He had launched the ‘Green Kalam’ challenge, a huge tree planting drive, in 2011 and had planted practically 33.23 lakh saplings thus far

Actor Vivekh was identified for his environmental activism as a lot as his performing prowess. He had taken up tree planting as his life mission in deference to the needs of his pal and former President of India APJ Abdul Kalam to marketing campaign towards world warming.

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He had launched ‘Green Kalam’ challenge, a huge tree planting drive, in 2011 and had planted practically 33.23 lakh saplings thus far and had targeted to plant one crore timber via Sai Prasanna Foundation that he had began in his son’s title. Vivek had travelled extensively throughout the State and unfold consciousness about world warming and environmental safety notably among the many scholar neighborhood.

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Down the years, Vivekh has helped many a main star to blockbuster glory and sustained success



Some of Vivekh’s finest work got here when he was paired alongside Vadivelu, throughout the center of their careers. They collaborated magnificently in movies like ‘Manathai Thirudi Vittai’ and ‘Middle Class Madhavan’. Despite dealing with a tug-of-struggle like state of affairs with Vadivelu, Vivekh invented his personal model of dialogue-comedy, with a tinge of social duty, that was born out of intuition.



His most memorable look with Rajinikanth was in director Shankar’s ‘Sivaji: The Boss’. A continuing sidekick all through the movie, Vivekh is hilarious making an attempt to assist the Superstar in his makes an attempt to woo Shriya’s character, and later, in his vigilantism to combat the system. He even helped Rajini flip honest!



A number one star who Vivekh covets. The duo has shared display house in quite a few hits collectively, equivalent to ‘Shahjahan’, ‘Badri’, ‘Kushi’ and ‘Thamizhan’. Accompanied by Vijay’s excellent comedian timing, Vivekh has dovetailed memorably with him to convey within the laughs



Another actor Vivek enjoys a prolific historical past with. ‘Vaalee’, ‘Poovellam Un Vasam’, ‘Kireedam’… the record is lengthy. Add Gautham Menon’s contact, and Vivek was at his stylish finest (additionally in appears) as DCP “Revolver” Richard in ‘Yennai Arindhaal’



Among the youthful crop of actors, it shouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that Vivekh’s finest collaboration got here from Dhanush — one thing even the previous himself acknowledged as soon as. The duo complemented one another so nicely that their comedy appeared pure — whether or not it’s Vivekh’s Azhagusundaram from ‘Velai Illa Pattathari’ or Emotional Ekambaram from ‘Uthamaputhiran’



Three of Vivekh’s profession-finest roles got here with Maddy: in ‘Minnale’, ‘Dumm Dumm Dumm’ and ‘Run’. The movies noticed Vivekh occupy a wealth of display house – nearly as a lot because the hero – and he responded with rousing impact. Be it Chockalingam in ‘Minnale’, Jim in ‘Dumm…’ or Mohan in ‘Run’, his comedic tracks and one-liners from all three outings have resonated with audiences for many years



Though they’ve teamed up in different movies, the Suriya-Vivekh combo actually hit its stride within the ‘Singam’ franchise of flicks, thanks to the comic’s epic characterisation of Head Constable Yettu Erimalai, who is a meme legend even as we speak



Despite starring in lower than 10 movies with Vikram, Vivekh’s success charge with Chiyaan is envious. The ‘Saamy’ franchise, ‘Dhil’, ‘Dhool’, ‘Anniyan’ and extra: it is a by no means-ending spotlight reel and hilarious characters that also evoke fond reminiscences. Vivekh’s portrayal of Venkataraman Iyengar from ‘Saamy’ is a improbable instance of social satire in Tamil cinema, that has served as a template for different comedy actors since



In the latter a part of his profession, Vivekh switched to taking part in severe, character roles that labored to the movies’ benefit. He obtained vital approval for his efficiency within the lead function of DCP Rudhran Ganesan within the neo-noir crime thriller ‘Vellai Pookal’

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This staunch follower of Dr.Kalam was additionally concerned in planting saplings via numerous initiatives of different organisations. One of his current tree plantation actions was on the premises of Tamil Nadu Government Multi Super Speciality Hospital (TNGMSSH), Omandurar Government Estate in December final yr.

Recalling about his affiliation with the late actor, V.Anandakumar, nodal officer, TNGMSSH, stated “He called me one evening in September last year to appreciate my work to fight COVID-19 and was in constant touch. He immediately agreed to our invitation to the inauguration of Miyawaki urban forest at Omandurar estate. He was an enthusiastic and down-to-earth person and always ready to be part of tree plantation drives.”

His activism didn’t cease with tree plantation alone. Vivekh was additionally concerned in well being consciousness campaigns, together with towards dengue, after his son died of a dengue complication, he stated.

Noting that the actor took up Dr.Kalam’s dream as his life’s mission, V.Ponraj, scientific advisor to Dr.Kalam stated “Dr.Kalam had casually asked him to campaign against global warming through his movies. I was also part of the inauguration of ‘Green Kalam’ project. Vivek would have planted about 50 lakh saplings through various initiatives. He truly lived up to Swami Vivekananda’s words on dreams- ‘Make that one idea your life – think of it, dream of it, live on that idea’.”

He might have been an actor by occupation. But Vivek is seen extra as a green warrior and setting ambassador who impressed many individuals to plant and rejoice timber, stated Mr.Ponraj.