# Vadivelu filmography

Vadivelu is an Indian actor, comedian and playback singer. Since the 1990s, he has acted mainly as a comedian in Tamil cinema 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 two times for his work in Chandramukhi (2005) and Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei (2006). He has won the Vikatan Award for Best Comedian in Pokkiri (2007). He also won the Vijay Award for Best Comedian for his work in Marudhamalai (2007) and was nominated three times in the Best Comedian category for his work in Aadhavan (2009), Nagaram (2010) and Kaavalan (2011). He has acted as a hero in six films in Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei (2006), Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan (2008), Tenaliraman (2014), Eli (2015), Naai Sekar Returns (2022) and Maamannan (2023).

## Films

| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
| 1988 | En Thangai Kalyani | Cyclist | Uncredited role | |
| 1991 | En Rasavin Manasile | Vadivelu | | |
| 1991 | Aatha Un Koyilile | Appu | | |
| 1992 | Chinna Gounder | Maakhali | | |
| 1992 | Ilavarasan | Kiya Kiya Karate master's translator | | |
| 1992 | Singaravelan | Sabha | | |
| 1992 | Deiva Vaakku | Karuvadu | | |
| 1992 | Thevar Magan | Esaki | | |
| 1993 | Koyil Kaalai | Vadivelu | | |
| 1993 | Ezhai Jaathi | Villager | Guest appearance | |
| 1993 | Maharasan | Kasappu Kadai Vadivelu's assistant | | |
| 1993 | Aranmanai Kili | Kaththayya | | |
| 1993 | Ponnumani | Sadaiyandi | | |
| 1993 | Gokulam | Raju | | |
| 1993 | Sakkarai Devan | | | |
| 1993 | Maravan | Constable Velu | | |
| 1993 | Valli | Shiva | | |
| 1993 | Kizhakku Cheemayile | Ochchu | | |
| 1993 | Kathirukka Neramillai | Raju's Friend | | |
| 1993 | Rojavai Killathe | Ayyanar's accomplice | | |
| 1994 | Rajakumaran | 'Veecharuva' Veerasamy | | |
| 1994 | Sindhu Nathi Poo | Nadesan | | |
| 1994 | Adharmam | Pithalai | | |
| 1994 | Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana | Peter | | |
| 1994 | Sevatha Ponnu | | | |
| 1994 | Watchman Vadivel | | | |
| 1994 | Killadi Mappillai | | | |
| 1994 | Raja Pandi | | | |
| 1994 | Kadhalan | Vasanth (Kaliaperumal) | | |
| 1994 | Ilaignar Ani | | | |
| 1994 | Mani Rathnam | Chappani | | |
| 1994 | Pavithra | Thenmozhi's husband | | |
| 1994 | Karuththamma | Sevalaikaalai | | |
| 1994 | Pandiyanin Rajiyathil | | | |
| 1994 | Atha Maga Rathiname | | | |
| 1994 | Maindhan | | | |
| 1995 | Naan Petha Magane | | | |
| 1995 | Kizhakku Malai | | | |
| 1995 | Muthu Kaalai | Poochi | | |
| 1995 | Chinna Mani | Pechimuthu | | |
| 1995 | Aanazhagan | Marudhamalai | | |
| 1995 | Udhavum Karangal | | | |
| 1995 | Ellame En Rasathan | Vadivelu | | |
| 1995 | En Pondatti Nallava | | | |
| 1995 | Pasumpon | Solai | | |
| 1995 | Nandhavana Theru | Theekuchi | | |
| 1995 | Chellakannu | | | |
| 1995 | Sandaikku Vantha Kili | | | |
| 1995 | Rajavin Parvaiyile | Arivazhagan | | |
| 1995 | Raasaiyya | Kili | | |
| 1995 | Aasai | Jeevanantham's Friend | | |
| 1995 | Thaikulame Thaikulame | Tamilpitthan | | |
| 1995 | Chandralekha | Sundaram | | |
| 1995 | Muthu | Valayapathy | | |
| 1995 | Neela Kuyil | Mambattiyan | | |
| 1996 | Love Birds | Raja | | |
| 1996 | Vasantha Vaasal | Velu | | |
| 1996 | Kaalam Maari Pochu | Sekar | Winner, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian | |
