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Vadivelu

Vadivelu

Actor · Born October 10, 1960 (66) · Madurai, Tamilnadu, India

Vadivelu is an Indian film actor, comedian and playback singer. Since the 1990s, he has acted mainly as a comedian in Tamil films and is renowned for his slapstick comedies. Vadivelu has won several Filmfare and Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
October 10, 1960 (66)
From
Madurai, Tamilnadu, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
41 on MovieCove · 239 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 156 days to Oct 27Down 13% in 30 days

What are Vadivelu's films like?

Across their 39 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Action20 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 48th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Drama8 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 67th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy7 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 26th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
38%
Morality
32%
Self
11%
Power
7%
Survival
5%
Society
5%
Ideas
2%
Justice14 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love14 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds14 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge6 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption5 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival5 titles, browse their movies with this themeClass5 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 39 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 16 · Serious 14 · Dark 9

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 23 · Stylized 8 · Heightened 8

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 6 · Charged 17 · Intense 16

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 7 · Shifting 26 · Whiplash 6

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 10 · Some laughs 22 · Funny 7

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 9 · Even-paced 28 · Relentless 2

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 21 · Engaged 18 · Full focus 0

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

Easy watch 11 · Affecting 21 · Heavy 7

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 36 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

25 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 13 of 25 analyzed roles.

Ally
13 of 25
Trickster
9 of 25
Shadow
2 of 25
Hero
1 of 25
Show the 25 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
22
Romantic
16
Melancholic
15
Joyful
8
Thrilling
8
Other
36

How their films linger

Feel-good23 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun14 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful12 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 7 with a twist

  • Happy17
  • Bittersweet14
  • Tragic3
  • Ambiguous4
  • Other1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Vadivelu's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 36 of their 41 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

  • Eros Now26 titles

Subscription and free streaming for Vadivelu's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

239 credits, 41 with a MovieCove page.

  • Maareesan(2025)

    as Velayutham

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Gangers(2025)

    as Singaram

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • Chandramukhi 2(2023)

    as Murugesan

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Maamannan(2023)

    Playback Singer · as Maamannan

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Naai Sekar Returns(2022)

    Playback Singer · as Naai Sekar

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Mersal(2017)

    as Vadivu

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Sivalinga(2017)

    as Pattukunjam

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Kaththi Sandai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Dr. Boothri

  • Eli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Elisamy a.k.a. "Eli" / Jolly

  • Tenaliraman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Thenaliraman/Maamannan

  • Mambattiyan(2011)

    as Silk Singaram

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Thoonga Nagaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Special Appearance

  • Kaavalan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Ammavasai

  • Ilaingan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Isaac

  • Nagaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Style Pandi

  • Thillalangadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Jackson

  • Sura (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Umbrella

  • Kacheri Arambam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Deepavali

  • Aadhavan(2009)

    as Banner-Kuppan 'Bannerji'

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Jaganmohini(2009)

    as Jaganmohan

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Peranmai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Soosai

  • Kanthaswamy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Thengakadai Thenappan

  • Azhagar Malai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Kaththamuthu

  • Vedigundu Murugesan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Alert Aarumugam

  • Villu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Maadaswamy

  • Ellam Avan Seyal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Vandu Murugan

  • Seval (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Thapaal Thangavelu

  • Kuselan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as 'Saloon Kadai' Shanmugam

  • Kannum Kannum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Udamban

  • Muniyandi Vilangiyal Moonramandu(2008)

    as Sorimuthu Ayyanar

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Kathavarayan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as 'Kandhuvetti' Karuppu

  • Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Vel(2007)

    Playback Singer · as Kuzhandaisaami

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Thavam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Piragu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Samarasam

  • Cheena Thaana 001 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Marudhamalai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Encounter Ekambaram

  • Aarya(2007)

    as Snake Babu

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Thottal Poo Malarum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Kabaaleeswaran (Kabali Khan)

  • Karuppusamy Kuththagaithaarar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Manikanda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Muruga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Viyabari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as 'Digil' Paandi

  • Pokkiri(2007)

    as Body Soda

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Rendu(2006)

    as Great Kirikalan

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Desiya Paravai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Azhagu

  • Vathiyar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Ayyanar

  • Em Magan(2006)

    as Karupatti

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Sillunu Oru Kaadhal(2006)

    as Comedian

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Thalaimagan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Erimalai and Panimalai

  • Kusthi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Gurukshetram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Nondippuli

