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🎬 Vadivelu: From Comedy King to In-Demand Actor

Tamil cinema stalwart Vadivelu is not just back—he’s cooking up a fresh wave of films with powerful performances, memorable roles, and a series of exciting releases ahead.



🚘 Maareesan – Road-Trip Thriller with Fahadh Faasil

  • Co-star: Fahadh Faasil; Director: Sudheesh Shankar; Producer: Super Good Films (98th) (cinemaexpress.com).

  • Teaser released June 5 with retro charm quickly trending online (en.wikipedia.org).

  • Vadivelu appears alongside Fahadh in a dynamic duo—combining comedy, emotion, and unexpected moments.

  • Produced by Yuvan Shankar Raja (music) and supported by a strong technical team (newsbytesapp.com).

  • After Maamannan’s success, audience expectations are sky-high (thehindu.com).


🎭 Gangers – Reunion with Sundar C

  • Released April 24, Gangers marks Vadivelu’s return after a 15-year gap with director and co-star Sundar C (thehindu.com).

  • An action-comedy centered on a heist, featuring Catherine Tresa, Vani Bhojan, and more (en.wikipedia.org).

  • While reviews were mixed, critics and fans praised Vadivelu’s “signature comedy” (venkatarangan.com).

  • Now streaming on Amazon Prime Video from May 15, it’s reaching new audiences (economictimes.indiatimes.com).


🤝 Untitled with Karthi – A Fresh Collaboration

  • Vadivelu is in talks to star with Karthi in a Thamizh-directed project produced by Dream Warrior Pictures (indiaglitz.com).

  • If finalized, this will mark their first-ever collaboration, generating excitement among Tamil audiences (en.wikipedia.org).

  • Shoot expected to begin early 2026, with portions filmed in Rameswaram (indiaglitz.com)


🏆 Recognition & Impact

  • Won Best Actor at Chennai International Film Festival for Maamannan (Dec 2023), proving his dramatic heft .

  • Reinforced as a box-office draw with renewed comedic energy in Gangers and poised for major roles in upcoming projects.


📝 Final Take

Vadivelu’s career resurgence is unmistakable—blending nostalgia with fresh performance flair. From Gangers to Maareesan, a collaboration with Karthi, the Vaigai Puyal is firmly back, reshaping his legacy in Tamil cinema.

Stay tuned to Flixbuzz India for teaser breakdowns, role reveals, streaming updates, and exclusive interviews with Vadivelu himself!


📌 Sources

  • Maareesan announcement & teaser buzz

  • Gangers film details & OTT release

  • Karthi collaboration talks

  • Maamannan sequel news

  • Festival award & filmography

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