 The famous playback singer Krishnaraj (Vellarika.. Vellarika from Kadhal Kottai & Thanjavooru man eduthu from Porkaalam films fame) was born and brought up in Vembadithalam.and His Friend Mr. Thangaraj (Ramayanakarar) is famous Singer from This village.During 19th century he was the person to Thought about Ramayananam to the people of Vembadithalam.so they always called with special name of "Ramayanakarar "

The early business in Vembadithalam started with handlooms and weavers getting yarns from Salem and weaving them.