Vadivelu ✓
Actor

Vadivelu

Active Tamil Film Industry Rating 4.5/5 Fan 9.5/10
  • FromMadurai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Based inChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Ageover–65
  • Active1988 – Present
  • Updated

Vadivelu Biography

Vadivelu Basic Information

  • Full Name: Kumaravadivel Natarajan
  • Stage Name: Vadivelu
  • Nickname: Vaigai Puyal (Storm of Vaigai)
  • Date of Birth: October 10, 1960
  • Age: Around 65 years (as of 2025)
  • Birthplace: Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Profession: Actor, Comedian, Playback Singer
  • Years Active: 1988 – Present

Family Background

  • Father: Natarajan
  • Mother: Vaidivelu (name variations reported; not widely documented)
  • Wife: Name not publicly disclosed (kept private)
    Children:
  • Vadivelu has 4 children (names are mostly not publicly available)
  • He prefers to keep his family life away from media and limelight

Education

  • Schooling: Completed schooling in Madurai, Tamil Nadu
  • College: Not widely documented / no confirmed public records
  • Qualification: Believed to have basic formal education (no detailed higher education information available)

Career Highlight

Year Film Role Name Highlight / Achievement
1993 Kizhakku Cheemayile Ochchu Won Cinema Express Award (Best Comedy Actor)
1996 Kaalam Maari Pochu Sekar Won Tamil Nadu State Film Award (Best Comedian)
2000 Vetri Kodi Kattu Sudalai Won Tamil Nadu State Film Award (Best Comedian)
2001 Friends Nesamani Became iconic meme character
2001 Thavasi Azhagu Won Tamil Nadu State Film Award (Best Comedian)
2003 Winner Kaipulla Filmfare Nomination (Best Comedian)
2005 Chandramukhi Murugesan Won Filmfare Award (Best Comedian – Tamil)
2006 Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikesi Pulikesi / Ukraputhan Dual role, huge success, multiple awards
2006 Em Magan Karupatti Filmfare Nomination (Supporting Actor)
2007 Pokkiri Body Soda Won Ananda Vikatan Award (Best Comedian)
2007 Marudhamalai Encounter Ekaambaram Won Vijay Award (Best Comedian)
2008 Kathavarayan Karuppu Won Tamil Nadu State Film Award
2009 Aadhavan Bannerjee (Kuppan) Filmfare & Vijay Award Nominations
2011 Kaavalan Ammavasai SIIMA & Vijay Award Nominations
2014 Tenaliraman Dual Role Comeback as lead actor
2017 Mersal Vadivu Popular supporting role
2022 Naai Sekar Returns Naai Sekar Comeback film as lead
2023 Maamannan Maamannan Filmfare Nomination (Best Actor – Tamil)
2023 Chandramukhi 2 Murugesan Reprised iconic role

Recent Activity

Political & Public Commentary (2024–2026)

  • Gained attention for statements on Vijay
  • Reacted to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) launch
  • Became trending in media discussions

Awards List

Year Award Category Award Name Film Result
1993 Best Comedy Actor Cinema Express Award Kizhakku Cheemayile Won
1996 Best Comedian Tamil Nadu State Film Award Kaalam Maari Pochu Won
2000 Best Comedian Tamil Nadu State Film Award Vetri Kodi Kattu Won
2001 Best Comedian Tamil Nadu State Film Award Thavasi Won
2003 Best Comedian Filmfare Award South Winner Nominated
2005 Best Comedian Filmfare Award South Chandramukhi Won
2006 Best Comedian Tamil Nadu State Film Award Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikesi Won
2006 Best Comedian Filmfare Award South Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikesi Won
2006 Best Supporting Actor Filmfare Award South Em Magan Nominated
2007 Best Comedian Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award Pokkiri Won
2007 Best Comedian Vijay Award Marudhamalai Won
2008 Best Comedian Tamil Nadu State Film Award Kathavarayan Won
2009 Best Comedian Vijay Award Aadhavan Nominated
2009 Best Supporting Actor Filmfare Award South Aadhavan Nominated
2010 Best Comedian Vijay Award Nagaram Marupakkam Nominated
2011 Best Comedian Vijay Award Kaavalan Nominated
2011 Best Comedian SIIMA Award Kaavalan Nominated
2023 Best Actor Filmfare Award South Maamannan Nominated

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