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{{short description|Indian actor}}
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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name         = Vaiyapuri  
| name               = Vaiyapuri
| image       =  
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| birth_name   = Ramakrishnan
| birth_name         = Ramakrishnan
| birth_date   = {{Birth date and age|1968|10|23|df=y}}
| birth_date         = {{Birth date and age|1968|10|23|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Theni]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| birth_place       = [[Theni]], [[Madras State]]<br/>(now [[Tamil Nadu]]), India
| nationality  = Indian
| spouse            = Anandhi
| spouse      = Anandhi
| children          = 2
| occupation   = Actor
| occupation         = Actor
| years_active = 1993–present
| years_active       = 1994–present
}}
}}


'''Vaiyapuri''' (born 23 October 1968 as '''Ramakrishnan''') is an Indian actor who has worked in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]]-language films. He rose to fame by appearing in supporting roles in the late 1990s and early 2000s, often portraying supporting comedic characters. His first major role was in [[Balu Mahendra]]'s ''[[Raman Abdullah]]'' (1997), while his roles in films including ''[[Thulladha Manamum Thullum]]'' (1999), ''[[Gemini (2002 Tamil film)|Gemini]]'' (2002) and  [[Mani Ratnam]]'s ''[[Raavanan (2010 film)|Raavanan]]'' (2010) also garnered him acclaim.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinesouth.com/cgi-bin/filmography/namsearch.cgi?name=vaiyapuri|title=டோடோவின் ரஃப் நோட்டு|access-date=1 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/39945.html|title=Vaiyapuri The reel music director|work=indiaglitz.com|access-date=1 December 2015}}</ref>
'''Vaiyapuri''' (born 23 October 1968 as '''Ramakrishnan''') is an Indian actor who has worked in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]]-language films. He rose to fame by appearing in supporting roles in the late 1990s and early 2000s, often portraying supporting comedic characters. His first major role was in [[Balu Mahendra]]'s ''[[Raman Abdullah]]'' (1997), while his roles in films including ''[[Thullatha Manamum Thullum]]'' (1999), ''[[Gemini (2002 Tamil film)|Gemini]]'' (2002) and  [[Mani Ratnam]]'s ''[[Raavanan (2010 film)|Raavanan]]'' (2010) also garnered him acclaim.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinesouth.com/cgi-bin/filmography/namsearch.cgi?name=vaiyapuri|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020922113805/http://www.cinesouth.com/cgi-bin/filmography/namsearch.cgi?name=vaiyapuri|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 September 2002|title=டோடோவின் ரஃப் நோட்டு|access-date=1 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/39945.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080717233253/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/39945.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 July 2008|title=Vaiyapuri The reel music director|work=indiaglitz.com|access-date=1 December 2015}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
In December 1986, Vaiyapuri moved from his hometown of Theni to Chennai hoping to become an actor in the Tamil film industry. Unable to immediately get a chance in films because of his skinny physical stature, he worked as a bearer at a hotel on Mount Road.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20020106004636/http://www.chennaionline.com/reeltalk/dec105.asp</ref> Vaiyapuri's first break came through television serials on [[Doordarshan]], where he notably worked on an adaptation of [[Sujatha (writer)|Sujatha]]'s ''[[Kolaiyuthir Kalam]]''. He started his film career appearing as an extra and then in minor roles in films, before making a breakthrough with his role in [[Balu Mahendra]]'s comedy film ''[[Raman Abdullah]]'' (1997).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/comedian/vaiyapuri|title=Tamil comedy actor Vaiyapuri profile and upcoming films}}</ref> The success of the film prompted several film makers to approach him for comedic roles in their projects, with the actor subsequently winning acclaim for his roles in ''Kadhal Palli'' (1997), ''[[Priyamudan]]'' (1998) and ''[[Kaathala Kaathala]]'', where he collaborated with actor [[Kamal Haasan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indolink.com/tamil/cinema/People/98/Feb/kuttisp2.htm|title=1997–98 Kodambakkam babies Page: Part 2|website=www.indolink.com|access-date=13 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120724022641/http://www.indolink.com/tamil/cinema/People/98/Feb/kuttisp2.htm|archive-date=24 July 2012|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> In the late 1990s, he continued appearing as a supporting actor, often portraying one of the several comedians in a film. His work in ''[[Thulladha Manamum Thullum]]'' (1999), where he portrayed a comedic role of a man slowly becoming a transgender, won him further critical acclaim.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbthots.com/reviews/views/laugh.html|title=THEY MAKE US LAUGH|website=www.bbthots.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cinematoday2.itgo.com/Interview%20with%20Actress%20Vaiyapuri.htm|title=New Page 1}}</ref>
In December 1986, Vaiyapuri moved from his hometown of Theni to Chennai hoping to become an actor in the Tamil film industry. Unable to immediately get a chance in films because of his skinny physical stature, he worked as a bearer at a hotel on Mount Road.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.chennaionline.com/reeltalk/dec105.asp |title=Tasting success |website=Chennai Online |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020106004636/http://www.chennaionline.com/reeltalk/dec105.asp |archive-date=6 January 2002 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Vaiyapuri's first break came through television serials on [[Doordarshan]], where he notably worked on an adaptation of [[Sujatha (writer)|Sujatha]]'s ''[[Kolaiyuthir Kalam]]''. He started his film career appearing as an extra and then in minor roles in films, before making a breakthrough with his role in [[Balu Mahendra]]'s comedy film ''[[Raman Abdullah]]'' (1997).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/comedian/vaiyapuri|title=Tamil comedy actor Vaiyapuri profile and upcoming films}}</ref> The success of the film prompted several film makers to approach him for comedic roles in their projects, with the actor subsequently winning acclaim for his roles in ''Kadhal Palli'' (1997) and ''[[Kaathala Kaathala]]'' (1998), where he collaborated with actor [[Kamal Haasan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indolink.com/tamil/cinema/People/98/Feb/kuttisp2.htm|title=1997–98 Kodambakkam babies Page: Part 2|website=www.indolink.com|access-date=13 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120724022641/http://www.indolink.com/tamil/cinema/People/98/Feb/kuttisp2.htm|archive-date=24 July 2012|url-status=usurped|df=dmy-all}}</ref> In the late 1990s, he continued appearing as a supporting actor, often portraying one of the several comedians in a film. His work in ''[[Thullatha Manamum Thullum]]'' (1999), where he portrayed a comedic role of a man slowly becoming a transgender woman, won him further critical acclaim.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tamil.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema-comedy-actor-vaiyapuri-celebrating-his-bithdday-today-131729603365835.html|title=விவேக்கின் காமெடி பார்ட்னர்..தனித்துவ நடிப்பால் ரசிகர்களை சிரிக்க வைத்த காமெடியன் வையாபுரி|first=Muthu Vinayagam|last=Kosalairaman|language=Tamil|work= Hindustan Times}}</ref>


