Udayaraj | |
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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] As of 2023, he rechristened himself as Udhaya Deep.
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]
He married Janani Nivitha in May 2018. [12] [13] They have a daughter. [14]
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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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 |
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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2000 | National Film Awards | Best Child Artist | Nila Kaalam | Won | [15] |
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