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Vivek
Vivek (1961–2021) was an Indian actor and comedian who worked mainly in Tamil cinema .[ 1] He won three Filmfare Best Comedian Awards for his performances in Run , Saamy and Perazhagan . In April 2009, Vivek received the Padma Shri award by the Government of India for his contribution to the arts. He was introduced to filmdom by renowned director K. Balachander .[ 2]
This is a complete list of films acted by comedian Vivek.[ 3]
All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
Key
†
Denotes films that have not yet been released
List of Vivek television credits
Year
Title
Role
Channel
Notes
Ref.
1989
Rail Sneham
DD Podhigai
1994
Top Tucker
Parasuraman
Sun TV
[ 143]
1995
Philips Super 10
Sun TV
List of Vivek film credits as voice actor
Year
Film
Character
Ref.
1998
Uyire
Phone booth owner
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^ Y Maheswara Reddy. "Vivek, comedy artiste" . The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 20 January 2015. Retrieved 26 November 2023 .
^ "Filmography of Vivek" . Cinesouth . Archived from the original on 25 March 2012. Retrieved 20 July 2014 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (11 February 2000). "Film Review: Eazhaiyin Sirippil" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 27 December 2016 .
^ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (11 February 2000). "Film Review: Goodluck" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 30 November 2004. Retrieved 27 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (25 February 2000). "Film Review: "Sudhandhiram" " . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 27 December 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2016 .
^ "Thai Poranthachu" . Sify . 10 August 2001. Archived from the original on 27 December 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (3 March 2000). "Film Review: "Mugavaree" " . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 22 December 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2016 .
^ "Film Review: "Alaipayuthey" " . The Hindu . 21 April 2000. Archived from the original on 12 January 2015. Retrieved 27 December 2016 .
^ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (21 April 2000). "Film Review: "Santhitha Vaelai" " . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 15 October 2013. Retrieved 27 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (12 May 2000). "Film Review: Kandha Kadamba Kadhir-Vela" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 23 June 2023. Retrieved 27 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (26 May 2000). "Film Review: "Kushi" " . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 20 January 2017. Retrieved 27 December 2016 .
^ Rajitha (18 July 2000). "Wanted:A pacemaker" . Rediff . Archived from the original on 27 December 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2016 .
^ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (21 July 2000). "Film Review: Koodi Vazhndhal Kodi Nanmai" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 27 February 2015. Retrieved 27 December 2016 .
^ Rajitha (31 August 2000). "Double or quits? Quits!" . Rediff. Archived from the original on 2 February 2011. Retrieved 9 January 2017 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (15 September 2000). "Film Review: Budget Padmanabhan" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 21 December 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2016 .
^ Rajitha (27 October 2000). "Festive fare!" . Rediff.com . Archived from the original on 20 January 2017. Retrieved 9 January 2017 .
^ Padmanabhan, Savitha (10 November 2000). "Film Review: "Seenu" " . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 8 October 2012. Retrieved 27 December 2016 .
^ Ashok Kumar, S. R. (22 December 2000). "Film Review: Kandaen Seethaiyai" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 1 February 2015.
^ Padmanabhan, Savitha (19 January 2001). "Film Review: Looty" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 14 May 2014. Retrieved 27 December 2016 .
^ "Film: Nageshwari" . 28 January 2001. Archived from the original on 28 January 2001. Retrieved 20 November 2023 .
^ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (16 February 2001). "Film Review: Engalukkum Kaalam Varum" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 24 December 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2016 .
^ Padmanabhan, Savitha (9 February 2001). "Film Review: Minnalae" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 16 April 2018. Retrieved 27 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (27 April 2001). "Film Review: Badri" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 9 January 2017. Retrieved 27 December 2016 .
^ Padmanabhan, Savitha (25 May 2001). "Film Review: "Middle Class Madhavan" " . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 24 December 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2016 .
^ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (27 July 2001). "Film Review: Dhill" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 1 February 2015. Retrieved 27 December 2016 .
^ Mahesh, Chitra (10 August 2001). "Film Review: "Kutty" " . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 27 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (17 August 2001). "Film Review: Viswanathan Ramamoorthy" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 27 December 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2016 .
^ "Film Review: Poovellam Un Vaasam" . The Hindu . 24 August 2001. Archived from the original on 25 February 2005. Retrieved 27 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (5 October 2001). "Film Review: 12 B" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 27 December 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2016 .
^ Tulika (10 December 2001). "Manathai Thirudi Vittai has Prabhu Deva in a dilemma" . Rediff. Archived from the original on 30 December 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2016 .
