Udayaraj Explained
| Udayaraj |
| Other Names: | Udhaya Deep |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Notable Works: | 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.
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.
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Television
Notes and References
- பாரதி . 2001-04-08 . பெரிய புள்ளி! . . ta . 73 . 23 April 2022.
- Web site: 1 February 2001 . நான் வால் பையன் . I'm a naughty boy . 26 October 2022 . Gokulam . 8 . ta.
- Web site: Film Review: Nilaa Kaalam. 2 February 2001. The Hindu. 19 May 2020. 13 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210913031658/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/film-review-nilaa-kaalam/article27914129.ece. live.
- Book: Dhananjayan, G. . Pride of Tamil Cinema: 1931–2013 . Pride of Tamil Cinema . Blue Ocean Publishers . 2014 . 399 . 898765509 . G. Dhananjayan.
- Web site: President Gives Away 48th National Film Awards. pibarchive.nic.in. 12 December 2001. 19 May 2020. 13 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210913031701/https://archive.pib.gov.in/archive/releases98/lyr2001/rdec2001/12122001/r1212200131.html. live.
- Web site: அப்போ 'திருமலை' இப்போ 'மாஸ்டர்' - 'கைதி' நடிகரின் உணர்ச்சிப்பூர்வமான ட்வீட்.! ['Thirumalai' then, 'Master' now - 'Kaithi' actor's emotional tweet!]]. NDTV Tamil Cinema. ta. 19 May 2020. 19 April 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200419053014/https://movies.ndtv.com/tamil/kollywood/actor-udhayaraj-thanks-lokesh-kanagaraj-and-vijay-fans-for-master-2212098. live.
- Web site: 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. 19 May 2020. 23 April 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200423003055/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/actor-udhay-raj-debuts-on-twitter-thanks-lokesh-kanagaraj-for-the-chance-to-work-with-vijay-in-master-after-17-years/articleshow/75124115.cms. live.
- Web site: Oliver Twist in God's own country. 21 October 2006. News18.
- Web site: 'ரூஃபிங் வேலைக்குப் போனேன்; 5 நரம்பு கட்டாகிருச்சு!' - கலங்கவைக்கும் 'குக் வித் கோமாளி' புகழ். ta. Ananda Vikatan. 17 February 2020. C.. Aswini. `` I went to work on the roof; 5 Nerve cut off! ' - The funny `Cook with Comali' Pugazh. 13 July 2020. 13 July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200713211649/https://cinema.vikatan.com/television/cook-with-comali-pugazh-shares-about-his-career. live.
- Web site: வந்தா மல. Maalaimalar. ta. Vandha Mala. 7 August 2015. 13 January 2023. 21 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220121021255/https://cinema.maalaimalar.com/cinema/review/2015/08/07153003/Vandha-mala-movie-review.vpf. live.
- Web site: திரையுலகில் ஹீரோவாக களமிறங்கும் யூடியூப் நட்சத்திரம்.!. NDTV Tamil Cinema. ta. YouTube star to hit the screens as a hero.!. 7 August 2020. Paramasivam. Ragavan. 13 January 2023. 26 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026021134/https://movies.ndtv.com/tamil/kollywood/black-sheep-youtube-fame-ram-nishanth-debut-as-hero-in-an-upcoming-movie-directed-by-bothanraj-2276094. live.
- Web site: பிரபல கோவிலில் நடந்த சிறுவன் மாதிரி இருக்கும் மாஸ்டர் உதயராஜ் திருமணம்!. Samayam Tamil. ta. Master Udayaraj's wedding is like a boy in a famous temple!. 13 January 2023. 13 January 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230113082643/https://tamil.samayam.com/tamil-cinema/movie-news/nila-kaalam-fame-master-udayaraj-married-janani-in-famous-temple/articleshow/64332733.cms. live.
- Web site: பிரமாண்டமாக நடந்த நடிகர் உதயராஜ் திருமணம்...! குவியும் வாழ்த்து...!.... Asianet News. Actor Udayaraj's grand wedding ...! Congrats!. ta. 13 January 2023. 13 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013184756/https://tamil.asianetnews.com/cinema/actor-udhayaraj-and-janani-marriage. live.
- Web site: South Actor Udayaraj Celebrates Two Months Of Parenthood With A Heartwarming Instagram Post. 9 February 2024. News18.
- News: Tamil film industry happy with National Awards. Rediff. 31 March 2001. Shobha. Warrier. 26 July 2020. 14 July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200714123827/https://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/mar/31tamil.htm. live.
