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My Take
Vadivelu is a giant of comedy I deeply respect, even across a language barrier. With over 290 credits in Tamil cinema, two Filmfare Awards South, and six Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, he is not merely a funnyman but a genuinely decorated artist. Born Kumaravadivel Natarajan in Madurai, he built a comic universe out of timing, expression, and the occasional song. Great comedians communicate something that subtitles never fully capture, and his face alone tells you he belongs in that rank. I regard him as a kind of comic sun for Tamil audiences, warming generations with laughter for decades on end.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Vadivelu
- Name (Japanese)
- ヴァディヴェール
- Reading
- ゔぁでぃゔぇーる
- Born
- September 12, 1960 (age 65)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rat
- Origin
- Madurai, Madurai district, India
- Occupation
- actor / film actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Filmfare Awards South
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Vadivelu born?
Born September 12, 1960 (age 65).
Where is Vadivelu from?
Vadivelu is from Madurai, Madurai district, India.
What does Vadivelu do?
Vadivelu works as actor, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.