Vadivelu

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Characters played by Vadivelu

Pattukunjam — Sivalinga (2017)

A thief employed by Shiva as a servant and night watchman at his home. He alerts the officer to Sathya's erratic behavior, providing crucial observational details that lead Shiva to suspect supernatural involvement.

Sorimuthu Ayyanar — Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu (2008)

Sorimuthu Ayyanar is a college peon who also works part-time as a witch doctor, appearing in bells and saffron cloth regalia. He is among Muniyandi’s friends, and Madumitha makes a coquettish play for him and the others before she first hits it off with Muniyandi. The plot summary gives him no further role in the romance or the conflict over caste.

Moorthy — Thamizh (2002)

Moorthy is a neighbour of Anbazhagan's family. During a riot outside their house, he becomes a victim alongside his pregnant sister, and Thamizh intervenes by beating the attackers. The incident shows Thamizh's violent reputation and helps Anbazhagan recognize how much his younger brother has changed.

Naai Sekar — Thalai Nagaram (2006)

Supporting character in the first film, part of the gang or law enforcement circle.

Vadivu — Mersal (2017)

The loyal paternal uncle who takes in and raises Vetri after their parents' deaths. Acts as a protective guardian and emotional anchor for the protagonist during his years of vigilante training.

Naai Sekar — Naai Sekar Returns (2022)

The protagonist and grandson of the original owners of the magical dog Bhairavar. A petty criminal who kidnaps wealthy people's dogs for ransom, he is driven by his grandmother's story to infiltrate a powerful criminal's palace to reclaim the dog and restore his family's fortune.

Maamannan — Maamannan (2023)

Dalit MLA and SSMK cadre who rose through political ranks. Father of Veera, he faces persistent aggression from Ratnavel and caste-based humiliation. Despite violence and a fierce election campaign, he wins a decisive victory for his third term and is appointed Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.

Vadivelu / Vibration — Bagavathi (2002)

Employee at Bagavathi's tea shop who assists him in protecting Priya and overcoming the obstacles set by the antagonist.

Vasanth — Kaadhalan (1994)

Vasanth is Prabhu's friend and the joint secretary of their college. He helps Prabhu and Shruti escape to the Natyanjali festival, later supports Prabhu in finding evidence against Kakarla, and helps organize students to evacuate hospital patients during the bomb threat.

Murugesan — Chandramukhi 2 (2023)

The uncle of Pandiyan and the new caretaker of Vettaiyapuram Palace. He leases the estate to Ranganayaki's family, warns them about the restricted southern section, and provides historical context about a past incident. He later hides in fear in Lakshmi's quarters before being driven out.

Banner-Kuppan 'Bannerji' — Aadhavan (2009)

Bannerji is Subramaniam's household servant and the brother-in-law of Murugan. Aadhavan threatens and manipulates him into helping arrange his entry into the house under Murugan's identity. Bannerji remains connected to Aadhavan afterward and later brings two more assistants for household approval.

Kuzhandaisaami — Vel (2007)

Kuzhandaisaami is connected to Vetrivel's adoptive family and becomes a trusted friend of Vasudevan. He explains the history of Sakara Pandi's feud with the family and knows that Vetrivel is temporarily taking Vasudevan's place in Chennai. His call about Appatha's poisoning unintentionally exposes the deception.

Career Overview

Vadivelu has 238 screen credits in a career dating back to 1991. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Chandramukhi Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Bang Bang, Tenaliraman, Pasakiligal. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
238
Birth Date
1960-10-10
Birth Place
Madurai, Tamilnadu, India

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q967495), public domain (CC0).