Udayaraj

Udayaraj
Other namesUdhaya Deep
OccupationActor
Notable workNila 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] As of 2023, he rechristened himself as Udhaya Deep.

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).[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

He married Janani Nivitha in May 2018.[12][13] They have a daughter.[14]

Filmography

  • All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
Key
† 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) Won—National Film Award for Best Child Artist[15]
Citizen Young Arivanandham
Lovely Nivedha's brother
Chocklet Sasi's son
12B Walltube
2002 Bala Jayamani's son
2003 Thiruda Thirudi Naughty boy
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

Television

Year Title Role(s) Language Platform Notes
1997-1998 Marmadesam - Vidathu Karuppu Mittai Mani Tamil Sun TV
2000-2003 Veetuku Veedu Looty Jaya TV
2006 Kana Kaanum Kaalangal A Mechanic Star Vijay Season 1
2007-2012 Vasantham Sun TV
2018 Vella Raja A Drug Peddler Amazon Prime Video
2023 Dance Jodi Dance Reloaded Season 2 Contestant Zee Tamil
2024 Goli Soda Rising Settu Disney+ Hotstar Replacing Sree Raam

References

  1. ^ பாரதி (8 April 2001). "பெரிய புள்ளி!". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 73. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
  2. ^ "நான் வால் பையன்" [I'm a naughty boy]. Gokulam (in Tamil). 1 February 2001. p. 8. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  3. ^ "Film Review: Nilaa Kaalam". The Hindu. 2 February 2001. Archived from the original on 13 September 2021. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  4. ^ Dhananjayan, G. (2014). Pride of Tamil Cinema: 1931–2013. Blue Ocean Publishers. p. 399. OCLC 898765509.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ "Oliver Twist in God's own country". News18. 21 October 2006.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "வந்தா மல" [Vandha Mala]. Maalaimalar (in Tamil). 7 August 2015. Archived from the original on 21 January 2022. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ "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.
  13. ^ "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.
  14. ^ "South Actor Udayaraj Celebrates Two Months Of Parenthood With A Heartwarming Instagram Post". News18. 9 February 2024.
  15. ^ 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.