Halwa Vasu

Vasu, popularly known as Halwa Vasu, (died 17 August 2017) 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 (1994), 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.

Films

 * Kuva Kuva Vaathugal (1984)
 * Vaazhkai Chakkaram (1990)
 * Sandhana Kaatru (1990)
 * Pudhu Manithan (1991)
 * Vetri Padigal (1991)
 * Marikozhundhu (1991)
 * Therku Theru Machan (1992)
 * Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren (1992)
 * Government Mappillai (1992)
 * Moondravadhu Kann (1993)
 * Amaidhi Padai (1994)
 * Rasa Magan (1994)
 * Chinna Mani (1995)
 * Gangai Karai Paattu (1995)
 * Thamizhachi (1995)
 * Maaman Magal (1995)
 * Murai Mappillai (1995)
 * Villadhi Villain (1995)
 * Mettukudi (1996)
 * Gopura Deepam (1997)
 * Arunachalam (1997)
 * Vivasaayi Magan (1997)
 * Periya Idathu Mappillai (1997)
 * Periya Manushan (1997)
 * Pudhalvan (1997)
 * Dhinamdhorum (1998)
 * Ninaithen Vandhai (1998)
 * Iniyavale (1998)
 * Moovendhar (1998)
 * Kannathal (1998)
 * Unnai Thedi (1999)
 * Poomagal Oorvalam (1999)
 * Vaalee (1999)
 * Suyamvaram (1999)
 * Kannodu Kanbathellam (1999)
 * Azhagarsamy (1999)
 * Annai (2000)
 * Kannan Varuvaan (2000)
 * Citizen (2001)
 * Karmegham (2002)
 * Anbu (2003)
 * Student Number 1 (2003)
 * Magic Magic 3D (2003)
 * Diwan (2003)
 * Winner (2003)
 * Gomathi Nayagam (2004)
 * Maayavi (2005)
 * Englishkaran (2005)
 * Kaatrullavarai (2005)
 * February 14 (2005)
 * Chanakya (2005)
 * Mazhai (2005)
 * ABCD (2005)
 * Aanai (2005)
 * Aaru (2005)
 * Vetrivel Sakthivel (2005)
 * Veeranna (2005)
 * Pasa Kiligal (2006)
 * Kovai Brothers (2006)
 * Sudesi (2006)
 * Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei (2006)
 * Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006)
 * Kurukshetram (2006)
 * Karuppusamy Kuththagaithaarar (2007)
 * Vel (2007)
 * Manikanda (2007)
 * Piragu (2007)
 * Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan (2008)
 * Kannum Kannum (2008)
 * Pandi (2008)
 * Kathavarayan (2008)
 * Kee Mu (2008)
 * Pattaya Kelappu (2008)
 * Velvi (2008)
 * Theeyavan (2008)
 * Ellam Avan Seyal (2008)
 * Vedigundu Murugesan (2009)
 * Kanthaswamy (2009)
 * Kannukulle (2009)
 * Vedappan (2009)
 * Thamizh Padam (2010)
 * Sura (2010)
 * Neeyum Naanum (2010)
 * Mandhira Punnagai (2010)
 * Nagaram Marupakkam (2010)
 * Chikku Bukku (2010)
 * Aadukalam (2011)
 * Kazhugu (2012)
 * Sonna Puriyathu (2013)
 * Masani (2013)
 * Ner Ethir (2014)
 * Tenaliraman (2014)
 * Agathinai (2015)
 * Visaranai (2015)
 * Peigal Jaakkirathai (2016)
 * Savarikkadu (2017)
 * Naan Avalai Sandhitha Pothu (2019)
 * Sollunganne Sollunga (2020)

Television

 * Mama Maaple as Doctor
 * Kanaa Kaanum Kalangal Kalloori Saalai as Vasu

Dubbing artist

 * Ullathai Allitha (1996) - Rambha (for scene where Rambha disguises as a thief)