Vidyullekha Raman
| Born |
November 4, 1991 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
|---|---|
| Other names | Vidyu |
| Occupation | Actress, Comedienne |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Parents |
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] She was the only female actor who was part of both highly anticipated Pongal releases Jilla & Veeram which released on the same day in January 2014[2]
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. [3]
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 been signed on to play pivotal roles opposite N. Santhanam in Sundar C's Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru as well as in Ajith Kumar's next film.[4]
Personal life
The actress is the daughter of Indian film and 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. Vidyu in an interview said that her biggest role model is none other than "Aachi" Manorama (Tamil actress) and takes a great deal of inspiration from her.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Neethaane En Ponvasantham | Jenny | Tamil | Nominated-Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| 2012 | Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu | Telugu | ||
| 2013 | Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru | Vidya | Tamil | |
| 2013 | Something Something | Telugu | ||
| 2013 | Ramayya Vasthavayya | Asha Jyothi | Telugu | |
| 2014 | Malini 22 Palayamkottai | Shalini | Tamil | |
| 2014 | Malini 22 Vijayawada | Telugu | ||
| 2014 | Jilla | Tamil | ||
| 2014 | Veeram | Tamil | ||
| 2014 | Weekend Love | Lavanya | Telugu | Filming |
| 2014 | Mayadari Malligadu | Telugu | Filming | |
| 2014 | Panju Mittai | Tamil | Filming |
References
- ↑ "A Gene To Inherit". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 2013-08-17.
- ↑ http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/High-Spirited-Pongal-on-the-Cards-for-Vidyullekha-Raman/2014/01/08/article1988177.ece
- ↑ "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.