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Vadivelu

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Vadivelu

Tamil cinema · 239 credits

Born

10 October 1960 (age 66)

Birthplace

Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Also known as Kumaravadivel Natarajan

Vadivelu is an Indian film actor, comedian and playback singer. Since the 1990s, he has acted mainly as a comedian in Tamil films and is renowned for his slapstick comedies. Vadivelu has won several Filmfare and Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.

Known for

Filmography

Bang Bang poster

Bang Bang

TamilNot rated

Actor

D56

D56

TamilNot rated

Actor

Gangers poster

Gangers

Tamil · 20256.1

as Singaram

Maareesan poster

Maareesan

Tamil · 20257.2

as Velayutham

Maamannan poster

Maamannan

Tamil · 20236.1

as Maamannan, Playback Singer

Chandramukhi 2 poster

Chandramukhi 2

Tamil · 20233.2

as Murugesan

Naai Sekar Returns poster

Naai Sekar Returns

Tamil · 20227.1

as Naai Sekar, Playback Singer

Sivalinga poster

Sivalinga

Tamil · 20175.4

as Pattukunjam

Mersal poster

Mersal

Tamil · 20177.3

as Vadivu

Kaththi Sandai poster

Kaththi Sandai

Tamil · 20163.3

as Dr. Boothri

Eli poster

Eli

Tamil · 20153.0

as Elisamy a.k.a. "Eli" / Jolly

Tenaliraman poster

Tenaliraman

Tamil · 20145.1

as Tenali Raman / Maamannar, Playback Singer

Kaavalan poster

Kaavalan

Tamil · 20115.8

as Ammavasai

Mambattiyan poster

Mambattiyan

Tamil · 20113.0

as Silk Singaram

இளைஞன்

2011

Ilaingan

Tamil · 20115.2

as Isaac

Thoonga Nagaram poster

Thoonga Nagaram

Tamil · 20114.5

as Special Appearance

Kacheri Arambam poster

Kacheri Arambam

Tamil · 2010Not rated

as Deepavali

Thillalangadi poster

Thillalangadi

Tamil · 20104.8

as Jackson

Sura poster

Sura

Tamil · 20102.6

as Umbrella

Nagaram poster

Nagaram

Tamil · 2010Not rated

as Style Pandi

Villu poster

Villu

Tamil · 20093.8

as Maadaswamy

Kanthaswamy poster

Kanthaswamy

Tamil · 20094.8

as Thengakadai Thenappan

Peranmai poster

Peranmai

Tamil · 20096.4

as Soosai

Aadhavan poster

Aadhavan

Tamil · 20095.5

as Banner-Kuppan 'Bannerji'

