Udhaya
Udhaya is an Indian actor, best known for Tamil cinema. Udhaya began their career in 2000 and has been a prominent figure in the industry for over 26 years. With 30 credits to their name, Udhaya remains one of the most prolific and celebrated talents in the industry. Spanning 20+ years, Udhaya's career remains one of the longest and most celebrated in Tamil cinema.
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Biography
Udhaya (born Senthilkumar) is a Tamil cinema actor and son of producer A. L. Azhagappan and brother of director A. L. Vijay, who debuted in the 1998 film Ini Ellam Sugame. His most visible role came as Video Kumar, a key antagonist in the 2013 commercial hit Thalaivaa directed by A. L. Vijay, alongside Vijay and Amala Paul. He also produced and starred in Utharavu Maharaja (2018), expanding his role behind the camera. Despite industry connections, most of his lead films including Thirunelveli (2000) and Raa Raa (2011) underperformed at the box office, with his career largely defined by supporting roles in bigger productions.
Career Milestones
Film debut
View film →Lead role in action film
View film →Supporting role in high-profile release
View film →Iconic Roles
Raa Raa
Lead role as a fun-loving young man from Chennai who recites Thirukural to impress his traditional father while pursuing romance. This was Udhaya's last lead role and received positive critical reception.
Thalaivaa
Supporting role in the Vijay-starrer directed by his brother A.L. Vijay, noted as a prominent character in the film's ensemble.
Udhaya by the Numbers
If you watched every Udhaya film back-to-back, you'd be at it for roughly 21 hours. Most-paired with Vivek — 3 films together.
Filmography
See all 30 credits →
Collaboration Network
The Constellation
Top 10 most-paired collaborators. Bubble size and line thickness reflect how many films they share with Udhaya.
Career Analytics
Genre Breakdown
Language Distribution
Films by Decade
Top Co-Actors
See all →Udhaya has worked most frequently with Vivek (3 films), Nassar (3 films), Manobala (3 films), Kovai Sarala (3 films), and Sathyaraj (2 films).
Legacy & Influence
Udhaya is a Tamil film actor whose career, based on available filmography, appears to have spanned from the early 2000s to the late 2010s. His filmography suggests a trajectory primarily within supporting roles in Tamil cinema. His debut appears to be in the 2000 film 'Thirunelveli', though his specific role remains uncredited. He later took on named supporting roles in films like 'Raa Raa' (2011) as Bharathi and 'Thalaivaa' (2013) as Video Kumar. His most recent known film is 'Utharavu Maharaja' from 2018. The available data indicates a career focused on character and supporting parts within commercial Tamil film productions. Without more comprehensive biographical or critical documentation, a detailed assessment of his specific artistic contributions or unique impact on the broader landscape of Indian cinema cannot be reliably made. His work represents the essential fabric of the industry, comprising the many actors who populate films in secondary roles, contributing to narrative depth and ensemble casts without necessarily attaining leading star status. The longevity suggested by his filmography, from 2000 to 2018, indicates a sustained presence within the field.