Vivek
Birthday: 1961-11-19
Deathday: 2021-04-17
Birthplace: Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District, Tamil Nadu, India
Gender: Male
Owned By: Unowned
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.
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Indian 3: War Mode | Elango | |
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2024-07-12 | Indian 2: Zero Tolerance | Elango |
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2023-05-19 | Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir | Father Xavier |
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2022-07-28 | The Legend | Thangam |
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2021-10-14 | Aranmanai 3 | Sigamani |
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2020-03-13 | Dharala Prabhu | Kannadasan |
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2019-10-17 | Bigil | Nessi |
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2019-04-19 | Vellai Pookal | DIG Rudhran Ganesan |
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2019-01-10 | Viswasam | Kesavan |
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2018-10-18 | Ezhumin | Vishwanathan |
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2017-12-22 | Sakka Podu Podu Raja | Delhi |
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2017-08-11 | Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 | Azhagu Sundaram |
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2017-07-21 | Meesaya Murukku | Ramachandran |
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2017-02-24 | Muthuramalingam | |
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2017-02-17 | Rum | Raj |
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2016-12-31 | Machan | Animal Arasu |
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2016-12-31 | Padam Pesum | |
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2016-10-28 | Kaashmora | Kaashmora's Father |
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2016-04-29 | Manithan | Surya |
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2016-03-25 | Oopiri | Lawyer Lingam |
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2015-07-31 | Sakalakala Vallavan | Vettaiyan/Pasupathy (Guest Appearance) |
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2015-07-03 | Palakkattu Madhavan | |
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2015-06-05 | Budhanin Sirippu | |
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2015-05-01 | Vai Raja Vai | Pandian (Panda) |
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2015-01-30 | Killadi | Arnold |
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2015-01-29 | Yennai Arindhaal | 'Revolver' Richard |
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2014-11-28 | Vingyani | |
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2014-07-18 | Velaiyilla Pattathari | Azhagusundaram |
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2014-06-13 | Naan Than Bala | Bala |
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2014-02-14 | Chandra | Yuvaraj Sukumar |
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2014-01-30 | Ninaithathu Yaaro | Special Appearance |
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2013-07-05 | Singam 2 | Yettu Erimalai |
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2013-01-25 | Pathaayiram Kodi | |
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2012-06-15 | Murattu Kaalai | Saroja |
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2011-09-30 | Vedi | Varun Sandhesh |
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2011-04-08 | Mappillai | Child Chinna / James Pandiyan / Youth |
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2011-03-11 | Bhavani IPS | Ghirivalam |
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2011-02-25 | Seedan | Gumbidi Samy |
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2010-11-05 | Uthama Puthiran | 'Emotional' Ekambaram |
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2010-10-15 | Vaada | Annamalai |
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2010-09-03 | Bale Pandiya | London |
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2010-06-03 | Pen Singam | Thirupathi |
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2010-05-28 | Singam | Yettu Erimalai |
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2010-05-21 | Magane En Marumagane | Singapetti Sringaram |
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2010-03-05 | Thambikku Indha Ooru | 'Cola' Kumar |
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2009-12-25 | Pattasu | |
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2009-07-31 | Anthony Yaar? | Kingfisher |
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2009-07-23 | Ainthaam Padai | Thanthoni |
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2009-07-10 | Indira Vizha | |
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2009-04-24 | Guru En Aalu | Azhagappan |
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2009-03-06 | 1977 | |
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2009-02-13 | Perumal | |
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2009-01-14 | Padikathavan | Assault Arumugam |
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2008-09-12 | Durai | |
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2008-09-05 | Dhanam | |
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2008-08-29 | Jayam Kondaan | Gopal |
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2008-06-27 | Ayutham Seivom | |
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2008-05-05 | Bommalattam | Madurai |
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2008-05-03 | Kuruvi | Ops |
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2008-03-21 | Singakutty | |
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2008-03-21 | Sandai | Mani / Nattamai |
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2008-02-21 | Thoondil | Mac |
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2007-07-27 | Veerappu | |
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2007-07-20 | Kireedam | Shaktivel's Brother-in-Law |
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2007-07-19 | Thullal | |
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2007-06-08 | Sivaji: The Boss | Arivu |