Throughout his career, Vaiyapuri has often appeared in films starring [[Kamal Haasan]] and the actor selected Vaiyapuri for a major supporting role in the actor's ''[[Mumbai Xpress (Tamil film)|Mumbai Xpress]]'' (2005).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/News/30-4-05/vaiyapuri_top.htm|title=Behindwoods : Vaiyapuri tops the chart|website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/04/01/stories/2005040101580100.htm|website=[[The Hindu]]|title=Entertainment Chennai : Fun and frenzy on 'Mumbai Xpress'|last=thmrn}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Vaiyapuri was later cast as a transgender in [[Mani Ratnam]]'s ''[[Raavanan (2010 film)|Raavanan]]'' (2010), which he described as a "major turning point" in his career. He shot for the film alongside an ensemble cast including [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] and [[Aishwarya Rai]], with the film winning critical acclaim upon release.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/vaiyapuri-plays-a-transgender-tamil-news-44707.html|title=Vaiyapuri plays a transgender – Tamil Movie News – IndiaGlitz|date=2 February 2009}}</ref> In 2010, he announced that he was set to play the protagonist in a film directed by newcomer Devindiran, while he had also shot for a Malayalam film titled ''Kalyanamam Kalyanam'' where he portrayed the second lead. However neither film eventually had a theatrical release.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kollytalk.com/cinenews/vaiyapuri-to-turn-hero-shorlty-in-p-vasu%E2%80%99s-assistant-devendirans-upcoming-1329.html|title=Vaiyapuri to turn hero shorlty in P Vasu's assistant Devendiran's upcoming – KOLLY TALK|date=22 April 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/348910/serious-comedy.html|title=Serious comedy|website=Deccan Herald|date=3 August 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Ganja-Karup-and-Vaiyapuri-to-act-in-Malayalam/articleshow/24381480.cms |title=Ganja Karup and Vaiyapuri to act in Malayalam – Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2013-10-19 |access-date=2017-10-08}}</ref> In the 2010s, Vaiyapuri was cast in less films as the Tamil film industry generally moved away from including separate comedy tracks in films. He has since worked on more low-budget films in supporting roles, while continuing to regularly collaborate in films starring [[Kamal Haasan]] such as ''[[Uttama Villain]]'' (2015) and ''[[Papanasam (film)|Papanasam]]'' (2015).
Throughout his career, Vaiyapuri has often appeared in films starring [[Kamal Haasan]] and the actor selected Vaiyapuri for a major supporting role in the actor's ''[[Mumbai Xpress (Tamil film)|Mumbai Xpress]]'' (2005).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/News/30-4-05/vaiyapuri_top.htm|title=Behindwoods : Vaiyapuri tops the chart|website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/04/01/stories/2005040101580100.htm|website=[[The Hindu]]|title=Entertainment Chennai : Fun and frenzy on 'Mumbai Xpress'|last=thmrn|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050419235107/https://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2005/04/01/stories/2005040101580100.htm|archive-date=19 April 2005|access-date=1 November 2025}}</ref> Vaiyapuri was later cast as a transgender woman in [[Mani Ratnam]]'s ''[[Raavanan (2010 film)|Raavanan]]'' (2010), which he described as a "major turning point" in his career. He shot for the film alongside an ensemble cast including [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] and [[Aishwarya Rai]], with the film winning critical acclaim upon release.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/vaiyapuri-plays-a-transgender-tamil-news-44707.html|title=Vaiyapuri plays a transgender – Tamil Movie News – IndiaGlitz|date=2 February 2009}}</ref> In 2010, he announced that he was set to play the protagonist in a film directed by newcomer Devindiran, while he had also shot for a Malayalam film titled ''Kalyanamam Kalyanam'' where he portrayed the second lead. However neither film eventually had a theatrical release.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kollytalk.com/cinenews/vaiyapuri-to-turn-hero-shorlty-in-p-vasu%E2%80%99s-assistant-devendirans-upcoming-1329.html|title=Vaiyapuri to turn hero shorlty in P Vasu's assistant Devendiran's upcoming – KOLLY TALK|date=22 April 2010|access-date=4 September 2017|archive-date=4 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170904202231/http://www.kollytalk.com/cinenews/vaiyapuri-to-turn-hero-shorlty-in-p-vasu%E2%80%99s-assistant-devendirans-upcoming-1329.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/348910/serious-comedy.html|title=Serious comedy|website=Deccan Herald|date=3 August 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Ganja-Karup-and-Vaiyapuri-to-act-in-Malayalam/articleshow/24381480.cms |title=Ganja Karup and Vaiyapuri to act in Malayalam |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2013-10-19 |access-date=2017-10-08}}</ref> In the 2010s, Vaiyapuri was cast in less films as the Tamil film industry generally moved away from including separate comedy tracks in films. He has since worked on more low-budget films in supporting roles, while continuing to regularly collaborate in films starring [[Kamal Haasan]] such as ''[[Uttama Villain]]'' (2015) and ''[[Papanasam (film)|Papanasam]]'' (2015).


