Vivek
Born November 19, 1961 (Age: 64)
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Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District, Tamil Nadu, India
Biography
Vivek was an Indian film actor, comedian, television personality, playback singer and activist working in the Tamil film industry. Introduced in films by director K. Balachander, he won 3 Filmfare Best Comedian – Tamil Awards for his performances in movies such as Run (2002), Saamy (2003), Perazhagan (2004) and 5 Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Best Comedian for Unnaruge Naan Irundhal (1999), Run (2002) Parthiban Kanavu (2003), Anniyan (2005) and Sivaji (2007). He has acted more than 220 films. In 2009, Government of India awarded Vivek with the Padma Shri award for his contribution to the arts. Sathyabama University has conferred actor Vivek with an honorary doctorate for his contribution to the society through cinema. As a television personality, Vivek has hosted a number of events and has interviewed media personalities, notably A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. Inspired by Kalam's environmentalism, Vivek founded the Green Kalam initiative in 2010 with the mission of planting one billion trees across Tamil Nadu.
Vivek was an Indian film actor, comedian, television personality, playback singer and activist working in the Tamil film industry. Introduced in films by director K. Balachander, he won 3 Filmfare Best Comedian – Tamil Awards for his performances in movies such as Run (2002), Saamy (2003), Perazhagan (2004) and 5 Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Best Comedian for Unnaruge Naan Irundhal (1999), Run (2002) Parthiban Kanavu (2003), Anniyan (2005) and Sivaji (2007). He has acted more than 220 films.
In 2009, Government of India awarded Vivek with the Padma Shri award for his contribution to the arts. Sathyabama University has conferred actor Vivek with an honorary doctorate for his contribution to the society through cinema. As a television personality, Vivek has hosted a number of events and has interviewed media personalities, notably A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. Inspired by Kalam's environmentalism, Vivek founded the Green Kalam initiative in 2010 with the mission of planting one billion trees across Tamil Nadu.
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Filmography
Yennai Arindhaal
2015
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as 'Revolver' Richard
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Age: 53
Velaiyilla Pattathari
2014
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as Azhagusundaram
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Age: 52
Singam
2010
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as Yettu Erimalai
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Age: 48
Urchagam
2007
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as Ayyanarkudi Raja
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Age: 45
Kireedam
2007
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as Shaktivel's Brother-in-Law
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Age: 45
Thullal
2007
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Age: 45
Sivaji: The Boss
2007
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as Arivu
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Age: 45
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Agaram
2007
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as Thiru's Friend
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Age: 45
Aalwar
2007
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as Pons
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Age: 45
Paramasivan
2006
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as Agniputra
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Age: 44
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Vanakkam Thalaiva
2005
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Age: 44
Anniyan
2005
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as Chari Singari
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Age: 43
Thaka Thimi Tha
2005
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Age: 43
Aethiree
2004
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as 'Auto' Sampath
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Age: 42
Boys
2003
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as Mangalam
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Age: 41
Kadhal Virus
2002
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Age: 41
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Shakalaka Baby
2002
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Age: 40
University
2002
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as Althotta Bupathi
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Age: 40
Namma Veetu Kalyanam
2002
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Age: 40
Youth
2002
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as Kandhasamy
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Age: 40
Yey! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke
2002
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Age: 40
Thenkasi Pattanam
2002
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Age: 40
Devan
2002
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Age: 40
Run
2002
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as Shiva's Friend
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Age: 40
Thamizhan
2002
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as Nandakumar
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Age: 40
Roja Koottam
2002
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as Auto Arumugam
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Age: 40
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Vivaramana Aalu
2002
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Age: 40
Azhagi
2002
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Age: 40
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Super Kudumbam
2001
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as Hari
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Age: 39
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Nageswari
2001
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as Junior Aatha
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Age: 39
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Seenu
2000
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Age: 38
Palayathu Amman
2000
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as Kalyanaraman
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Age: 38
Priyamaanavale
2000
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as Chandru
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Age: 38
Budget Padmanabhan
2000
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as Krishnan
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Age: 38
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Unnai Kann Theduthey
2000
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Age: 38
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Doubles
2000
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Age: 38
Pennin Manathai Thottu
2000
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Age: 38
Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai
2000
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as Dhandapani
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Age: 38
Kushi
2000
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as Vicky
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Age: 38
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Kandha Kadamba Kathir Vela
2000
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as Kathirvela
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Age: 38
Alaipayuthey
2000
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as Sethu
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Age: 38
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Sandhitha Velai
2000
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Age: 38
Sudhandhiram
2000
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Age: 38
Thai Porandaachu
2000
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Age: 38
Good Luck
2000
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Age: 38
Eazhaiyin Sirippil
2000
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as Arasu
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Age: 38
Mugavari
2000
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as Ramesh
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Age: 38
Thirunelveli
2000
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Age: 38
Vaali
1999
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as Vicky
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Age: 37
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Unnudan
1998
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Age: 36
Kannedhirey Thondrinal
1998
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Age: 36
Bada Din
1998
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Age: 36
Harichandra
1998
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Age: 36
Kadhal Mannan
1998
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as Oyya
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Age: 36
Kaadhale Nimmadhi
1998
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as Panchu
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Age: 36
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Marumalarchi
1998
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as Nagaraj
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Age: 36
Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar
1998
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as Valayapathi / Police inspector
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Age: 36
Nerrukku Ner
1997
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Age: 35
Pagaivan
1997
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Age: 35
Pongalo Pongal
1997
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as Pazhanisamy
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Age: 35
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Sishya
1997
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Age: 35
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Dhinamum Ennai Gavani
1997
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as Inspector Balram
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Age: 35
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Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga
1997
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Age: 35
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Subash
1996
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as Subash's Friend
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Age: 34
Enakkoru Magan Pirappan
1996
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as Raja
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Age: 34
Minor Mappillai
1996
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as Kicha
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Age: 34
Vanaja Girija
1994
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as Appu
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Age: 33
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Pattukottai Periyappa
1994
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Age: 32
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Vaa Magale Vaa
1994
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Age: 32
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Vaanga Partner Vaanga
1994
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as Koteeswaran
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Age: 32
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Enga Muthalali
1993
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Age: 31
Pass Mark
1993
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Age: 31
Naan Pesa Ninaipathellam
1993
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as Govind
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Age: 31
Uzhaippali
1993
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as Tamilarasan's Friend
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Age: 31
Urimai Oonjaladugiradhu
1992
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as Narayanan
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Age: 30
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Kalikaalam
1992
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as Krishnamoorthy's son
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Age: 30
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Innisai Mazhai
1992
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Age: 30
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Kizhakku Veedhi
1992
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Age: 30
Putham Pudhu Payanam
1991
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Age: 30
Idhaya Vasal
1991
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Age: 29
Jenma Natchathiram
1991
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Age: 29
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
1989
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as Vittal Manibharathi's Personal Assistant
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Age: 27
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Manathil Uruthi Vendum
1987
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Age: 25