  • Thimiru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Warden Vallaran

  • Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Pulikesi / Ukraputhan

  • Thalai Nagaram(2006)

    as Naai Sekar

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Kovai Brothers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Ekadasi

  • Thambi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Pasakiligal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Thandavan

  • Aaru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Sumo

  • Vetrivel Sakthivel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Thandapani

  • Daas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as College Hostel Warden

  • Bambara Kannaley (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Maja(2005)

    as Pulipaandi

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Kundakka Mandakka(2005)

    as Chellappa

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Chanakya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Mazhai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Andha Naal Nyabagam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • ABCD(2005)

    as Bus Conductor

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • February 14 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • 6'2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Mr. White

  • Karaka Kasadara(2005)

    as Ondippuli

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Aanai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Chandramukhi(2005)

    as Murugesan

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Sachein (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Playback Singer · as Ayyasamy (Arnold)

  • Kaatrulla Varai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Mannin Maindhan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as 'Quarter' Vadivelu

  • London (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Vedimuthu

  • Aayudham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Thangapandi

  • Ayya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Karasingam A. C.

  • Englishkaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as "Theeppori" Thirumugam

  • Jai Surya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Birth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Aai(2004)

    as Palani

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Jore (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Thirupathi

  • Madurey(2004)

    as Pandu

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Sound Party (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Arul(2004)

    as Thangam

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Gambeeram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Kadhal Dot Com (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Chatrapathy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Engal Anna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Mayilsamy

  • Kovil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Giri(2004)

    as Veerabhaagu

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Manasthan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Kadhal Kirukkan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Kalyaanasundaram

  • Ottran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Maadasaamy Chettiar

  • Diwan(2003)

    as Velu and his father

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Winner (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Kaipillai

  • Aalukkoru Aasai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Pazhani

  • Eera Nilam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Sonai

  • Punnagai Poove (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Aarumugam

  • Arasu(2003)

    as Pichumani

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Vaseegara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Kattabomman

  • Style (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Manmadhan

  • Bagavathi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Vadivelu / Vibration

  • Shakalaka Baby (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Namma Veetu Kalyanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Sengalvarayan

  • En Mana Vaanil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Govindan

  • King (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Sundhara Travels (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Azhagu

  • Naina (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Aavudaiyappan

  • Karmegam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Khanja

  • Shree (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as "Maruvesham" Marimuthu

  • Ivan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Raja(2002)

    as Sappai

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Sri Bannari Amman(2002)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Raajjiyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Sengalvarayan

  • Thamizh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Moorthy

  • Kamarasu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Velu

  • Manadhai Thirudivittai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Steve Waugh

  • Thavasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Azhagu

  • Mitta Miraasu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Rangasamy

  • Maayan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Ninaikkatha Naalillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as 'Aana Oona' Townmani

  • Narasimha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Lala

  • Dosth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Bomb Bakri

  • Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Roja's brother-in-Law

  • Asathal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Venugopal

  • Sri Raja Rajeswari(2001)

    as Minor Pandiyan / Nattamai

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • En Purushan Kuzhanthai Mathiri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Angusaamy

  • Engalukkum Kaalam Varum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Vellaiyan

  • Friends(2001)

    as Contractor Nesamani

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Looty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Vellaiappa

  • Nageswari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Nagaveni's brother / Magician

  • Middle Class Madhavan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Kuzhandaivelu

  • Manu Neethi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Sevalai Thevar

  • Vanna Thamizh Paatu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Velu

  • Kannukku Kannaga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Velu

  • Chinna Chinna Kannile (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Velan

  • Maayi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Mokkaisamy

  • Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Boxer Krishnan

  • Vetri Kodi Kattu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Sudalaimuthu

  • Ennamma Kannu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as 'Setup' Chellappa / SP 'Telex' Pandian

  • Kandha Kadamba Kathir Vela (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Vadivelan

  • Rajakali Amman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Vallarasu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Kakkai Siraginilae (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Pattali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Vadivelan

  • Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Thirupathi

  • Iraniyan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Chinnaswamy

  • Mudhalvan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Palavesham

  • Poovellam Kettuppar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Shanmugam

  • Sangamam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Haridas

  • Viralukketha Veekkam(1999)

    as Kabali

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Oruvan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Anantha Poongattre... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Kummi Paattu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Rajasthan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Nilavey Mugam Kaattu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Monishaa En Monalisa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • En Swasa Kaatre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Housefull (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Vadivelu