In 2017, Vaiyapuri received media attention for taking part in the reality television show ''[[Bigg Boss Tamil 1|Bigg Boss]]'' hosted by [[Kamal Haasan]]. After spending 84 days in the house, he was evicted in a poll by the public.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/bigg-boss-tamil-week-12-vaiyapuri-evicted-kamal-haasan-awards-snehan-golden-ticket-to-finale-4055451.html|title=Bigg Boss Tamil Week 12: Vaiyapuri evicted; Kamal Haasan awards Snehan 'Golden Ticket to Finale'- Entertainment News, Firstpost|date=18 September 2017|website=Firstpost}}</ref>
In 2017, Vaiyapuri received media attention for taking part in the reality television show ''[[Bigg Boss Tamil 1|Bigg Boss]]'' hosted by [[Kamal Haasan]]. After spending 84 days in the house, he was evicted in a poll by the public.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/bigg-boss-tamil-week-12-vaiyapuri-evicted-kamal-haasan-awards-snehan-golden-ticket-to-finale-4055451.html|title=Bigg Boss Tamil Week 12: Vaiyapuri evicted; Kamal Haasan awards Snehan 'Golden Ticket to Finale'|date=18 September 2017|website=Firstpost}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
=== Tamil films ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-  
|-  
! Year
! Year
! Film
! Title
! Role
! Role
! Notes
! Notes
|-
|-
|1993 || ''[[Udan Pirappu]]'' || ||  
| rowspan="2"|1994 || ''[[Karuththamma]]'' || Bus conductor ||  
|-
|-
| rowspan="2"|1994 || ''[[Karuththamma]]'' || Bus Conductor ||  
| ''[[Mani Rathnam (film)|Mani Rathnam]]'' || ||  
|-
|-
| ''[[Mani Rathnam (film)|Mani Rathnam]]'' || ||  
|rowspan="2"|1995 || ''[[Chellakannu]]'' || Barber ||  
|-
|-
|1995 || ''[[Chellakannu]]'' || Barber ||  
|''[[Ilaya Ragam]]'' || ||  
|-
|-
|1996 || ''[[Avvai Shanmughi]]'' || Flower Decorator ||
|1996 || ''[[Avvai Shanmughi]]'' || Flower decorator ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="6"|1997 || ''[[Love Today (1997 film)|Love Today]]'' || ||
| rowspan="6"|1997 || ''[[Love Today (1997 film)|Love Today]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Ullaasam]]'' || Gopalu ||
| ''[[Ullaasam]]'' || Gopalu ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="12"|1998 || ''[[Kaadhale Nimmadhi]]'' || Blind beggar ||
| rowspan="13"|1998 || ''[[Kaadhale Nimmadhi]]'' || Blind beggar ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Maru Malarchi]]'' || Palli ||
| ''[[Maru Malarchi]]'' || Palli ||
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| ''[[Ponnu Velayira Bhoomi]]'' || ||
| ''[[Ponnu Velayira Bhoomi]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Jolly (film)|Jolly]]'' || ||
| ''[[Jolly (film)|Jolly]]'' || Govind ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Harichandra (1998 film)|Harichandra]]'' || Muthu ||
| ''[[Harichandra (1998 film)|Harichandra]]'' || Muthu ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Sandhippoma]]'' || ||
| ''[[Sandhippoma]]'' || Hospital patient ||
|-
| ''[[Kalyana Galatta]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen]]'' || Delhi ||
| ''[[Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen]]'' || Delhi ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Sollamale]]'' || ||
| ''[[Sollamale]]'' || Painter ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Kannedhirey Thondrinal]]'' || Dinesh ||
| ''[[Kannedhirey Thondrinal]]'' || Dinesh ||
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| ''[[Senthooram]]'' || ||
| ''[[Senthooram]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="19"|1999 || ''[[Thulladha Manamum Thullum]]'' || Kalyanasundaram ||
| rowspan="19"|1999 || ''[[Thullatha Manamum Thullum]]'' || Kalyanasundaram ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Ninaivirukkum Varai]]'' || ||
| ''[[Ninaivirukkum Varai]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Kallazhagar]]'' || Govindankutti ||
| ''[[Kallazhagar]]'' || Govindankutti ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Unnai Thedi]]'' || ||
| ''[[Unnai Thedi]]'' || Vaiyapuri ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Chinna Raja]]'' ||  ||
| ''[[Chinna Raja]]'' ||  ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Periyanna]]'' || ||
| ''[[Periyanna]]'' || Prisoner ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Poomagal Oorvalam]]'' || Muniyandi ||
| ''[[Poomagal Oorvalam]]'' || Muniyandi ||
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| ''[[Nee Varuvai Ena]]'' || ||
| ''[[Nee Varuvai Ena]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Amarkalam]]'' || ||
| ''[[Amarkkalam]]'' || Mani ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Anbulla Kadhalukku]]'' || Vengaipuli ||
| ''[[Anbulla Kadhalukku]]'' || Vengaipuli ||
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| ''[[Maanaseega Kadhal]]'' || ||
| ''[[Maanaseega Kadhal]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Ooty (film)|Ooty]]'' || ||
| ''[[Ooty (film)|Ooty]]'' || Vaiyapuri ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Naanum]]'' || ||
| ''[[Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Naanum]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Time (1999 film)|Time]]'' || ||
| ''[[Time (1999 film)|Time]]'' || Servant ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Unnaruge Naan Irundhal]]'' || ||
| ''[[Unnaruge Naan Irundhal]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Aasaiyil Oru Kaditham]]'' || Jambulingam ||
| ''[[Aasaiyil Oru Kaditham]]'' || Jambulingam ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Hello (1999 film)|Hello]]'' || ||
| ''[[Hello (1999 film)|Hello]]'' || Chandru's friend ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="13"|2000 || ''[[Good Luck (2000 film)|Good Luck]]'' || ||
| rowspan="13"|2000 || ''[[Good Luck (2000 film)|Good Luck]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Thai Poranthachu]]'' || ||
| ''[[Thai Poranthachu]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Pennin Manathai Thottu]]'' || ||
| ''[[Pennin Manathai Thottu]]'' || Mute servant ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Simmasanam]]'' || ||
| ''[[Simmasanam]]'' || Thangarasu's friend ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Rhythm (2000 film)|Rhythm]]'' || ||
| ''[[Rhythm (2000 film)|Rhythm]]'' || Umbrella salesman ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Ilaiyavan]]'' || ||
| ''[[Ilaiyavan]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Priyamaanavale]]'' || Stepnee ||
| ''[[Priyamaanavale]]'' || Stepnee ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Anbudan]]'' || ||
| ''[[Anbudan]]'' || Sathya's friend ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Ennavale]]'' || Charles ||
| ''[[Ennavalle]]'' || Charles ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Parthen Rasithen]]'' || Bus driver ||
| ''[[Parthen Rasithen]]'' || Bus driver ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="11"|2001 || ''[[Paarvai Ondre Podhume]]'' || ||
| rowspan="10"|2001 || ''[[Paarvai Ondre Podhume]]'' || Guru ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Dumm Dumm Dumm]]'' || Saami ||
| ''[[Dumm Dumm Dumm]]'' || Saami ||
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| ''[[Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala]]'' || ||
| ''[[Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Poovellam Un Vasam]]'' || ||