| 1996 | Sengottai | | Guest appearance | |
| 1996 | Minor Mappillai | 'Kuppathotti' Govindasamy | | |
| 1996 | Sundara Purushan | Ganesan's brother | | |
| 1996 | Tamizh Selvan | Manuneethi Sozhan | | |
| 1996 | Priyam | | | |
| 1996 | Kadhal Desam | Wilson | | |
| 1996 | Namma Ooru Raasa | Nattamai | | |
| 1996 | Subash | Subash's friend | | |
| 1996 | Mr. Romeo | Vavvaal | | |
| 1996 | Paanchaalankurichi | Murugan | | |
| 1996 | Thilagavathi CBI | Devaraj | Tamil dubbed film | |
| 1997 | Sakthi | Irulandi | | |
| 1997 | Bharathi Kannamma | Eenamuthu | | |
| 1997 | Mappillai Gounder | Muthan | | |
| 1997 | Vivasaayi Magan | Dharman | | |
| 1997 | Akka | | Tamil dubbed film | |
| 1997 | My India | | | |
| 1997 | Raasi | Chidhambaram | | |
| 1997 | Ganga Gowri | Vichu | | |
| 1997 | Pongalo Pongal | Vellaichamy | | |
| 1997 | Pasamulla Pandiyare | Kuppusamy | | |
| 1997 | Kaadhali | | | |
| 1997 | Adimai Changili | | | |
| 1997 | Adra Sakka Adra Sakka | | | |
| 1997 | Kalyana Vaibhogam | Jacky | | |
| 1997 | Aaro Pranam | | Telugu film | |
| 1997 | Periya Manushan | Chellappa | | |
| 1997 | Porkkaalam | | | |
| 1997 | Ratchagan | Ajay's Friend | | |
| 1997 | Thadayam | Neethi | | |
| 1998 | Sundara Pandian | Pavadai | | |
| 1998 | Kaathala Kaathala | 'Security' Singaram | | |
| 1998 | Ponnu Velayira Bhoomi | Amavasai | | |
| 1998 | Jolly | | | |
| 1998 | Rathna | 'Kathai' Kandhasamy | | |
| 1998 | Iniyavale | Murugan | | |
| 1998 | Poonthottam | Auto driver | | |
| 1998 | Ellame En Pondattithaan | | | |
| 1998 | Pudhumai Pithan | 'Super' Suruli | | |
| 1998 | Ponmaanai Thedi | | | |
| 1998 | Kannathal | Soonaa Paanaa (Subbiah Pandian) | | |
| 1998 | Thalaimurai | | | |
| 1998 | Cheran Chozhan Pandian | Pandian | | |
| 1998 | Sivappu Nila | Thirteen Seventy-Four | | |
| 1999 | Housefull | Vadivelu | | |
| 1999 | Thodarum | 'Peon' Mani | | |
| 1999 | Maya | | | |
| 1999 | En Swasa Kaatre | | | |
| 1999 | Monisha En Monalisa | | | |
| 1999 | Nilave Mugam Kaattu | | | |
| 1999 | Poomaname Vaa | | | |
| 1999 | Rajasthan | | | |
| 1999 | Kummi Paattu | | | |
| 1999 | Anantha Poongatre | Subramani | | |
| 1999 | Oruvan | | | |
| 1999 | Sangamam | Haridas | | |
| 1999 | Viralukketha Veekkam | Kabali | | |
| 1999 | Poovellam Kettuppar | Krishna's cousin | | |
| 1999 | Manaivikku Mariyadhai | Terror Rajappa | | |
| 1999 | Nesam Pudhusu | Velu | | |
| 1999 | Mudhalvan | Palavesham | | |
| 1999 | Iraniyan | Chinnasamy | | |
| 1999 | Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa | Thirupathi | | |
| 1999 | Unnaruge Naan Irundhal | Vadivelu | | |
| 1999 | Paattali | Vadivu | | |
| 2000 | Kakkai Siraginilae | | | |
| 2000 | Vallarasu | | Guest appearance | |
| 2000 | Rajakali Amman | Gopal | | |
| 2000 | Kandha Kadamba Kathir Vela | Vadivelan | | |
| 2000 | Magalirkkaga | Bhoopathy | | |
| 2000 | Ennamma Kannu | SP Telex Pandian IPS / 'Setup' Chellappa | | |
| 2000 | Vetri Kodi Kattu | Sudalai | Winner, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian | |
| 2000 | Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai | 'Boxer' Krishnan | | |
| 2000 | Maayi | Mokkaisamy | | |
| 2000 | Chinna Chinna Kannile | Velan | | |
| 2000 | Kannukku Kannaga | Velu | | |
| 2000 | Vanna Thamizh Pattu | Velu | | |
| 2000 | Manu Needhi | Sevalai | | |
| 2000 | Nee Enthan Vaanam | Ottaiodasal | | |
