Udhayabhanu Maheswaran (born February 21 st 1970) is an Indian actor and director. He directed two Tamil

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films: ''

Naalai ''Naalai'' ( Tomorrow) is a 2006 Indian Tamil language film directed by Udhayabhanu Maheswaran and produced by Nallamuthu. The film stars Richard Rishi, Natarajan Subramaniam, Madhumitha, and Nassar. The music was composed by Karthik Raja, an ...

'' (2006) and '' Chakkara Viyugam'' (2008). As an actor, he is best known for his portrayal of Vishwanathan in the

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television series ''

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''. His recent portrayal of the character, Chellam Sir in ''

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'' series is currently trending all over social media.

Career

Udhayabhanu made his directorial debut with ''

'' starring

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and

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, film introduced cinematographer

Natarajan Subramaniam Natarajan Subramanian, better known as Natty, is an Indian cinematographer who has worked on Tamil films. He has also worked as an actor in Tamil films and achieved recognition through his performance as a conman in '' Sathuranga Vettai'' (2014 ...

as an actor. The film, a gangster subject was released in 2006 to mixed reviews and became average grosser. He again directed Natraj in '' Chakkara Viyugam'', a crime thriller which was completely shot around

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. The film was briefly delayed due to Natrajan's cameraman assignments and also crew complained the behaviour of film's actress

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. The film was released in 2008 to mixed reviews. As an actor, he played a small role in critically acclaimed ''

Moodar Koodam ''Moodar Koodam'' () is a 2013 Tamil language black comedy film written, produced and directed by Naveen. The film stars the director himself alongside Sendrayan, Kuberan, and Rajaj in lead roles. Oviya, Anupama Kumar, Jayaprakash, Five Star ...

''. His portrayal of IT company Country Head Vishwanathan in

series ''

'' had received critical acclaim and gained accolades from audience.

Filmography

As director

As writer only

*''

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'' (2005) (Hindi) *'' Abhiyum Anuvum'' (2018) (Tamil)

As actor

;Web series *''

'' (2021) as Chellam ;Television *'' Agni Paravai'' *''

'' - Vishwanathan *'' Pagal Nilavu: Andal Azhagar Adutha Thalaimurai-'' Sakthivel *'' Mouna Raagam (TV Series)''-'' Manohar

References

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