| ''[[Poovellam Un Vasam]]'' || Durai ||
|-
| ''[[Chocolate (2001 film)|Chocolate]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Veettoda Mappillai]]'' || Dhamu ||
| ''[[Veettoda Mappillai]]'' || Dhamu ||
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| ''[[Kadal Pookkal]]'' || ||
| ''[[Kadal Pookkal]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Majunu]]'' || ||
| ''[[Majunu]]'' || Vasanth's friend ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Vadagupatti Maapillai]]'' || ||
| ''[[Vadagupatti Maapillai]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Piriyadha Varam Vendum]]'' || ||
| ''[[Piriyadha Varam Vendum]]'' || Sanjay's friend ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="10"|2002 || ''[[Pammal K. Sambandam]]'' || ||
| rowspan="10"|2002 || ''[[Pammal K. Sambandam]]'' || Dili ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Alli Arjuna]]'' || Meenatchi ||
| ''[[Alli Arjuna]]'' || Meenatchi ||
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| ''[[Gemini (2002 Tamil film)|Gemini]]'' || Oberoi ||
| ''[[Gemini (2002 Tamil film)|Gemini]]'' || Oberoi ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Ezhumalai]]'' || ||
| ''[[Ezhumalai]]'' || Marriage Broker's assistant ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Nettru Varai Nee Yaaro]]'' || ||
| ''[[Nettru Varai Nee Yaaro]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Raja (2002 film)|Raja]]'' || ||
| ''[[Raja (2002 film)|Raja]]'' || Onan ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Naina (2002 film)|Naina]]'' || ||
| ''[[Naina (2002 film)|Naina]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[En Mana Vaanil]]'' || ||
| ''[[En Mana Vaanil]]'' || Azhagusundaram ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Arputham]]'' || ||
| ''[[Arputham]]'' || Ashok's friend ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Style (2002 film)|Style]]'' || Manikkam ||
| ''[[Style (2002 film)|Style]]'' || Manikkam ||
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| ''[[Manasellam]]'' || Bala's friend ||
| ''[[Manasellam]]'' || Bala's friend ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Nala Damayanthi (2003 film)|Nala Damayanthi]]'' || ||
| ''[[Nala Damayanthi (2003 film)|Nala Damayanthi]]'' || Ramji's cousin ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Aahaa Ethanai Azhagu]]'' || ||
| ''[[Aahaa Ethanai Azhagu]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Alaudin]]'' || ||
| ''[[Alaudin]]'' || Alaudin's friend ||
|-
|-
| ''Vani Mahal'' || ||
| ''Vani Mahal'' || ||
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| ''[[Enakku 20 Unakku 18]]'' || Train passenger ||
| ''[[Enakku 20 Unakku 18]]'' || Train passenger ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="11"|2004 || ''[[Jai (2004 Tamil film)|Jai]]'' || ||
| rowspan="11"|2004 || ''[[Jai (2004 Tamil film)|Jai]]'' || College Student ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Adi Thadi]]'' || ||
| ''[[Adi Thadi]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Arul]]'' || ||
| ''[[Arul (film)|Arul]]'' || Arul's friend ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Jana (film)|Jana]]'' || ||
| ''[[Jana (film)|Jana]]'' || Jana's servant ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Maanasthan]]'' || ||
| ''[[Maanasthan]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Vasool Raja MBBS]]''|| Piles Patient ||
| ''[[Vasool Raja MBBS]]''|| Piles Patient ||
|-
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| ''[[Arasatchi]]'' || ||
| ''[[Arasatchi]]'' || Soosai ||
|-
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| ''[[Attahasam]]'' || Kumbudren Saamy ||
| ''[[Attahasam]]'' || Kumbudren Saamy ||
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| ''[[Vishwa Thulasi]]'' || ||
| ''[[Vishwa Thulasi]]'' || ||
|-
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| ''[[M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi]]'' || ||  
| ''[[M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi]]'' || Velu ||  
|-
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| ''[[Super Da]]'' || ||  
| ''[[Super Da]]'' || ||  
|-
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| rowspan="10"|2005 || ''[[Thirupaachi]]'' || Police Constable ||
| rowspan="8"|2005 || ''[[Thirupaachi]]'' || Police Constable ||
|-
|-
| ''Kaadhal Seiya Virumbu'' || ||
| ''[[Kadhal Seiya Virumbu]]'' || Dharma ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Kadhal FM]]'' || ||
| ''[[Kadhal FM]]'' || Inspector ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Kochi Rajavu]]'' || || Malayalam film
| ''[[Athbhutha Dweepu|Arputha Theevu]]'' || Vaiyapuri ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Sachein]]'' || ||
| ''[[Mumbai Xpress]]'' || Johnson ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="2"|''[[Mumbai Xpress]]'' || Johnson ||
| ''[[Sivakasi (film)|Sivakasi]]'' || Sivakasi's childhood friend ||
|-
| || Hindi film; cameo appearance
|-
| ''[[Sivakasi (film)|Sivakasi]]'' || ||
|-
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| ''[[Kannamma (film)|Kannamma]]'' ||  ||
| ''[[Kannamma (film)|Kannamma]]'' ||  ||
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| ''[[Vanjagan]]'' || Ravi ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Vattaram]]'' || ||  
| ''[[Vattaram]]'' || Burma's sidekick ||  
|-
|-
| ''[[Prathi Gnayiru 9.30 to 10.00]]'' || ||
| ''[[Prathi Gnayiru 9 Manimudhal 10.30 Varai]]'' || Police officer ||
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| ''[[Azhagiya Asura]]'' || ||
| ''[[Azhagiya Asura]]'' || ||
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| rowspan="8"|2007 || ''[[Pokkiri]]'' || Thamizh's friend ||
| rowspan="8"|2007 || ''[[Pokkiri]]'' || Thamizh's friend ||
|-
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| ''[[Deepavali (2007 film)|Deepavali]]'' || ||
| ''[[Deepavali (2007 film)|Deepavali]]'' || Villager ||
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| ''[[Nanbanin Kadhali]]'' || ||
| ''[[Nanbanin Kadhali]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Vasantham Vanthachu]]'' || Somu ||
| ''[[Vasantham Vanthachu]]'' || Somu ||
|-
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| ''[[Vel (film)|Vel]]'' || ||
| ''[[Vel (film)|Vel]]'' || Mokkasami ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Machakaaran]]'' || ||
| ''[[Machakaaran]]'' || Vicky's friend ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="8"|2008 ||| ''Nenjirukkumvarai Ninaivirukkum'' || ||
| rowspan="8"|2008 || ''[[Sadhu Miranda]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Sadhu Miranda]]'' || ||
| ''[[Tharagu]]'' || ||  
|-
|-
| ''[[Dasavathaaram]]'' || Prabhu ||
| ''[[Dasavathaaram]]'' || Prabhu ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Pandi (film)|Pandi]]'' || ||
| ''[[Pandi (film)|Pandi]]'' || Thief ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Kuselan]]'' || ||
| ''[[Kuselan]]'' || Kuppusamy's assistant ||
|-
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| ''[[Nayagan (2008 film)|Nayagan]]'' || ||
| ''[[Nayagan (2008 film)|Nayagan]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Munnar (film)|Munnar]]'' || Kanagavel ||
| ''[[Munnar (film)|Munnar]]'' || Kanagavel ||
|-
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| ''[[Thee (2009 film)|Thee]]'' || ||
