Vivek
About Vivek
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.
Filmography(4)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Varisu Action | 11 Jan 2023 | Dialogue | Released |
 Bigil Drama | 17 Oct 2019 | Nessi | Released |
 Oopiri Drama | 25 Mar 2016 | Lawyer Lingam | Hit |
 Yennai Arindhaal Thriller | 29 Jan 2015 | 'Revolver' Richard | Released |
Career Timeline
4 films · Debut 2015
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Trailers(1)
Vivek – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Vivek is one of Indian cinema's celebrated actors, having contributed to 4 films in the Indian film industry (popularly known as Indian), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Vivek has collaborated with some of Indian cinema's finest artists, including Vamshi Paidipally, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Atlee. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with audiences.
Vivek has worked across multiple genres in Indian cinema, including Action, Drama, Family, Adventure, Romance, Thriller. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of productions.
Vivek made their film debut in 2015 with the film Yennai Arindhaal. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of Indian cinema's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global diaspora.
Follow Vivek's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on The Cinema Verse — the most comprehensive Indian cinema database online.
FAQs about Vivek
How many films has Vivek acted in?▼
Vivek has been part of 4 films in Indian, spanning genres such as Action, Adventure, Drama.
What is Vivek's most popular film?▼
Vivek's notable films include "Varisu", "Bigil", "Oopiri". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
What is Vivek's role in Indian cinema?▼
Vivek works as a Actor in the Indian film industry. Vivek was an Indian film actor, comedian, television personality, playback singer and activist working in the Tamil film industry. Introduced in films...
When did Vivek debut in Indian?▼
Vivek made their Indian debut in 2015 with the film "Yennai Arindhaal".
What genres has Vivek worked in?▼
Vivek has worked in Action (3 films), Drama (2 films), Family (2 films), Adventure (1 film), Romance (1 film), Thriller (1 film) in their film career.