| 2000 | Kannula Kaasu Kattappa | Punniyakodi | | |
| 2001 | Friends | Nesamani | | |
| 2001 | Looty | Vellaiappa | | |
| 2001 | Nageshwari | | | |
| 2001 | Engalukkum Kaalam Varum | Vellaiyan | | |
| 2001 | En Purushan Kuzhandhai Maadhiri | Angusamy | | |
| 2001 | Sri Raja Rajeshwari | Minor Pandian (MP) | | |
| 2001 | Asathal | Venugopal | | |
| 2001 | Middle Class Madhavan | Kuzhandaivelu | | |
| 2001 | Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala | Roja's Brother-In-Law | | |
| 2001 | Dosth | Bomb Bakri | Special appearance | |
| 2001 | Narasimha | Lala | | |
| 2001 | Ninaikkatha Naalillai | 'Aana Oona' Townmani | | |
| 2001 | Maayan | | | |
| 2001 | Mitta Miraasu | Rangasamy | | |
| 2001 | Love Marriage | Chitti Babu | | |
| 2001 | Manadhai Thirudivittai | Steve Waugh, Mark Waugh, Mr. Waugh, and Mrs. Waugh | | |
| 2001 | Thavasi | Azhagu | Winner, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian | |
| 2001 | Vadagupatti Maapillai | 'Naataamai' Veerapandi | | |
| 2002 | Gounder Veettu Maappillai | 'Vetti' Veru | Tamil dubbed film | |
| 2002 | Kamarasu | Velu | | |
| 2002 | Sri Bannari Amman | Kozhakatta Govindan | | |
| 2002 | Raajjiyam | Sengal | | |
| 2002 | Thamizh | Moorthy | | |
| 2002 | Idhayame | Gurusamy | | |
| 2002 | Raja | Sappai | | |
| 2002 | Shree | Maruvesham Marimuthu | | |
| 2002 | Karmegham | Khanja | | |
| 2002 | Super Aunty | Krishnan | Tamil dubbed film | |
| 2002 | Naina | Aavudaiyappan | | |
| 2002 | Sundhara Travels | Azhagappan (Azhagu, Azhagaa) | | |
| 2002 | King | Hollywood Director | | |
| 2002 | En Mana Vaanil | Govindan | | |
| 2002 | Namma Veetu Kalyanam | Sengalvarayan | | |
| 2002 | Bagavathi | Vadivelu / Vibration | | [33] [34] |
| 2002 | Style | Manmadhan | | |
| 2002 | Shakalaka Baby | Pandi | | |
| 2003 | Vaseegara | Kattabomman | | |
| 2003 | Anbu | Subbaiah | | |
| 2003 | Ilasu Pudhusu Ravusu | A. Swaminathan / Muniyandi | | |
| 2003 | Arasu | Pichumani | | |
| 2003 | Punnagai Poove | Aarumugam | | |
| 2003 | Inidhu Inidhu Kadhal Inidhu | Karuppu | | |
| 2003 | Eera Nilam | Sonai | | |
| 2003 | Diwan | Velu | | |
| 2003 | Aalukkoru Aasai | Pazhani | | |
| 2003 | Winner | Kaipulla | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Comedian – Tamil | |
| 2003 | Ottran | Madasamy | | |
| 2003 | Kadhal Kirukkan | Kalyanasundaram | | |
| 2003 | Thathi Thavadhu Manasu | Inspector Vaigaivel | | |
| 2004 | Engal Anna | Mayilsamy (Mayil) | | |
| 2004 | Kovil | 'Bullet' Pandi | | |
| 2004 | Gambeeram | Oomathurai P.C. | | |
| 2004 | Kadhal Dot Com | Pichu | | |
| 2004 | Nee Mattum | Yogarasu | | |
| 2004 | Arul | Thangam | | |
| 2004 | Jore | Thirupathi | | |
| 2004 | Maanasthan | Pachaikkili | | |
| 2004 | Loves | | | |
| 2004 | Sound Party | | | |
| 2004 | Oru Murai Sollividu | Harichandran | | |
| 2004 | Madhurey | Pandu | | |
| 2004 | Giri | Veerabhagu | | |
| 2004 | Kadhale Jayam | Pachaikaalai | | |
| 2004 | Chatrapathy | Kili | | |
| 2004 | Aai | Pazhani | | |
| 2004 | Jananam | | | |
| 2004 | Jaisurya | Soosai | | |
| 2005 | Aayudham | Thangapandi | | |
| 2005 | Ayya | Karasingam A.C | | |
| 2005 | Mannin Maindhan | 'Water' Vadivelu | | |
| 2005 | London | Vedimuthu | | |
| 2005 | Chandramukhi | Murugesan | Winner, Filmfare Award for Best Comedian – Tamil | |
| 2005 | Sachein | Ayyasamy | | |
