Udhaya Deep (formerly Udayaraj) is an Indian actor who is famous for his stint as a child actor in Tamil films. 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 All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted. +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Notes 1993 Karuppu Vellai 1994 Veeramani Kannan 1995 Thaikulame Thaikulame Arun (Japan) Uncredited role 1996 Coimbatore Mappillai young Balu 2000 Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai Boxer Krishnan's son Doubles Vivek's son Kannukku Kannaga Vijay's friend 2001 Nila Kaalam Pulli (Balasubramaniam) WonNational Film Award for Best Child Artist Citizen Young Arivanandham Lovely Nivedha's brother Chocklet Sasi's son 12B Wall Tube 2002 Bala Jayamani's son 2003 Thiruda Thirudi Naughty boy Winner Boy on bicycle Thirumalai Suma Soori Black ticket seller 2004 Thendral Killi Vallavan's bully Uncredited role 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 2023AsvinsRahul 2025 Saa Vee
Television Year Title Role(s) Platform Notes 1997-1998 Marmadesam - Vidathu Karuppu Mittai Mani Sun TV 2000-2003 Veetuku Veedu Looty Jaya TV 2006 Kana Kaanum Kaalangal season 1 A Mechanic Star Vijay 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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