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{{Infobox person | |||
| name = Vadivelu | |||
| image = Vadivelu at Trailer & HD Songs Launch of Kaththi Sandai .jpg | |||
| caption = Vadivelu in 2016 | |||
| birth_name = Kumaravadivel Natarajan | |||
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1960|09|12}}<ref name="Birthdate">{{Cite web|url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/tamil-cinema/vadivelu-shares-about-his-birthday-date|title="ஏன்யா... எனக்கு மாச மாசமா பொறந்தநாளு கொண்டாடுவீக!" - கலாய்த்த வடிவேலு|website=vikatan|access-date=10 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191010151209/https://cinema.vikatan.com/tamil-cinema/vadivelu-shares-about-his-birthday-date|archive-date=10 October 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
| birth_place = [[Madurai]], [[Madras State]], India<ref name="Birthplace">{{Cite web|url=https://english.newstracklive.com/news/happy-birthday-vadivelu-this-famous-tamil-star-is-also-an-amazing-singer-sc68-nu289-ta289-1118683-1.html|title=Happy Birthday Vadivelu: This famous Tamil star is also an amazing singer!|date=2017-10-10|website=Newstrack live|access-date=2019-10-05}}</ref><!--Must be attributed to a reliable published source with an established reputation for fact-checking. No blogs. No IMDb. No public records. See BP:BLPPRIVACY--> | |||
| death_date = | |||
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| spouse = Sarojini | |||
| children = 4 | |||
| years_active = 1988- present | |||
| occupation = Actor, comedian, playback singer | |||
}} | |||
'''Kumaravadivel Natarajan''' (born 12 September 1960), known professionally as '''Vadivelu''', is an Indian actor, comedian and playback singer. Since the 1990s, he has performed in supporting and lead roles as a comedy actor in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil films]]. | |||
While having worked in more than 200 films, Vadivelu received awards in the Best Comedian category for his performances in ''[[Kaalam Maari Pochu (1996 film)|Kaalam Maari Pochu]]'' (1996), ''[[Vetri Kodi Kattu]]'' (2000), ''[[Thavasi]]'' (2001), ''[[Chandramukhi]]'' (2005), ''[[Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi]]'' (2006), ''[[Pokkiri]]'' (2007), ''[[Marudhamalai]]'' (2007) and ''[[Kathavarayan (2008 film)|Kathavarayan]]'' (2008). His popularity led to his media-coined nickname, ''Vaigai Puyal'', meaning "[[Vaigai River|Vaigai]] storm",<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nilacharal.com/enter/celeb/vadivelu.asp |title=Vadivelu – profile |publisher=Nilacharal.com |access-date=15 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130119114047/http://www.nilacharal.com/enter/celeb/vadivelu.asp |archive-date=19 January 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> referring to the river that flows through his hometown [[Madurai]]. | |||
==Early life== | |||
Vadivelu was born on 12 September 1960<ref name="Birthdate" /> in [[Madurai]], [[Tamil Nadu]]<ref name="Birthplace" /> to Natarajan and Vaitheswari. Vadivelu has a spouse, Sarojini, four children, three daughters, Kannigaparameswari, Karthiga,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/vadivelus-daughter-karthika-gets-married.html|title=Vadivelu's daughter Karthika gets married|date=11 November 2016|website=Behindwoods|access-date=1 April 2020|archive-date=16 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180116195524/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/vadivelus-daughter-karthika-gets-married.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Kalaivani,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/vadivelu-daughter-kalaivani-marriage-in-madurai-tamil-news-222746|title=Vadivelu's daughter gets married - Tamil News|date=19 October 2018|website=IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=1 April 2020|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011222725/https://www.indiaglitz.com/vadivelu-daughter-kalaivani-marriage-in-madurai-tamil-news-222746|url-status=live}}</ref> and a son, Subramaniyan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/comedian-vadivelus-son-gets-married-news-tamil-omlphebfabbai.html|title=Comedian Vadivelu's son gets married|website=Sify|access-date=1 April 2020|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011222727/https://www.sify.com/movies/comedian-vadivelus-son-gets-married-news-tamil-omlphebfabbai.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
