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Actor
Vaiyapuri
Active Tamil Film Industry
- FromTheni, Tamil Nadu, India
- Based inChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Age56–65
- Active1994 – Present
- Updated
Vaiyapuri Biography
Vaiyapuri Full Information
- Full Name: Ramakrishnan
- Popular Name: Vaiyapuri
- Profession: Actor, Comedian
- Industry: Tamil Film Industry (Kollywood)
- Date of Birth: 23 October 1968
- Age: 57 Years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: Hindu
- Years Active: 1994 – Present
- Famous For: Comedy and supporting roles in Tamil movies
Family background
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife Name: Anandhi
- Children: 2
Education
- Schooling: Completed schooling in Tamil Nadu
- College: Attended college in Chennai (exact institution details are not publicly confirmed)
- Qualification: Graduate
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
|---|---|
| 1994 | Made film debut with Karuththamma |
| 1996 | Appeared in the popular comedy film Avvai Shanmughi |
| 1997 | Gained recognition through Raman Abdullah |
| 1998 | Acted in hit comedy film Kaadhala Kaadhala |
| 1999 | Became widely popular after Thullatha Manamum Thullum |
| 2000 | Featured in Kamal Haasan’s historical drama Hey Ram |
| 2001 | Noticed for role in Dhill |
| 2002 | Earned appreciation for comedy role in Pammal K. Sambandam |
| 2004 | Popular performance in Vasool Raja MBBS |
| 2005 | Appeared in successful films Mumbai Xpress and Sivakasi |
| 2007 | Played supporting comedy role in blockbuster Pokkiri |
| 2008 | Featured in Kamal Haasan’s Dasavathaaram |
| 2010 | Acted in Mani Ratnam’s Raavanan |
| 2011 | Appeared in Vijay starrer Velayudham |
| 2015 | Appreciated for roles in Uttama Villain and Papanasam |
| 2017 | Participated in Bigg Boss Tamil Season 1 |
| 2018 | Appeared in comedy entertainer Kalakalappu 2 |
| 2022 | Featured in Viruman and Kanam |
| 2023 | Appeared in blockbuster film Leo |
| 2025 | Part of upcoming films including Thug Life and Desingu Raja 2 |
| 2026 | Featured in projects like TN 2026 and Theeyor Koodam |
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film / Show | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Reality Television Contestant | Bigg Boss Tamil Season 1 | Bigg Boss Tamil | Popular Contestant |
| 2018 | Best Supporting Comedian | SIIMA Recognition | Kalakalappu 2 | Nominated |
| 2019 | Popular Supporting Actor | Tamil Cinema Recognition | Market Raja MBBS | Appreciated |
| 2020 | Television Guest Performance | Sun TV Recognition | Magarasi | Appreciated |
| 2021 | Comedy Supporting Role | Tamil Television Recognition | Sundari | Appreciated |
| 2022 | Character Actor Performance | Tamil Film Appreciation | Viruman | Appreciated |
| 2023 | Supporting Actor Recognition | Tamil Cinema Appreciation | Leo | Appreciated |
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About us Vaiyapuri
Who is Vaiyapuri?
Vaiyapuri is an Indian Tamil actor and comedian known for supporting comedy roles.
Which movie made Vaiyapuri famous?
Raman Abdullah helped him gain major recognition in Tamil cinema.
Has Vaiyapuri acted with Kamal Haasan?
Yes, he appeared in films like Hey Ram, Pammal K. Sambandam, Dasavathaaram, and Uttama Villain.
Did Vaiyapuri participate in Bigg Boss Tamil?
Yes, he was a contestant in Bigg Boss Tamil Season 1.
How many films has Vaiyapuri acted in?
He has acted in more than 200 films across Tamil and other South Indian languages.
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