A biography for Vivekhasn’t been written yet.
“I was a little disappointed with the box-office performance of 'Dharala Prabhu,' because the theatres were shut down just three days after the movie was released. It had good scope to attract family audience and youngsters.”
“Even if each individual plants and protects a single tree, it will save the world and benefit several generations to come.”
“There is a need to spread more awareness about environmental issues.”
“Comedy was never a scarcity in Kollywood. Comedians of great calibre have emerged from this land.”
“It's 22 years since I made my entry into the film industry and I am delighted that my work has been recognised and appreciated.”
“I did try my luck in a handful of commercial entertainers, which came and went so discreetly that they didn't affect my career.”
“I have always been vocal about preserving water and living a nature-friendly life.”
“As a comedian, I've always tried to bring in trendy issues.”
“Dhanush is very comfortable to work with.”
“I am an avid reader of Sidney Sheldon thriller novels.”
“Our culture has always been about treating women as mothers. It is sad that women are treated as mere sex objects by many.”
“Education is the key to abolishing caste system.”
“I have been getting proposals to play the lead from a long time but I rebuffed those offers. I wanted to work in a storyline that has scope for me.”
“I am an atheist.”
“South Indian films have most number of comedians and to see them all on screen at times is unrealistic. I'm happy that the industry has room for so many of us.”
“It is really sad that there's no recognition at the national level for comedy.”
“I was near the Niagara Falls where I was shivering and delivering my lines. It was minus 17 degrees and I had gone there without proper thermal wear. Tourists looked at me with horror thinking I had gone nuts.”
“In 'Uthamaputhiran,' 'Velaiyilla Pattathari' and 'Yennai Arindhaal,' I was a mute spectator to everything.”
“I may become like an Indian thatha but I won't stop making jokes.”
“After my debut, I had to struggle for seven years to establish myself in the industry.”