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Vadivukkarasi
Active Kollywood (Tamil), Tollywood (Telugu), Malayalam, and Kannada Film & Television Industries
- FromChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Based inChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Age68 years
- Active1978–Present
- Updated
Vadivukkarasi – Biography
Vadivukkarasi – Full Information
- Full Name: Vadivukkarasi Padhmanabhan
- Popular Name: Vadivukkarasi
- Nickname: Vadivu
- Profession: Actress, Television Artist
- Known For: Portraying iconic character roles, maternal figures, and antagonistic roles across 350+ South Indian films, including Sigappu Rojakkal, Muthal Mariyathai, Padikkadavan, Arunachalam, and Padayappa, as well as long-running Tamil television serials like Alaigal and Vamsam.
- Date of Birth: July 6, 1958
- Age: 68 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Hometown: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Current Residence: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Profession Category: Film & Television Actress
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 5 in (166 cm) approx.
- Weight: 68 kg approx.
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family Member Name
- Father: Sabapathy
- Mother: Not Publicly Disclosed
- Maternal Uncle: A. P. Nagarajan (Eminent Veteran Film Director)
- Spouse: Dekshinamurthy Sabapathy (Divorced)
- Children: Shanmuga Padma Priya (Daughter)
Education Details
- Schooling: High School Graduate, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Early Profession: Primary School Teacher before entering films
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 1978 | Feature film debut as Bharathi in Bharathiraja’s psychological thriller Sigappu Rojakkal |
| 1979 | Lead role performance in the successful Tamil drama Kanni Paruvathile |
| 1985 | Critically acclaimed portrayal of Ponnatha in Bharathiraja’s classic Muthal Mariyathai |
| 1985 | Starred opposite Sivaji Ganesan and Rajinikanth in the blockbuster Padikkadavan |
| 1986 | Notable performance as Vadivu in the rural drama Aruvadai Naal |
| 1994 | Powerful performance as Kaliamma in Bharathiraja’s acclaimed drama Karuththamma |
| 1995 | Telugu cinema breakthrough as Leelamma in the blockbuster devotional fantasy Ammoru |
| 1997 | Played Vedhavalli in Rajinikanth’s hit action drama Arunachalam |
| 1999 | Landmark performance as Vasundhara’s mother in the blockbuster drama Padayappa |
| 2001 | Transition to television playing Kalyani in Sun TV’s superhit daily serial Alaigal |
| 2007 | Played Parvathi Aarumugam (mother of Sivaji) in Shankar’s mega-blockbuster Sivaji: The Boss |
| 2012 | Acclaimed performance as Ebenezer in the drama feature Neerparavai |
| 2016 | Powerful character performance as Meenakshi in Karthik Subbaraj’s Iraivi |
| 2021 | Played Manimegalai in Karthik Subbaraj’s action thriller Jagame Thandhiram |
Awards List
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film | Result |
| 1995 | Cinema Express Awards | Best Character Actress | Amman / Ammoru | Won |
| 2000 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Kalaimamani | Contribution to Cinema | Won |
| 2012 | Sun Kudumbam Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Megala | Won |
| 2014 | Sun Kudumbam Awards | Special Jury Award | Vamsam | Won |
| 2018 | Vijay Television Awards | Pride of Television Award | Television Contribution | Won |
| 2020 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Feature Supporting Actress | Special Honour | Won |
| 2023 | JFW Achievers Awards | Lifetime Achievement Award | 45 Years in Cinema | Won |
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About Vadivukkarasi
What was Vadivukkarasi's debut movie?
She made her silver-screen acting debut in director Bharathiraja's classic 1978 psychological thriller Sigappu Rojakkal.
How did Vadivukkarasi get her name?
Her maternal uncle was the legendary director A. P. Nagarajan; she was named after his film Vadivukku Valai Kappu, which was released on the day she was born.
What profession did Vadivukkarasi have before acting?
Before entering the film industry, she worked as a primary school teacher in Chennai to support her family.
How many films and television serials has Vadivukkarasi acted in?
She has acted in more than 350 feature films across Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, alongside over 40 television serials.
What are Vadivukkarasi's most famous television serials?
Her most prominent serial roles include Alaigal, Ganga Yamuna Saraswati, Vamsam, Kula Deivam, and Thirumathi Selvam on Sun TV.
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