| 1. Bava Chelladurai is an Indian actor, writer, literary activist, storyteller, and farmer active in the Tamil film industry. |
| 2. Chelladurai participated in a public hearing on Dalit murders in Tamil Nadu organized by the Madurai-based NGO Evidence. |
| 3. He opposed the construction of a drainage pipe in Sonagiri Forest and founded the Progressive Writers’ Association. |
| 4. His modern Tamil short stories are well-known for their unique language and story elements, translated into several languages. |
| 5. Chelladurai and a friend initiated storytelling events in Thiruvannamalai, gaining popularity. |
| 6. He has a YouTube channel with over 35.6K subscribers, started by his son in 2010. |
| 7. Bava made his acting debut in 2016 in the Tamil movie "Joker" and has since appeared in various Kollywood and Tollywood films. |
| 8. In 2021, he portrayed Natraja in the Tamil drama film "Jai Bhim," which became a major box office success. |
| 9. He voluntarily retired from his position as a Junior Officer in the Power Board. |
| 10. He was one of the oldest contestants on Bigg Boss Tamil Season 7 at 61 years old. |
