Jump to content

Vivek filmography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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

[edit]

Films

[edit]

Actor

[edit]
  • All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
List of Vivek film acting credits
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1987 Manathil Uruthi Vendum Vivek
1989 Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal Vittal
1990 Oru Veedu Iru Vasal Panneer
Aarathi Edungadi Vivek
Keladi Kanmani Adaikkalam's friend
1991 Nanbargal Gopi
Sendhoora Devi Gopal
Idhaya Vaasal Joint
Anbu Sangili Ku. Rangu
Idhaya Oonjal Babu's friend
Jenma Natchathram David
MGR Nagaril Gopal
Putham Pudhu Payanam Vivek
1992 Thambi Pondatti Mani
Innisai Mazhai Michael
Nadodi Pattukkaran
Tamil Ponnu
Pudhusa Padikkiren
Kalikaalam Krishnamoorthy's son
Urimai Oonjaladugiradhu Narayanan
Kizhakku Veedhi
1993 Uzhaippali Tamizharasan's friend
Naan Pesa Ninaipathellam Govind
Pass Mark
Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda
Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan
Vivek
Enga Muthalali Pandurangan ('Bambaram' Pandu)
1994 Vaanga Partner Vaanga Koteeswaran
Veera Muthu's friend
Pudhiya Mannargal Aaraaichi
Vaa Magale Vaa Guest appearance
Namma Annachi Nallathambi
Watchman Vadivel
Pattukottai Periyappa TTR Manmadan
Vanaja Girija Appu
1995 Thottil Kuzhandhai
Muthukulikka Vaariyala
Mogamul Raja
Thedi Vandha Raasa Vivek
Nandhavana Theru Beedi
Gandhi Pirantha Mann
Mayabazar Kuppu
Ilaya Ragam Saamy
1996 Thayagam Hostage
Avathara Purushan Adaikalam
Minor Mappillai Kicha
Vetri Mugam Raghu
Enakkoru Magan Pirappan Raja
Aavathum Pennale Azhivathum Pennale Dhanush
Subash Subash's friend
1997 Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga Haridas
Dhinamum Ennai Gavani Balram
Sishya
Pongalo Pongal Pazhanisamy
Periya Idathu Mappillai Ramu
Pagaivan Prabhu's friend
Nerrukku Ner Ravi
1998 Kaadhale Nimmadhi Panchu
Maru Malarchi Nagarajan
Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar Parthasarathy
Kaadhal Mannan Oiyaa
Harichandra Gopal
Sollamale Wilson
Kannedhirey Thondrinal Raju
Unnudan Santosh's friend
1999 Ninaivirukkum Varai Vinod
Unnai Thedi Vivek
Poomagal Oorvalam Sakthi
Vaali Vicky
Oruvan
Viralukketha Veekkam Ramanathan
Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga Mathi
Mugam
Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa Vivek
Unnaruge Naan Irundhal Film director Winner, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian
Aasaiyil Oru Kaditham Ramalingam
2000 Thirunelveli Soonaswamy's son
Eazhaiyin Sirippil Arasu [4]
Good Luck [5]
Sudhandhiram Surfraj [6]
Thai Poranthachu Kutti [7]
Mugavaree Ramesh [8]
Alaipayuthey Sethu [9]
Sandhitha Velai [10]
Kandha Kadamba Kathir Vela Kathirvelan [11]
Kushi Vicky [12]
Karisakattu Poove Veeramani
Pennin Manathai Thottu Kandasamy [13]
Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai Dhandapani [14]
Doubles Vivek [15]
Unnai Kann Theduthey
Budget Padmanabhan Krishnan [16]
Palayathu Amman Kalyanaraman
Priyamaanavale Chandru [17]
Seenu Palanisamy [18]
Kanden Seethaiyai Indrajith Tamil dubbed film [19]
2001 Lovely Azhagesh
Looty Thiruttu VCD Thyagarajan [20]
Nageshwari [21]
Engalukkum Kaalam Varum Santhosh [22]
Ullam Kollai Poguthae Arivu
Minnale Chokkalingam [23]
Badri Azhagu [24]
Dumm Dumm Dumm Jim
Middle Class Madhavan Manimaaran [25]
Dhill Megaserial Mahadevan [26]
Super Kudumbam Hari
Kanna Unnai Thedukiren
Kutty Provision shop owner [27]
Viswanathan Ramamoorthy Ramamoorthy [28]
Poovellam Un Vasam Varathan [29]
Alli Thandha Vaanam Tamilkirukkan /Tamilkirukkan's father
12B Madhan [30]
Manadhai Thirudivittai Valayapathi [31]
Paarthale Paravasam Bootham [32]
Shahjahan Bhoopathi
Kottai Mariamman
Majunu Mano
Vadagupatti Maapillai Rowther
2002 Shakalaka Baby Sundara Chozhan
Azhagi Desigan [33]
Vivaramana Aalu "Suitcase" Subbu [34]
Roja Kootam 'Auto' Aarumugam [35]
Thamizhan Nandakumar [36]
Thenkasi Pattanam Maanikkam Pillai alias Maappillai [37]
Yai! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke! Subbu [38]
Youth Karuthu Kanthaswamy [39]
Run Mohan Winner, Filmfare Best Comedian Award
Winner, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian
Winner, ITFA Best Comedian Award
[40]
Namma Veetu Kalyanam Gopi
University "Allthotta" Bhoopathi [41]
Kadhal Virus Puthir
Devan Saravanan
2003 Dhool Narayana Swamy (Naren) Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Comedian [42]
Pop Corn
Kadhal Sadugudu "Super" Subbu [43]
Anbe Anbe Cheenu's uncle [44]
