Popular comedian Vadivelu's house was attacked by a gang at Saligramam in Chennai on Sunday morning (September 21).

The gang which came in auto rickshaws and motorbikes to pelted stones at the house and also smashed the windows and showcase in the actor's house.

Vadivelu, who was in the house at the time of attack, had locked himself in a room. He escaped unhurt.

Sources close to the actor suspect the involvement of cadres from actor Vijayakanth's political party DMDK. A tussle broke out between the comedian and the actor-politician a few months ago. The case is being heard at the Saidapet court. The final hearing will be held on the 22nd of September.

Senior police officials visited Vadivelu's house and supervised the scene of the attack. Talking to the media after lodging a police complaint, Vadivelu said, 'I am just a comedy actor. I wonder why he is targeting me', he said apparently referring to Vijayakanth.

A case of attempt to murder has been filed against Vijayakanth in this regard by the police. Further investigations are on in the case.

Meanwhile latest reports suggest that Vadivelu wants to contest the next Assembly elections against Vijayakanth. He is quoted as saying that he wants to beat Vijayakanth in order to teach him a lesson.