== | Vadivelu did not have a formal education, instead he worked in his father's glass cutting business and continued it with his brothers after his father died. In his free time, he participated in local stage plays, usually in a comic role.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ysFjODhXXk|title=நடிகர் வடிவேலு பற்றி பலரும் அறியாத 10 உண்மைகள்.|language=ta|via=www.youtube.com|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190627191546/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ysFjODhXXk|archive-date=27 June 2019|access-date=8 February 2020}}</ref> | ||
==Career== | |||
{{Main|Vadivelu filmography}} | {{Main|Vadivelu filmography}} | ||
===Early stage (1988–1997)=== | |||
In 1988, he was launched through a small character in [[T. Rajendar]]’s ''[[En Thangai Kalyani]]''.<ref>https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/regional-indian-cinema/vadivelu-singamuthu-manobala.html</ref> | |||
Vadivelu met [[Rajkiran]] on a train while on his way to [[Chennai]] to visit his bride-to-be. Rajkiran later recalled that he was so amused by their conversation during the train ride that he agreed to give Vadivelu a role in his upcoming film, ''[[En Rasavin Manasile]]'' (1991), directed by [[Kasthuri Raja]]. It was also the beginning of the [[Goundamani]]-[[Senthil]]-Vadivelu combination that produced a few skits in the early 90s.<ref>https://www.indiaglitz.com/vadivelu-birthday-special-article-tamil-news-269555</ref> | |||
Actor [[Vijayakanth]] was the person who supported Vadivelu during his early career. He says that it was Vijayakanth the substantial in casting Vadivelu in ''[[Chinna Gounder]]'' (1992).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/10-lesser-known-facts-about-vijayakanth/the-only-actor-after-mgr-and-shivaji.html|title=10 Lesser known facts about Vijayakanth|date=12 May 2016|website=Behindwoods}}</ref> | |||
In 1992, he played contrasting characters in both [[Kamal Haasan]] films. Vadivelu joined Goundamani and [[Charle]] in the comedy film ''[[Singaravelan]]''. In this movie, Vadivelu’s role was very interesting, talking butler English with curling hair.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/express-sunday-eye/how-the-tamil-people-found-a-language-of-mockery-satire-and-memes-in-vadivelus-comedy-5874711/|title=How Vadivelu's comedy gave Tamil people a language of mockery and memes|date=4 August 2019}}</ref> Then in the movie ''[[Thevar Magan]]'', Vadivelu played a worker in patriarch [[Sivaji Ganesan]]’s household.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vadivelu-fans-rejoice-actor-make-comeback-kamals-thalaivan-irukkindraan-112510|title=Vadivelu fans, rejoice! Actor to make comeback in Kamal's 'Thalaivan Irukkindraan'|date=18 November 2019|website=The News Minute}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/vadivelu-sivaji-ganesan-kamal-haasan-6126919/|title=When Vadivelu's overacting caught Sivaji Ganesan and Kamal Haasan off-guard|date=19 November 2019}}</ref> | |||
Vadivelu’s first solo came in director [[S. Shankar|Shankar]]’s ''[[Kadhalan]]'' (1994), in which he played the friend of [[Prabhu Deva]]’s college student character. | |||
He won his first [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian]] in ''[[Kaalam Maari Pochu (1996 film)|Kaalam Maari Pochu]]'' (1996).<ref>{{Cite web|date=December 20, 2020|title=Vadivelu - Actor|url=https://www.justdial.com/entertainment/artist/Vadivelu/A484691|website=Just Dial Entertainment}}</ref> | |||
In the same year, he starred in the movie ''[[Kadhal Desam]]'' (1996). | |||
The following year, Vadivelu acted in many films, but his work in ''[[Bharathi Kannamma]]'' (1997) was successful and its combination with actor [[R. Parthiban|Parthiban]]. | |||
===Superstardom in comedy (1998–2008)=== | |||
Vadivelu has played as many as 15 to 20 movies a year in the late 90s. He is known to assist directors, with his own input being used during sets. The hallmark of his trade was self-deprecation. Vadivelu’s characters thought very highly of themselves – they were clownish versions of the gang leader.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://scroll.in/reel/867680/why-every-day-is-a-vadivelu-day|title=Why every day in Tamil Nadu is a Vadivelu day|first=Sruthisagar|last=Yamunan|website=Scroll.in}}</ref> | |||
He starred in movies as ''[[Kaathala Kaathala]]'' (1998), ''[[Kannathal]]'' (1998), ''[[Viralukketha Veekkam]]'' (1999), ''[[Nesam Pudhusu]]'' (1999), ''[[Mudhalvan]]'' (1999), ''[[Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa]]'' (1999) and ''[[Paattali]]'' (1999). | |||