^ Rajitha (4 December 2001). "Trouble in paradise" . Rediff. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2016 .
^ "Azhagi" . Sify . 12 December 2001. Archived from the original on 28 December 2016. Retrieved 28 December 2016 .
^ "Vivaramana Aalu" . Sify . 19 January 2002. Archived from the original on 28 December 2016. Retrieved 28 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (1 March 2002). "Roja Koottam" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 25 February 2008. Retrieved 28 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (19 April 2002). "Thamizhan" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 20 January 2017. Retrieved 28 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (28 June 2002). "Thenkasi Pattanam" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 25 February 2008. Retrieved 28 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (19 July 2002). " "Yey! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukkae" " . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 26 February 2008. Retrieved 30 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (26 July 2002). "Youth" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 9 January 2017. Retrieved 28 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (13 September 2002). "Run" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 25 February 2008. Retrieved 28 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (11 October 2002). "University" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 5 October 2009. Retrieved 28 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (24 January 2003). "Dhool" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 1 February 2015. Retrieved 28 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (18 April 2003). "Kadhal Sadugudu" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 1 February 2015. Retrieved 28 December 2016 .
^ "Anbe Anbe" . Sify . 7 May 2003. Archived from the original on 28 December 2016. Retrieved 28 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (9 May 2003). " "Saami" " . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 1 February 2015. Retrieved 28 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (23 May 2003). "Lesa Lesa" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 7 March 2017. Retrieved 28 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (23 May 2003). "Parthiban Kanavu" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 19 November 2004. Retrieved 28 December 2016 .
^ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (25 October 2002). "Cool version of a superhit" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 23 September 2003. Retrieved 28 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (4 July 2003). " "Whistle" " . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 9 January 2012. Retrieved 28 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (18 July 2003). " "Kadhal Kisu Kisu" " . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 26 February 2008. Retrieved 28 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (1 August 2003). " "Thithikudhae" " . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 5 October 2009. Retrieved 28 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (22 August 2003). "Thennavan" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 26 February 2008. Retrieved 28 December 2016 .
^ Gautam, Savitha (5 September 2003). " "Boys" " . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 8 December 2003. Retrieved 28 December 2016 .
^ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (26 September 2003). " "Alai" " . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 5 October 2009. Retrieved 28 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (10 October 2003). " "Three Roses" " . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 26 October 2003. Retrieved 28 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (31 October 2003). "Tirumalai" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 9 January 2017. Retrieved 28 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (12 December 2003). " "Enakku 20 Unakku 18" " . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 30 December 2003. Retrieved 28 December 2016 .
^ "Joot- Are You Ready?" . Sify . 19 December 2003. Archived from the original on 29 December 2016. Retrieved 28 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (30 April 2004). "Edhiri" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 20 August 2004. Retrieved 28 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (14 May 2004). " "Paerazhagan" " . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 15 January 2017. Retrieved 28 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (17 September 2004). "Chellamae" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 13 October 2004. Retrieved 28 December 2016 .
^ "Arasatchi" . Sify . 20 September 2004. Archived from the original on 28 December 2016. Retrieved 28 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (8 October 2004). "M. Kumaran Son of ..." The Hindu . Archived from the original on 22 November 2004. Retrieved 28 December 2016 .
^ "Thakathimitha" . Sify . 2 April 2005. Archived from the original on 14 April 2016. Retrieved 28 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (20 May 2005). "Refreshing dream" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 25 November 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2016 .
^ "Anniyan" . Sify . 16 June 2005. Archived from the original on 30 October 2014. Retrieved 28 December 2016 .
^ "Anbe Vaa" . Sify . 17 November 2005. Archived from the original on 5 April 2016. Retrieved 28 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (23 December 2005). "A strong story" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 5 October 2009. Retrieved 28 December 2016 .
^ "Paramasivan" . Sify . 10 January 2006. Archived from the original on 29 December 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ "Saravana" . Sify . 14 January 2006. Archived from the original on 28 January 2017. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (20 January 2006). "Cliched, and typically Vijay" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 20 January 2017. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ "Kalvanin Kathali" . Sify . 17 February 2006. Archived from the original on 22 March 2017. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ "Madrasi" . Sify . 18 February 2006. Archived from the original on 30 December 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (21 April 2006). "Gripping game of cat and mouse — Thiruttu Payalae" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 29 December 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ "Madhu" . Sify . 17 May 2006. Archived from the original on 30 December 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ "Nee Venunda Chellam" . Sify . 18 August 2006. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (15 September 2006). "Story is its weak link — Jaambavan" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 25 November 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (19 January 2007). "Ire and fire all over again — Aazhwar" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 25 December 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ "Agaram" . Sify . 6 March 2007. Archived from the original on 30 December 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ Hari, TSV (16 June 2007). "REVIEW: Sivaji: the Boss" . Hindustan Times . Archived from the original on 30 December 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ "Thullal" . Sify . 3 July 2007. Archived from the original on 27 December 2016. Retrieved 2 December 2016 .
