Vivek

My character in 'Uthamaputhiran' will not speak much. But the audience would sure speak about my role after watching the film.

— Vivek

I have always been vocal about preserving water and living a nature-friendly life.

— Vivek

It is really sad that there's no recognition at the national level for comedy.

— Vivek

It's 22 years since I made my entry into the film industry and I am delighted that my work has been recognised…

— Vivek

I was introduced in 1987, but it was only by 1996 that I became a hit with the audiences.

— Vivek

Writing a comedy track is an art. It isn't as easy as people think. It can make or break a film.

— Vivek

Our culture has always been about treating women as mothers. It is sad that women are treated as mere sex objects by…

— Vivek

In 'Uthamaputhiran,' 'Velaiyilla Pattathari' and 'Yennai Arindhaal,' I was a mute spectator to everything.

— Vivek

There is no feeling of regret spending time on the campaign. I think working closely with Kalam made me realise how simple…

— Vivek

It was a nice experience to shoot on the streets of New York. Tourists are highly respected there and people are highly…

— Vivek

After the age of 40, human beings are prone to various infection, diseases and physical damage. Engaging in regular exercise is the…

— Vivek

In 'Saami,' I take a poor dhobi's son for admission to a private school. The principal refuses for various reasons and finally…

— Vivek

Children did not come into this world because of you. They came through you. Be grateful to them. They are the proof…

— Vivek

My inspiration for film comedy comes from here. Spend a day on the Madurai streets and you will be amused at the…

— Vivek

I am a great fan of veteran artistes N.S. Krishnan and M.R. Radha. They had great social awareness and were never afraid…

— Vivek

South Indian films have most number of comedians and to see them all on screen at times is unrealistic. I'm happy that…

— Vivek

I did try my luck in a handful of commercial entertainers, which came and went so discreetly that they didn't affect my…

— Vivek

I request big films to give way for small movies as there are umpteen number of such films waiting to see the…

— Vivek

As everyone knows, comedy is the toughest emotion to handle. Everything about it is difficult - writing, directing and acting.

— Vivek

I am friendly to all political parties. So, I am able to do my social work freely without any hassles.

— Vivek

Comedy was never a scarcity in Kollywood. Comedians of great calibre have emerged from this land.

— Vivek

Even if each individual plants and protects a single tree, it will save the world and benefit several generations to come.

— Vivek

As a huge admirer of Vivekananda, I love reading 'Sayings of Vivekananda.'

— Vivek

I have decided to dub on my own for my role in Vazhipokkan. It is an interesting storyline and hence I accepted…

— Vivek

There is a need to spread more awareness about environmental issues.

— Vivek

I would like to work with new-generation directors like Karthik Subbaraj, Nalan Kumarasamy and Seenu Ramasamy.

— Vivek

The Censor officials who saw 'Uthamaputhiran' appreciated me a lot. All the credit should go to Mithran Jawahar and Dhanush.

— Vivek

Imitation is the best form of flattery; people generally understand that my comedy is not intended to hurt anybody. Occasionally, an actor…

— Vivek

If your daughter loves tennis, don't send her to dance classes. Let them learn spirituality. Don't shut them up in air-conditioned rooms…

— Vivek

I was a little disappointed with the box-office performance of 'Dharala Prabhu,' because the theatres were shut down just three days after…

— Vivek

I think Tamil films will soon go the Hollywood way. There will be separate full-length humour-driven scripts, just like how thrillers and…

— Vivek

I was never considered 'a marketable hero', and never got promoted to that category. I am not complaining - I found another…

— Vivek