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{{short description|Indian actor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2020}}
{{infobox person
| name = Vidharth
| other_names = Venkatasubramanian
| image = Actor Vidharth at Kaadu Movie Press Meet.jpg
| caption = Vidharth in 2014
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1979|12|20}}
| birth_place = [[Devakottai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| occupation = [[actor]]
| years_active = 2001-present
| spouse = {{marriage|Gayathri Devi|2015}}
| children = 1
}}
'''Vidharth''' is an Indian actor, appearing in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] films. He started his career in 2001 doing uncredited roles. His first major role was in ''[[Mynaa]]'' (2010), which became a huge success. He has also done a film for [[AVM Productions]] titled ''[[Mudhal Idam]]'' (2011).

==Career==

Vidharth joined the drama troupe, [[Koothu-P-Pattarai]] through some of his 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 cast him in small role in his films, ''[[Kokki (film)|Kokki]]'' (2006), ''[[Lee (2007 film)|Lee]]'' (2007) and ''[[Laadam]]'' (2009), after seeing him in action in Koothupattarai.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.jointscene.com/news/Vidharth/12965 |title=Archived copy |access-date=7 November 2011 |archive-date=11 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011223625/http://www.jointscene.com/news/Vidharth/12965 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Vidharth collaborated with Prabhu Solomon again, who gave him the lead role in his romantic drama ''[[Mynaa]]'' (2010). The film became the biggest success of Vidharth's career. He starred in [[AVM Productions]]' 175th production ''[[Mudhal Idam]]'' (2011).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Chennai/article1109476.ece |title='Mudhal Idam' is AVM's 175th film |work=The Hindu |date=2011-01-22 |access-date=2015-11-26 |archive-date=26 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121026110302/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Chennai/article1109476.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> In ''[[Kollaikaran]]'' (2012), he played the role of a criminal.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/vidharth-plays-criminal-in-tamil-kollaikaran-408647.html |title=Vidharth plays criminal in Tamil 'Kollaikaran' |publisher=IBNLive |date=2011-10-11 |access-date=2015-11-26 |archive-date=24 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160124114541/http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/vidharth-plays-criminal-in-tamil-kollaikaran-408647.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He also played alongside with [[R. Parthiban|Parthiban]] and [[Vimal (actor)|Vimal]] in ''[[Jannal Oram]]'' (2013) directed by [[Karu Pazhaniappan]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/jannal-oram/jannal-oram-review.html|title=Jannal Oram (aka) Jannal Oram review|website=www.behindwoods.com|access-date=9 October 2021|archive-date=28 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210628012428/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/jannal-oram/jannal-oram-review.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2014, he had five releases, the most in a year in his career. He first acted alongside [[Ajith Kumar]] in the masala film ''[[Veeram (2014 film)|Veeram]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/feb-12-01/mangal-viddarth-02-02-12.html|title=Myna fame Viddharth in Kaatu Malli|publisher=Behindwoods|access-date=2 February 2012|archive-date=4 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120204212715/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/feb-12-01/mangal-viddarth-02-02-12.html|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Venmegam]]'' was his next release, which was said to be about the bond between an artist, played by Vidharth, and a school girl (played by Jayashree Sivadas).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131209/entertainment-kollywood/article/actor-vidharth-controversial-subject |title=Actor Vidharth in a controversial subject |newspaper=Deccan Chronicle |date=2013-12-09 |access-date=2015-11-26 |archive-date=24 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924053150/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131209/entertainment-kollywood/article/actor-vidharth-controversial-subject |url-status=live }}</ref> He then played a mini bus driver named Velpandiyan in [[S. P. Rajkumar]]'s romantic comedy ''[[Pattaya Kelappanum Pandiya]]''.<ref>{{cite web |author=The author has posted comments on this article |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Romance-on-the-bus-for-Vidharth/articleshow/21305693.cms |title=Romance on the bus for Vidharth - The Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2013-07-25 |access-date=2015-11-26 |archive-date=18 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180518055844/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Romance-on-the-bus-for-Vidharth/articleshow/21305693.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> His other releases that year were ''[[Aal (film)|Aal]]'', a remake of the Hindi film ''[[Aamir (film)|Aamir]]'' and reportedly the first Tamil film to be shot in [[Sikkim]] at the India-China border,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/regional/-aal-first-tamil-film-shot-at-india-china-border_158878.html |title='Aal' first Tamil film shot at India-China border? | Zee News |publisher=Zeenews.india.com |date=2014-07-24 |access-date=2015-11-26 |archive-date=26 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151126185936/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/regional/-aal-first-tamil-film-shot-at-india-china-border_158878.html |url-status=live }}</ref> and ''[[Kaadu (2014 film)|Kaadu]]'', a film based on the subject of [[deforestation]].