  • Thodarum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Cheran Chozhan Pandian (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Pandian

  • Thalaimurai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Thavudu

  • Kannathal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as 'Soona Paana' Subbaiya Pandiyan

  • Pudhumai Pithan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as 'Super' Suruli

  • Ellame En Pondattithaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Poonthottam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Iniyavale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Jolly (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Rathna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Kadhala Kadhala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Singaram

  • Sundara Pandian (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Pavadai

  • Thadayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Neethi

  • Periya Manushan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Chellappa

  • Porkkaalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Thangamani

  • Ratchagan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Ajay's Friend

  • Adimai Changili (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Kalyana Vaibhogam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Jacky

  • Pasamulla Pandiyare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Kuppusamy

  • Pongalo Pongal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Vellaisamy

  • Ganga Gowri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Vichu

  • Raasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Mappillai Gounder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Muthan

  • Bharathi Kannammaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Eenamuthu

  • Sakthi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Irulandi

  • Panchalankurichi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Mr. Romeo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Vavval

  • Subash (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Subash's Friend

  • Kadhal Desam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Wilson

  • Priyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Tamizh Selvan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Manuneethi Sozhan

  • Sundara Purushan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Minor Mappillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as 'Kuppathothi' Govindaswamy

  • Sengottai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Kalam Mari Pochu(1996)

    as Sekar

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Vasantha Vaasal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Love Birds (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Muthu(1995)

    as Valayapathy

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Chandralekha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Aasai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Jeeva's friend

  • Thaikulame Thaikulame (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Raasaiyya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Rajavin Parvaiyile (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Arivazhagan

  • Chellakannu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Nandhavana Theru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Ellame En Rasathan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Vadivelu

  • Pasumpon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Sonnaiya

  • Aanazhagan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Marudhu

  • Muthu Kaalai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Naan Petha Magane (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Atha Maga Rathiname (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Karuththamma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Pavithra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Thenmozhi's husband

  • Kaadhalan(1994)

    as Vasanth

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Rajapandi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Adharmam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Peter

  • Rajakumaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Sindhu Nathi Poo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Nadesan

  • Rojavai Killathe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Kizhakku Cheemayile (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Ochchu

  • Maravan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Valli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Shiva

  • Sakkarai Devan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Kathirukka Neramillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Raju's friend

  • Gokulam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Aranmanai Kili(1993)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Maharasan(1993)

    as Kasab Kadai Vadivelu's Assistant

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • Ezhai Jaadhi(1993)

    as Villager

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Koyil Kaalai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Vadivelu

  • Thevar Magan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Esakki

  • Deiva Vaakku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Karuvadu

  • Singaravelan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Subha

  • Ilavarasan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Chinna Gounder(1991)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • En Rasavin Manasile (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Vadivelu

  • Bang Bang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 239 titles, 238 of them dated from 1991 to 2025; peak year 2023.

Biggest box office

Chandramukhi (2005)

$750M worldwide

Highest rated

Friends (2001)

Midcredits 96th

Most popular right now

Aranmanai Kili (1993)

Film career

19912025

Peak 2023 · their film career is on the way up. Top draw in 6 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting239 of 239: 235 only acting, 4 with another role · typical Midcredits score39thOther crew4 of 239: 0 only other crew, 4 with another role

239 titles, 4 with more than one role — acting and other crew overlap on 4 of them.

By decade

1990s91 · acting2000s129 · 129 acting · 2 crew2010s13 · acting2020s5 · 5 acting · 2 crew

Billing

usually 4th · top billed in 11% of 18 roles
9207

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Vadivelu's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 39th percentile, the median of all 41; across their 39 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 40th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

40thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 39

Approval · how many liked their films

42ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 39

Reach · how many have seen their films

38thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 39

Midcredits score across 41 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up10
  • 50th to 74th6
  • 25th to 49th12
  • Below 25th13

Shape of the crowd

19 of their 41 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved5
  • Universally Panned2
  • Divisive6
  • Cult Classic3
  • Crowd Pleaser6
  • Mixed19

Most divisive · actor

Chandramukhi 2 (2023)

98th percentile spread · 65% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Friends (2001)

Midcredits 96th · 90% liked

Reviewers score the acting 69/100 in their films, across 16 reviewed titles; fans 82, detractors 46. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Vadivelu work with?

People who share at least 2 of Vadivelu's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Ilaiyaraaja shares the most, 6.

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Writers

Actors

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Producers