| ''[[Thee (2009 film)|Thee]]'' || Rajapandiyan's sidekick ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="13"|2010 || ''[[Thunichal]]'' || ||
| rowspan="10"|2010 || ''[[Thunichal]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (film)|Twinkle Twinkle Little Star]]'' || || Malayalam film
|-
|-
| ''[[Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam]]'' || Viruma ||
| ''[[Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam]]'' || Viruma ||
|-
| ''[[Sura (film)|Sura]]'' || ||
|-
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| ''[[Kola Kolaya Mundhirika]]'' || Constable Rajappan ||
| ''[[Kola Kolaya Mundhirika]]'' || Constable Rajappan ||
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|-
|-
| ''Indrasena '' || ||
| ''Indrasena '' || ||
|-
| ''[[Bale Pandiya (2010 film)|Bale Pandiya]]'' || ||
|-
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| ''[[Chikku Bukku]]'' || Singaram ||
| ''[[Chikku Bukku]]'' || Singaram ||
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| ''[[Neethana Avan]]'' || Venus ||  
| ''[[Neethana Avan]]'' || Venus ||  
|-
|-
| rowspan="9"|2011 || ''[[Kaavalan]]'' || ||
| rowspan="9"|2011 || ''[[Kaavalan]]'' || Bhoomi's friend ||
|-
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| ''[[Muthukku Muthaaga]]'' || ||  
| ''[[Muthukku Muthaaga]]'' || ||  
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| rowspan="2"|2012 || ''[[Ullam (2012 film)|Ullam]]'' || ||  
| rowspan="2"|2012 || ''[[Ullam (2012 film)|Ullam]]'' || ||  
|-
|-
| ''[[Pandi Oliperukki Nilayam]]'' || ||  
| ''[[Pandi Oliperukki Nilayam]]'' || Neighbour ||  
|-
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| rowspan="3"|2013 || ''[[Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA]]'' || ||
| rowspan="3"|2013 || ''[[Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Alex Pandian]]'' || Nandu ||  
| ''[[Alex Pandian]]'' || Nandu ||  
|-
|-
| rowspan="6"|2014 || ''[[Enna Satham Indha Neram]]'' || ||
| rowspan="7"|2014 || ''[[Enna Satham Indha Neram]]'' || Malayali tea stall owner ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Bramman]]'' || Police Inspector ||
| ''[[Bramman]]'' || Police Inspector ||
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| ''[[Ninaivil Nindraval (2014 film)|Ninaivil Nindraval]]'' || ||
| ''[[Ninaivil Nindraval (2014 film)|Ninaivil Nindraval]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="5"|2015 || ''[[Uttama Villain]]'' || ||
| ''Nenjirukkumvarai Ninaivirukkum'' || ||
|-
| rowspan="5"|2015 || ''[[Uttama Villain]]'' || Snake charmer ||
|-
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| ''[[Papanasam (film)|Papanasam]]'' || Restaurant Owner ||
| ''[[Papanasam (film)|Papanasam]]'' || Restaurant Owner ||
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| ''[[Savaale Samaali]]'' || ||
| ''[[Savaale Samaali]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="6"|2016 || ''[[Narathan]]'' || ||
| rowspan="6"|2016 || ''[[Narathan]]'' || Baskar's assistant ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran]]'' || Constable Vasanthakumar||
| ''[[Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran]]'' || Constable Vasanthakumar||
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| ''[[Vellikizhamai 13am Thethi]]'' || Saravanan's friend ||
| ''[[Vellikizhamai 13am Thethi]]'' || Saravanan's friend ||
|-
|-
| ''Vendru Varuvaan'' || ||
| ''[[Vendru Varuvaan]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''Thirumaal Perumai'' || ||
| ''Thirumaal Perumai'' || ||
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| ''Veera Vamsam'' || ||
| ''Veera Vamsam'' || ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="3"|2018 || ''[[Kalakalappu 2]]'' || Sathyamoorthy ||
| rowspan="3"|2018 || ''[[Kalakalappu 2]]'' || Sathyamoorthy ||<ref name="Vaiyapuri in Kalakalappu 2">{{cite news |last1= |first1= |date=5 October 2017 |title=Vaiyapuri in Kalakalappu 2 |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/051017/vaiyapuri-in-kalakalappu-2.html |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20250527111057/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/051017/vaiyapuri-in-kalakalappu-2.html |archivedate=27 May 2025 |accessdate=27 May 2025 |work= |publisher=Deccan Chronicle |language=en}}</ref>
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| ''[[Pakka (film)|Pakka]]'' || ||
| ''[[Pakka (film)|Pakka]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Annanukku Jai (2018 film)|Annanuku Jai]]'' || Narayanan ||
| ''[[Annanukku Jai (2018 film)|Annanuku Jai]]'' || Narayanan ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="4"|2019 || ''[[Oviyavai Vitta Yaru]]'' || ||
| rowspan="3"|2019 || ''[[Oviyavai Vitta Yaru]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[En Kaadhali Scene Podura]]'' || ||
| ''[[En Kaadhali Scene Podura]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Love Action Drama]]'' || Doctor || Malayalam film
|-
|-
| ''[[Market Raja MBBS]]'' || Demo Patient ||
| ''[[Market Raja MBBS]]'' || Demo Patient ||
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| ''Operation JuJuPi'' || Politician ||  
| ''Operation JuJuPi'' || Politician ||  
|-
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| rowspan="6"|2022 || ''[[Yutha Satham]]'' || Ambi ||
|-
| ''[[Viruman]]'' || Auctioneer ||
|-
| ''[[Oke Oka Jeevitham|Kanam]]'' || Auto driver Maari ||
|-
| ''Riya - The Haunted House'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Aattral]]'' || Traffic Police ||
|-
| ''[[Powder (2022 film)|Powder]]'' || Saamy ||
|-
| rowspan="7"|2023 || ''[[Thalaikoothal (film)|Thalaikoothal]]'' || Transgender demigod ||
|-
| ''Jambu Maharishi'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Kick (2023 film)|Kick]]'' || Ad council member ||
|-
|  ''[[Leo (2023 Indian film)|Leo]]'' || Astrologer ||
|-
| ''[[Kapil Returns]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[License (2023 film)|License]]'' || Head constable ||
|-
| ''[[Va Varalam Va]]'' || ||
|-
| rowspan="3"|2024 || ''[[Local Sarakku]]'' || Film director ||
|-
| ''[[Petta Rap]]'' || Janaki's uncle ||
|-
| ''Paraman'' || Sivanandi ||
|-
| rowspan="7"|2025 || ''[[Otha Votu Muthaiya]]'' ||  ||
|-
| ''[[Kadaisi Thotta]]'' || Midhun ||
|-
| ''Yaman Kattalai '' ||  ||
|-
|''[[Thug Life (2025 film)|Thug Life]]'' || Midhun ||
|-
|''[[Desingu Raja 2]]'' || Krishna ||
|-
|''[[Others (film)|Others]]'' || Ganesan ||
|-
|''[[Kaantha]]'' || Selvam ||
|-
| rowspan="2"|2026 || ''Vangala Viriguda'' ||  ||
|-
| ''[[Aazhi (2026 film)|Aazhi]]'' || || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Feb/03/tamilnews2026feb01sarath-kumar-starrer-aazhi-gets-release-date|title=Sarathkumar-starrer Aazhi gets release date|date=3 February 2026|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
|-
|}
=== Other language films ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Language
! Notes
|-
| 2005 || ''[[Kochi Rajavu]]'' || Vaiyapuri || [[Malayalam]] ||
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Keka (film)|Keka]]'' || Police Inspector || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] ||
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| 2010 || ''Twinkle Twinkle Little Star'' || || rowspan="2"| Malayalam ||
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Love Action Drama]]'' || Doctor ||
|}
|}


