Udayaraj
Udayaraj | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Udhaya Deep |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Notable work | Nila Kaalam (2001) |
Udayaraj is an Indian actor who is famous for his stint as a child actor. He is known for his role in Nila Kaalam (2001).[1]
Career[edit]
After acting in several films as a child actor, Udayaraj rose to fame for his role as Pulli in the television film Nila Kaalam (2001).[2] His role was appreciated by critics with one critic from The Hindu noting that "Udayaraj as Pulli hogs the limelight" and how "He has absolutely no inhibition and is a natural".[3][4] He was awarded the National Film Award for Best Child Artist for his role in the film.[5] Udayaraj also starred in Thiruda Thirudi (2003) and is seen ripping a poster in a comedic sequence featuring Karunas.[6] Udayaraj played one of Vijay's friends in Thirumalai (2003).[6][7] He played the titular character in the Malayalam film Oliver Twist (2007).[8] In 2010, he made his adult acting debut with Baana Kaathadi portraying one of Atharvaa's friends.[6][9] After the film, he went to work on STAR Vijay's Kalakka Povathu Yaaru as an assistant director.[9] He played one of the leads in the low-budget Vandha Mala starring Sri Priyanka.[10] He is set to star in an untitled film starring Ram Nishanth.[11]
Personal life[edit]
He married Janani Nivitha in May 2018.[12][13]
Filmography[edit]
- Films
- All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Karuppu Vellai | ||
| 1994 | Veeramani | Kannan | |
| 1996 | Coimbatore Mappillai | young Balu | |
| 2000 | Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai | Boxer Krishnan's son | |
| Doubles | Vivek's son | ||
| 2001 | Nila Kaalam | Pulli (Balasubramaniam) | National Film Awards (Best Child Artist) |
| Citizen | Young Arivanandham | ||
| Lovely | Nivedha's brother | ||
| Chocklet | Sasi's son | ||
| 12B | Walltube | ||
| 2002 | Bala | Jayamani's son | |
| 2003 | Thiruda Thirudi | Naughty boy who sticks posters | |
| Thirumalai | Suma | ||
| Soori | Black ticket seller | ||
| 2005 | Dancer | Kutty's friend | |
| 2006 | Theenda Theenda | Vandu | |
| 2007 | Oliver Twist | Oliver Twist | Malayalam film |
| Veerappu | young Pulippandi | ||
| 2010 | Baana Kaathadi | Ramesh's friend | |
| 2015 | Vandha Mala | ||
| 2018 | Vinai Ariyar | ||
| 2019 | Kaithi | College student | |
| 2021 | Master | Prisoner | |
| 2022 | Gulu Gulu | ||
| Naan Mirugamaai Maara | Henchman | ||
| 2023 | Asvins | Rahul | |
| 2024 | 1848 | Settu |
- Television
- Marmadesam - Vidathu Karuppu as Mittai Mani
- Kana Kaanum Kaalangal as a mechanic (season 1)
- Vasantham
- Web series
- Vella Raja (2018) as a drug peddler
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | National Film Awards | Best Child Artist | Nila Kaalam | Won | [14] |
References[edit]
- ^ பாரதி (8 April 2001). "பெரிய புள்ளி!". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 73. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ^ "நான் வால் பையன்" [I'm a naughty boy]. Gokulam (in Tamil). 1 February 2001. p. 8. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- ^ "Film Review: Nilaa Kaalam". The Hindu. 2 February 2001. Archived from the original on 13 September 2021. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
- ^ Dhananjayan, G. (2014). Pride of Tamil Cinema: 1931–2013. Blue Ocean Publishers. p. 399. OCLC 898765509.
- ^ "President Gives Away 48th National Film Awards". pibarchive.nic.in. 12 December 2001. Archived from the original on 13 September 2021. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
- ^ a b c "அப்போ 'திருமலை' இப்போ 'மாஸ்டர்' - 'கைதி' நடிகரின் உணர்ச்சிப்பூர்வமான ட்வீட்.! ['Thirumalai' then, 'Master' now - 'Kaithi' actor's emotional tweet!]". NDTV Tamil Cinema (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 19 April 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
- ^ "Actor Udhay Raj debuts on Twitter; thanks Lokesh Kanagaraj for the chance to work with Vijay in 'Master' after 17 years". The Times of India. 13 April 2020. Archived from the original on 23 April 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
- ^ "Oliver Twist in God's own country". News18. 21 October 2006.
- ^ a b Aswini, C. (17 February 2020). "'ரூஃபிங் வேலைக்குப் போனேன்; 5 நரம்பு கட்டாகிருச்சு!' - கலங்கவைக்கும் 'குக் வித் கோமாளி' புகழ்" [`` I went to work on the roof; 5 Nerve cut off! ' - The funny `Cook with Comali' Pugazh]. Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 13 July 2020. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- ^ "வந்தா மல" [Vandha Mala]. Maalaimalar (in Tamil). 7 August 2015. Archived from the original on 21 January 2022. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
- ^ Paramasivam, Ragavan (7 August 2020). "திரையுலகில் ஹீரோவாக களமிறங்கும் யூடியூப் நட்சத்திரம்.!" [YouTube star to hit the screens as a hero.!]. NDTV Tamil Cinema (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 26 October 2020. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
- ^ "பிரபல கோவிலில் நடந்த சிறுவன் மாதிரி இருக்கும் மாஸ்டர் உதயராஜ் திருமணம்!" [Master Udayaraj's wedding is like a boy in a famous temple!]. Samayam Tamil (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 13 January 2023. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
- ^ "பிரமாண்டமாக நடந்த நடிகர் உதயராஜ் திருமணம்...! குவியும் வாழ்த்து...!..." [Actor Udayaraj's grand wedding ...! Congrats!]. Asianet News (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 13 October 2020. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
- ^ Warrier, Shobha (31 March 2001). "Tamil film industry happy with National Awards". Rediff. Archived from the original on 14 July 2020. Retrieved 26 July 2020.