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 Pa 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.
Filmography
all 220
Movies 219
self 4
TV Shows 1
Thangam
The Legend (2022)
Movie
Sigamani
Aranmanai 3 (2021)
Movie
Self - Host
LOL: Enga Siri Paappom (2021)
TV
Kannadaasan
Dharala Prabhu (2020)
Movie
Nessi
Bigil (2019)
Movie
Rudhran
Vellai Pookal (2019)
Movie
Kesavan
Viswasam (2019)
Movie
Actor
Ezhumin (2018)
Movie
Azhagu Sundaram
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 (2017)
Movie
Ramachandran
Meesaya Murukku (2017)
Movie
Vivek
Brindavanam (2017)
Movie
Raj
Rum (2017)
Movie
Animal Arasu
Machan (2016)
Movie
Actor
Kaashmora (2016)
Movie
Surya
Manithan (2016)
Movie
Lawyer Lingam
Oopiri (2016)
Movie
6
Vettaiyan
Sakalakala Vallavan (2015)
Movie
Actor
Killadi (2015)
Movie
Cameo appearance
Touring Talkies (2015)
Movie
'Revolver' Richard
Yennai Arindhaal (2015)
Movie
Actor
Vingyani (2014)
Movie
Azahagusundaram
Velaiyilla Pattathari (2014)
Movie
Actor
Chandra (2014)
Movie
Special Appearance
Ninaithathu Yaaro (2014)
Movie
Yettu Erimalai
Singam 2 (2013)
Movie
Actor
Kantha (2013)
Movie
Saroja
Murattu Kaalai (2012)
Movie
Varun Sandhesh
Vedi (2011)
Movie
Child Chinna
Mappillai (2011)
Movie
Actor
Bhavani IPS (2011)
Movie
Gumbidiswamy
Seedan (2011)
Movie
Emotional Ekambaram
Uthama Puthiran (2010)
Movie
Annamalai
Vaada (2010)
Movie
Mr.London
Bale Pandiya (2010)
Movie
Thirupathi
Pen Singam (2010)
Movie
Yettu Erimalai
Singam (2010)
Movie
Singapetti Sringaram
Magane En Marumagane (2010)
Movie
'Cola' Kumar
Thambikku Indha Ooru (2010)
Movie
Kingfisher
Anthony Yaar? (2009)
Movie
Azhagappan
Guru En Aalu (2009)
Movie
Paraman
1977 (2009)
Movie
Rajesh
Thee (2009)
Movie
Actor
Perumal (2009)
Movie
Assault Arumugam
Padikathavan (2009)
Movie
Actor
Durai (2008)
Movie
Madurai
Bommalattam (2008)
Movie
Vetrivel's sidekick
Kuruvi (2008)
Movie
Mani
Sandai (2008)
Movie
Actor
Singakutty (2008)
Movie
Actor
Veerappu (2007)
Movie
Actor
Kireedam (2007)
Movie
Thiru's Friend
Agaram (2007)
Movie
Pons
Aalwar (2007)
Movie
Pandi
Madrasi (2006)
Movie
Madhan
Madhu (2006)
Movie
Manohar
Thiruttu Payale (2006)
Movie
V. C. Damodaran
Saravana (2006)
Movie
Bullet
Aathi (2006)
Movie
Agni Puthiran
Paramasivan (2006)
Movie
Sub-Inspector Arivazhagan 'Chari'
Anniyan (2005)
Movie
Comedian
Kana Kanden (2005)
Movie
Prakash
Arasatchi (2004)
Movie
Harichandra
Chellamae (2004)
Movie
Auto Sampath
Aethiree (2004)
Movie
Kuzhandhai
Perazhagan (2004)
Movie
6.5
Bashir
Udhaya (2004)
Movie
Siva
Joot (2003)
Movie
Kapil (Tamil version)
Enakku 20 Unakku 18 (2003)
Movie
Pazhani
Thirumalai (2003)
Movie
Shankar
Three Roses (2003)
Movie
Mangalam Sir
Boys (2003)
Movie
Actor
Thennavan (2003)
Movie
Actor
Alai (2003)
Movie
Actor
Whistle (2003)
Movie
Actor
Ice (2003)
Movie
Chandru
Lesa Lesa (2003)
Movie