<ref>{{cite web |author=The author has posted comments on this article |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Vidharth-shoots-for-Kaadu/articleshow/29297343.cms |title=Vidharth shoots for Kaadu - The Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2014-01-24 |access-date=2015-11-26 |archive-date=16 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141216020705/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Vidharth-shoots-for-Kaadu/articleshow/29297343.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> With regard to ''Kaadu'', [[The New Indian Express]] wrote that it had Vidharth's "most inspired performance post ''Myna''".<ref>{{cite web |last=Mannath |first=Malini |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2014/11/22/A-Film-with-Its-heart-in-the-Right-Place/article2534544.ece |title=A Film with Its heart in the Right Place |publisher=The New Indian Express |date=2014-11-22 |access-date=2015-11-26 |archive-date=13 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150813021110/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2014/11/22/A-Film-with-Its-heart-in-the-Right-Place/article2534544.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 2016, he had a psychological crime thriller starring ''[[Kuttrame Thandanai]]''. After ''Mynaa'', this is the career best of Vidharth as he perfectly emotes as the tunnel vision protagonist.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/kuttrame-thandanai-review-neat-crime-thriller-review-tamil-qjcrAdbefffeg.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=9 October 2021 |archive-date=9 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009231320/https://www.sify.com/movies/kuttrame-thandanai-review-neat-crime-thriller-review-tamil-qjcrAdbefffeg.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2017, his films like ''[[Oru Kidayin Karunai Manu]]'' and ''[[Kurangu Bommai]]'' have been successful.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/oru-kidayin-karunai-manu/movie-review/58940257.cms|title=Oru Kidayin Karunai Manu Movie Review {4/5}: Critic Review of Oru Kidayin Karunai Manu by Times of India|via=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/kurangu-bommai/movie-review/60293962.cms|title=Kurangu Bommai Movie Review {4/5}: Critic Review of Kurangu Bommai by Times of India|via=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref> Subsequently, he played supporting roles in ''[[Magalir Mattum (2017 film)|Magalir Mattum]]'', ''[[Vizhithiru]]'' and ''[[Kodiveeran]]''. He played the role of [[Jyothika]]'s husband in [[Radha Mohan]]'s ''[[Kaatrin Mozhi]]'' (2018).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/kaatrin-mozhi-movie-review-rating-jyotika-5450620/|title=Kaatrin Mozhi movie review: Jyotika makes this family drama entertaining to watch|date=16 November 2018|access-date=9 October 2021|archive-date=9 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009231319/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/kaatrin-mozhi-movie-review-rating-jyotika-5450620/|url-status=live}}</ref> He has received a positive response from the audience.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/kaatrin-mozhi-box-office-report.html|title=Kaatrin Mozhi box office report|date=26 November 2018|website=Behindwoods|access-date=9 October 2021|archive-date=9 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009231319/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/kaatrin-mozhi-box-office-report.html|url-status=live}}</ref> His next films was ''[[Vandi (film)|Vandi]]'' (2018) and ''[[Chithiram Pesuthadi 2]]'' (2019).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/reviews/tamil/2018/nov/23/vandi-review-a-wholly-trying-partly-offensive-film-that-isnt-redeemed-by-its-hyperlink-narrative-8902.html|title=Vandi Review: A wholly trying, partly offensive film that isn’t redeemed by its hyperlink narrative|access-date=9 October 2021|archive-date=9 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009231321/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/reviews/tamil/2018/nov/23/vandi-review-a-wholly-trying-partly-offensive-film-that-isnt-redeemed-by-its-hyperlink-narrative-8902.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/chithiram-pesuthadi-2-review-fast-and-forgettable/article26278876.ece|title=‘Chithiram Pesuthadi 2’ review: Fast and forgettable|first=Srivatsan|last=S|date=15 February 2019|via=www.thehindu.com|access-date=9 October 2021|archive-date=9 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009231319/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/chithiram-pesuthadi-2-review-fast-and-forgettable/article26278876.ece|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Vidharth married Gayathri Devi in June 2015 and they have a daughter born in 2017.<ref name = in>{{Cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/actor-vidharth-marriage-tamil-news-135046.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=17 September 2017 |archive-date=1 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170701231859/http://www.indiaglitz.com/actor-vidharth-marriage-tamil-news-135046.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/actor-vidharth-blessed-with-a-baby-girl-tamil-news-188021 |title=Archived copy |access-date=17 September 2017 |archive-date=17 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170917124754/http://www.indiaglitz.com/actor-vidharth-blessed-with-a-baby-girl-tamil-news-188021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Filmography==

