Udhayabhanu Maheswaran | |
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Born | Tamil Nadu, India | 21 February 1970
Occupation(s) | Film actor, director |
Years active | 2006 - present |
Udhayabhanu Maheswaran (born February 21, 1970), known by his stage name Udhay Mahesh, is an Indian actor and director. He directed two Tamil films: Naalai (2006) and Chakkara Viyugam (2008). As an actor, he is best known for his portrayal of Vishwanathan in the STAR Vijay series Office . His portrayal of the character Chellam in The Family Man received social media attention and acclaim. [1]
Udhayabhanu made his directorial debut with Naalai starring Richard Rishi and Madhumitha, film introduced cinematographer Natty Subramaniam as an actor. The film, a gangster subject [2] was released in 2006 to mixed reviews [3] and became average grosser. He again directed Natraj in Chakkara Viyugam , a crime thriller which was completely shot around Kolkata. The film was briefly delayed due to Natrajan's cameraman assignments and also crew complained the behaviour of film's actress Daisy Bopanna. [4] The film was released in 2008 to mixed reviews. [5]
As an actor, he played a small role in critically acclaimed Moodar Koodam . His portrayal of IT company Country Head Vishwanathan in STAR Vijay series Office had received critical acclaim and gained accolades from audience.[ citation needed ]
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Year | Film | Notes |
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2006 | Naalai | |
2008 | Chakkara Viyugam |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2013 | Moodar Koodam | Salim Bhai | |
2013 | Madras Cafe | Hindi film | |
2014 | Poriyaalan | Saravanan's father | |
2014 | Jeeva | Raghavan | |
2015 | Enakkul Oruvan | Ranjith | |
Maya | Madhan | ||
144 | Feelings Ravi | ||
Thanga Magan | Jen Builders Agent | ||
2016 | Idhu Namma Aalu | Mylaa's father | |
2016 | Kabali | Durai | |
2016 | Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru | Priya's father | |
2017 | Naalu Aaru Anju | ||
2017 | Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae | Vasu's father | |
2017 | Velaikkaran | Naga Sudarshan | |
2018 | Saavi | ||
2018 | Koottali | ||
2018 | Abhiyum Anuvum | Abhi's father | Bilingual film |
2018 | Imaikkaa Nodigal | Mr. Gowda | |
2019 | Kolanji | ||
2019 | Nerkonda Paarvai | Deepak | |
2020 | Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal | CBI Official | |
2020 | Serious Men | Dr. Namboodri | Hindi film |
2021 | Vellai Yaanai | ||
Pon Manickavel | Moorthy | ||
2022 | Yutha Satham | Police Inspector Mahendran | |
Taanakkaran | Nandhakumar | ||
2023 | Jailer | CBI officer | Uncredited |
Are You Ok Baby? | Public prosecutor | ||
Iraivan | |||
Raththam | |||
2024 | Musasi |
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