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! Year
! Year
! Show
! Show
! Television
! Role
! Note
! Network
! Notes
|-
|-
| 2004-2007||''My Dear Bhootham''||[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]||Moosa's Friend & Title Voice "Kalakkara Machi"
| 2004-2007||''[[My Dear Bootham (TV series)|My Dear Bootham]]''||Kittu, Moosa's Friend & Title Voice "Kalakkara Machi"|| rowspan="2" |[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|-
|-
| 2011||''[[Asatha Povathu Yaaru?]]''||[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]||Judge
| 2011||''[[Asatha Povathu Yaaru?]]''||Judge
|-
|-
| 2017||''[[Bigg Boss Tamil 1|Bigg Boss]]''||[[Star Vijay]]|| Contestant
| rowspan="2" | 2017||''[[Bigg Boss Tamil 1|Bigg Boss]]''|| Contestant||[[Star Vijay]]|| Evicted Day 84
|-
|-
| 2017 || [[Nandini (TV series)|Nandini]] || [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] || Himself (guest role)
| ''[[Nandini (TV series)|Nandini]]'' || Himself || [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]  
|guest role
|-
|-
| 2018||''[[Bigg Boss Tamil 2]]''||[[Star Vijay]]||Guest (day "85 to 91")
| 2018||''[[Bigg Boss Tamil 2]]''||Guest ||[[Star Vijay]]
|from day 85 to 91
|-
|-
|2020||''[[Magarasi]]''||[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]|| Rajendran (guest role)
|2020||''[[Magarasi]]''|| Rajendran || rowspan="2" |[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|guest role
|-  
|-  
|2021||''[[Sundari (TV series)|Sundari]]''||[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]||Kattam Kandhaswamy (guest role)
| rowspan="2" |2021||''[[Sundari (Tamil TV series)|Sundari]]''||Kattam Kandhaswamy  
|guest role
|-
|-
|2021
|[[Gokulathil Seethai (2019 TV series)|''Gokulathil Seethai'']]
|[[Gokulathil Seethai (2019 TV series)|''Gokulathil'' ''Seethai'']]
|Varudhukutty
|[[Zee Tamil]]
| rowspan="2" |[[Zee Tamil]]
|Varudhukutty (guest role)
|guest role
|-
|-
|2022
|''[[Amudhavum Annalakshmiyum]]''
|
|guest role
|}
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Latest revision as of 14:12, 15 March 2026


