathe Arjun, Kushboo, Goundamani, senthil Suresh Krishna
20 1993 Gokulam Jayaram, Bhanupriya, Chinni Jayanth Vikraman
21 1994 Kadhalan Kaliaperumal Prabhu Deva, Nagma S. Shankar
22 1994 Rajakumaran "Veecharuva" Veerasaamy Prabhu, Meena, Nadiya R. V. Udayakumar
23 1994 Ilaignar Ani Radha Ravi, Sonia K S Selvaraj
24 1994 Pavithra Ajithkumar Subhash
25 1994 Maniratthinam
26 1994 Sevatha Ponnu
27 1994 Sindhunathipoo
28 1994 Pandiyanin Rajiyathil
29 1994 Karuthamma Raja, Rajashree, Maheshwari Bharathiraja
30 1994 Watchman Vadivelu
31 1994 Atha Maga Rathiname
32 1994 Pongalo Pongal
33 1994 Raja Paandi
34 1994 Adharmam
35 1995 Rajavin Parvaiyile Arivazhagan
36 1995 Kizhakkumalai
37 1995 Pasumpon
38 1995 Chellakkannu
39 1995 Chinnamani
40 1995 Muthukkaalai
41 1995 Udhavum Karangal
42 1995 Priyam
43 1995 Vasantha Vaasal
44 1995 Naan Petra Magane
45 1995 Valli
46 1995 Kaalam Maari Pochu Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian
47 1995 Cheran Chozhan Pandian
48 1995 Chandralekha Sundaram
49 1995 Aasai
50 1995 Raasaiyya
51 1995 Muthu Valayapathy
52 1995 Nandavana Theru
53 1995 Aanazhagan marudhamalai
54 1995 Thaaikulame Thaaikulame Tamilpitthan
55 1995 Kadhal Desam
56 1995 Thamizhselvan
57 1995 Subhash
58 1995 Sakthi
59 1995 Minor Mappillai 'Kuppathotti' Govindasaamy
60 1995 My India
61 1995 Periya Manushan
62 1995 Namma Ooru Rasa
63 1995 Sundara Purushan
64 1996 Mr. Romeo Vavvaal
65 1996 Paanchaalankurichi
66 1996 Love Birds
67 1996 Paasamulla Paandiyare
68 1997 Thadayam
69 1997 Ellame En Pondattithan
70 1997 Ganga Gouri
71 1997 Adimai Sangili
72 1997 Adrasakka Adrasakka
73 1997 Kadhali
74 1997 Raasi
75 1997 Mappilai Kounder
76 1997 Ponnu Vilayira Bhoomi
77 1997 Maya
78 1997 Porkkaalam
79 1997 Vivasaayi Magan Dharman
80 1997 Bharathi Kannamma Eenamuthu
81 1997 Raasi
82 1997 Ratchagan
83 1998 Iniyavale
84 1998 Poonthottam
85 1998 Ponmaanai Thedi
86 1998 Jolly
87 1998 Kaadhala Kaadhala singaram
88 1998 Velai
89 1998 Thalaimurai
90 1998 Rathna
91 1998 Kannathal Soonaa Paanaa
92 1999 Rajasthan
93 1999 Thodarum Peon Mani
94 1999 Poovellam Kettuppar
95 1999 Sangamam
96 1999 Anandha Poongatre
97 1999 Nilave Mugam Kaattu
98 1999 Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa
99 1999 Pudhumai Pithan super suruli
100 1999 Monisha En Monalisa
101 1999 En Swasa Kaatre
102 1999 Housefull
103 1999 Viraluketha Veekam
104 1999 Kummipaattu
105 1999 Mudhalvan Palavesham
106 1999 Manaivikku Mariyadhai
107 1999 Nee Endhan Vaanam
108 1999 Nesam Pudhusu
109 1999 Kodiesvaran Shelved



