What is Vadivelu known for?

Vadivelu is known for Acting in Indian cinema.

What movies has Vadivelu appeared in?

Vadivelu has appeared in films including Maareesan, Gangers, Maamannan, Naai Sekar, Jaganmohini.

How many movies has Vadivelu done?

Vadivelu has worked in 30 movies.

Vadivelu was born on October 10, 1960 and is 65 years old.

Where can I watch Vadivelu's movies online?

Several of Vadivelu's movies are available on OTT platforms, including Maareesan on Netflix, Naai Sekar on Disney+ Hotstar, Kanthaswamy on Sun Nxt. Visit GudVibe for the complete and up-to-date streaming guide for all their films.

What is Vadivelu's latest movie?

Vadivelu's most recent film is Maareesan (2025), available to stream on Netflix. Browse their full filmography on GudVibe for all upcoming and recent releases.

Vadivelu

Vadivelu is an Indian actor, best known for Tamil cinema. Vadivelu began their career in 1997 and has been a prominent figure in the industry for over 29 years. With over 210 credits to their name and an average audience rating of 6.3, Vadivelu remains one of the most prolific and celebrated talents in the industry.

Born: 10 October 1960

210+Known Credits

4.4Avg Rating

Updated 14 Apr 2026

Biography

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 the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian five times for his works in Kaalam Maari Pochu (1996), Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000), Thavasi (2001), Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi (2006) and Kathavarayan (2008). He has also won the Filmfare Award for Best Comedian – Tamil once for his work in Chandramukhi (2005) and was nominated once in the Best Supporting Actor – Tamil category for Aadhavan (2009). He also won the Vijay Award for Best Comedian for his work in Marudhamalai (2007) and was again nominated once in the Best Comedian category for his work in Aadhavan (2009). He has acted as a hero in four films to-date: Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei (2006), Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan (2008), Tenaliraman (2014) and Eli (2015).