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2007-02-16 | Agaram | Thiru's Friend |
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2007-01-12 | Aalwar | Pons |
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2006-09-01 | Jambhavan | |
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2006-07-10 | Madrasi | Pandi |
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2006-05-12 | Madhu | Madhan |
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2006-04-21 | Thiruttu Payale | Manohar |
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2006-02-14 | Kalvanin Kadhali | Sathya's friend |
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2006-02-01 | Saravana | V C Damodaran (VCD) |
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2006-01-15 | Aathi | Bullet |
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2006-01-14 | Paramasivan | Agniputra |
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2005-12-22 | Vanakkam Thalaiva | |
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2005-06-17 | Anniyan | Chari Singari |
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2005-05-13 | Kana Kanden | Comedian |
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2005-03-31 | Thaka Thimi Tha | |
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2004-09-22 | Arasatchi | Prakash |
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2004-09-10 | Chellamae | Harichandra |
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2004-09-03 | M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi | Ganesan |
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2004-04-23 | Aethiree | 'Auto' Sampath |
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2004-04-16 | Perazhagan | Kuzhandhai |
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2004-03-28 | Udhaya | Bashir |
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2003-12-19 | Enakku 20 Unakku 18 | Kapil (Tamil version) |
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2003-12-19 | Joot | Siva |
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2003-10-24 | Thirumalai | Ezhumalai |
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2003-09-27 | Three Roses | Shankar |
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2003-08-29 | Boys | Mangalam |
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2003-08-15 | Thennavan | Mani |
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2003-07-08 | Alai | |
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2003-07-04 | Whistle | Sahadevan |
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2003-07-04 | Ice | |
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2003-05-23 | Parthibhan Kanavu | Mano |
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2003-05-16 | Lesa Lesa | Chandru |
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2003-05-05 | Saamy | Venkataraman Iyer |
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2003-05-01 | Anbe Anbe | |
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2003-04-13 | Kadhal Sadugudu | 'Super' Subbu |
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2003-03-03 | Thithikudhe | |
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2003-01-24 | Pop Carn | |
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2003-01-15 | Dhool | Narayana Swamy |
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2002-12-26 | Kadhal Virus | |
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2002-10-18 | Shakalaka Baby | |
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2002-10-04 | University | Althotta Bupathi |
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2002-09-27 | Namma Veetu Kalyanam | |
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2002-07-19 | Youth | Kandhasamy |
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2002-07-13 | Yey! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke | |
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2002-06-21 | Thenkasi Pattanam | |
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2002-06-14 | Devan | |
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2002-05-09 | Run | Shiva's Friend |
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2002-04-12 | Thamizhan | Nandakumar |
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2002-02-22 | Roja Koottam | Auto Arumugam |
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2002-01-14 | Vivaramana Aalu | |
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2002-01-14 | Azhagi | |
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2001-12-14 | Majunu | Mano |
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2001-11-14 | Shahjahan | |
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2001-11-14 | Paarthale Paravasam | Dr. Putham |
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2001-11-14 | Manadhai Thirudivittai | Valaiyapathi |
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2001-09-05 | Alli Thandha Vaanam | |
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2001-08-17 | Poovellam Un Vasam | |
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2001-08-10 | Kutty | Owner of provision store |
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2001-08-10 | Viswanathan Ramamoorthy | Ramamoorthy |
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2001-07-27 | Super Kudumbam | Hari |
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2001-05-15 | 12 B | Madhan |
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2001-05-05 | Dhill | Megaserial Mahadevan |
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2001-05-01 | Lovely | |
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2001-04-16 | Badri | |
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2001-04-13 | Dum Dum Dum | Jim |
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2001-02-18 | Minnale | Chockalingam |
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2001-02-09 | Ullam Kollai Poguthey | |
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2001-02-09 | Engalukkum Kaalam Varum | Santosh |
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2001-01-01 | Middle Class Madhavan | Manimaran |
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2000-11-03 | Seenu | |
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2000-10-28 | Palayathu Amman | Kalyanaraman |
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2000-10-26 | Priyamaanavale | Chandru |
