Vidharth (actor)
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Vidharth is an India
n actor, primarily concentrating in Tamil
films. He started his career in the year 2001 doing uncredited roles. His first major role was in Thiruvannamalai
, where he played villain, but his next release Mynaa
became a huge success. He has also done a film for AVM Productions
titled Mudhal Idam
. Currently he is working in Kollaikaran.
and sent money home for Vidharth to be educated, although he described himself as a "very weak student". Vidharth then hoped to become a bus driver, much to the displeasure of his father, and worked in Devakottai
, Madurai
and Coimbatore
. However he became depressed with his occupation and soon left for Chennai, without telling his family, to try and make a career in the Tamil film industry.
He soon joined the drama troupe, Koothu-P-Pattarai
through some of my friends and began learning the nuances of acting step by step and made his on screen debut with a small role in Gautham Menon
's Minnale
(2001). Despite believing that the small role would bring him more offers, it did not, and Vidharth continued small-time work with his drama troupe. After ten years, Prabhu Solomon selected him to appear in supporting roles in three of his films, in Kokki, Lee and Laadam, after seeing him in action in Koothupattarai.
His first major role was in Thiruvannamalai
, where he played villain, but his next release Mynaa
became a huge success. He has also done a film for AVM Productions
titled Mudhal Idam
. Currently he is working in Kollaikaran.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n actor, primarily concentrating in Tamil
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
films. He started his career in the year 2001 doing uncredited roles. His first major role was in Thiruvannamalai
Thiruvannamalai (film)
Thiruvannamalai is a Tamil language action film released in 2008. It stars Arjun in the lead roles. The film was an above average grosser.. Tanya Vakil was originally cast to play the female heroine but due to her boosting modelling career she opted out. The film was later dubbed in Hindi to be...
, where he played villain, but his next release Mynaa
Mynaa
The film score and soundtrack for Mynaa was composed by D. Imman. The album consists of 5 tracks, featuring lyrics penned by Yugabharathi and Eknaath. The songs, especially the title track, had become very popular, while the album was widely considered Imman's finest work yet.-Awards:...
became a huge success. He has also done a film for AVM Productions
AVM Productions
AVM is the oldest and largest film production studio in India. It is currently owned by M. Saravanan and his son, M. S. Guhan. The most recent film they have produced since their opening with Nam Iruvar in 1947, is Vettaikkaaran and Leader. The filming studios are located in Vadapalani, Chennai....
titled Mudhal Idam
Mudhal Idam
Mudhal Idam is an Indian Tamil romantic comedy film written and directed by newcomer R. Kumaran. The film, starring Vidharth of Mynaa fame along with debutante Kavitha Nair, is notably AVM Productions' 175th production.This film is a hit all around Tamil Nadu.Vidharth's acting is the plus in this...
. Currently he is working in Kollaikaran.
Career
Vidharth's father was a cook in SingaporeSingapore
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and sent money home for Vidharth to be educated, although he described himself as a "very weak student". Vidharth then hoped to become a bus driver, much to the displeasure of his father, and worked in Devakottai
Devakottai
Devakottai [தேவகோட்டை] is a town and a first grade municipality in Sivaganga district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Devakottai is one of the biggest towns of the Nagarathar community.-History:...
, Madurai
Madurai
Madurai is the third largest city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It served as the capital city of the Pandyan Kingdom. It is the administrative headquarters of Madurai District and is famous for its temples built by Pandyan and...
and Coimbatore
Coimbatore
Coimbatore , also known as Kovai , is the second largest city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a major commercial centre in Tamil Nadu and is known as the "Manchester of South India"....
. However he became depressed with his occupation and soon left for Chennai, without telling his family, to try and make a career in the Tamil film industry.
He soon joined the drama troupe, Koothu-P-Pattarai
Koothu-P-Pattarai
Koothu-P-Pattarai is a prominent Tamil theatre group that has organised plays for 31 years. The group has its base in Chennai, Tamil Nadu in South India....
through some of my friends and began learning the nuances of acting step by step and made his on screen debut with a small role in Gautham Menon
Gautham Menon
Gautham Vasudev Menon is an Indian film director and producer. Mainly working in Tamil cinema, he has also directed Hindi and Telugu films which are remakes of his Tamil films...
's Minnale
Minnale
Minnale is a 2001 Tamil film written and directed by Gautham Menon. The film featured Madhavan, Abbas and Reemma Sen, with Vivek and Nagesh also appearing in pivotal roles. The film's soundtrack was composed by debutant Harris Jayaraj, which became successful prior to release, helping the film...
(2001). Despite believing that the small role would bring him more offers, it did not, and Vidharth continued small-time work with his drama troupe. After ten years, Prabhu Solomon selected him to appear in supporting roles in three of his films, in Kokki, Lee and Laadam, after seeing him in action in Koothupattarai.