Jaganmohini poster

Jaganmohini

Tamil · 20094.5

as Jaganmohan

Azhagar Malai poster

Azhagar Malai

Tamil · 20093.0

as Kaththamuthu

வெடிகுண்டு முருகேசன்

2009

Vedigundu Murugesan

Tamil · 2009Not rated

as Alert Aarumugam

Kuselan poster

Kuselan

Tamil · 20084.6

as 'Saloon Kadai' Shanmugam

Seval poster

Seval

Tamil · 20082.0

as Thapaal Thangavelu

Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu poster

Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu

Tamil · 20086.0

as Sorimuthu Ayyanar

Kannum Kannum poster

Kannum Kannum

Tamil · 20086.0

as Udamban

Kathavarayan poster

Kathavarayan

Tamil · 2008Not rated

as 'Kandhuvetti' Karuppu

Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan poster

Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan

Tamil · 20084.5

as Na. Azhagappan, Yama & Indhiran

Ellam Avan Seyal poster

Ellam Avan Seyal

Tamil · 20087.0

as Vandu Murugan

Kee Mu poster

Kee Mu

Tamil · 2008Not rated

as Madasami

Marudhamalai poster

Marudhamalai

Tamil · 20075.0

as Encounter Ekambaram

Cheena Thaana 001 poster

Cheena Thaana 001

Tamil · 20073.0

as Seenu

Aarya poster

Aarya

Tamil · 20076.2

as Snake Babu

Viyabari poster

Viyabari

Tamil · 20075.2

as 'Digil' Paandi

Pokkiri poster

Pokkiri

Tamil · 20076.8

as Body Soda

Muruga poster

Muruga

Tamil · 2007Not rated

as "Courier" Gopu

Thavam poster

Thavam

Tamil · 2007Not rated

Actor

Vel poster

Vel

Tamil · 20076.2

as Kuzhandaisaami, Playback Singer

Manikanda poster

Manikanda

Tamil · 20073.2

as Badi Velu

Karuppusamy Kuththagaithaarar poster

Karuppusamy Kuththagaithaarar

Tamil · 20077.0

as 'Padithurai' Paandi

Piragu poster

Piragu

Tamil · 2007Not rated

as Samarasam

Thottal Poo Malarum poster

Thottal Poo Malarum

Tamil · 20074.8

as Kabaaleeswaran (Kabali Khan)

Sillunu Oru Kaadhal poster

Sillunu Oru Kaadhal

Tamil · 20066.7

as Comedian

Rendu poster

Rendu

Tamil · 20063.7

as Great Kirikalan

Thambi poster

Thambi

Tamil · 20067.5

as Natarasu

Thimiru poster

Thimiru

Tamil · 20065.6

as Warden Vallaran

Kusthi poster

Kusthi

Tamil · 2006Not rated

as Velu

Thalaimagan poster

Thalaimagan

Tamil · 20064.0

as Erimalai and Panimalai

Em Magan poster

Em Magan

Tamil · 20067.2

as Karupatti

Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei poster

Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei

Tamil · 20067.0

as King Pulikesi XXIII / Ukkirabudhhan, Playback Singer

Thalai Nagaram poster

Thalai Nagaram

Tamil · 20066.4

as Naai Sekar

Vathiyar poster

Vathiyar

Tamil · 20064.8

as Ayyanar

Kovai Brothers poster

Kovai Brothers

Tamil · 20064.8

as Ekadasi

Kurukshetram poster

Kurukshetram

Tamil · 2006Not rated

as Nondippuli

Desiya Paravai poster

Desiya Paravai

Tamil · 2006Not rated

as Azhagu

Aaru poster

Aaru

Tamil · 20056.1

as Sumo

Sachein poster

Sachein

Tamil · 20056.7

as Ayyasamy (Arnold), Playback Singer

Mazhai poster

Mazhai

Tamil · 20055.6

as Arumugam

Chanakya poster

Chanakya

Tamil · 20054.8

as Subramani

Majaa poster

Majaa

Tamil · 20055.6

as Pulipaandi

Andha Naal Nyabagam poster

Andha Naal Nyabagam

Tamil · 2005Not rated

Actor

Chandramukhi poster

Chandramukhi

Tamil · 20056.9

as Murugesan

ABCD poster

ABCD

Tamil · 20056.5

as Bus Conductor

Kundakka Mandakka poster

Kundakka Mandakka

Tamil · 20052.0

as Chellappa

Aayudham poster

Aayudham

Tamil · 20054.0

as Thangapandi

London poster

London

Tamil · 20057.0

as Vedimuthu

February 14 poster

February 14

Tamil · 20059.0

Actor

Daas poster

Daas

Tamil · 20055.2

as College Hostel Warden

Aanai poster

Aanai

Tamil · 20054.5

as Pazhani

Mannin Maindhan poster

Mannin Maindhan

Tamil · 20057.0

as 'Quarter' Vadivelu

Karka Kasadara poster

Karka Kasadara

Tamil · 20051.0

as Ondippuli

காற்றுள்ள வரை

2005

Kaatrulla Varai

Tamil · 2005Not rated

Actor

6'2

2005

6'2

Tamil · 20056.0

as Mr. White

Englishkaran poster

Englishkaran

Tamil · 20054.0

as "Theeppori" Thirumugam

Bambara Kannaley poster

Bambara Kannaley

Tamil · 20053.7

as Kadalai Muthu

Vetrivel Sakthivel poster

Vetrivel Sakthivel

Tamil · 2005Not rated

as Thandapani

Ayya poster

Ayya

Tamil · 20055.8

as Karasingam A. C.

