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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. He suspected that the attack may have been carried out to prevent
Vadivelu from attending the hearing. As a result, Vadivelu filed another case against
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Vadivelu is known to assist directors, with his own input being used during sets. The hallmark of his comedy was self-deprecation. Vadivelu's characters thought very highly of themselves – they were clownish versions of the gang leader. After a certain stage of success, he started to act as a solo
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Vijayakanth for attempted murder. He later mentioned his interest in contesting against
Vijayakanth in the upcoming assembly elections and in his words, "teaching him a lesson." In response, actor Vijayakanth, in a press meet on 22 September, claimed that Vadivelu's allegations were based on
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Vadivelu's dialogues served as an inspiration for memes in social media. Many meme creators use
Vadivelu's dialogues for all ongoing situations in the world to express irony. His lines from certain films also influenced the titles for various Tamil films.
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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. This resulted in the former taking legal action against the latter.
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2128:"Actor Vadivelu meets MK Stalin...Why and is he coming back to Cinema? Here's his answer!"
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Selvaraj Speech at Maamannan Audio Launch | Udhayanidhi Stalin, Vadivelu, Kamal
1543:"Vijay to Rajinikanth: Five actors, who share good onscreen chemistry with Vadivelu"
1483:"Vadivelu fans, rejoice! Actor to make comeback in Kamal's 'Thalaivan Irukkindraan'"
2407:"Why blood, same blood: From politics to everyday life, the Vadivelu-isms TN loves"
1340:"Why blood, same blood: From politics to everyday life, the Vadivelu-isms TN loves"
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1469:"How Vadivelu's comedy gave Tamil people a language of mockery and memes"
1423:"அப்போ, வடிவேலுவை அறிமுகம் செய்தது ராஜ்கிரண் கிடையாதா ? இதை பாருங்க"
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1437:"Vadivelu, the evergreen laughter doctor! - Tamil News - IndiaGlitz.com"
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1367:"Decoding Vadivelu: The uncrowned internet 'arasan' of Tamil Nadu"
361:-Vadivelu combination that produced a few skits in the early 90s.
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1242:"Emergence of Dalit Narratives in the Contemporary Tamil Cinema"
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and another untitled film, also opted to file complaints to the
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1575:"Parthiban to reunite with Vadivelu for 'Bharathi Kannamma 2'?"
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On 28 August 2021, joining an over the phone interview with
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844:(2017). Vadivelu then portrayed a supporting role alongside
1941:"Mersal review: Vijay makes this entertainer seem terrific"
1810:"Kavalan review. Kavalan Tamil movie review, story, rating"
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issued a ban against casting Vadivelu in future films.
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duo. His popularity led to his media-coined nickname,
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Indian actor, comedian and playback singer (born 1960)
475:(1997) was successful and its combination with actor
156:. He was a recipient of several awards including two
1056:– via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
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2068:ChennaiJune 9, India Today Web Desk (9 June 2019).
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1884:"Vadivelu plays quack in 'Marupadiyum Oru Kadhal'"
1640:"Exclusive biography of #Vadivelu and on his life"
671:On 21 September 2008, Vadivelu's residence in the
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144:(born 12 September 1960) known professionally as
2020:"Vadivelu says he will start his new film soon!"
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2321:"Why every day in Tamil Nadu is a Vadivelu day"
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1964:"Is Vadivelu becoming the 'real' Imsai Arasan?"
1608:"ItÂ's between Vivek and Vadivelu – Tamil News"
1590:"Why every day in Tamil Nadu is a Vadivelu day"
1190:"Why every day in Tamil Nadu is a Vadivelu day"
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765:2011 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election
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1515:"Vadivelu The Clown Prince Of Tamil Cinema"
927:In 2020, Vadivelu, who had recently joined
1246:Proceedings of the Indian History Congress
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1962:Subramanian, Anupama (23 February 2018).
1451:"10 Lesser known facts about Vijayakanth"
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779:(DMDK), allied with the opposition party
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413:(1994), in which he played the friend of
2319:Yamunan, Sruthisagar (9 February 2018).
1588:Yamunan, Sruthisagar (9 February 2018).
1188:Yamunan, Sruthisagar (9 February 2018).
834:(2016), before collaborating again with
781:All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
396:, Vadivelu played a worker in patriarch
1719:"Vadivelu declares war with Vijaykanth"
1306:"If it's a meme, it has to be Vadivelu"
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403:Vadivelu's first solo came in director
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1860:Dinamalar. 18 May 2011. Archived from
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2000:from the original on 2 September 2019
1338:Rajendran, Sowmya (26 January 2017).
1240:Arthi, B.; Rao, Y. Srinivasa (2019).
908:In 2019, Vadivelu was interviewed by
152:. He had at least 290 credits to his
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1939:Thimayya, Daniel (19 October 2017).
