In pictures | Vivekh – Tamil cinema’s iconic comedian

Vivekh with Rajinikanth. His most memorable look with Rajinikanth was in director Shankar’s ‘Sivaji: The Boss’. A continuing sidekick all through the movie, Vivekh is hilarious making an attempt to assist the Superstar in his makes an attempt to woo Shriya’s character, and later, in his vigilantism to struggle the system. He even helped Rajini flip honest!

With Vadivelu – Some of Vivekh’s greatest work got here when he was paired alongside Vadivelu, in the course of the center of their careers. They collaborated magnificently in movies like Manathai Thirudi Vittai and Middle Class Madhavan. Despite going through a tug-of-conflict like state of affairs with Vadivelu, Vivekh invented his personal model of dialogue-comedy, with a tinge of social duty, that was born out of intuition.

With Vijay: A number one star who Vivekh covets. The duo has shared display house in quite a few hits collectively, comparable to Shahjahan, Badri, Kushi and Thamizhan. Accompanied by Vijay’s excellent comedian timing, Vivekh has dovetailed memorably with him to herald the laughs.

Down the years, Vivekh has helped many a number one star to blockbuster glory and sustained success.

With Ajith: Another actor Vivek enjoys a prolific historical past with. Vaalee, Poovellam Un Vasam, Kireedam.. the record is lengthy. Add Gautham Menon’s contact, and Vivek was at his stylish greatest (additionally in appears) as DCP “Revolver” Richard in Yennai Arindhaal.

With Dhanush: Among the youthful crop of actors, it shouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that Vivekh’s greatest collaboration got here from Dhanush — one thing even the previous himself acknowledged as soon as. The duo complemented one another so properly that their comedy appeared pure — whether or not it’s Vivekh’s Azhagusundaram from Velai Illa Pattathari or Emotional Ekambaram from Uthamaputhiran.

With Madhavan: Three of Vivekh’s profession-greatest roles got here with Maddy: in Minnale, Dumm Dumm Dumm and Run. The movies noticed Vivekh occupy a wealth of display house – nearly as a lot because the hero – and he responded with rousing impact. Be it Chockalingam in Minnale, Jim in Dumm… or Mohan in Run, his comedic tracks and one-liners from all three outings have resonated with audiences for many years.

With Suriya: Though they’ve teamed up in different movies, the Suriya-Vivekh combo actually hit its stride within the Singam franchise of films, because of the comedian’s epic characterisation of Head Constable Yettu Erimalai, who’s a meme legend even at the moment

With Vikram: Despite starring in lower than 10 movies with Vikram, Vivekh’s success charge with Chiyaan is envious. The Saamy franchise, Dhil, Dhool, Anniyan and extra: it is a by no means-ending spotlight reel and hilarious characters that also evoke fond reminiscences. Vivekh’s portrayal of Venkataraman Iyengar from Saamy is a implausible instance of social satire in Tamil cinema, that has served as a template for different comedy actors since.

In the latter a part of his profession, Vivekh switched to taking part in severe, character roles that labored to the movies’ benefit. He obtained vital approval for his efficiency within the lead function of DCP Rudhran Ganesan within the neo-noir crime thriller Vellai Pookal.