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2000-09-08 | Budget Padmanabhan | Krishnan |
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2000-09-01 | Unnai Kann Theduthey | |
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2000-08-11 | Doubles | |
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2000-08-01 | Pennin Manathai Thottu | |
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2000-07-15 | Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai | Dhandapani |
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2000-05-19 | Kushi | Vicky |
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2000-05-05 | Kandha Kadamba Kathir Vela | Kathirvela |
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2000-04-14 | Alaipayuthey | Sethu |
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2000-04-14 | Sandhitha Velai | |
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2000-02-25 | Sudhandhiram | |
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2000-02-19 | Thai Porandaachu | |
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2000-02-04 | Good Luck | |
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2000-02-03 | Eazhaiyin Sirippil | Arasu |
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2000-02-02 | Mugavari | Ramesh |
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2000-01-14 | Thirunelveli | |
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1999-12-17 | Aasaiyil Oru Kaditham | |
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1999-12-04 | Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa | |
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1999-12-03 | Unnaruge Naan Irundhal | |
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1999-10-01 | Mugam | |
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1999-09-24 | Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga | Madhi |
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1999-07-16 | Viralukketha Veekkam | Ramanathan |
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1999-06-21 | Oruvan | |
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1999-05-01 | Vaali | Vicky |
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1999-04-30 | Poomagal Oorvalam | |
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1999-02-05 | Unnai Thedi | Vivek |
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1999-02-04 | Ninaivirukkum Varai | Vinod |
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1998-10-18 | Unnudan | |
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1998-09-12 | Kannedhirey Thondrinal | |
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1998-05-15 | Harichandra | |
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1998-04-04 | Kadhal Mannan | Oyya |
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1998-01-14 | Kaadhale Nimmadhi | Panchu |
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1998-01-14 | Marumalarchi | Nagaraj |
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1998-01-13 | Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar | Valayapathi / Police inspector |
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1997-09-01 | Nerrukku Ner | |
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1997-08-19 | Pagaivan | |
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1997-05-09 | Pongalo Pongal | Pazhanisamy |
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1997-04-27 | Sishya | |
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1997-04-14 | Dhinamum Ennai Gavani | Inspector Balram |
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1997-02-12 | Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga | |
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1996-09-20 | Subash | Subash's Friend |
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1996-08-15 | Enakkoru Magan Pirappan | Raja |
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1996-06-28 | Minor Mappillai | Kicha |
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1995-08-12 | Mayabazar | Kuppu |
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1995-07-22 | Gandhi Pirantha Mann | |
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1995-05-14 | Mogamul | |
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1995-05-11 | Nandhavana Theru | |
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1995-02-24 | Thottil Kuzhandhai | |
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1994-12-16 | Vanaja Girija | Appu |
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1994-12-09 | Pudhiya Mannargal | Araitchi Ariandndham, Ex-Finance minister |
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1994-09-23 | Pattukottai Periyappa | |
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1994-06-15 | Athaanda Ithaanda | |
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1994-05-21 | Namma Annachi | |
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1994-05-13 | Vaa Magale Vaa | |
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1994-04-14 | Veera | |
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1994-01-14 | Vaanga Partner Vaanga | Koteeswaran |
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1993-11-13 | Enga Muthalali | |
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1993-07-23 | Pass Mark | |
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1993-07-09 | Naan Pesa Ninaipathellam | Govind |
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1993-06-24 | Uzhaippali | Tamilarasan's Friend |
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1992-08-14 | Urimai Oonjaladugiradhu | Narayanan |
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1992-07-11 | Kalikaalam | Krishnamoorthy's son |
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1992-04-12 | Innisai Mazhai | |
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1992-01-01 | Kizhakku Veedhi | |
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1991-11-22 | Putham Pudhu Payanam | |
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1991-05-17 | Idhaya Vasal | |
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1991-05-13 | Jenma Natchathiram | |
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1989-10-28 | Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal | Vittal Manibharathi's Personal Assistant |
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1987-10-21 | Manathil Uruthi Vendum |