Venkataraman Iyer
Saamy (2003)
Movie
Actor
Anbe Anbe (2003)
Movie
'Super' Subbu
Kadhal Sadugudu (2003)
Movie
Actor
Thithikudhe (2003)
Movie
Actor
Pop Carn (2003)
Movie
Arumugam's Friend
Dhool (2003)
Movie
Aal Thotta Bhoopathy
University (2002)
Movie
Kandhasamy
Youth (2002)
Movie
Siva's friend
Run (2002)
Movie
Nandhakumar
Thamizhan (2002)
Movie
Auto Aarumugam
Roja Koottam (2002)
Movie
Actor
Azhagi (2002)
Movie
Mano
Majunu (2001)
Movie
Boopathi Ramaiyaa
Shahjahan (2001)
Movie
Valaiyapathi
Manadhai Thirudivittai (2001)
Movie
Madhava's Friend
Paarthale Paravasam (2001)
Movie
Tamil Kirukkan
Alli Thandha Vaanam (2001)
Movie
Owner of provision store
Kutty (2001)
Movie
Ramamoorthy
Viswanathan Ramamoorthy (2001)
Movie
Mathan
12 B (2001)
Movie
'Megaserial' Mahadevan
Dhill (2001)
Movie
Azhagesh
Lovely (2001)
Movie
Azhagu
Badri (2001)
Movie
5
Chockalingam (Chokku)
Minnale (2001)
Movie
Thyagarajan
Looty (2001)
Movie
Manimaran
Middle Class Madhavan (2001)
Movie
Actor
9 Nelalu (2001)
Movie
Chandru
Priyamaanavale (2000)
Movie
Krishnan
Budget Panabhan (2000)
Movie
Actor
Doubles (2000)
Movie
Kandhasamy
Pennin Manathai Thottu (2000)
Movie
Dhandapani
Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai (2000)
Movie
Vicky, dance master
Kushi (2000)
Movie
Kathirvela
Kandha Kadamba Kathir Vela (2000)
Movie
Shakti's cousin
Alaipayuthey (2000)
Movie
Vikram
Sudhandhiram (2000)
Movie
Actor
Good Luck (2000)
Movie
Actor
Mugavari (2000)
Movie
Ramalingam
Aasaiyil Oru Kaditham (1999)
Movie
Actor
Mugam (1999)
Movie
Ramanathan
Viralukketha Veekkam (1999)
Movie
Actor
Oruvan (1999)
Movie
Vicky
Vaali (1999)
Movie
Actor
Unnai Thedi (1999)
Movie
Actor
Sollamale (1998)
Movie
Nagaraj
Marumalarchi (1998)
Movie
Vivek Kumar
Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar (1998)
Movie
Actor
Pagaivan (1997)
Movie
Pazhanisamy
Pongalo Pongal (1997)
Movie
Inspector Balram
Dhinamum Ennai Gavani (1997)
Movie
Subash's Friend
Subash (1996)
Movie
Kichcha
Minor Mappillai (1996)
Movie
Hostage
Thaayagam (1996)
Movie
Kuppu
Mayabazar (1995)
Movie
Araitchi Ariandndham, Ex-Finance minister
Pudhiya Mannargal (1994)
Movie
Actor
Mark (1993)
Movie
Tamilarasan's Friend
Uzhaippali (1993)
Movie
Narayanan
Urimai Oonjaladugiradhu (1992)
Movie
Krishnamoorthy's son
Kalikaalam (1992)
Movie
Vittal Manibharathi's Personal Assistant
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (1989)
Movie
Elango
Indian 3: War Mode
Movie
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Information
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1961-11-19
Deathday
2021-04-17 (59 years old)
Birth Name
விவேகானந்தன்
Birth Place
Kovilpatti, India
Citizenships
India
Also Known As
Vivekanandan, விவேக், विवेक, വിവേക് , వివేక్ , Pashri Vivek
Awards
Pa Shri in arts
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