#tamilmovies #tamiloldmovies #tamilnewmovies #RjsEntertainment Vadivelu From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigationJump to search For the gangster, see Boxer Vadivelu. Vadivelu Vadivelu at Trailer & HD Songs Launch of Kaththi Sandai .jpg Vadivelu in 2016 Born Kumaravadivel Natarajan 11 September 1960 (age 60)[1] Madurai, Madras State, India[2] Occupation Actor, comedian, playback singer Years active 1988- present Spouse(s) Sarojini Children 4 Kumaravadivel Natarajan (born 11 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 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), Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000), Thavasi (2001), Chandramukhi (2005), Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi (2006), Pokkiri (2007), Marudhamalai (2007) and Kathavarayan (2008). His popularity led to his media-coined nickname, Vaigai Puyal, meaning "Vaigai storm",[3] referring to the river that flows through his hometown Madurai. Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 2.1 Early stage (1988–1997) 2.2 Superstardom in comedy (1998–2008) 2.3 Controversies and decline (2008–2017) 2.4 Banning (2018–2021) 3 Acclaim 3.1 Acting style 3.2 Popularity 4 References 5 External links Early life Vadivelu was born on 12 September 1960[1] in Madurai, Tamil Nadu[2] to Natarajan and Vaitheswari. Vadivelu has a spouse, Sarojini, four children, three daughters, Kannigaparameswari, Karthiga,[4] Kalaivani,[5] and a son, Subramaniyan.[6] 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.[7] Career