2000's


No. Year Film Role Co-stars Director Notes
1 2000 Chinna Chinna Kaanile
2 2000 Unnaruge Naan Irunthal
3 2000 Kakkai Siraginile
4 2000 Vallarasu guest role in a song
5 2000 Vannathamizh Paattu
6 2000 Iraniyan
7 2000 Kandha Kadamba Kathirvela
8 2000 Koodi Vaazhnthal Kodi Nanmai Boxer Krishnan
9 2000 Paattali Vadivukarasi @ Vadivelu
10 2000 Magalirkkaaga Bhoopathy
11 2000 Vetri Kodi Kattu Sudalai Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian
12 2001 Friends surya,Vijay Nesamani
13 2001 Asathal Venugopal
14 2001 Middle Class Madhavan Kuzhandhaivelu
15 2001 Engalukkum Kaalam Varum Vellaiyan
16 2001 Ninaikaatha Naalillai Aanaa Oonaa Townmani
17 2001 Manadhai Thirudivittai Steve Waugh
18 2001 Mitta Miraasu
19 2001 Maayi Mokkaisaami
20 2001 Maayan
21 2001 Vadugupatti Maappillai
22 2001 Sonnal Thaan Kathala Roja's brother-in-Law
23 2001 Shakalaka Baby
24 2001 Rajakaali Amman
25 2001 Style
26 2001 En Purushan Kuzhandhai Maathiri
27 2001 Manuneethi
28 2001 Lootie Velappa
29 2001 Thavasi Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian
30 2001 Nageswari
31 2001 Kannukku Kannaga
32 2001 Sri Bannari Amman
33 2001 Love Marriage
34 2002 Ilasu Pudhusu Rousu
35 2002 En Mana Vaanil
36 2002 Kamarasu
37 2002 Kaarmegam
38 2002 Raja Sappai
39 2002 Thamizh Murthy
40 2002 Shree Raja Rajeshwari
41 2002 Arasu Pichumani
42 2002 Raajiyam
43 2002 Namma Veettu Kalyaanam
44 2002 Super Aunty
45 2002 Idhayame
46 2002 Sundhara Travels Azhagaa
47 2002 Ottran Maadasaamy
48 2002 Shree Maaruvesham Maarimuthu
49 2002 Bhagavathi Vibration/Vadivelu 300th film
50 2002 Naina Aavudaiyappan
51 2003 Diwaan Velu
52 2003 Eeranilam
53 2003 Anbu
54 2003 Vaseegara Kattabomman
55 2003 Punnagai Poove Aarumugam
56 2003 Aalukkoru Aasai Pazhani
57 2003 Winner Kaipulla Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Comedian – Tamil
58 2003 Kadhal Kirukkan Kalyaanasundaram
59 2003 Gambheeram Oomathurai P.C
60 2003 Thatti Thavudhu Manasu Vaigaivel
61 2003 Kadhal Dot Com
62 2003 Kounder Veettu Maappillai
63 2003 Inidhu Inidhu Kadhal Inidhu
64 2004 Manasthan Pachaikkili
65 2004 Engal Anna Mayilu
66 2004 Kovil Bullet Paandi
67 2004 Oru Murai Sollividu
68 2004 Nee Mattum
69 2004 Arul Thangam
70 2004 Aai Pazhani
71 2004 Jananam
72 2004 Kathale Jayam
73 2004 Jore Thirupathi
74 2004 Giri Veerabhaagu
75 2004 Jai Surya
76 2004 Madurey Pandu
77 2005 Mazhai Jayam Ravi, Shriya Saran
78 2005 Antha Naal Gnabagam
79 2005 February 14
80 2005 Daas
81 2005 Pambarakannale Kadalamuthu
82 2005 ABCD
83 2005 Kundakka Mandakka Chellappa
84 2005 Karka Kasadara Ondippuli
85 2005 Katrullavarai Watchman venkatesh
86 2005 Ayya Kaarasingam A.C
87 2005 Chandramukhi Murugesan Filmfare Award for Best Comedian – Tamil
88 2005 Sachein Ayyaasaamy
89 2005 Majaa Pulipaandi Vikram, Asin
90 2005 Aanai
91 2005 Chanakya Subramani
92 2005 Vetrivel Sakthivel Dhandapaani
93 2005 6.'2 Mr. White
94 2005 Aayutham Thangapandi
95 2005 Englishkaran 'Theeppori' Thirumugam
96 2005 Mannin Mainthan
97 2005 Aaru Sundi Modharam (Sumo)
98 2005 London Vedimuthu
99 2006 Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi Pulikesi/Ukraputhran Filmfare Award for Best Comedian – Tamil
Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian
100 2006 Nenjil Jil Jil
101 2006 Thalaimagan Erimalai
102 2006 Desiyaparavai
103 2006 Thimiru 'Warden' Vallaran
104 2006 Kovai Brothers Ekaadasi
105 2006 Thambi
106 2006 Sillunu Oru Kadhal Vellachaamy
107 2006 Em Magan Karupatti
108 2006 Kusthi aandipatti velu
109 2006 Thalai Nagaram Naai Sekar
110 2006 Pasakiligal Supporting
111 2006 Rendu Kirikalam
112 2006 Vathiyar Ayyanaar
113 2007 Arya 'Snake' Babu
114 2007 Maa Madurai Thangavelu
115 2007 Vel Kuzhandhaisaami (Kurangusaami)
116 2007 Vyabari 'Digil' Paandi
117 2007 Thottal Poo Malarum Kabaaleeswaran (Kabaali Khan)
118 2007 Manikanda Madhayaanai
119 2007 Muruga 'Courier' Gopu
120 2007 Karuppasamy Kuthagaitharar 'Padithurai' Paandi
121 2007 Thavam keeripulla
122 2007 Seena Thaana 001 Cheenichaamy
123 2007 Piragu Samarasam
124 2007 Marudhamalai 'Encounter' Ekaambharam Vijay Award for Best Comedian
125 2007 Pokkiri Body Sooda (Sunky Monkey) Vijay, Asin Prabhu Deva Role of "Kungfu Master"
126 2008 Kee. Mu Maadasaamy
127 2008 Kannum Kannum Udamban
128 2008 Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan Indran/Yama Dharmarajan/Na.Azhagappan
129 2008 Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu 'Maniyaati Saamiyaar' Sorimuthu Ayyanaar
130 2008 Pachai Nirame
131 2008 Theekuchi Kuravan
132 2008 Kathavarayan 'Kanduvetti' Karuppu Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian
133 2008 Kuselan 'Saloon' Shanmugam
134 2008 Seval 'Thapaal' Thangavelu
135 2008 Ellam Avan Seyal Vandu Murugan
136 2009 Villu Maadaswamy
137 2009 Vedigundu Murugesan 'Alert' Arumugam
138 2009 Azhagar Malai Kaththamuthu
139 2009 Kanthaswamy 'Thengakadai' Thennappan
140 2009 Peranmai Soosai
141 2009 Aadhavan Banerjee Nominated—Vijay Award for Best Comedian
490th film
142 2009 Jaganmohini