Arul poster

Arul

Tamil · 20046.5

as Thangam

Kovil poster

Kovil

Tamil · 20045.4

as Bullet Pandi

Aai poster

Aai

Tamil · 20044.1

as Pazhani

Giri poster

Giri

Tamil · 20045.3

as Veerabhaagu

Engal Anna poster

Engal Anna

Tamil · 20045.8

as Mayilsamy

Gambeeram poster

Gambeeram

Tamil · 20045.0

as PC Oomathurai

Chatrapathy poster

Chatrapathy

Tamil · 20045.0

as Kili

Manasthan poster

Manasthan

Tamil · 20045.0

as Pachakili

Madurey poster

Madurey

Tamil · 20045.0

as Pandu

Jananam poster

Jananam

Tamil · 2004Not rated

Actor

Jai Surya poster

Jai Surya

Tamil · 20046.0

Actor

Jore poster

Jore

Tamil · 20046.0

as Thirupathi

Kadhal Dot Com poster

Kadhal Dot Com

Tamil · 2004Not rated

as Pichu

Sound Party poster

Sound Party

Tamil · 2004Not rated

Actor

Loves

2004

Loves

Tamil · 2004Not rated

Actor

Oru Murai Sollividu poster

Oru Murai Sollividu

Tamil · 2004Not rated

as Harichandran

Vaseegara poster

Vaseegara

Tamil · 20036.2

as Kattabomman

Diwan poster

Diwan

Tamil · 20036.0

as Velu and his father

Arasu poster

Arasu

Tamil · 20036.0

as Pichumani

Winner poster

Winner

Tamil · 20034.6

as Kaipillai

Kadhal Kirukkan poster

Kadhal Kirukkan

Tamil · 20037.0

as Kalyanasundaram

Ottran poster

Ottran

Tamil · 20037.2

as Maadasaamy

Aalukkoru Aasai poster

Aalukkoru Aasai

Tamil · 20037.0

as Pazhani

Punnagai Poove poster

Punnagai Poove

Tamil · 20036.0

as Aarumugam

Eera Nilam poster

Eera Nilam

Tamil · 2003Not rated

as Sonai

Anbu poster

Anbu

Tamil · 2003Not rated

as Subbaiah

Sri Bannari Amman poster

Sri Bannari Amman

Tamil · 2002Not rated

Actor

Bagavathi poster

Bagavathi

Tamil · 20025.5

as Vadivelu / Vibration

King poster

King

Tamil · 20025.9

as Hollywood director

Raja poster

Raja

Tamil · 20024.6

as Sappai

Raajjiyam poster

Raajjiyam

Tamil · 20025.5

as Sengalvarayan

Naina poster

Naina

Tamil · 2002Not rated

as Aavudaiyappan

Shree poster

Shree

Tamil · 20026.5

as "Maruvesham" Marimuthu

Ivan poster

Ivan

Tamil · 2002Not rated

Actor

Sundhara Travels poster

Sundhara Travels

Tamil · 20024.5

as Azhagu

Kamarasu poster

Kamarasu

Tamil · 2002Not rated

as Velu

Namma Veetu Kalyanam poster

Namma Veetu Kalyanam

Tamil · 2002Not rated

as Sengalvarayan

Thamizh poster

Thamizh

Tamil · 20026.0

as Moorthy

Karmegam poster

Karmegam

Tamil · 200210.0

as Khanja

Shakalaka Baby poster

Shakalaka Baby

Tamil · 2002Not rated

as Pandi

En Mana Vaanil poster

En Mana Vaanil

Tamil · 2002Not rated

as Govindan

Style poster

Style

Tamil · 2002Not rated

