Vidyullekha Raman
| Vidyulekha Raman | |
|---|---|
| Born |
4 November 1991 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Other names | Vidyu |
| Occupation | Actress, Comedian |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Parent(s) |
Mohan Raman Padma |
Vidyullekha Raman (born 4 November 1991), also known as Vidyu Raman, is an Indian film actress and theatre performer. Daughter of actor Mohan Raman, Vidyullekha made her debut in Gautham Menon's 2012 bilingual films Neethaane En Ponvasantham and Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu.[1]
Early life
Raman did her schooling in Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School and later went to MCTM Matriculation, where she developed an interest for theater and acting. She gained her popularity doing stage productions during her college years at MOP Vaishnav College, where she graduated with a degree in Visual Communication. She later appeared in productions with theatre groups such as Landing Stage, Madras Players and Evam which gave her critical acclaim. She has had 7 years of theatre experience.[2]
Career
She made her debut in Gautham Menon's 2012 bilingual films Neethaane En Ponvasantham and Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu appearing as Jenny, a friend of the character portrayed by Samantha. The actress has since played pivotal roles opposite N. Santhanam in Sundar C's Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru[3] in Malini 22 Palayamkottai and the Telugu film Ramayya Vasthavayya. She was seen in minor roles in both 2014 Pongal releases Jilla and Veeram.[4]
Personal life
The actress is the daughter of Indian Tamil film and Tamil television actor Mohan Raman, while her grandfather was the prominent lawyer V. P. Raman. Another uncle, P. S. Raman, was the former Advocate General of Tamil Nadu; while her cousin Gitanjali is married to leading Tamil film maker Selvaraghavan.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Neethaane En Ponvasantham | Tamil | Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| 2012 | Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu | Telugu | |
| 2013 | Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru | Tamil | Nominated, SIIMA Award Best Comedian |
| 2013 | Something Something | Telugu | |
| 2013 | Ramayya Vasthavayya | Telugu | |
| 2014 | Malini 22 Palayamkottai | Tamil | |
| 2014 | Malini 22 Vijayawada | Telugu | |
| 2014 | Jilla | Tamil | |
| 2014 | Veeram | Tamil | Winner, Edison Award for Best Comedian Female |
| 2014 | Run Raja Run | Telugu | |
| 2014 | Weekend Love | Telugu | |
| 2015 | Kaaki Sattai | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Masss | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Inimey Ippadithaan | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Puli | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Vedalam | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Dynamite | Telugu | |
| 2015 | Raju Gari Gadhi | Telugu | |
| 2015 | Bhale Manchi Roju | Telugu | |
| 2016 | Speedunnodu | Telugu | |
| 2016 | Mapla Singam | Tamil | |
| 2016 | Sarainodu | Telugu | |
| 2016 | Wagah | Tamil | |
| 2016 | Meendum Oru Kadhal Kathai | Tamil | |
| 2016 | Thanni Vandi | Tamil | Filming |
| 2016 | Takkar | Tamil | Filming |
| 2016 | Panjumittai | Tamil | Post-Production |
| 2016 | Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu | Telugu | Filming [5] |
References
- ↑ "A Gene To Inherit". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 2013-08-17.
- ↑ "Vidyullekha credits theatre for 'NEP' chance". The Times of India. 2012-12-15. Retrieved 2013-08-17.
- ↑ Ramchander (2013-04-01). "Vidyullekha Raman in Ajith-Tamanna's next flick". One India. Retrieved 2013-08-17.
- ↑ http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/High-Spirited-Pongal-on-the-Cards-for-Vidyullekha-Raman/2014/01/08/article1988177.ece
- ↑ "Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu songs from Oct 19th".