Udayaraj
Udayaraj is an Indian actor who is famous for his stint as a child actor. He is known for his role in Nila Kaalam.
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. His role was appreciated by critics with one critic from The Hindu noting that "Udayaraj as Pulli hos the limelight" and how "He has 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 and is seen ripping a poster in a comedic sequence featuring Karunas. Udayaraj played one of Vijay's friends in Thirumalai. 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.Filmography
; Films- All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
| Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1993 | Karuppu Vellai | ||
| 1994 | Veeramani | Kannan | |
| 2000 | Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai | Boxer Krishnan's son | |
| 2000 | Doubles | Vivek's son | |
| 2001 | Nila Kaalam | Pulli | |
| 2001 | 12B | Volt | |
| 2003 | Thiruda Thirudi | Naughty boy | |
| 2003 | Thirumalai | Suma | |
| 2003 | Soori | Black ticket seller | |
| 2005 | Dancer | Kutty's friend | |
| 2006 | Theenda Theenda | Vandu | |
| 2007 | Oliver Twist | Malayalam film | |
| 2010 | Baana Kaathadi | Ramesh's friend | |
| 2015 | Vandha Mala | ||
| 2018 | Vinai Ariyar | ||
| 2019 | Kaithi | College student | |
| 2020 | Master |
; Television
- Kana Kaanum Kaalangal as a mechanic
- Vella Raja as a drug peddler
Awards and nominations