Uday Mahesh

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 Maheswaran
Born (1970-02-21) 21 February 1970
Tamil Nadu, India
Occupation(s)Film actor, director
Years active2006 - present

Career

Udhayabhanu made his directorial debut with Naalai starring Richard Rishi and Madhumitha, film introduced cinematographer Natarajan 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.

Filmography

As director
Year Film Notes
2006Naalai
2008Chakkara Viyugam

As writer only

As actor
Year Film Role Notes
2013Moodar KoodamSalim Bhai
2013Madras CafeHindi film
2014PoriyaalanSaravanan's father
2014JeevaRaghavan
2015Enakkul OruvanRanjith
2015MayaMadhan
2015144Feelings Ravi
2015Thanga MaganJen Builders Agent
2016Idhu Namma AaluMylaa's father
2016KabaliDurai
2016Kadavul Irukaan KumaruPriya's father
2017Naalu Aaru Anju
2017Sangili Bungili Kadhava ThoraeVasu's father
2017VelaikkaranNaga Sudarshan
2018Saavi
2018Koottali
2018Abhiyum AnuvumAbhi's father
2018Imaikkaa NodigalMr. Gowda
2019Nerkonda PaarvaiDeepak
2020Kannum Kannum KollaiyadithaalCBI Official
2020Serious MenDr. NamboodriHindi film
2021Pon ManickavelMoorthy
2022Yutha SathamPolice Inspector Mahendran
2022TaanakkaranNandhakumar
2023JailerCBI officerUncredited
2023Are You Ok Baby?Public prosecutor
2023Iraivan
2023Raththam
Web series
Television

References
  1. "Chellam Sir from The Family Man 2 Uday Mahesh reacts to his viral memes: Interview". India Today. 10 June 2021. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  2. "Friends will be friends". The Hindu. 10 February 2006. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
  3. "Naalai: Old wine in old bottle".
  4. "Kolkata Producer Council Complains : Tamil Movie". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
  5. "Chakravuyaham". Sify. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014.
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