As the 2000s began, Vadivelu became the undisputed "king of comedy".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/Vadivelu-Jaggajala-Pujabala-Tenaliraman-Comedy-King/articleshow/24709988.cms|title=Tamil Comedy King is back|website=Bangalore Mirror}}</ref> He later went on to perform numerous roles, including ''[[Kandha Kadamba Kathir Vela]]'' (2000), ''[[Vetri Kodi Kattu]]'' (2000), ''[[Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai (2000 film)|Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai]]'' (2000), ''[[Friends (2001 film)|Friends]]'' (2001), ''[[Middle Class Madhavan]]'' (2001), ''[[Manadhai Thirudivittai]]'' (2001) and ''[[Thavasi]]'' (2001).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-fans-column/vaigaipuyal-vadivelu-an-invisible-member-of-family-ration-cards-vadivelu.html|title=Vaigaipuyal Vadivelu - An Invisible Member of Family Ration Cards, Vadivelu|date=5 January 2016|website=Behindwoods}}</ref> | |||
Vadivelu did comedy scenes with [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]] too. After a certain stage of his success, he started to act as a solo comedian, with some small comedians accompanying him.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/its-between-vivek-and-vadivelu-tamil-news-49313|title=ItÂ's between Vivek and Vadivelu - Tamil News|date=25 August 2009|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> | |||
During his peak in the mid-2000s, Vadivelu’s imagination knew no bounds. By this phase, he was a colossus in the Tamil film world, which came with the freedom to meddle with scripts and override even established directors. He has acted with almost all the top heroes in Tamil cinema.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/comedian/vadivelu|title=Kollywood comedy actor Vadivelu journey into films so far|website=nettv4u}}</ref> | |||
His part in movies like ''Vetri Kodi Kattu'' (2000), ''Friends'' (2001), ''[[Winner (2003 film)|Winner]]'' (2003), ''[[Chandramukhi]]'' (2005), ''[[Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei]]'' (2006), ''[[Pokkiri]] '' (2007), ''[[Marudhamalai]]'' (2007) and ''[[Kathavarayan (2008 film)|Kathavarayan]]'' (2008) are typical of his performances that have brought him laurels and accolades from the Tamil movie-goers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/puchline-wars-between-vadivelu-and-vivekh/article28831351.ece|title=Who's the king of comedy? Vadivelu or Vivekh?|first1=Srinivasa|last1=Ramanujam|first2=Srivatsan|last2=S|date=6 August 2019|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> | |||
Cashing in on his popularity, he starred in the lead role of the historical comedy in the film ''Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei''. The movie was declared a blockbuster and was widely acclaimed for its 'clean' comedy. Vadivelu played in a dual role, playing twin brothers of a heartless but comical dictator king and a revolutionary. His next venture as the lead star was in the movie ''[[Indiralogathil Na Azhagappan]]'' (2008).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/vadivelu/biography.html|title=Exclusive biography of #Vadivelu and on his life.|website=FilmiBeat}}</ref> | |||
===Controversies and decline (2008–2017)=== | |||
On 21 September 2008, Vadivelu's residence in the [[Saligramam]] neighbourhood in [[Chennai]] was pelted with stones by a gang, leaving several windows broken and furniture damaged. The actor had taken refuge in a room in his home and was safe. Vadivelu is said to have suspected [[Vijayakanth]] 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/41724.html|title=Vadivelu's house attacked|date=22 September 2008|website=IndiaGlitz|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224230426/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/41724.html|archive-date=24 December 2013|access-date=10 October 2017}}</ref> As a result, Vadivelu filed another case against 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 [[hearsay]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/sep-08-04/vijayakanth-22-09-08.html |title=Vijayakanth explains... – Behindwoods.com Politician Koyambedu Vadivelu Ajith Billa INDIRALOGATHIL NA AZHAGAPPAN IMSAI ARASAN 23 PULIKESI tamil movie news images picture gallery images |publisher=Behindwoods.com |access-date=15 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016071526/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/sep-08-04/vijayakanth-22-09-08.html |archive-date=16 October 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Settu Shankar |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/exclusive/2008/vadivelu-vijaykanth-war-081208.html |title=Vadivelu declares war with Vijaykanth |work=Oneindia |date=8 December 2008 |access-date=15 May 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120708172430/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/exclusive/2008/vadivelu-vijaykanth-war-081208.html |archive-date=8 July 2012 }}</ref> | |||
