Udayaraj
Udayaraj | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Master Udayaraj |
| 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).
Career
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). 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 [sic?] no inhibition and is a natural".[1][2] He was awarded the National Film Award for Best Child Artist for his role in the film.[3] Udayaraj also starred in Thiruda Thirudi (2003) and is seen ripping a poster in a comedic sequence featuring Karunas.[4] Udayaraj played one of Vijay's friends in Thirumalai (2003).[4][5] In 2010, he made his adult acting debut with Baana Kaathadi portraying one of Atharvaa's friends.[4][6] After the film, he went to work on STAR Vijay's Kalakka Povathu Yaaru as an assistant director.[6] He played one of the leads in the low-budget Vandha Mala starring Sri Priyanka.[7] He is set to star in an untitled film starring Ram Nishanth.[8]
Personal life
He married Janani in May 2018.[9][10]
Filmography
- 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) | |
| 12B | Volt | ||
| 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 | Malayalam film | |
| 2010 | Baana Kaathadi | Ramesh's friend | |
| 2015 | Vandha Mala | ||
| 2018 | Vinai Ariyar | ||
| 2019 | Kaithi | College student | |
| 2021 | Master | Prisoner |
- 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
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | National Film Awards | Best Child Artist | Nila Kaalam | Won | [11] |
References
- ^ "Film Review: Nilaa Kaalam". The Hindu. 2 February 2001.
- ^ Dhananjayan, G (2014). PRIDE OF TAMIL CINEMA: 1931 TO 2013: Tamil Films that have earned National and International Recognition. Blue Ocean Publishers. p. 399. ISBN 978-0-670-08620-7.
- ^ "President Gives Away 48th National Film Awards". pibarchive.nic.in. 12 December 2001.
- ^ 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).
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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 bandage! ' - The funny `Cook with Comali' Pugazh]. Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil).
- ^ "வந்தா மல" [Vandha Mala]. Maalaimalar (in Tamil). 7 August 2015.
- ^ Paramasivam, Ragavan (7 August 2020). "திரையுலகில் ஹீரோவாக களமிறங்கும் யூடியூப் நட்சத்திரம்.!" [YouTube star to hit the screens as a hero.!]. NDTV Tamil Cinema (in Tamil).
- ^ "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).
- ^ "பிரமாண்டமாக நடந்த நடிகர் உதயராஜ் திருமணம்...! குவியும் வாழ்த்து...!..." [Actor Udayaraj's grand wedding ...! Congrats!]. Asianet News (in Tamil).
- ^ Warrier, Shobha (31 March 2001). "Tamil film industry happy with National Awards". Rediff. Retrieved 26 July 2020.