^ "Kireedam" . Sify . 19 July 2007. Archived from the original on 29 December 2016. Retrieved 2 December 2016 .
^ "Veerappu" . Sify . 28 July 2007. Archived from the original on 30 December 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (31 August 2007). "Vibrant ... almost all the way — Urchaagam" . The Hindu . Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ "Pasupathi c/o Rasakkapalayam" . Sify . 5 October 2007. Archived from the original on 6 August 2013. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ "Thoondil" . Sify . 22 February 2008. Archived from the original on 29 December 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ "Singakutty" . Sify . 22 March 2008. Archived from the original on 29 December 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ "Sandai" . Sify . 24 March 2008. Archived from the original on 22 March 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (9 May 2008). "What happened Dharani? - Kuruvi" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 20 January 2017. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ "Ayudham Seivom" . Sify . 30 June 2008. Archived from the original on 15 March 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ "Jayam Kondaan" . Sify . 29 August 2008. Archived from the original on 4 January 2017. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (10 October 2008). "Stunts say it all — Durai" . The Hindu . Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ "Bommalattam" . Sify . 12 December 2008. Archived from the original on 22 April 2017. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (23 January 2009). "A smooth take-off ... and that's it — Padikkadhavan" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 30 December 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (20 February 2009). "Oh! Not again — Perumal" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 25 November 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ Srinivasan, Pavithra (9 March 2009). "It's Bland, James Bland" . Rediff. Archived from the original on 30 December 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ "Guru En Aalu" . Sify . 24 April 2009. Archived from the original on 26 October 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (17 July 2009). "Glam game gone awry — Indira Vizha" . The Hindu . Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ Srinivasan, Pavithra (27 July 2009). "Aindham Padai is below average" . Rediff. Archived from the original on 29 March 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ Srinivasan, Pavithra (31 July 2009). "Watch Anthony Yaar? at your own peril" . Rediff. Archived from the original on 30 December 2016. Retrieved 30 December 2016 .
^ "Thambikku Indha Ooru" . Sify . 6 March 2010. Archived from the original on 30 December 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (16 April 2010). "For the record — Sivappu Mazhai" . The Hindu . Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ "Magane En Marumagane" . Sify . 21 May 2010. Archived from the original on 10 May 2017. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ Devi Ravi, Bhama (29 May 2010). "Singam Movie Review" . The Times of India . Archived from the original on 21 March 2017. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (3 June 2010). "Penn Singam: Family fare" . The Hindu . Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ Srinivasan, Pavithra (2010). "Bale Pandiya could have been better" . Rediff. Archived from the original on 25 March 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ "Uthamaputhiran" . Sify . 4 November 2010. Archived from the original on 3 October 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ Srinivasan, Pavithra (25 February 2011). "Review: Seedan is no match to the original" . Rediff. Archived from the original on 30 December 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ Srinivasan, Pavithra (8 April 2011). "Review: Mappillai is a bad copy of the original" . Rediff. Archived from the original on 20 January 2017. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ "ജഗതി ശ്രീകുമാറിനൊപ്പം മത്സരിച്ച് അഭിനയിച്ച വിവേക്! നോവായി 'ഒരു നുണക്കഥ' [Late actor Vivek acted in a Malayalam movie Oru Nunakkadha ]" . The Times of India Samayam (in Malayalam).
^ Srinivasan, Pavithra (3 October 2011). "Review: Sameera stands out in Vedi " . Rediff. Archived from the original on 4 August 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ Rangarajan, Malathi (16 June 2012). "Murattu Kaalai — Not as raging ..." The Hindu . Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ "Comedian Vivek dubs in Kannada for Chandra" . The Times of India . 27 June 2013.
^ "Singam Movie Review" . The Times of India . 10 May 2016. Archived from the original on 23 March 2017. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ Varma, Sidharth (28 January 2013). "Pathayeram Kodi Movie Review" . The Times of India . Archived from the original on 4 April 2014. Retrieved 20 July 2014 .