{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Notes
|-
| 2001 || ''[[Minnale]]'' || Rajesh's classmate || Uncredited role
|-
| 2002 || ''[[Mounam Pesiyadhe]]'' || Guest Appearance ||
|-
| 2003 || ''[[Student Number 1]]'' || Sathya's classmate ||
|-
| 2005 || ''[[Sandakozhi]]'' || Balu and Kartik's friend || Uncredited role
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2006 || ''[[Kokki (film)|Kokki]]'' || Anbu ||
|-
|[[Thirupathi (2006 Tamil film)|''Thirupathi'']] || Henchman ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2007 || ''[[Lee (2007 film)|Lee]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram]]'' || Azhagu Sundaram's friend ||
|-
|rowspan="3"| 2008 || ''[[Thiruvannamalai (film)|Thiruvannamalai]]'' || Poovarasu ||
|-
| ''[[Kuruvi]]'' || Slave ||
|-
| ''[[Raman Thediya Seethai (2008 film)|Raman Thediya Seethai]]'' || Ramesh ||
|-
|| 2009 || ''[[Laadam]]'' || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2010 || ''[[Thottupaar]]'' || Maharaja ||
|-
| ''[[Mynaa]]'' || Suruli || [[Vijay Award for Best Debut Actor]]<br />[[Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Actor]]
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2011 || ''[[Mudhal Idam]]'' || Mahesh ||
|-
| ''Gurusamy'' || Devotee || Special appearance in the song "Thengaayil Nei"
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2012 || ''[[Kollaikaran]]'' || Kuruvi ||
|-
| ''[[Mayilu]]'' || Murugan ||
|-
|| 2013 || ''[[Jannal Oram]]'' || Samy ||
|-
| rowspan="5"| 2014 || ''[[Veeram (2014 film)|Veeram]]'' || Shanmugam ||
|-
| ''[[Venmegam]]'' || Aravind ||
|-
| ''[[Pattaya Kelappanum Pandiya]]'' || Velpandiyan ||
|-
| ''[[Aal (film)|Aal]]'' || Ameer ||
|-
| ''[[Kaadu (2014 film)|Kaadu]]'' || Velu ||
|-
| rowspan="1"| 2016 || ''[[Kuttrame Thandanai]]'' || Ravichandran ||
|-
| rowspan="6" | 2017 || ''[[Mupparimanam]]'' || Himself || Cameo appearance
|-
| ''[[Oru Kidayin Karunai Manu]]'' || Ramamurthy ||
|-
| ''[[Kurangu Bommai]]'' || Kathir ||
|-
| ''[[Magalir Mattum (2017 film)|Magalir Mattum]]'' || Police officer || Guest appearance
|-
| ''[[Vizhithiru]]'' || Chandra Babu ||
|-
| ''[[Kodiveeran]]'' || Subash Chandrabose ||
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2018 || ''[[Billa Pandi]]'' || Himself || Guest appearance
|-
| ''[[Kaatrin Mozhi]]'' || Balakrishnan ||
|-
| ''[[Vandi (film)|Vandi]]'' || Krishna ||
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Chithiram Pesuthadi 2]]'' || Thiru ||
|-
| 2021 || ''[[Endraavathu Oru Naal]]'' || Thangamuthu ||
|-
| rowspan="3"|2022 || ''[[Anbarivu]]'' || Pasupathi ||
|-
| ''[[Carbon (2022 film)|Carbon]]'' || {{TBA}} || Completed
|-
| ''[[Aayiram Porkasugal]]'' || {{TBA}} || Delayed
|}

== References ==

{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|id=4776159}}

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[[Category:People from Tamil Nadu]]
[[Category:Male actors in Tamil cinema]]
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