Vivek filmography
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]
Filmography
Films
Actor
All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
Key
†
Denotes films that have not yet been released
Television
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
Web series
As singer
As lyricist
As voice actor
List of Vivek film credits as voice actor
Year
Film
Character
Ref.
1998
Uyire
Phone booth owner
References
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^ "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 .
^ "Bigil Cast And Crew" . Retrieved 28 July 2022 .
^ "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.