1838:from the original on 11 October 2020
1698:from the original on 16 October 2013
1377:from the original on 21 October 2019
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194:Vadivelu has received awards in the
2535:Recipients of the Kalaimamani Award
2413:from the original on 10 August 2017
1780:"Its Vadivelu Vs Singamuthu again!"
1749:"Vadivelu roars against Singamuthu"
1664:. 22 September 2008. Archived from
1002:Chennai International Film Festival
353:. It was also the beginning of the
292:Chennai International Film Festival
1901:Rangan, Baradwaj (19 April 2014).
1070:. 8 September 2007. Archived from
800:(2012) in which he plays a quack.
483:Superstardom in comedy (1998–2008)
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2387:from the original on 3 April 2019
2331:from the original on 11 June 2019
2080:from the original on 10 June 2019
2049:from the original on 14 July 2019
1974:from the original on 3 April 2019
1920:Rangan, Baradwaj (19 June 2015).
1755:. 3 February 2010. Archived from
1717:Settu Shankar (8 December 2008).
1403:from the original on 27 June 2019
198:category for his performances in
2444:from the original on 30 May 2019
1217:. Nilacharal.com. Archived from
1129:. 1 October 2009. Archived from
986:'s earlier condemning letter to
777:Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam
2545:21st-century Indian male actors
2540:20th-century Indian male actors
1778:Settu Shankar (12 April 2010).
339:on a train while on his way to
1903:"Tenaliraman: Clown of thorns"
886:and Stephen, the producers of
524:Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa
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2530:Filmfare Awards South winners
1928:– via www.thehindu.com.
1909:– via www.thehindu.com.
623:Karuppusamy Kuththagaithaarar
2432:Lee, Dharmik (16 May 2017).
1411:– via www.youtube.com.
896:Tamil Film Producers Council
888:Neeyum Naanum Naduvula Peyum
866:After agreeing to work with
660:Indiralogathil Na Azhagappan
167:He was launched in 1988, in
162:Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
2570:21st-century Indian singers
2565:20th-century Indian singers
2550:Male actors in Tamil cinema
1658:"Vadivelu's house attacked"
1626:"Tamil Comedy King is back"
655:Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei
611:Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei
551:Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai
249:His first as a lead actor,
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1215:"Vadivelu – profile"
862:Temporary ban (2018-2020)
769:Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
667:Controversies (2008-2012)
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21:Vadivelu (disambiguation)
2525:Male actors from Madurai
1922:"Eli: Seriously unfunny"
491:He starred in movies as
2560:Singers from Tamil Nadu
2500:Indian male film actors
1561:Just Dial Entertainment
935:Re-entry (2021–present)
318:Early stage (1988–1997)
142:Kumaravadivel Natarajan
54:Kumaravadivel Natarajan
2575:Musicians from Madurai
2555:Tamil playback singers
2351:"Vadivelu – Biography"
1945:The New Indian Express
1371:The New Indian Express
944:Puthiya Thalaimurai TV
856:The New Indian Express
797:Marupadiyum Oru Kadhal
760:was a remarkable one.
569:Manadhai Thirudivittai
417:'s student character.
2495:Indian male comedians
1996:. 17 September 2018.
1029:Further information:
966:His next release, in
838:in the horror comedy
563:Middle Class Madhavan
2116:. 13 September 2020.
2043:Chennaiyin Adaiyalam
2037:Palani, Dhiwaharan.
1951:on 23 February 2018.
1439:. 12 September 2020.
880:Subaskaran Allirajah
783:(AIADMK), headed by
506:Viralukketha Veekkam
390:. Then in the movie
349:(1991), directed by
313:Vadivelu filmography
158:Filmfare Award South
19:For other uses, see
2580:People from Madurai
2515:Indian Tamil people
2409:. 26 January 2017.
2383:. 10 October 2017.
2255:English.Mathrubhumi
1668:on 24 December 2013
1563:. 20 December 2020.
1503:. 19 November 2019.
1489:. 18 November 2019.
1312:. 10 January 2020.
1074:on 8 September 2007
901:In a video sent to
804:Decline (2014-2017)
775:, whose party, the
384:in the comedy film
346:En Rasavin Manasile
2281:The Indian Express
2207:The Indian Express
2146:Puthiyathalaimurai
2026:on 1 January 2020.
1557:"Vadivelu – Actor"
1310:The Times of India
1284:The Indian Express
1221:on 19 January 2013
1157:The Times of India
960:Naai Sekar Returns
750:In the year 2011,
736:Nagaram Marupakkam
463:Kaalam Maari Pochu
423:Ellame En Rasathan
329:En Thangai Kalyani
201:Kaalam Maari Pochu
173:En Thangai Kalyani
2510:Tamil male actors
1834:. 24 March 2011.
1759:on 17 August 2013
1614:. 25 August 2009.
1153:"Vadivelu Awards"
1133:on 1 October 2009
1031:Pray for Nesamani
756:movie with actor
675:neighbourhood in
494:Kaathala Kaathala
472:Bharathi Kannamma
456:He won his first
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