Vivek filmography facts for kids

Vivek (born 19 November 1961) was a famous film actor and comedian from India. He was known for making people laugh in many movies. He won the Filmfare Best Comedian Award three times for his roles in Run, Saamy, and Perazhagan. In April 2009, the Government of India gave him the Padma Shri award, which is a very important award, for his great work in movies. A well-known director named K. Balachander helped him start his career in films.

Vivek acted in many films, mostly as a comedian. He was so good at making people laugh that he became known as the "Comedy Superstar." He often used his comedy to share important messages about society and the environment.

Vivek's Journey in Films

Vivek started his acting career in 1985. He worked hard and quickly became a favorite among movie fans. He was known for his unique style of comedy, which often included smart jokes and social commentary.

Early Roles and Breakthrough

Vivek's early films helped him show off his talent. He became very popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s. People loved his funny expressions and quick wit.

• Nerrukku Ner (1997) was his 50th film, a big milestone in his career.
• In 1999, he won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian for his role in Unnaruge Naan Irundhal.

Becoming a Comedy Superstar

Vivek continued to star in many successful films. He often played the hero's best friend or a funny sidekick. His comedy was a big reason why many movies became hits.

• Super Kudumbam (2001) marked his 100th film.
• He won his first Filmfare Best Comedian Award for Run in 2002. He also won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian and the ITFA Best Comedian Award for this film.
• In 2003, he won another Filmfare Best Comedian Award for Saamy. He also received the ITFA Best Comedian Award for Saamy and the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian for Parthiban Kanavu.
• His third Filmfare Best Comedian Award came in 2004 for Perazhagan.

Later Career and Special Roles

Vivek kept entertaining audiences for many more years. He even tried acting as the main hero in a film called Solli Adippen, but it was never released.

• Anbe Vaa (2005) was his 150th film.
• He won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian again for Anniyan in 2005.
• In 2006, he won the Vijay Award for Best Comedian for Aadhi.
• He received another Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian for Sivaji in 2007.
• He won the ITFA Best Comedian Award for Kuruvi in 2008.
• In 2009, he received the Edison Award for Best Comedian for Guru En Aalu.
• Vedi (2011) earned him another ITFA Best Comedian Award.
• Singam II (2013) was his 200th film, showing his long and successful career.
• For Velaiyilla Pattathari (2014), he won the SIIMA Award for Best Comedian.

Vivek's films are still loved by many, and his comedy continues to bring smiles to faces.