Vadivelu is an Indian film actor who works predominantly in the Tamil film industry. He is known for his excellent comic timing and has worked in nearly 300 movies. Vadivelu made his acting debut in En Rasavin Manisile (1991). Since then he has starred as the lead and supporting comedian in movies like Thevar Magan (1992), Singaaravelan (1992), Kadhalan (1994), Muthu (1995), Aasai (1995), Kadhal Desam (1996), Mudhalvan (1999), Friends (2001), Chandramukhi (2005), Sillunu Oru Kadhal (2006), Pokkiri (2007) and Kaavalan (2011). His popularity rose through the roof when he was cast in the lead role for Chimbudevan?s Imsai Arasan 23 M Pulikesi (2006). The movie was a superhit. In 2017 Vadivelu stars alongside Raghava Lawrence and Vanilla Ritika Singh in P. Vasu?s Shivalinga. The movie is a remake of Vasu?s 2016 Kannada film of the same name. Vadivelu was born on 10th October 1960 in Madurai Tamil Nadu, India. He is an Indian Film Actor, Comedian & Playback Singer He is best known for his work in Tamil Cinema. Vadivelu is often referred as Vaigai Puyal. He started off his career as a side hero and was used in the films as a comedian. He rose to prominence after his splendid work in the film Kadhalan. His Tamil accent helped him create a niche for himself in the Tamil film industry.
In almost all his films, he lands into a trouble due to a situation and in that situations, his slapstick comedy and puns have made him one of the most sought-after comedians in Tamil film industry. His performances in movies such as Vetri Kodi Kattu, Bharathi Kannamma, and Winner among various others have won him a lot of acclaims. Many filmmakers to cash in on his huge fan following cast him in the lead role in the cult classic comedy Tamil film titled Imsai Arasan 23 am Pulikesi. The movie was a smash hit and was heavily praised for its clean comedy. He played the dual role in this film. In addition to acting, he has also sung numerous songs and most notable of them being "orendu onne", "Kundakka Mandakka", and "Ettana Irundha" among others.
