Halwa Vasu


Vasu, popularly known as Halwa Vasu, was a comedian in the Tamil film industry in India. He worked in around 900 films.

Career

Vasu who hailed from Madurai district, came to Chennai to work in cinemas after his graduation. Vasu worked as an assistant to director-actor Manivannan, he carved a niche for himself in comedy films and has also acted alongside the likes of Vadivelu. He was given the name "Halwa Vasu" after the film Amaidhi Padai, in which he brings halwa which is adulterated with abin, a drug, by the antagonist in the movie who uses it to rape an innocent girl.

Death

He was hospitalized for some time but died due to liver failure at his home on 17 August 2017.

Filmography