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Vivek

19 Nov, 1961 in Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District, Tamil Nadu, India

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.

Also Known As:

Vivekanandanவிவேக்विवेकവിവേക് వివేక్ Padmashri Vivek

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Guru En Aalu
35% (2009)
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Singam
68% (2010)
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Bhavani IPS
40% (2011)
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Pen Singam
0% (2010)
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Veera
61% (1994)
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Minnale
69% (2001)
Idhaya Vasal
0% (1991)
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Durai
50% (2008)
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Saamy
64% (2003)
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Madrasi
20% (2006)
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Thamizhan
57% (2002)
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Shahjahan
72% (2001)
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Badri
55% (2001)
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Youth
60% (2002)
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Udhaya
51% (2004)
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Kushi
70% (2000)
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Dhool
59% (2003)
Singakutty
0% (2008)
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Dhill
53% (2001)
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Vaada
50% (2010)
Subash
0% (1996)
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Mugavari
66% (2000)
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Kireedam
58% (2007)
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Aalwar
35% (2007)
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Vaali
69% (1999)
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Mappillai
47% (2011)
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Seedan
45% (2011)
Thullal
0% (2007)
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Boys
67% (2003)
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Vedi
53% (2011)
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1977
50% (2009)
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Devan
60% (2002)
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Lovely
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Namma Annachi
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Thennavan
25% (2003)
Sishya
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Bale Pandiya
50% (2010)
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Sandai
58% (2008)
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Aethiree
60% (2004)
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Madhu
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Kalikaalam
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Pattasu
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Machan
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Thirunelveli
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Chandra
22% (2014)
Pathaayiram Kodi
43% (2013)
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Aathi
51% (2006)
Perumal
40% (2009)
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Jambhavan
40% (2006)
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Pagaivan
0% (1997)
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Minor Mappillai
47% (1996)
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Unnai Thedi
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Killadi
25% (2015)
Doubles
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Whistle
68% (2003)
Unnudan
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Kadhal Virus
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Lesa Lesa
68% (2003)
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Run
68% (2002)
Oruvan
50% (1999)
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Thaka Thimi Tha
75% (2005)
Indira Vizha
55% (2009)
Vivaramana Aalu
0% (2002)
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Veerappu
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Majunu
58% (2001)
Good Luck
70% (2000)
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Azhagi
62% (2002)
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Joot
0% (2003)
Pop Carn
50% (2003)
Ice
0% (2003)
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Manithan
65% (2016)
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Oopiri
72% (2016)
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Rum
50% (2017)
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12 B
57% (2001)
Kutty
0% (2001)
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Viswasam
65% (2019)
Mugam
0% (1999)
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Ezhumin
40% (2018)
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Bigil
64% (2019)
Dhanam
0% (2008)
Agaram
0% (2007)
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Mogamul
0% (1995)
Seenu
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