30 Facts About Vadivelu

Vadivelu was a recipient of several awards including two Filmfare Award South and six Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.

Vadivelu was launched in 1988, in T Rajendar's En Thangai Kalyani at the career peak of the Goundamani-Senthil duo.

Vadivelu's popularity led to his media-coined nickname, Vaigai Puyal, referring to the river that flows through his hometown Madurai.

Vadivelu has received awards in the Best Comedian category for his performances in Kaalam Maari Pochu, Vetri Kodi Kattu, Thavasi, Chandramukhi, Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei, Pokkiri, Marudhamalai and Kathavarayan.

Images and videography of Vadivelu's expressions found a second life despite the corresponding dormancy in his career during the 2010s in Indian Internet subcultures.

Vadivelu met Rajkiran on a train while on his way to Chennai to visit his bride-to-be.

Vadivelu stated that he was substantial in casting him in 1992's Chinna Gounder.

Vadivelu joined Goundamani and Charle in the comedy film Singaravelan.

Vadivelu made his singing debut with the song 'Ettanaa Irundha' from the film Ellame En Rasathan.

Vadivelu won his first Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian in Kaalam Maari Pochu.

Vadivelu is known to assist directors, with his own input being used during sets.

Vadivelu starred in movies as Kaathala Kaathala, Kannathal, Viralukketha Veekkam, Nesam Pudhusu, Mudhalvan, Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa and Paattali.

Vadivelu played in a dual role, playing twin brothers of a heartless but comical dictator king and a revolutionary.

Vadivelu is said to have suspected Vijayakanth because of a recent case that he had filed against the latter for assault and because the final court hearing was to take place the following day.

Vadivelu appeared in notables comedy roles such as Villu, Kanthaswamy, Peranmai, Aadhavan, Kacheri Arambam, Sura, Thillalangadi and Nagaram Marupakkam.

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.

Vadivelu was criticised 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.

Vadivelu appeared again in Marupadiyum Oru Kadhal, in the role of a quack.

Vadivelu portrayed a role alongside Vishal in Suraj's Kaththi Sandai, before collaborating again with P Vasu in the horror comedy Shivalinga.

Vadivelu then portrayed a supporting role alongside Vijay in Mersal, with critics lauding his performance.

In 2019, Vadivelu was interviewed by Behindwoods, in which he criticized Chimbu Deven and Shankar for their creative differences.

In 2020, Vadivelu, who had recently joined Twitter, has not been taking up as many roles as he did earlier.

In 2021, in a significant hint about his return to the Tamil cinema, Vadivelu said that a good thing will happen definitely.

On 28 August 2021, joining an over the phone interview with Puthiya Thalaimurai TV, Vadivelu confirmed that his ban was lifted and he has agreed for 5 films with Lyca Productions.

Vadivelu confirmed the lifting of the ban, after 4 years, and returned to play the lead in Naai Sekar Returns; however the movie received a lukewarm response from critics.

Selvaraj's comments in the soundtrack launch event of the movie suggests that the movie revisits Vadivelu's previous hit performance in Thevar Magan as Esakki, a servant who loses his hand for acting on the whims of his adored landlord.

Vadivelu's roles involve heavy use of slapstick and puns, which has led him to be typecast.

Vadivelu's popularity has been described as stemming from audiences identifying with his rustic appearance, accent, and body language.

Vadivelu's dialogues served as an inspiration for memes in social media.