Vadivelu appeared in notables roles with ''[[Villu (film)|Villu]]'' (2009), ''[[Kanthaswamy]]'' (2009), ''[[Peranmai]]'' (2009), ''[[Aadhavan]]'' (2009), ''[[Kacheri Arambam]]'' (2010), ''[[Sura (film)|Sura]]'' (2010), ''[[Thillalangadi]]'' (2010) and ''[[Nagaram Marupakkam]]'' (2010). | |||
In 2010, Vadivelu held a press conference, accusing fellow comedian and actor [[Singamuthu]] 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/54078.html|title=Vadivelu roars against Singamuthu|date=3 February 2010|publisher=Indiaglitz.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130817111834/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/54078.html|archive-date=17 August 2013|access-date=15 May 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Settu Shankar |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/exclusive/2010/vadivelu-singamuthu-again-120410.html |title=Its Vadivelu Vs Singamuthu again! |work=Oneindia |date=12 April 2010 |access-date=15 May 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120708082321/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/exclusive/2010/vadivelu-singamuthu-again-120410.html |archive-date=8 July 2012 }}</ref> | |||
In the year 2011, ''[[Kaavalan]]'' movie with actor [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] was a remarkable one.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/kavalan-review-tamil-movie-12273|title=Kavalan review. Kavalan Tamil movie review, story, rating|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> | |||
During the legislative assembly elections that place in [[Tamil Nadu]] during April 2011, Vadivelu vehemently campaigned for the [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]] (DMK) and its alliance. During his public speeches, he predominantly condemned politician and actor [[Vijayakanth]], whose party, the [[Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam]] (DMDK), allied with the opposition party [[All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]] (AIADMK), headed by [[Jayalalithaa]]. His allegations of Vijayakanth included him being a "drunkard". In a campaign speech in [[Tiruvarur]], Vadivelu stated that "(his) only aim is to sweep out Vijayakanth's whole team and to campaign vigorously for DMK's victory". Vadivelu was criticised as being biased, only supporting a DMK-led victory for personal gains and not once mentioning anything against the official opposition, the AIADMK, or its leader.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kollytalk.com/cinenews/vadivelu-blasts-vijayakanth-at-thiruvarur-meeting-video/|title=Vadivelu blasts Vijayakanth at Thiruvarur Meeting Video|date=23 March 2011|website=Kolly Talk|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110428194034/http://www.kollytalk.com/cinenews/vadivelu-blasts-vijayakanth-at-thiruvarur-meeting-video/|archive-date=28 April 2011|access-date=28 April 2011}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tamil.filmibeat.com/news/vadivelu-blasts-vijayakanth-thiruvarur-meeting-aid0091.html|title=கருணாநிதி முன்னிலையில் விஜயகாந்த்தை தாறுமாறாக விளாசி விமர்சித்த வடிவேலு|date=24 March 2011|website=filmibeat.com|access-date=1 April 2020|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011222727/https://tamil.filmibeat.com/news/vadivelu-blasts-vijayakanth-thiruvarur-meeting-aid0091.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In a turn of events, the election was eventually successful for the AIADMK alliance, and Vijaykanth won his constituency by a considerable margin.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.dinamalar.com/News_Detail.asp?Id=242863| title=தே.மு.தி.க.,வுக்கு தேர்தல் கமிஷன் அங்கீகாரம்: சின்னத்தை இழக்கிறது பா.ம.க.| publisher=Dinamalar| date=18 May 2011| access-date=18 May 2011| archive-date=20 May 2011| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110520211209/http://www.dinamalar.com/News_Detail.asp?Id=242863| url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