His first major role was in Thiruvannamalai
Thiruvannamalai (film)
Thiruvannamalai is a Tamil language action film released in 2008. It stars Arjun in the lead roles. The film was an above average grosser.. Tanya Vakil was originally cast to play the female heroine but due to her boosting modelling career she opted out. The film was later dubbed in Hindi to be...
, where he played villain, but his next release Mynaa
Mynaa
The film score and soundtrack for Mynaa was composed by D. Imman. The album consists of 5 tracks, featuring lyrics penned by Yugabharathi and Eknaath. The songs, especially the title track, had become very popular, while the album was widely considered Imman's finest work yet.-Awards:...
became a huge success. He has also done a film for AVM Productions
AVM Productions
AVM is the oldest and largest film production studio in India. It is currently owned by M. Saravanan and his son, M. S. Guhan. The most recent film they have produced since their opening with Nam Iruvar in 1947, is Vettaikkaaran and Leader. The filming studios are located in Vadapalani, Chennai....
titled Mudhal Idam
Mudhal Idam
Mudhal Idam is an Indian Tamil romantic comedy film written and directed by newcomer R. Kumaran. The film, starring Vidharth of Mynaa fame along with debutante Kavitha Nair, is notably AVM Productions' 175th production.This film is a hit all around Tamil Nadu.Vidharth's acting is the plus in this...
. Currently he is working in Kollaikaran.
Filmography
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2001 | Minnale Minnale Minnale is a 2001 Tamil film written and directed by Gautham Menon. The film featured Madhavan, Abbas and Reemma Sen, with Vivek and Nagesh also appearing in pivotal roles. The film's soundtrack was composed by debutant Harris Jayaraj, which became successful prior to release, helping the film... |
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2006 | Kokki Kokki (film) Kokki is a Tamil language film released in 2006. It starred Karan, Pooja Gandhi and Kota Srinivasa Rao in the lead roles. The film earned moderate reviews and had an average run at the box office. The film helped Karan's status as a solo hero.-Cast:... |
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2007 | Lee Lee (film) Lee is a Tamil language film released on 17 February 2007. The film starred Sibiraj, Prakash Raj and Nila in the lead roles. The film was produced by noted actor and Sibiraj's dad, Sathyaraj and directed by Prabu Solomon.- PLOT :... |
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Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram is a 2007 Tamil-language drama film directed by Suresh Krishna. It stars Dhanush in the lead role along with Meera Jasmine and Archana. The film is a remake of the successful 2005 Kannada film Jogi directed by Prem and features the original music scored by Gurukiran... |
Parattai friend | ||
2008 | Thiruvannamalai Thiruvannamalai (film) Thiruvannamalai is a Tamil language action film released in 2008. It stars Arjun in the lead roles. The film was an above average grosser.. Tanya Vakil was originally cast to play the female heroine but due to her boosting modelling career she opted out. The film was later dubbed in Hindi to be... |
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Raman Thediya Seethai Raman Thediya Seethai Raman Thediya Seethai is a Tamil drama film written and directed by K. P. Jegannath, starring Cheran, Pasupathy, Nithin Sathya in the lead male roles whilst Vimala Raman, Remya Nambeeshan, Navya Nair, Gajala and Karthika play parallel female roles.-Plot:The first few scenes themselves set the... |
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2009 | Laadam Laadam Laadam is a Tamil film starring Charmy Kaur and debutant Aravindhan, directed by Prabu Solomon. Kota Srinivasa Rao, Dheeraj Kher and Babu Antony also play prominent roles in the gangster-orientated thriller... |
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2010 | Thottupaar | ||
Mynaa Mynaa The film score and soundtrack for Mynaa was composed by D. Imman. The album consists of 5 tracks, featuring lyrics penned by Yugabharathi and Eknaath. The songs, especially the title track, had become very popular, while the album was widely considered Imman's finest work yet.-Awards:... |
Suruli | Winner, Vijay Award for Best Debut Actor Vijay Award for Best Debut Actor The Vijay for Best Début Actor is given by STAR Vijay as part of its annual Vijay Awards ceremony for Tamil films.-The list:Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won.-Nominations:*2007 Karthi - Paruthiveeran... |
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2011 | Mudhal Idam Mudhal Idam Mudhal Idam is an Indian Tamil romantic comedy film written and directed by newcomer R. Kumaran. The film, starring Vidharth of Mynaa fame along with debutante Kavitha Nair, is notably AVM Productions' 175th production.This film is a hit all around Tamil Nadu.Vidharth's acting is the plus in this... |
Mahesh | |
Kollaikaran | Filming | ||