Saamy Kudumi Venkatraman Winner, Filmfare Best Comedian Award
Winner, ITFA Best Comedian Award
[45]
Lesa Lesa Chandru [46]
Parthiban Kanavu Mano Winner, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian [47]
Ice Pulikesi [48]
Whistle Sahadevan [49]
Kadhal Kisu Kisu Thamizhselvan [50]
Thithikudhe "Punch" Bala [51]
Thennavan Dada Mani [52]
Boys Mangalam [53]
Alai Madhan [54]
Three Roses Shankar/Bala Mani Bharathi [55]
Thirumalai Pazhani [56]
Enakku 20 Unakku 18 Kapil [57]
Joot Siva [58]
Athanda Ithanda Punyakodi
2004 Udhaya Basheer
Aethirree Sampath [59]
Perazhagan "Marriage Assembler" Kuzhandaisaamy Winner, Filmfare Best Comedian Award [60]
Thilak Rajadurai Tamil dubbed film
Chellamae Harichandra [61]
Arasatchi Hotel Assistant Manager [62]
M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi Ganesh [63]
2005 Thaka Thimi Tha Vivek [64]
Kana Kandaen Sivaramakrishnan [65]
Anniyan Chaari Winner, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian [66]
Anbe Vaa Nandha [67]
Vanakkam Thalaiva Erisamy [68]
2006 Paramasivan Agniputran [69]
Saravana V. C. Damodaran [70]
Aathi Bullet Winner, Vijay Award for Best Comedian [71]
Kalvanin Kadhali Babloo [72]
Madrasi Paandi [73]
Thiruttu Payale Ceylon Yogaraasa [74]
Madhu Madhan [75]
Nee Venunda Chellam Renigunta Reddy (Royapettah Ramu) [76]
Jambhavan Subhash [77]
2007 Aalwar Pons [78]
Agaram Thiru's friend [79]
Sivaji Arivu Winner, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian [80]
Thullal Muthu [81]
Kireedam Shaktivel's brother-in-law [82]
Veerappu Ratthan [83]
Urchagam Ayyanaarkudi Raja [84]
Pasupathi c/o Rasakkapalayam Daas [85]
2008 Thoondil Mac [86]
Singakutty Balu [87]
Sandai Mani/Naattamai [88]
Kuruvi Aaps Winner, ITFA Best Comedian Award
Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Comedian
[89]
Aayudham Seivom Traffic Kanthasaamy [90]
Jayamkondaan Gopal [91]
Durai "Arusuvai" Ambi [92]
Bommalattam Madurai Tamil dubbed film [93]
2009 Padikkadavan "Assault" Arumugam Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor - Tamil [94]
Perumal Idithangi/Indrasena Reddy [95]
1977 Paraman [96]
Guru En Aalu Azhagappan Winner, Edison Award for Best Comedian [97]
Indira Vizha "Oppila" Mani [98]
Ainthaam Padai Thaanthoni [99]
Anthony Yaar? Kingfisher [100]
2010 Thambikku Indha Ooru "Cola" Kumar [101]
Sivappu Mazhai Periyasamy a.k.a. Petersamy [102]
Magane En Marumagane "Singapetti" Singaram [103]
Singam Erimalai Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Comedian [104]
Pen Singam Thirupathi [105]
Bale Pandiya London [106]
Vaadaa Annamalai
Uthama Puthiran "Emotional" Ekambaram [107]
2011 Seedan Gumbidiswamy [108]
Bhavani Girivalam
Mappillai Child Chinna (JP) Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Comedian [109]
Oru Nunakkadha Singam Malayalam film [110]
Vedi Varun Sandesh Winner, ITFA Best Comedian Award [111]
2012 Murattu Kaalai Saroja [112]
2013 Chandra Yuvaraj Sukumar Kannada film [113]
Kantha Thangamagan
Singam II Erimalai Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Comedian [114]
Pathayeram Kodi Shankar Lal [115]
2014 Ninaithathu Yaaro Himself Guest appearance
Chandra Yuvaraj Sukumar
Naan Than Bala Bala [116]
Velaiyilla Pattathari Azhagusundaram Winner, SIIMA Award for Best Comedian
Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Comedian
[117]
Vingyani Nagendran [118]
2015 Killadi Arnold [119]
Yennai Arindhaal "Revolver" Richard [120]
Vai Raja Vai Pandian (Panda) [121]
Touring Talkies Himself Cameo appearance
Buddhanin Sirippu Sundar Raj [122]
Palakkattu Madhavan Palakattu Madhavan also lyrics for song "Uchimela" [123]
Sakalakala Vallavan Vettaiyan/Pasupathy also singer for "Bulb Vaangitten" [124]
2016 Thozha Lingam [125]
Manithan Surya [126]
Kaashmora Kaashmora's father [127]
2017 Rum Raj [128]
Muthuramalingam Rajasekar Kaalakeyan [129]
Mupparimanam Himself Guest appearance [130]
Brindavanam Vivek [131]
Meesaya Murukku Ramachandran [132]
Velaiilla Pattadhari 2 Azhagusundaram [133]
Sakka Podu Podu Raja Delhi [134]
2018 Ezhumin Vishwanathan also lyrics for "Ezhu Ezhu" [135]
2019 Viswasam Kesavan [136]
Vellai Pookal Rudhran [137]
Bigil Nessi [138]
2020 Dharala Prabhu Kannadaasan Last film
Winner, SIIMA Award for Best Comedian
[139]
2021 Aranmanai 3 Sigamani Posthumous release [140]
2022 The Legend Thangam [141]
2023 Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir Father Xavier [142]
2024 Indian 2 Elango (AI generated)
Oru Thee Jim Carry [143]
2025 Indian 3 Elango (AI generated)
Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released