For other people named Vaiyapuri, see Vaiyapuri (surname).

Vaiyapuri
Born
Ramakrishnan

(1968-10-23) 23 October 1968 (age 57)
Theni, Madras State
(now Tamil Nadu), India
OccupationActor
Years active1994–present
Spouse(s)Anandhi
Children2

Vaiyapuri (born 23 October 1968 as Ramakrishnan) is an Indian actor who has worked in Tamil-language films. He rose to fame by appearing in supporting roles in the late 1990s and early 2000s, often portraying supporting comedic characters. His first major role was in Balu Mahendra's Raman Abdullah (1997), while his roles in films including Thullatha Manamum Thullum (1999), Gemini (2002) and Mani Ratnam's Raavanan (2010) also garnered him acclaim.[1][2]

Career[edit | edit source]

In December 1986, Vaiyapuri moved from his hometown of Theni to Chennai hoping to become an actor in the Tamil film industry. Unable to immediately get a chance in films because of his skinny physical stature, he worked as a bearer at a hotel on Mount Road.[3] Vaiyapuri's first break came through television serials on Doordarshan, where he notably worked on an adaptation of Sujatha's Kolaiyuthir Kalam. He started his film career appearing as an extra and then in minor roles in films, before making a breakthrough with his role in Balu Mahendra's comedy film Raman Abdullah (1997).[4] The success of the film prompted several film makers to approach him for comedic roles in their projects, with the actor subsequently winning acclaim for his roles in Kadhal Palli (1997) and Kaathala Kaathala (1998), where he collaborated with actor Kamal Haasan.[5] In the late 1990s, he continued appearing as a supporting actor, often portraying one of the several comedians in a film. His work in Thullatha Manamum Thullum (1999), where he portrayed a comedic role of a man slowly becoming a transgender woman, won him further critical acclaim.[6]

Throughout his career, Vaiyapuri has often appeared in films starring Kamal Haasan and the actor selected Vaiyapuri for a major supporting role in the actor's Mumbai Xpress (2005).[7][8] Vaiyapuri was later cast as a transgender woman in Mani Ratnam's Raavanan (2010), which he described as a "major turning point" in his career. He shot for the film alongside an ensemble cast including Vikram and Aishwarya Rai, with the film winning critical acclaim upon release.[9] In 2010, he announced that he was set to play the protagonist in a film directed by newcomer Devindiran, while he had also shot for a Malayalam film titled Kalyanamam Kalyanam where he portrayed the second lead. However neither film eventually had a theatrical release.[10][11][12] In the 2010s, Vaiyapuri was cast in less films as the Tamil film industry generally moved away from including separate comedy tracks in films. He has since worked on more low-budget films in supporting roles, while continuing to regularly collaborate in films starring Kamal Haasan such as Uttama Villain (2015) and Papanasam (2015).