^ "Naan Thaan Bala" . Sify . 16 June 2014. Archived from the original on 29 December 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ Subramanian, Anupama (19 July 2014). "Movie Review 'Velai Illa Pattadhari': A wholesome entertainer" . Deccan Chronicle . Archived from the original on 16 September 2014. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ Srinivasan, Sudhir (26 November 2014). "Vingyani: Not a grain of credibility" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 1 December 2014. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ Srinivasan, Sudhir (30 January 2015). "Killadi: A bucketful of clichés" . The Hindu . Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ V P, Nicy (5 February 2015). " 'Yennai Arindhaal' Movie Review: Ajith Starrer is a Classy, Mass Entertainer from Gautham Menon" . International Business Times . Archived from the original on 11 October 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ Saraswathi, S (1 May 2015). "Review: Vai Raja Vai is a let down" . Rediff. Archived from the original on 30 December 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ Mannath, Malini (6 June 2015). "Refreshing Idea, but Lacklustre Narration" . The New Indian Express . Archived from the original on 30 December 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ Suganth, M. (20 April 2016). "Palakkattu Madhavan — Ivan Tamilan Movie Review" . The Times of India . Archived from the original on 8 July 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ "Sakalakala Vallavan" . Sify . 31 July 2015. Archived from the original on 29 December 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ Subramanian, Anupama (26 March 2016). "Thozha movie review: A film not to be missed!" . Deccan Chronicle . Archived from the original on 5 August 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ Suganth, M. (30 April 2016). "Manithan Movie Review" . The Times of India . Archived from the original on 13 June 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ Subramanian, Anupama (28 October 2016). "Kashmora movie review: Every bit a film worth a watch!" . Deccan Chronicle . Archived from the original on 30 December 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016 .
^ Subramanian, Anupama (18 February 2017). "Rum movie review: Neither spooky nor a full-fledged entertainer" . Deccan Chronicle . Archived from the original on 21 February 2017. Retrieved 20 February 2017 .
^ "Muthuramalingam Movie Review" . The Times of India . 26 February 2017. Archived from the original on 15 March 2017. Retrieved 3 March 2017 .
^ Subramanian, Anupama (12 January 2017). "A significant film for Shanthanu" . Deccan Chronicle . Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 4 March 2017 .
^ Srinivasan, Sudhir (26 May 2017). "Brindavanam review: A warm, fuzzy film that works for the most part" . The New Indian Express . Archived from the original on 23 July 2017. Retrieved 23 July 2017 .
^ "Meesaya Murukku Review {3/5}: The film has ample moments for youngsters to cheer" . The Times of India .
^ "VIP 2 Review {2.5/5}: Velai Illa Pattathari 2 falls woefully short of the original" . The Times of India .
^ Menon, Thinkal (22 December 2017). "Sakka Podu Podu Raja Movie Review" . The Times of India . Archived from the original on 24 December 2017. Retrieved 24 December 2017 .
^ "Ezhumin Movie Review {2.5/5}: Ezhumin has only little to offer" . The Times of India .
^ " "Viswasam" review: If you forget logic, Ajith's film is passable" . 10 January 2019.
^ "Vellai Pookal Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Vellai Pookal by Times of India" . The Times of India .
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^ "Dharala Prabhu Movie Review: Director Krishna Marimuthu has succeeded in a fine execution of Vicky Donor remake" . The Times of India .
^ "Aranmanai 3: Set worth Rs 2 crore used in the climax of Sundar C's next" . Cinema Express . Retrieved 31 May 2021 .
^ Poorvaja, S. (December 2019). " 'Legend' Saravanan's debut movie launched" . The Hindu .
^ "Vivek and Vijay Sethupathi collaborate for the first time!" . The Times of India . 18 November 2019.
^ "How Ramesh Khanna and Vivek made popular 90s comedy serial 'Top Tucker' " . News Minute . 20 October 2020.
^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine : Vingnanathai Nambi ||விஞ்ஞானத்தை நம்பி நீ || Vivek Voice H D Tamil Song . YouTube .
^ "Chinna" . Cinematoday2.itgo.com. Retrieved 19 July 2022 .
^ "Various - Dhill / Super Kudumbam (Tamil Songs)" . Discogs . 6 July 2021.
^ "After Merasalayitten and Dandanakka" . Behindwoods . 10 March 2015.
^ "Vivek turns lyricist for Ezhumin" . IFlicks . 27 September 2018.