Television

[edit]
List of Vivek television credits
Year Title Role Channel Notes Ref.
1989 Rail Sneham DD Podhigai
1994 Top Tucker Parasuraman Sun TV [144]
1995 Philips Super 10 Sun TV

Web series

[edit]
List of Vivek Web Series credits
Year Title Role Platform Notes Ref.
2021 LOL: Enga Siri Paapom Host/Judge Amazon Prime Posthumous Release [145]

As singer

[edit]
List of Vivek film credits as singer
Year Film Song(s) Composer Notes Ref.
2000 Kandha Kadamba Kathirvela "Kandha Kadamba" S. A. Rajkumar
Kanden Seethaiyai "Vinyayathai Nambi" V. S. Udhaya [146]
2001 Badri "Stella Miss Laara" Ramana Gogula
2007 Solli Adippen "Nee Sikkunu" Deva
2015 Sakalakala Vallavan "Bulb Vaangitten" Thaman
Touring Talkies "Touring Talkies" Ilayaraja
2017 Brindavanam "Giji Giji Saare" Vivek Chandrasekhar

As lyricist

[edit]
List of Vivek film credits as lyricist
Year Film Song(s) Composer Notes Ref.
2001 Super Kudumbam "Millenium Figuregalae" Adhityan [147][148]
2015 Palakattu Madhavan "Uchimela" Srikanth Deva [149]
2018 Ezhumin "Ezhu Ezhu" Ganesh Chandrasekaran [150]

As voice actor

[edit]
List of Vivek film credits as voice actor
Year Film Character Ref.
1998 Uyire Phone booth owner