as Manmadhan

Looty poster

Looty

Tamil · 2001Not rated

as Vellaiappa

Narasimha poster

Narasimha

Tamil · 20015.1

as Lala

Thavasi poster

Thavasi

Tamil · 20015.2

as Azhagu

Friends poster

Friends

Tamil · 20016.9

as Contractor Nesamani

En Purushan Kuzhanthai Mathiri poster

En Purushan Kuzhanthai Mathiri

Tamil · 2001Not rated

as Angusaamy

Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala poster

Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala

Tamil · 2001Not rated

as Roja's brother-in-Law

Dosth poster

Dosth

Tamil · 20013.0

as Bomb Bakri

நினைக்காத நாளில்லை

2001

Ninaikkatha Naalillai

Tamil · 2001Not rated

as 'Aana Oona' Townmani

Manadhai Thirudivittai poster

Manadhai Thirudivittai

Tamil · 20017.5

as Steve Waugh

Mitta Miraasu poster

Mitta Miraasu

Tamil · 20016.0

as Rangasamy

Middle Class Madhavan poster

Middle Class Madhavan

Tamil · 20014.3

as Kuzhandaivelu

Maayan poster

Maayan

Tamil · 2001Not rated

Actor

Engalukkum Kaalam Varum poster

Engalukkum Kaalam Varum

Tamil · 2001Not rated

as Vellaiyan

Sri Raja Rajeshwari poster

Sri Raja Rajeshwari

Tamil · 2001Not rated

as Minor Pandiyan / Nattamai

Asathal poster

Asathal

Tamil · 2001Not rated

as Venugopal

Nageswari poster

Nageswari

Tamil · 20019.0

as Nagaveni's brother / Magician

Maayi poster

Maayi

Tamil · 20005.0

as Mokkaisamy

Vallarasu poster

Vallarasu

Tamil · 20005.7

Actor

Vetri Kodi Kattu poster

Vetri Kodi Kattu

Tamil · 20006.6

as Sudalaimuthu

Manu Needhi poster

Manu Needhi

Tamil · 20002.0

as Sevalai Thevar

காக்கைச் சிறகினிலே

2000

Kakkai Siraginilae

Tamil · 20009.0

Actor

Kannukku Kannaga poster

Kannukku Kannaga

Tamil · 2000Not rated

as Velu

கந்தா கடம்பா கதிர்வேலா

2000

Kandha Kadamba Kathir Vela

Tamil · 20007.0

as Vadivelan

Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai poster

Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai

Tamil · 20005.2

as Boxer Krishnan

Rajakali Amman

2000

Rajakali Amman

Tamil · 2000Not rated

Actor

Vanna Thamizh Paatu poster

Vanna Thamizh Paatu

Tamil · 2000Not rated

as Velu

Ennamma Kannu poster

Ennamma Kannu

Tamil · 2000Not rated

as 'Setup' Chellappa / SP 'Telex' Pandian

சின்ன சின்னக் கண்ணிலே

2000

Chinna Chinna Kannile

Tamil · 2000Not rated

as Velan

நீ எந்தன் வானம்

2000

Nee Enthan Vaanam

Tamil · 2000Not rated

as Ottaiodasal

Mudhalvan poster

Mudhalvan

Tamil · 19997.0

as Palavesham

Poovellam Kettuppar poster

Poovellam Kettuppar

Tamil · 19996.6

as Shanmugam

ஆனந்த பூங்காற்றே...

1999

Anantha Poongattre...

