Kumaravadivel Natarajan, known professionally as Vadivelu, is an Indian Tamil actor. Vadivelu born 12th September 1960. He gained widespread acclaim in Kollywood in the 2000s. Vadivelu has also received awards in the Best Comedian category for his performances in Kaalam Maari Pochu (1996), Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000), Thavasi (2001), Chandramukhi (2005), Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikesi (2006), Pokkiri (2007), Marudhamalai (2007) and Kathavarayan (2008). His popularity led to his media-coined nickname, Vaigai Puyal, meaning “Vaigai storm”,referring to the river that flows through his hometown Madurai.