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Narayan, Pushpa; Govardan, D (17 April 2021). "Vivek, Tamil film actor, dies in Chennai hospital". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
  2. ^ Y Maheswara Reddy. "Vivek, comedy artiste". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 20 January 2015. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  3. ^ "Filmography of Vivek". Cinesouth. Archived from the original on 25 March 2012. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
  4. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (11 February 2000). "Film Review: Eazhaiyin Sirippil". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
  5. ^ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (11 February 2000). "Film Review: Goodluck". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 30 November 2004. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
  6. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (25 February 2000). "Film Review: "Sudhandhiram"". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 27 December 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
  7. ^ "Thai Poranthachu". Sify. 10 August 2001. Archived from the original on 27 December 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
  8. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (3 March 2000). "Film Review: "Mugavaree"". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 22 December 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
  9. ^ "Film Review: "Alaipayuthey"". The Hindu. 21 April 2000. Archived from the original on 12 January 2015. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (26 May 2000). "Film Review: "Kushi"". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 20 January 2017. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
  13. ^ Rajitha (18 July 2000). "Wanted:A pacemaker". Rediff. Archived from the original on 27 December 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ Rajitha (31 August 2000). "Double or quits? Quits!". Rediff. Archived from the original on 2 February 2011. Retrieved 9 January 2017.
  16. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (15 September 2000). "Film Review: Budget Padmanabhan". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 21 December 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
  17. ^ Rajitha (27 October 2000). "Festive fare!". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 20 January 2017. Retrieved 9 January 2017.
  18. ^ Padmanabhan, Savitha (10 November 2000). "Film Review: "Seenu"". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 8 October 2012. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
  19. ^ Ashok Kumar, S. R. (22 December 2000). "Film Review: Kandaen Seethaiyai". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 1 February 2015.
  20. ^ Padmanabhan, Savitha (19 January 2001). "Film Review: Looty". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 14 May 2014. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
  21. ^ "Film: Nageshwari". 28 January 2001. Archived from the original on 28 January 2001. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
  22. ^ 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.
  23. ^ Padmanabhan, Savitha (9 February 2001). "Film Review: Minnalae". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 April 2018. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
  24. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (27 April 2001). "Film Review: Badri". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 January 2017. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
  25. ^ Padmanabhan, Savitha (25 May 2001). "Film Review: "Middle Class Madhavan"". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 24 December 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
  26. ^ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (27 July 2001). "Film Review: Dhill". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 1 February 2015. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
  27. ^ Mahesh, Chitra (10 August 2001). "Film Review: "Kutty"". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
  28. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (17 August 2001). "Film Review: Viswanathan Ramamoorthy". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 27 December 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
  29. ^ "Film Review: Poovellam Un Vaasam". The Hindu. 24 August 2001. Archived from the original on 25 February 2005. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
  30. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (5 October 2001). "Film Review: 12 B". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 27 December 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
  31. ^ 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.
  32. ^ Rajitha (4 December 2001). "Trouble in paradise". Rediff. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
  33. ^ "Azhagi". Sify. 12 December 2001. Archived from the original on 28 December 2016. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  34. ^ "Vivaramana Aalu". Sify. 19 January 2002. Archived from the original on 28 December 2016. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  35. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (1 March 2002). "Roja Koottam". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 25 February 2008. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  36. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (19 April 2002). "Thamizhan". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 20 January 2017. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  37. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (28 June 2002). "Thenkasi Pattanam". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 25 February 2008. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  38. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (19 July 2002). ""Yey! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukkae"". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 26 February 2008. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
  39. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (26 July 2002). "Youth". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 January 2017. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  40. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (13 September 2002). "Run". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 25 February 2008. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  41. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (11 October 2002). "University". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 5 October 2009. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  42. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (24 January 2003). "Dhool". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 1 February 2015. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  43. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (18 April 2003). "Kadhal Sadugudu". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 1 February 2015. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  44. ^ "Anbe Anbe". Sify. 7 May 2003. Archived from the original on 28 December 2016. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  45. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (9 May 2003). ""Saami"". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 1 February 2015. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  46. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (23 May 2003). "Lesa Lesa". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 7 March 2017. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  47. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (23 May 2003). "Parthiban Kanavu". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 19 November 2004. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  48. ^ 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.