| 2005 | Karka Kasadara | Ondippuli | | |
| 2005 | 6'2 | Mr. White | | |
| 2005 | Englishkaran | 'Theeppori' Thirumugam | | |
| 2005 | Kaatrullavarai | "Watchman" Venkatesh | | |
| 2005 | Chinna | Kumar | | |
| 2005 | February 14 | Ezhumalai | | |
| 2005 | Daas | Navagragam | | |
| 2005 | ABCD | Muthukumar | | |
| 2005 | Anda Naal Nyabagam | | | |
| 2005 | Chanakya | Subramani | | |
| 2005 | Mazhai | Aarumugam | | |
| 2005 | Kundakka Mandakka | Chellappa | | |
| 2005 | Majaa | Pulipandi | | |
| 2005 | Bambara Kannaley | Kadalaimuthu | | |
| 2005 | Aanai | | | [82] [83] |
| 2005 | Aaru | Sundi Modhiram (Sumo) | | [84] [85] |
| 2005 | Vetrivel Sakthivel | Dhandapani | | |
| 2005 | Veeranna | Pazhanisamy | | |
| 2006 | Pasa Kiligal | Kathavarayan | | |
| 2006 | Thambi | Nadarasu | | |
| 2006 | Kovai Brothers | Ekadasi | | |
| 2006 | Thalai Nagaram | Naai Sekar | | |
| 2006 | Kusthi | Velu | | |
| 2006 | Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei | Pulikecei XXIII / Ukraputhan | Winner, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian Winner, Filmfare Award for Best Comedian – Tamil | |
| 2006 | Thimiru | 'Warden' Vallaran | | |
| 2006 | Kurukshetram | Nondippuli | | |
| 2006 | Em Magan | Karupatti | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil | |
| 2006 | Sillunu Oru Kaadhal | Vellaichamy | | |
| 2006 | Thalaimagan | Erimalai | | |
| 2006 | Vathiyar | Ayyanar | | |
| 2006 | Rendu | Kirikalan | | |
| 2006 | Nenjil | Vellam (Tamilman) / Englishman | | |
| 2006 | Kumaran | Hotel Server | Tamil dubbed film |
| 2006 | Desiya Paravai | Azhagu | | |
| 2007 | Pokkiri | Body Soda | Winner, Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Comedian | |
| 2007 | Muruga | 'Courier' Gopu | | |
| 2007 | Manikanda | Madhayaanai | | |
| 2007 | Viyabari | 'Digil' Paandi | | |
| 2007 | Karuppusamy Kuththagaithaarar | 'Padithurai' Paandi | | |
| 2007 | Maa Madurai | Thangavelu | | |
| 2007 | Thottal Poo Malarum | Kabali Khan (Kabaliswaran) | | |
| 2007 | Arya | 'Snake' Babu | | |
| 2007 | Cheena Thaana 001 | Cheenichamy | | |
| 2007 | Marudhamalai | 'Encounter' Ekaambaram | Winner, Vijay Award for Best Comedian | |
| 2007 | Piragu | Samarasam | | |
| 2007 | Thavam | Keeripulla | | |
| 2007 | Vel | Kuzhandhaisamy | | |
| 2008 | Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan | Indran / Yama Dharmarajan / Na. Azhagappan | | |
| 2008 | Theekuchi | Kuravan | | |
| 2008 | Kannum Kannum | Udumban | | |
| 2008 | Kathavarayan | 'Kanduvetti' Karuppu | Winner, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian | |
| 2008 | Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu | Sorimuthu Ayyanar | | |
| 2008 | Kuselan | 'Saloon Kadai' Shanmugam | | |
| 2008 | Kee Mu | Madasami | | |
| 2008 | Pachai Nirame | Paandi | | |
| 2008 | Seval | 'Thabal' Thangavelu | | |
| 2008 | Ellam Avan Seyal | Vandu Murugan | | |
| 2009 | Villu | Madasamy | | |
| 2009 | Vedigundu Murugesan | 'Alert' Arumugam | | |
| 2009 | Azhagar Malai | Kaththamuthu | | |
| 2009 | Kanthaswamy | 'Thengakadai' Thennappan | | |
| 2009 | Peranmai | Soosai | | |
| 2009 | Jaganmohini | Jaganmohan | | |
| 2009 | Aadhavan | Bannerjee ("Banner" Kuppan) | Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Comedian Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil | |
| 2010 | Kacheri Arambam | Deepavali | | |
