Vadivel Balaji

Comedian, Mimicry Artist, Actor

Indian Madurai, Tamil Nadu

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ProfessionComedian, Mimicry Artist, Actor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth17/02/1975
Age45 years (died on 10, Sep, 2020)
BirthplaceMadurai, Tamil Nadu
Date of Death10/09/2020

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Vadivel Balaji was an Indian Tamil television comedian, mimicry artist, and actor who became widely known for his impersonation of the popular Tamil comedian Vadivelu on television programmes.
He was born in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and rose to fame through comedy and mimicry segments on Star Vijay shows such as Kalakka Povathu Yaaru and Adhu Idhu Yedhu.
Balaji also appeared in Tamil films including Yaaruda Mahesh (2013) and Kolamavu Kokila (2018), and participated in reality shows like Jodi Number One (Season 8) and Mr & Mrs Chinnathirai (Season 2) with his wife.
He was admitted to private hospitals in Chennai in August 2020 after suffering a cardiac attack and later shifted to a government hospital, where he passed away on 10 September 2020 at the age of 45.

Physical Stats & More

Height168 cm
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

Vadivel Balaji was known for his warm personality and dedication to his family and career in entertainment.
He balanced a busy television schedule with his personal life, often appearing with his wife on family‑oriented reality shows.

Relationships & More

Marital Status (at the time of death)Married

Family

SpouseJyothilakshmi
ChildrenSon and daughter

Career

Debut
Film, Tamil (Actor)En Rasavin Manasile (1991)
TV, Tamil (Comedian)Athu Ithu Yethu (2014)
Last FilmKolamavu Kokila (2018)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
  • Year: 1996 Award: Best Comedian Movie: Kaalam Maari Pochu (1996)
  • Year: 2000 Award: Best Comedian Movie: Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000)
  • Year: 2001 Award: Best Comedian Movie: Thavasi (2001)
Filmfare Award
Year2005
MovieChandramukhi (Tamil)
Notable TV Appearances
  • Kalakka Povathu Yaaru (Season 4, 2008)
  • Comedy Puram (2009)
  • Adhu Idhu Yedhu (Siricha Pochu, 2009–2020)
  • Kitchen Super Star (Season 4, 2015)
  • Kalakka Povathu Yaaru Champions (Seasons 1 & 2, 2017–2019)
  • Jodi Number One (Season 8, 2018)
  • Mr & Mrs Chinnathirai (Season 2, 2019)
  • Start Music (Season 2, 2019)
Filmography Highlights
  • Kaalam Maari Pochu (1996)
  • Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000)
  • Thavasi (2001)
  • Sutta Pazham Sudatha Pazham
  • Yaaruda Mahesh (2013)
  • Kolamavu Kokila (2018)
  • Pen Vilai Verum 999 Rubai Mattume (2022 – posthumous release)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Vadivel Balaji was a versatile Indian entertainer with roles in films and TV shows.
2. He showcased his talent in movies like ‘Kaalam Maari Pochu’, ‘Vetri Kodi Kattu’, ‘Thavasi’, ‘Sutta Pazham Sudatha Pazham’, and ‘Kolamavu Kokila’.
3. His comedy was a hit on TV programs like ‘Siricha Pochu’ and ‘Kalakka Povathu Yaaru Champions’.
4. Vadivel Balaji also participated in the popular dance reality show ‘Jodi Number One’ Season 7.
5. Sadly, on 24th August 2020, he was admitted to a hospital in Chennai due to chest pain and sadly passed away on 10th September 2020.
6. Vadivel Balaji received his nickname after gaining fame for imitating popular Tamil comedian Vadivelu's voice on television programmes.
7. He was a versatile Indian entertainer with roles in films and TV shows.
8. His comedy was a hit on TV programs like 'Siricha Pochu', 'Kalakka Povathu Yaaru', and 'Kalakka Povathu Yaaru Champions'.
9. He participated in the popular dance reality show 'Jodi Number One' Season 8.
10. He appeared in 'Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai' Season 2 with his wife.
11. He suffered a cardiac arrest and was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai, later shifted to a government hospital due to financial constraints.
12. He was paralysed after the heart attack and was on ventilator support for 15 days before his death.
13. He suffered a cardiac attack and was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai, later shifted to a government hospital due to financial constraints.
14. He received the nickname ‘Vadivel’ after gaining fame for imitating popular Tamil comedian Vadivelu's voice on television programmes.
15. He was a familiar face on Star Vijay’s prime‑time comedy and reality shows for over a decade.
16. His posthumous film ‘Pen Vilai Verum 999 Rubai Mattume’ was released in 2022, keeping his legacy alive among Tamil audiences.
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