As his career as a lead actor was waning such as ''[[Tenaliraman (film)|Tenaliraman]]'' (2014), ''[[Eli (2015 film)|Eli]]'' (2015), Vadivelu chose to return to portraying supporting and comedy roles in films headlined by other actors.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/tenaliraman-clown-of-thorns/article5928821.ece|title=Tenaliraman: Clown of thorns|first=Baradwaj|last=Rangan|date=19 April 2014|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/eli-seriously-unfunny/article7333554.ece|title=Eli: Seriously unfunny|first=Baradwaj|last=Rangan|date=19 June 2015|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> He portrayed a role alongside [[Vishal (actor)|Vishal]] in [[Suraj (director)|Suraj]]'s ''[[Kaththi Sandai]]'' (2016), before collaborating again with [[P. Vasu]] in the horror comedy ''[[Shivalinga (2017 film)|Shivalinga]]'' (2017). Vadivelu then portrayed a supporting role alongside [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] in ''[[Mersal (film)|Mersal]]'' (2017), with the film becoming a blockbuster at the box office. A critic from [[The New Indian Express]] noted that it was a "brilliant comeback for Vadivelu" and that "his comedy is subtle, yet sufficient".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2017/oct/19/mersal-review-vijay-makes-this-entertainer-seem-terrific-1677628.html|title=Mersal review: Vijay makes this entertainer seem terrific|last=Thimayya|first=Daniel|date=19 October 2017|website=The New Indian Express|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180223011004/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2017/oct/19/mersal-review-vijay-makes-this-entertainer-seem-terrific-1677628.html|archive-date=23 February 2018}}</ref> | |||
===Banning (2018–2021)=== | |||
After agreeing to work with [[Chimbu Deven]] on ''Imsai Arasan 24th Pulikecei'', a sequel to their successful film, he fell out with the director over an issue regarding his costume designer and subsequently refused to cooperate. The film's producers, [[S. Shankar]] and [[Subaskaran Allirajah]], later filed a legal case over his unexplained absence. Likewise, [[R. K. (actor)|R. K.]] and Stephen, the producers of ''Neeyum Naanum Naduvula Peyum'' and another untitled film, also opted to file complaints to the [[Nadigar Sangam]] against Vadivelu's lack of cooperation.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/230218/is-vadivelu-becoming-the-real-imsai-arasan.html|title=Is Vadivelu becoming the 'real' Imsai Arasan?|first=Anupama|last=Subramanian|date=23 February 2018|website=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=3 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190403013130/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/230218/is-vadivelu-becoming-the-real-imsai-arasan.html|archive-date=3 April 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> The [[Tamil Film Producers Council]] issued a ban against casting Vadivelu in future films.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/tamil-film-industry-blacklist-vadivelu-5360917/|title=Tamil film industry blacklists comedian Vadivelu|date=17 September 2018|access-date=9 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190902135621/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/tamil-film-industry-blacklist-vadivelu-5360917/|archive-date=2 September 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
In his crisp video footage sent to [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]], Vadivelu said that a few vested interests are trying to stop his growth in the film industry.<ref>[https://www.sify.com/movies/vadivelu-says-he-will-start-his-new-film-soon-news-tamil-tjqpNihjdcbgc.html sify.com]</ref> | |||
In 2019, Vadivelu was interviewed by ''Behindwoods'', in which he criticized Chimbu Deven and Shankar for their creative differences. Producer [[T. Siva]] and director [[Naveen (director)|Naveen]] (who worked as an assistant to Chimbu Deven in ''Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikesi'') spoke out against Vadivelu’s comments.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://chennaimemes.in/even-sathish-soori-are-far-better-than-vadivelu-leading-producers-shocking-statements-watch/|title="Even Sathish, Soori Are Far Better Than Vadivelu" Leading Producer's Shocking Statements !! WATCH !!|last=Palani|first=Dhiwaharan|website=Chennaiyin Adaiyalam|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190714042051/http://chennaimemes.in/even-sathish-soori-are-far-better-than-vadivelu-leading-producers-shocking-statements-watch/|archive-date=14 July 2019|access-date=8 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/moodar-koodam-director-naveen-slams-vadivelu-for-his-comments-on-chimbu-devan-1545419-2019-06-09|title=Moodar Koodam director Naveen slams Vadivelu for his comments on Chimbu Deven|last1=ChennaiJune 9|first1=India Today Web Desk|date=9 June 2019|website=India Today|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190610082206/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/moodar-koodam-director-naveen-slams-vadivelu-for-his-comments-on-chimbu-devan-1545419-2019-06-09|archive-date=10 June 2019|access-date=8 February 2020}}</ref> | |||
