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Udhayabhanu Maheswaran
Born (1970-02-21) 21 February 1970 (age 55)
Tamil Nadu, India
Occupation(s)Film actor, director
Years active2005 - present

Udhayabhanu Maheswaran (born February 21, 1970), known by his stage name Udhay Mahesh, is an Indian actor and director. He directed two Tamil films: Naalai (2006) and Chakkara Viyugam (2008). As an actor, he is best known for his portrayal of Vishwanathan in the STAR Vijay series Office. His portrayal of the character Chellam in The Family Man received social media attention and acclaim.[1]

Career

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Udhayabhanu made his directorial debut with Naalai starring Richard Rishi and Madhumitha, film introduced cinematographer Natty Subramaniam as an actor. The film, a gangster subject[2] was released in 2006 to mixed reviews[3] and became average grosser. He again directed Natraj in Chakkara Viyugam, a crime thriller which was completely shot around Kolkata. The film was briefly delayed due to Natrajan's cameraman assignments and also crew complained the behaviour of film's actress Daisy Bopanna.[4] The film was released in 2008 to mixed reviews.[5]

As an actor, he played a small role in critically acclaimed Moodar Koodam. His portrayal of IT company Country Head Vishwanathan in STAR Vijay series Office had received critical acclaim and gained accolades from audience.[citation needed]

Filmography

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As director

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Year Film Director Writer Language Notes
2005 Yahaan No Yes Hindi
2006 Naalai Yes Yes Tamil
2008 Chakkara Viyugam Yes Yes Tamil
2018 Abhiyum Anuvum
Abhiyude Katha Anuvinteyum
No Yes Tamil
Malayalam

As actor

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Tamil films

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Year Film Role Notes
2013 Moodar Koodam Salim Bhai
2014 Poriyaalan Saravanan's father
Jeeva Raghavan
2015 Enakkul Oruvan Ranjith
Maya Madhan
144 Feelings Ravi
Thanga Magan Jen Builders Agent
2016 Idhu Namma Aalu Mylaa's father
Kabali Durai
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru Priya's father
2017 Naalu Aaru Anju
Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae Vasu's father
Velaikkaran Naga Sudarshan
2018 Saavi
Koottali
Abhiyum Anuvum Abhi's father Bilingual film
Imaikkaa Nodigal Mr. Gowda
2019 Kolanji
Nerkonda Paarvai Deepak
2020 Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal CBI Official
2021 Vellai Yaanai Almsgiver
Pon Manickavel Moorthy
2022 Yutha Satham Police Inspector Mahendran
Taanakkaran Nandhakumar
2023 Jailer CBI officer Uncredited
Are You Ok Baby? Public prosecutor
Iraivan
Raththam
2025 Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam Preethi's father credited as Mahesh

Other language films

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Year Film Role Language Notes
2013 Madras Cafe Hindi
2018 Abhiyude Katha Anuvinteyum Abhi's father Malayalam Bilingual film
2020 Serious Men Dr. Namboodri Hindi
2025 Thammudu Jai's coach Telugu
Web series
Television

References

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  1. ^ "Chellam Sir from The Family Man 2 Uday Mahesh reacts to his viral memes: Interview". India Today. 10 June 2021. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Friends will be friends". The Hindu. 10 February 2006. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
  3. ^ "Naalai: Old wine in old bottle".
  4. ^ "Kolkata Producer Council Complains : Tamil Movie". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
  5. ^ "Chakravuyaham". Sify. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014.
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