Vaiyapuri

Vaiyapuri (born 23 October 1968 as Ramakrishnan) is an Indian film actor who has worked in Tamil language films. He rose to fame by appearing in supporting roles in the late 1990s and early 2000s, often portraying supporting comedic characters. His first major role was in Balu Mahendra's Raman Abdullah (1997), while his roles in films including Thulladha Manamum Thullum (1999), Gemini (2002) and Mani Ratnam's Raavanan (2010) also garnered him acclaim.[1][2]

Vaiyapuri
Born
Ramakrishnan

(1968-10-23) 23 October 1968
NationalityIndia
OccupationActor
Years active1993–present
Spouse(s)Anandhi

Career

In December 1986, Vaiyapuri moved from his hometown of Theni to Chennai hoping to become an actor in the Tamil film industry. Unable to immediately get a chance in films because of his skinny physical stature, Vaiyapuri's first break came through television serials on Doordarshan, where he notably worked on an adaptation of Sujatha's Kolaiyuthir Kalam. He started his film career appearing as an extra and then in minor roles in films, before making a breakthrough with his role in Balu Mahendra's comedy film Raman Abdullah (1997).[3] The success of the film prompted several film makers to approach him for comedic roles in their projects, with the actor subsequently winning acclaim for his roles in Kadhal Palli (1997), Priyamudan (1998) and Kaathala Kaathala, where he collaborated with actor Kamal Haasan.[4] In the late 1990s, he continued appearing as a supporting actor, often portraying one of the several comedians in a film. His work in Thulladha Manamum Thullum (1999), where he portrayed a comedic role of a man slowly becoming a transgender, won him further critical acclaim.[5][6]

Throughout his career, Vaiyapuri has often appeared in films starring Kamal Haasan and the actor selected Vaiyapuri for a major supporting role in the actor's Mumbai Xpress (2005).[7][8] Vaiyapuri was later cast as a transgender in Mani Ratnam's Raavanan (2010), which he described as a "major turning point" in his career. He shot for the film alongside an ensemble cast including Vikram and Aishwarya Rai, with the film winning critical acclaim upon release.[9] In 2010, he announced that he was set to play the protagonist in a film directed by newcomer Devindiran, while he had also shot for a Malayalam film titled Kalyanamam Kalyanam where he portrayed the second lead. However neither film eventually had a theatrical release.[10][11][12] In the 2010s, Vaiyapuri was cast in less films as the Tamil film industry generally moved away from including separate comedy tracks in films. He has since worked on more low-budget films in supporting roles, while continuing to regularly collaborate in films starring Kamal Haasan such as Uttama Villain (2015) and Papanasam (2015).

In 2017, Vaiyapuri received media attention for taking part in the reality television show Bigg Boss hosted by Kamal Haasan. After spending 84 days in the house, he was evicted in a poll by the public.[13]