  49. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (4 July 2003). ""Whistle"". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 January 2012. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  50. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (18 July 2003). ""Kadhal Kisu Kisu"". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 26 February 2008. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  51. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (1 August 2003). ""Thithikudhae"". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 5 October 2009. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  52. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (22 August 2003). "Thennavan". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 26 February 2008. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  53. ^ Gautam, Savitha (5 September 2003). ""Boys"". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 8 December 2003. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  54. ^ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (26 September 2003). ""Alai"". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 5 October 2009. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  55. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (10 October 2003). ""Three Roses"". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 26 October 2003. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  56. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (31 October 2003). "Tirumalai". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 January 2017. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  57. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (12 December 2003). ""Enakku 20 Unakku 18"". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 30 December 2003. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  58. ^ "Joot- Are You Ready?". Sify. 19 December 2003. Archived from the original on 29 December 2016. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  59. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (30 April 2004). "Edhiri". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 20 August 2004. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  60. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (14 May 2004). ""Paerazhagan"". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 15 January 2017. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  61. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (17 September 2004). "Chellamae". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 13 October 2004. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  62. ^ "Arasatchi". Sify. 20 September 2004. Archived from the original on 28 December 2016. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  63. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (8 October 2004). "M. Kumaran Son of ..." The Hindu. Archived from the original on 22 November 2004. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  64. ^ "Thakathimitha". Sify. 2 April 2005. Archived from the original on 14 April 2016. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  65. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (20 May 2005). "Refreshing dream". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 25 November 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  66. ^ "Anniyan". Sify. 16 June 2005. Archived from the original on 30 October 2014. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  67. ^ "Anbe Vaa". Sify. 17 November 2005. Archived from the original on 5 April 2016. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  68. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (23 December 2005). "A strong story". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 5 October 2009. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  69. ^ "Paramasivan". Sify. 10 January 2006. Archived from the original on 29 December 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  70. ^ "Saravana". Sify. 14 January 2006. Archived from the original on 28 January 2017. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  71. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (20 January 2006). "Cliched, and typically Vijay". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 20 January 2017. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  72. ^ "Kalvanin Kathali". Sify. 17 February 2006. Archived from the original on 22 March 2017. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  73. ^ "Madrasi". Sify. 18 February 2006. Archived from the original on 30 December 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  74. ^ 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.
  75. ^ "Madhu". Sify. 17 May 2006. Archived from the original on 30 December 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  76. ^ "Nee Venunda Chellam". Sify. 18 August 2006. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  77. ^ 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.
  78. ^ 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.
  79. ^ "Agaram". Sify. 6 March 2007. Archived from the original on 30 December 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  80. ^ Hari, TSV (16 June 2007). "REVIEW: Sivaji: the Boss". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 30 December 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  81. ^ "Thullal". Sify. 3 July 2007. Archived from the original on 27 December 2016. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
  82. ^ "Kireedam". Sify. 19 July 2007. Archived from the original on 29 December 2016. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