In 2020, Vadivelu, who had recently joined [[Twitter]], has not been taking up as many roles as he did earlier. Adding that he would soon take up a project, the comedian said, “You’ve also been asking why I’m not acting yet. Soon, I will make my entry in a grand manner”.<ref>https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vadivelu-promises-make-grand-comeback-puts-video-fans-132959</ref> | |||
In 2021, in a significant hint about his return to the Tamil cinema, Vadivelu has said that a good thing will happen definitely.<ref>https://www.thenewstuff.in/actor-vadivelu-meets-mk-stalinwhy-and-he-coming-back-cinema-heres-his-answer</ref> | |||
==Acclaim== | |||
===Acting style=== | |||
Vadivelu's roles involve heavy use of slapstick and puns, which has led him to be [[typecasting (acting)|typecast]].<ref name="sc">{{cite web|url=https://scroll.in/reel/867680/why-every-day-is-a-vadivelu-day|title=Why every day in Tamil Nadu is a Vadivelu day|last=Yamunan|first=Sruthisagar|date=9 February 2018|website=Scroll.in|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190611222216/https://scroll.in/reel/867680/why-every-day-is-a-vadivelu-day|archive-date=11 June 2019|access-date=8 February 2020}}</ref> His comedy sequences typically end with him getting soundly thrashed and a closing one-liner from him bemoaning his situation or antagonists. His popularity could be ascribed to the general audience being able to identify with him thanks to his rustic looks, accent and body language.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chakpak.com/celebrity/vadivelu/biography/13709|title=Vadivelu – Biography|website=Chakpak|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100428081522/http://www.chakpak.com/celebrity/vadivelu/biography/13709|archive-date=28 April 2010|access-date=28 April 2010}}</ref> | |||
===Popularity=== | |||
Vadivelu's dialogues served as an inspiration for memes in social media.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/happy-birthday-vaigai-puyal-vadivelu-4883168/|title=Happy birthday Vaigai Puyal Vadivelu: There is no stopping this humour storm!|date=10 October 2017|access-date=5 October 2019|archive-date=3 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190403023404/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/happy-birthday-vaigai-puyal-vadivelu-4883168/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/why-blood-same-blood-politics-everyday-life-vadivelu-isms-tn-loves-56336 |title=Archived copy |access-date=31 March 2020 |archive-date=10 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170810001725/http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/why-blood-same-blood-politics-everyday-life-vadivelu-isms-tn-loves-56336 |url-status=live }}</ref> Many meme creators use Vadivelu's dialogues for all ongoing situations in the world to express irony.<ref name = sc/> His dialogues have been part of daily conversation and also inspired the titles for various Tamil films.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/tamil-cinema/89469-vadivelus-dialog-as-movies-title.html|title=வடிவேலுவின் ஃபேமஸ் டயலாக்குகள்தான் இந்தப் படங்களின் டைட்டில்ஸ்! – Vadivelu's Dialog as movie's title|first=Dharmik|last=Lee|date=16 May 2017|website=vikatan|access-date=31 March 2020|archive-date=30 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190530013521/https://cinema.vikatan.com/tamil-cinema/89469-vadivelus-dialog-as-movies-title.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2019, Vadivelu was featured in the sudden viral memes related to the hashtag ''[[Pray for Nesamani]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2019/jun/04/decoding-vadivelu-the-uncrowned-internet-arasan-of-tamil-nadu-1985914.html|title=Decoding Vadivelu: The uncrowned internet 'arasan' of Tamil Nadu|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=31 March 2020|archive-date=21 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191021232519/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2019/jun/04/decoding-vadivelu-the-uncrowned-internet-arasan-of-tamil-nadu-1985914.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
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