Filmography

Year Film Role Notes
1993Udan Pirappu
1994KaruththammaBus Conductor
Mani Rathnam
1995ChellakannuBarber
1996Avvai ShanmughiFlower Decorator
1997Love Today
Kadhal PalliPalli
RaasiNarikuravar
Raman Abdullah
Aahaa..!
UllaasamGopalu
1998Kaadhale NimmadhiBlind beggar
Maru MalarchiPalli
Dhinamdhorum
Kaadhala Kaadhala
Ponnu Velayira Bhoomi
Jolly
HarichandraMuthu
Sandhippoma
Unnidathil Ennai KoduthenDelhi
Sollamale
Kannedhirey ThondrinalDinesh
Senthooram
1999Thulladha Manamum ThullumKalyanasundaram
Ninaivirukkum Varai
KallazhagarGovindankutti
Unnai Thedi
Chinna Raja
Periyanna
Poomagal OorvalamMuniyandi
SuyamvaramPotential groom
Nee Varuvai Ena
Amarkalam
Anbulla Kadhalukku
Unakkaga Ellam UnakkagaGun Pandi
Maanaseega Kadhal
Ooty
Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Naanum
Time
Unnaruge Naan Irundhal
Aasaiyil Oru KadithamJambulingam
Hello
2000Good Luck
Hey RamVedha
Sudhandhiram
Thai Poranthachu
Pennin Manathai Thottu
Simmasanam
Rhythm
Ilaiyavan
Uyirile KalanthathuSiva's assistant
PriyamaanavaleStepnee
Anbudan
EnnavaleCharles
Parthen RasithenBus driver
2001Paarvai Ondre Podhume
Dumm Dumm DummSaami
DhillUdumalai
Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala
Poovellam Un Vasam
Chocolate
Veettoda MappillaiDhamu
Kadal Pookkal
Majunu
Vadagupatti Maapillai
Piriyadha Varam Vendum
2002Pammal K. Sambandam
Alli ArjunaMeenatchi
GeminiOberoi
Ezhumalai
Nettru Varai Nee Yaaro
Raja
Naina
En Mana Vaanil
Arputham
StyleManikkam
2003Military
ManasellamBala's friend
Nala Damayanthi
Aahaa Ethanai Azhagu
Alaudin
Vani Mahal
KadhaludanMarriage broker
ParasuramAnjali's uncle
Anbe Un VasamHussain
Enakku 20 Unakku 18Train passenger
2004Jai
Adi Thadi
Arul
Jana
Maanasthan
Vasool Raja MBBSPiles Patient
Arasatchi
AttahasamKumbudren Saamy
Vishwa Thulasi
M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi
Super Da
2005ThirupaachiPolice Constable
Kaadhal Seiya Virumbu
Kadhal FM
Kochi RajavuMalayalam film
Sachein
Mumbai XpressJohnson
Hindi film; cameo appearance
Sivakasi
Kannamma
Priyasakhi
2006Idhaya Thirudan
VanjaganRavi
Vattaram
Prathi Gnayiru 9.30 to 10.00
Azhagiya Asura
2007PokkiriThamizh's friend
Deepavali
Nanbanin Kadhali
AdavadiMichael
UrchagamBhai
Vasantham VanthachuSomu
Vel
Machakaaran
2008Nenjirukkumvarai Ninaivirukkum
Sadhu Miranda
DasavathaaramPrabhu
Pandi
Kuselan
Nayagan
Nadigai
Thiruvannamalai
2009VilluPugazh's friend
Mayandi Kudumbathar
Unnai Kann ThedutheRudhra's friend
Naalai Namadhe
MunnarKanagavel
Thee
2010Thunichal
Twinkle Twinkle Little StarMalayalam film
Irumbukkottai Murattu SingamViruma
Sura
Kola Kolaya MundhirikaConstable Rajappan
Kanagavel KaakaKaruppu
RaavananRaasathi
Indrasena
Bale Pandiya
Chikku BukkuSingaram
Unakkaga En KadhalTata Birla
Androru Naal
Neethana AvanVenus
2011Kaavalan
Muthukku Muthaaga
Maapillai
Sabash Sariyana Potti
En Ullam Unnai Theduthey
Vellore Maavattam
VelayudhamSpeed's brother
OsthePolice Constable
Aduthathu
2012Ullam
Pandi Oliperukki Nilayam
2013Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA
RagalaipuramInsurance policy agent
Alex PandianNandu
2014Enna Satham Indha Neram
BrammanPolice Inspector
Thirudan PoliceGuest appearance
Vellaikaara DuraiLand Broker
Amara
Ninaivil Nindraval
2015Uttama Villain
PapanasamRestaurant Owner
Maharani KottaiDhanakodi
AdhibarBobby
Savaale Samaali
2016Narathan
Velainu Vandhutta VellaikaaranConstable Vasanthakumar
Vellikizhamai 13am ThethiSaravanan's friend
Vendru Varuvaan
Thirumaal Perumai
Andaman
2017Aarambamey Attakasam
Veera Vamsam
2018Kalakalappu 2Sathyamoorthy
Pakka
Annanuku JaiNarayanan
2019Oviyavai Vitta Yaru
En Kaadhali Scene Podura
Love Action DramaDoctorMalayalam film
Market Raja MBBSDemo Patient
2020Routtu

Television

Year Show Television Note
1995-1996Kolai UthirkaalamDD tamilComedian
2011Asatha Povathu Yaaru?Sun TVJudge
2017Bigg BossStar VijayContestants
2018Bigg Boss Tamil 2Star VijayGuest (day "85 to 91")
2020MagarasiSun TVRajendran (guest role)

References

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