Vivekh death anniversary: Here are some rare snaps of Chinna Kalaivanar

Vivekh during the initial stages of his Kollywood film career. (File Photo | EPS)

Kollywood actor Vivekh with his wife Arulselvi. (File Photo | EPS)

Vijay and Suriya-starrer 'Nerrukku Ner' happens to be Vivekh's 50th film. (File Photo | EPS)

Tamil actor Vivekh is singing for the first time in the film 'Kandaen Seethaiyai'. (File Photo | EPS)

Vivekh during the shoot of one of his films. (File Photo | EPS)

Vivekh was honored with Padma Shri award by the Indian Government for his contribution to arts. (File Photo | EPS)

Then Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa honoring actor Vivekh with the 'Kalaimamani' award. (File Photo | EPS)

Vivekh presenting rose to cancer patients during the Rose day celebration at Paterson Cancer Center. (File Photo | EPS)

Then Tamil Nadu CM Karunanidhi presenting the 'Kalaivanar Award' to actor Vivekh at a function held in Chennai. (File Photo | EPS)