Tamil · 1999Not rated

Actor

Nilavey Mugam Kaattu poster

Nilavey Mugam Kaattu

Tamil · 19995.5

Actor

Rajasthan poster

Rajasthan

Tamil · 19996.5

Actor

Pattali poster

Pattali

Tamil · 1999Not rated

as Vadivelan

Kummi Paattu poster

Kummi Paattu

Tamil · 19998.0

Actor

Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa poster

Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa

Tamil · 1999Not rated

as Thirupathi

ஹவுஸ்புல்

1999

Housefull

Tamil · 19998.0

as Vadivelu

Sangamam poster

Sangamam

Tamil · 19997.5

as Haridas

Thodarum poster

Thodarum

Tamil · 1999Not rated

Actor

Iraniyan poster

Iraniyan

Tamil · 1999Not rated

as Chinnaswamy

Oruvan

1999

Oruvan

Tamil · 19995.0

Actor

En Swasa Kaatre poster

En Swasa Kaatre

Tamil · 19995.7

Actor

Viralukketha Veekkam poster

Viralukketha Veekkam

Tamil · 19995.0

as Kabali

சுந்தர பாண்டியன்

1998

Sundara Pandian

Tamil · 1998Not rated

as Pavadai

ஜாலி

1998

Jolly

Tamil · 1998Not rated

Actor

சேரன் சோழன் பாண்டியன்

1998

Cheran Chozhan Pandian

Tamil · 1998Not rated

as Pandian

Pudhumai Pithan poster

Pudhumai Pithan

Tamil · 19986.0

as 'Super' Suruli

ரத்னா

1998

Rathna

Tamil · 1998Not rated

Actor

பூந்தோட்டம்

1998

Poonthottam

Tamil · 19988.0

Actor

Kadhala Kadhala poster

Kadhala Kadhala

Tamil · 19986.9

as Singaram

Ellame En Pondattithaan poster

Ellame En Pondattithaan

Tamil · 1998Not rated

Actor

கண்ணாத்தாள்

1998

Kannathal

Tamil · 1998Not rated

as 'Soona Paana' Subbaiya Pandiyan

தலைமுறை

1998

Thalaimurai

Tamil · 1998Not rated

as Thavudu

Porkkaalam poster

Porkkaalam

Tamil · 19976.0

as Thangamani

Pasamulla Pandiyare poster

Pasamulla Pandiyare

Tamil · 1997Not rated

as Kuppusamy

Bharathi Kannammaa poster

Bharathi Kannammaa

Tamil · 19976.0

as Eenamuthu

Ratchagan poster

Ratchagan

Tamil · 19977.7

as Ajay's Friend

Adimai Changili poster

Adimai Changili

Tamil · 19975.0

Actor

மாப்பிள்ளைக் கவுண்டர்

1997

Mappillai Gounder

Tamil · 1997Not rated

as Muthan

Sakthi poster

Sakthi

Tamil · 1997Not rated

as Irulandi

Thadayam poster

Thadayam

Tamil · 1997Not rated

as Neethi

Kalyana Vaibhogam poster

Kalyana Vaibhogam

Tamil · 1997Not rated

as Jacky

Pongalo Pongal poster

Pongalo Pongal

Tamil · 1997Not rated

as Vellaisamy

Periya Manushan

1997

Periya Manushan

Tamil · 1997Not rated

as Chellappa

சாதி சனம்

1997

Saathi Sanam

Tamil · 1997Not rated

Actor

Subash poster

Subash

Tamil · 1996Not rated

as Subash's Friend

Vasantha Vaasal poster

Vasantha Vaasal

Tamil · 1996Not rated

Actor

Panchalankurichi poster

Panchalankurichi

Tamil · 1996Not rated

Actor

Minor Mappillai poster

Minor Mappillai

Tamil · 19964.7

as 'Kuppathothi' Govindaswamy

Sengottai poster

Sengottai

Tamil · 19965.0

Actor

Mr. Romeo poster

Mr. Romeo

Tamil · 19965.3

as Vavval

Kadhal Desam poster