  83. ^ "Veerappu". Sify. 28 July 2007. Archived from the original on 30 December 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  84. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (31 August 2007). "Vibrant ... almost all the way — Urchaagam". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  85. ^ "Pasupathi c/o Rasakkapalayam". Sify. 5 October 2007. Archived from the original on 6 August 2013. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  86. ^ "Thoondil". Sify. 22 February 2008. Archived from the original on 29 December 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  87. ^ "Singakutty". Sify. 22 March 2008. Archived from the original on 29 December 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  88. ^ "Sandai". Sify. 24 March 2008. Archived from the original on 22 March 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  89. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (9 May 2008). "What happened Dharani? - Kuruvi". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 20 January 2017. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  90. ^ "Ayudham Seivom". Sify. 30 June 2008. Archived from the original on 15 March 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  91. ^ "Jayam Kondaan". Sify. 29 August 2008. Archived from the original on 4 January 2017. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  92. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (10 October 2008). "Stunts say it all — Durai". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  93. ^ "Bommalattam". Sify. 12 December 2008. Archived from the original on 22 April 2017. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  94. ^ 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.
  95. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (20 February 2009). "Oh! Not again — Perumal". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 25 November 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  96. ^ Srinivasan, Pavithra (9 March 2009). "It's Bland, James Bland". Rediff. Archived from the original on 30 December 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  97. ^ "Guru En Aalu". Sify. 24 April 2009. Archived from the original on 26 October 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  98. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (17 July 2009). "Glam game gone awry — Indira Vizha". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  99. ^ Srinivasan, Pavithra (27 July 2009). "Aindham Padai is below average". Rediff. Archived from the original on 29 March 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  100. ^ 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.
  101. ^ "Thambikku Indha Ooru". Sify. 6 March 2010. Archived from the original on 30 December 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  102. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (16 April 2010). "For the record — Sivappu Mazhai". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  103. ^ "Magane En Marumagane". Sify. 21 May 2010. Archived from the original on 10 May 2017. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  104. ^ 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.
  105. ^ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (3 June 2010). "Penn Singam: Family fare". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  106. ^ Srinivasan, Pavithra (2010). "Bale Pandiya could have been better". Rediff. Archived from the original on 25 March 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  107. ^ "Uthamaputhiran". Sify. 4 November 2010. Archived from the original on 3 October 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  108. ^ 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.
  109. ^ 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.
  110. ^ "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).
  111. ^ Srinivasan, Pavithra (3 October 2011). "Review: Sameera stands out in Vedi". Rediff. Archived from the original on 4 August 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  112. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (16 June 2012). "Murattu Kaalai — Not as raging ..." The Hindu. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  113. ^ "Comedian Vivek dubs in Kannada for Chandra". The Times of India. 27 June 2013.
  114. ^ "Singam Movie Review". The Times of India. 10 May 2016. Archived from the original on 23 March 2017. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  115. ^ 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.
  116. ^ "Naan Thaan Bala". Sify. 16 June 2014. Archived from the original on 29 December 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  117. ^ 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.
  118. ^ 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.
  119. ^ Srinivasan, Sudhir (30 January 2015). "Killadi: A bucketful of clichés". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  120. ^ 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.
  121. ^ 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.
  122. ^ 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.
  123. ^ 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.
  124. ^ "Sakalakala Vallavan". Sify. 31 July 2015. Archived from the original on 29 December 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  125. ^ 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.
  126. ^ Suganth, M. (30 April 2016). "Manithan Movie Review". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 13 June 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  127. ^ 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.
  128. ^ 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.
  129. ^ "Muthuramalingam Movie Review". The Times of India. 26 February 2017. Archived from the original on 15 March 2017. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
  130. ^ Subramanian, Anupama (12 January 2017). "A significant film for Shanthanu". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
  131. ^ 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.
  132. ^ "Meesaya Murukku Review {3/5}: The film has ample moments for youngsters to cheer". The Times of India.
  133. ^ "VIP 2 Review {2.5/5}: Velai Illa Pattathari 2 falls woefully short of the original". The Times of India.
  134. ^ 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.
  135. ^ "Ezhumin Movie Review {2.5/5}: Ezhumin has only little to offer". The Times of India.
  136. ^ ""Viswasam" review: If you forget logic, Ajith's film is passable". 10 January 2019.
  137. ^ "Vellai Pookal Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Vellai Pookal by Times of India". The Times of India.
  138. ^ "Bigil Cast And Crew". Retrieved 28 July 2022.
  139. ^ "Dharala Prabhu Movie Review: Director Krishna Marimuthu has succeeded in a fine execution of Vicky Donor remake". The Times of India.
  140. ^ "Aranmanai 3: Set worth Rs 2 crore used in the climax of Sundar C's next". Cinema Express. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
  141. ^ Poorvaja, S. (December 2019). "'Legend' Saravanan's debut movie launched". The Hindu.
  142. ^ "Vivek and Vijay Sethupathi collaborate for the first time!". The Times of India. 18 November 2019.
  143. ^ "ஒரே பெண்ணை காதலிக்கும் நாயகனும் அவனது நண்பனும்! நடக்கப்பபோவது என்ன? | Oru Thee Promo". Thanthi One (in Tamil). 28 August 2024. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
  144. ^ "How Ramesh Khanna and Vivek made popular 90s comedy serial 'Top Tucker'". News Minute. 20 October 2020.
  145. ^ "Lol: Enga Siri Papom review — A drought of humour". Firstpost. 28 August 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
  146. ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Vingnanathai Nambi ||விஞ்ஞானத்தை நம்பி நீ || Vivek Voice H D Tamil Song. YouTube.
  147. ^ "Chinna". Cinematoday2.itgo.com. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  148. ^ "Various - Dhill / Super Kudumbam (Tamil Songs)". Discogs. 6 July 2021.
  149. ^ "After Merasalayitten and Dandanakka". Behindwoods. 10 March 2015.
  150. ^ "Vivek turns lyricist for Ezhumin". IFlicks. 27 September 2018.