| 2010 | Sura | Umbrella | | |
| 2010 | Thillalangadi | Jackson | | |
| 2010 | Nagaram Marupakkam | 'Style' Pandi | Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Comedian | |
| 2011 | Ilaignan | Isaac | | |
| 2011 | Kaavalan | Ammavasai | Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Comedian Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Comedian | |
| 2011 | Thoonga Nagaram | | Narrator and cameo appearance in song "Vaigai Siricha" | |
| 2011 | Mambattiyan | 'Silk' Singaram | | |
| 2012 | Marupadiyum Oru Kadhal | Dr. Singaram | | |
| 2014 | Tenaliraman | Tenaliraman / Maamannar | | |
| 2015 | Eli | Eli Saamy | | |
| 2016 | Kaththi Sandai | Dr. Boothri | | |
| 2017 | Shivalinga | Pattukunjam | | |
| 2017 | Mersal | Vadivu | | |
| 2022 | Naai Sekar Returns | Naai Sekar | | |
| 2023 | Maamannan | Maamannan | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil | |
| 2023 | Chandramukhi 2 | Murugesan | | |
| 2025 | Maaresan | | Filming | |
| 2025 | Gangers | | Filming | |

## Discography

| Year | Song | Film | Music Director |
| 1995 | "Ettanaa Irundha" | Ellame En Rasathan | Ilaiyaraaja |
| 1995 | "Ammanikki Adangi" | Rajavin Parvaiyile | Ilayaraaja |
| 1995 | "Paalu Paalu Nepaalu" | Thaikulame Thaikulame | Deva |
| 1996 | "Vaadi Potta Pulla Veliye" | Kaalam Maari Pochu | Deva |
| 1997 | "Yaanai Yaanai" | Sakthi | R. Anand |
| 1997 | "Rayilu Rayilu" | Bharathi Kannamma | Deva |
| 1997 | "Luck Luck" | Thadayam | Deva |
| 1997 | "Poya Un Moonjila" | Ponnu Velayira Bhoomi | Deva |
| 1998 | "Ponnumani Ponnumani Poraale" | Poonthottam | Ilayaraaja |
| 1999 | "Alwa Kodukiraan" | Manaivikku Mariyadhai | Sirpy |
| 1999 | "Oothikadaa Machaan" | Nesam Pudhusu | Bobby |
| 1999 | "Chimini Chimini" | Pen Ondru Kanden | Kavi |
| 2000 | "Santhanamalligaiyil" | Rajakaali Amman | S. A. Rajkumar |
| 2000 | "Therkathi Maappillai" | Magalirkkaga | Indhiyan |
| 2000 | "Bumper Kulukkal" | Pirandha Naal | Deva |
| 2001 | "Madurakaara Vivek" | Looty | Deva |
| 2001 | "Naalu Adi Aaru" | En Purushan Kuzhandhai Maadhiri | S. A. Rajkumar |
| 2001 | "Alwa Kodukiran" | Vadagupatti Maapillai | Sirpy |
| 2001 | "Mathana Mathivathana" | Maayan | Deva |
| 2002 | "Vikkalu" | Bagavathi | Deva |
| 2003 | "Unnai Naan" | Kadhal Kirukkan | Deva |
| 2004 | "Kadhal Panna" | Kovil | Harris Jayaraj |
| 2004 | "Ooru Onu Onnu" | Aai | Srikanth Deva |
| 2005 | "Katunna Avalai Kattuvenda" | Jaisurya | Deva |
| 2005 | "Alavudin Alama" | Chanakya | Srikanth Deva |
| 2005 | "Vandhuta Vandhuta Vandhutaya" | Kundakka Mandakka | Bharadwaj |
| 2005 | "Freeyaavudu" | Aaru | Devi Sri Prasad |
| 2007 | "Aayiram Jannal Veedu" | Vel | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| 2008 | "Vanthanam Vanthanam" | Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan | Sabesh–Murali |
| 2008 | "Mallika Sherawata" | Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan | Sabesh–Murali |
| 2008 | "Thaayaaramma" | Seval | G. V. Prakash Kumar |
| 2009 | "Vaada Mappiley" | Villu | Devi Sri Prasad |
| 2014 | "Rampappa" | Tenaliraman | D. Imman |
| 2015 | "Kannameya" | Eli | Vidhyasagar |
| 2022 | "Appatha" | Naai Sekar Returns | Santhosh Narayanan |
| 2022 | "Panakkaran" | Naai Sekar Returns | Santhosh Narayanan |
| 2022 | "Decent Aana Aalu" | Naai Sekar Returns | Santhosh Narayanan |
| 2023 | "Raasa Kannu" | Maamannan | A. R. Rahman |