Kadhal Desam

Tamil · 19967.2

as Wilson

Kaalam Maari Pochu poster

Kaalam Maari Pochu

Tamil · 1996Not rated

as Sekar

Tamizh Selvan poster

Tamizh Selvan

Tamil · 1996Not rated

as Manuneethi Sozhan

Love Birds poster

Love Birds

Tamil · 19967.0

Actor

சுந்தர புருஷன்

1996

Sundara Purushan

Tamil · 1996Not rated

Actor

Rajavin Parvaiyile poster

Rajavin Parvaiyile

Tamil · 19957.0

as Arivazhagan

Nandhavana Theru poster

Nandhavana Theru

Tamil · 19958.0

Actor

முத்துக்கலை

1995

Muthu Kaalai

Tamil · 1995Not rated

Actor

பசும்பொன்

1995

Pasumpon

Tamil · 19956.3

as Sonnaiya

Aasai poster

Aasai

Tamil · 19956.2

as Jeeva's friend

Ellame En Rasathan

1995

Ellame En Rasathan

Tamil · 19958.0

as Vadivelu

ராசய்யா

1995

Raasaiyya

Tamil · 19958.0

Actor

செல்லக்கண்ணு

1995

Chellakannu

Tamil · 1995Not rated

Actor

Thaikulame Thaikulame poster

Thaikulame Thaikulame

Tamil · 1995Not rated

Actor

Muthu poster

Muthu

Tamil · 19956.8

as Valayapathy

Aanazhagan poster

Aanazhagan

Tamil · 19959.0

as Marudhu

Naan Petha Magane poster

Naan Petha Magane

Tamil · 19959.0

Actor

Kaadhalan poster

Kaadhalan

Tamil · 19946.7

as Vasanth

சிந்து நதி பூ

1994

Sindhu Nathi Poo

Tamil · 1994Not rated

as Nadesan

Rajapandi poster

Rajapandi

Tamil · 1994Not rated

Actor

Pavithra poster

Pavithra

Tamil · 19947.5

as Thenmozhi's husband

Adharmam poster

Adharmam

Tamil · 19946.5

Actor

Karuththamma poster

Karuththamma

Tamil · 19946.2

Actor

ராஜகுமாரன்

1994

Rajakumaran

Tamil · 19945.5

Actor

Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana poster

Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana

Tamil · 19947.5

as Peter

அத்த மக ரத்தினமே

1994

Atha Maga Rathiname

Tamil · 1994Not rated

Actor

செவத்த பொண்ணு

1994

Sevatha Ponnu

Tamil · 1994Not rated

Actor

கோயில் காளை

1993

Koyil Kaalai

Tamil · 1993Not rated

as Vadivelu

Kathirukka Neramillai

1993

Kathirukka Neramillai

Tamil · 19938.2

as Raju's friend

ரோஜாவை கிள்ளாதே

1993

Rojavai Killathe

Tamil · 19935.0

Actor

Aranmanai Kili poster

Aranmanai Kili

Tamil · 19938.5

as Kaththayya

Kizhakku Cheemayile poster

Kizhakku Cheemayile

Tamil · 19935.5

as Ochchu

Gokulam poster

Gokulam

Tamil · 1993Not rated

Actor

Sakkarai Devan poster

Sakkarai Devan

Tamil · 19939.0

Actor

Ezhai Jaathi

1993

Ezhai Jaathi

Tamil · 19935.0

as Villager

Valli poster

Valli

Tamil · 19934.8

as Shiva

மறவன்

1993

Maravan

Tamil · 1993Not rated

Actor

Maharasan poster

Maharasan

Tamil · 19936.3

as Kasab Kadai Vadivelu's Assistant

Ponnumani poster

Ponnumani

Tamil · 19935.5

Actor

Singaravelan poster

Singaravelan

Tamil · 19927.6

as Subha

Thevar Magan poster

Thevar Magan

Tamil · 19927.0

as Esakki

தெய்வவாக்கு

1992

Deiva Vaakku

Tamil · 19929.0

as Karuvadu

Chinna Gounder poster

Chinna Gounder

Tamil · 19925.2

Actor