2010's


No. Year Film Role Co-stars Director Notes
1 2010 Kacheri Arambam deepavali Jeeva, Poonam Bajwa Thiraivaanan
2 2010 Sura Umbrella Vijay, Tamanna S. P. Rajkumar
3 2010 Thillalangadi Jackson Jayam Ravi, Tamanna M. Raja
4 2010 Nagaram style paandi Sundar C., Anuya Sundar C
5 2011 Kaavalan Ammavaasai Vijay, Asin Siddique
6 2011 Ilaignan Isaac P. Vijay Suresh Krishna
7 2011 Thoonga Nagaram Vimal, Anjali Gaurav Guest appearance
Also narrator
8 2011 Lucky Jokers guest role Ajmal Ameer, Suraj Venjaramood, Jagathy Sreekumar Sunil Malayalam film
9 2011 Mambattiyan Prashanth, Meera Jasmine Thiagarajan
10 2012 Marupadiyum Oru Kadhal Suman, Saiju Kurup Vasu Baskar
11 2012 Imsai Arasan 2'' Chimbudevan



DISCOGRAPHY

This is a list of songs sung by Vadivelu

No Song Film Music director
1 "Ettanaa Irundaa" Ellaame En Raasaathaan Ilayaraaja
2 "Thaaney Naaney" Sakthi R. Anand
3 "Santhanamalligaiyil" Rajakaali Amman S. A. Rajkumar
4 "Freeyaavudu" Aaru Devi Sri Prasad
5 "Sirippu Varuthu Sirippu Varuthu Chithappa" Vetri Kodi Kattu Deva
6 "Orunnu Onnu" Aei Srikanth Deva
7 "Oonam Oonam" Porkaalam Deva
8 "Vandhuta Vandhuta Vandhutaya" Kundakka Mandakka Bharathwaj
9 "Kadhal Panna" Kovil Harris Jayaraj
10 "Ammanikki Adangi" Rajavin Parvaiyile Ilayaraaja
11 "Poda Poda Punnakku" En Raasavin Manasile Ilayaraaja
12 "Ponnumani Ponnumani Poraale" Poonthottam Ilayaraaja
13 "Vaadi Potta Pulla Veliye" Kaalam Maari Pochu Deva
14 "Paalu Paalu Nepaalu" Thaaikulame Thaaikulame Deva
15 "Therkathi Maappillai" Magalirkkaaga Indhiyan
16 "Aayiram Jannal Vidu" Vel Yuvan Shankar Raja
17 "Vaada Mappiley" Villu Devi Sri Prasad
18 "Aadivaa Paadivaa Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi sabesh-murali
19 "Alavudin Alama" Chanakya Srikanth Deva
20 "Alwa Kodukiraan" Manaivikku Mariyadhai Deva
21 "Katunna Avalai Kattuvenda" Jaisurya Deva
22 "Luck Luck" Thadayam Deva
23 "Mathanaa Mathivathana" Maayan Deva
24 "Thaayaaramma" Seval G. V. Prakash Kumar
25 "Unnai Naan" Kadhal Kirukkan Deva
26 "Oothikadaa Machaan" Nesam Pudhusu bobby
27 "Vikkalu" Bhagavathi Deva
28 "Ek Do Teenudaa Annan" Koodi Vaazhnthaal Kodi Nanmai Deva
29 "Vanthanam Vanthanam" Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan sabesh-murali
30 "Madurakaara Vivek" Lootty Deva
31 "Naalu Adi Aaru" En Purushan Kuzhanthai Maathiri s. a. rajkumar