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).
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).
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".
He was awarded the National Film Award for Best Child Artist for his role in the film.
Udayaraj also starred in
Thiruda Thirudi (2003) and is seen ripping a poster in a comedic sequence featuring
Karunas.
Udayaraj played one of Vijay's friends in
Thirumalai (2003).
He played the titular character in the Malayalam film
Oliver Twist (2007).
In 2010, he made his adult acting debut with
Baana Kaathadi portraying one of
Atharvaa's friends.
After the film, he went to work on
STAR Vijay's
Kalakka Povathu Yaaru as an assistant director.
He played one of the leads in the low-budget
Vandha Mala starring
Sri Priyanka.
He is set to star in an untitled film starring Ram Nishanth.
Personal life
He married Janani Nivitha in May 2018.
They have a daughter.
Filmography
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All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
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| 1997-1998 | Marmadesam - Vidathu Karuppu | Mittai Mani | Tamil language | 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 |
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