In 2017, Vaiyapuri received media attention for taking part in the reality television show Bigg Boss hosted by Kamal Haasan. After spending 84 days in the house, he was evicted in a poll by the public.[13]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Tamil films[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Notes
1994 Karuththamma Bus conductor
Mani Rathnam
1995 Chellakannu Barber
Ilaya Ragam
1996 Avvai Shanmughi Flower decorator
1997 Love Today
Kadhal Palli Palli
Raasi Narikuravar
Raman Abdullah
Aahaa..!
Ullaasam Gopalu
1998 Kaadhale Nimmadhi Blind beggar
Maru Malarchi Palli
Dhinamdhorum
Kaadhala Kaadhala
Ponnu Velayira Bhoomi
Jolly Govind
Harichandra Muthu
Sandhippoma Hospital patient
Kalyana Galatta
Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen Delhi
Sollamale Painter
Kannedhirey Thondrinal Dinesh
Senthooram
1999 Thullatha Manamum Thullum Kalyanasundaram
Ninaivirukkum Varai
Kallazhagar Govindankutti
Unnai Thedi Vaiyapuri
Chinna Raja
Periyanna Prisoner
Poomagal Oorvalam Muniyandi
Suyamvaram Potential groom
Nee Varuvai Ena
Amarkkalam Mani
Anbulla Kadhalukku Vengaipuli
Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga Gun Pandi
Maanaseega Kadhal
Ooty Vaiyapuri
Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Naanum
Time Servant
Unnaruge Naan Irundhal
Aasaiyil Oru Kaditham Jambulingam
Hello Chandru's friend
2000 Good Luck
Hey Ram Vedha
Sudhandhiram
Thai Poranthachu
Pennin Manathai Thottu Mute servant
Simmasanam Thangarasu's friend
Rhythm Umbrella salesman
Ilaiyavan
Uyirile Kalanthathu Siva's assistant
Priyamaanavale Stepnee
Anbudan Sathya's friend
Ennavalle Charles
Parthen Rasithen Bus driver
2001 Paarvai Ondre Podhume Guru
Dumm Dumm Dumm Saami
Dhill Udumalai
Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala
Poovellam Un Vasam Durai
Veettoda Mappillai Dhamu
Kadal Pookkal
Majunu Vasanth's friend
Vadagupatti Maapillai
Piriyadha Varam Vendum Sanjay's friend
2002 Pammal K. Sambandam Dili
Alli Arjuna Meenatchi
Gemini Oberoi
Ezhumalai Marriage Broker's assistant
Nettru Varai Nee Yaaro
Raja Onan
Naina
En Mana Vaanil Azhagusundaram
Arputham Ashok's friend
Style Manikkam
2003 Military
Manasellam Bala's friend
Nala Damayanthi Ramji's cousin
Aahaa Ethanai Azhagu
Alaudin Alaudin's friend
Vani Mahal
Kadhaludan Marriage broker
Parasuram Anjali's uncle
Anbe Un Vasam Hussain
Enakku 20 Unakku 18 Train passenger
2004 Jai College Student
Adi Thadi
Arul Arul's friend
Jana Jana's servant
Maanasthan
Vasool Raja MBBS Piles Patient
Arasatchi Soosai
Attahasam Kumbudren Saamy
Vishwa Thulasi
M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi Velu
Super Da
2005 Thirupaachi Police Constable
Kadhal Seiya Virumbu Dharma
Kadhal FM Inspector
Arputha Theevu Vaiyapuri
Mumbai Xpress Johnson
Sivakasi Sivakasi's childhood friend
Kannamma
Priyasakhi
2006 Idhaya Thirudan
Vanjagan Ravi
Vattaram Burma's sidekick
Prathi Gnayiru 9 Manimudhal 10.30 Varai Police officer
Azhagiya Asura
2007 Pokkiri Thamizh's friend
Deepavali Villager
Nanbanin Kadhali
Adavadi Michael
Urchagam Bhai
Vasantham Vanthachu Somu
Vel Mokkasami
Machakaaran Vicky's friend
2008 Sadhu Miranda
Tharagu
Dasavathaaram Prabhu
Pandi Thief
Kuselan Kuppusamy's assistant
Nayagan
Nadigai
Thiruvannamalai Thumbi Singaram
2009 Villu Pugazh's friend
Mayandi Kudumbathar
Unnai Kann Theduthe Rudhra's friend
Naalai Namadhe
Munnar Kanagavel
Thee Rajapandiyan's sidekick
2010 Thunichal
Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam Viruma
Kola Kolaya Mundhirika Constable Rajappan
Kanagavel Kaaka Karuppu
Raavanan Raasathi
Indrasena
Chikku Bukku Singaram
Unakkaga En Kadhal Tata Birla
Androru Naal
Neethana Avan Venus
2011 Kaavalan Bhoomi's friend
Muthukku Muthaaga
Maapillai
Sabash Sariyana Potti
En Ullam Unnai Theduthey
Vellore Maavattam
Velayudham Speed's brother
Osthe Police Constable
Aduthathu
2012 Ullam
Pandi Oliperukki Nilayam Neighbour
2013 Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA
Ragalaipuram Insurance policy agent
Alex Pandian Nandu
2014 Enna Satham Indha Neram Malayali tea stall owner
Bramman Police Inspector
Thirudan Police Guest appearance
Vellaikaara Durai Land Broker
Amara
Ninaivil Nindraval
Nenjirukkumvarai Ninaivirukkum
2015 Uttama Villain Snake charmer
Papanasam Restaurant Owner
Maharani Kottai Dhanakodi
Adhibar Bobby
Savaale Samaali
2016 Narathan Baskar's assistant
Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran Constable Vasanthakumar
Vellikizhamai 13am Thethi Saravanan's friend
Vendru Varuvaan
Thirumaal Perumai
Andaman
2017 Aarambamey Attakasam
Veera Vamsam
2018 Kalakalappu 2 Sathyamoorthy [14]
Pakka
Annanuku Jai Narayanan
2019 Oviyavai Vitta Yaru
En Kaadhali Scene Podura
Market Raja MBBS Demo Patient
2020 Routtu
2021 Pei Mama
Operation JuJuPi Politician
2022 Yutha Satham Ambi
Viruman Auctioneer
Kanam Auto driver Maari
Riya - The Haunted House
Aattral Traffic Police
Powder Saamy
2023 Thalaikoothal Transgender demigod
Jambu Maharishi
Kick Ad council member
Leo Astrologer
Kapil Returns
License Head constable
Va Varalam Va
2024 Local Sarakku Film director
Petta Rap Janaki's uncle
Paraman Sivanandi
2025 Otha Votu Muthaiya
Kadaisi Thotta Midhun
Yaman Kattalai
Thug Life Midhun
Desingu Raja 2 Krishna
Others Ganesan
Kaantha Selvam
2026 Vangala Viriguda
Aazhi [15]

Other language films[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Language Notes
2005 Kochi Rajavu Vaiyapuri Malayalam
2008 Keka Police Inspector Telugu
2010 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Malayalam
2019 Love Action Drama Doctor

Television[edit | edit source]

Year Show Role Network Notes
2004-2007 My Dear Bootham Kittu, Moosa's Friend & Title Voice "Kalakkara Machi" Sun TV
2011 Asatha Povathu Yaaru? Judge
2017 Bigg Boss Contestant Star Vijay Evicted Day 84
Nandini Himself Sun TV guest role
2018 Bigg Boss Tamil 2 Guest Star Vijay from day 85 to 91
2020 Magarasi Rajendran Sun TV guest role
2021 Sundari Kattam Kandhaswamy guest role
Gokulathil Seethai Varudhukutty Zee Tamil guest role
2022 Amudhavum Annalakshmiyum guest role

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "டோடோவின் ரஃப் நோட்டு". Archived from the original on 22 September 2002. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
  2. ↑ "Vaiyapuri The reel music director". indiaglitz.com. Archived from the original on 17 July 2008. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
  3. ↑ "Tasting success". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 6 January 2002. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  4. ↑ "Tamil comedy actor Vaiyapuri profile and upcoming films".
  5. ↑ "1997–98 Kodambakkam babies Page: Part 2". www.indolink.com. Archived from the original on 24 July 2012. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
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