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| | name = Nakul
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| | image = Nakul at the Madras Couture Fashion Week Season 5 – Day 1.jpg
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| | birth_name = Nakul Jayadev
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| | birth_place = [[Borivali]], [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India
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| | occupation = {{Hlist | Film actor | [[playback singer]]}}
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| | spouse = Sruti Bhaskar
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| | years_active = 2003–present
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| '''Nakul''' is an Indian actor and [[playback singer]] who works in [[Tamil cinema]]. He debuted as one of the lead actors in the 2003 film ''[[Boys (2003 film)|Boys]]'' directed by [[S. Shankar]], in which he also sang his first song in the film's soundtrack album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/4856443.cms|title=I never gave her a gift: Nakul|date=5 August 2009|work=[[Times of India]]|access-date=7 May 2010}}</ref> He later made a breakthrough portraying a psychotic lover in ''[[Kadhalil Vizhunthen]]'' (2008), before winning acclaim for his performances in ''[[Maasilamani]]'' (2009) ''[[Naan Rajavaga Pogiren]]'' (2013) ''[[Vallinam]]'' (2014) and ''[[Tamizhuku En Ondrai Azhuthavum ]]''(2015) which was the biggest blockbuster hit in his career.
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| ==Career==
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| ===2003–2009: Beginning===
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| Nakul was 17 when he was chosen for the part of Juju in Shankar's [[coming-of-age film]] ''[[Boys (2003 film)|Boys]]'' (2003). His family had initially sent some pictures of his elder brother Mayur to Shankar's office, but after seeing Nakkhul in one of the pictures, Shankar approached him to portray a leading role alongside an ensemble cast of newcomers.<ref name="redboys">[http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/aug/28sld3.htm Boys: A Preview<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/interview-5/actor/nakul.html ACTOR NAKUL INTERVIEW - Behindwoods.com - Nakul Interview Ajith Vikram Nakul Kollywood actor Kadhalil Vizhunthen Sabapathy Boys directed by S.Shankar Juju Kadhalil Vizhunthen ...<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The film opened in August 2003 to mixed reviews but the high-profile nature of the technical team ensured that the film was publicized and took a good opening at the box office. He then subsequently did a Telugu language film titled ''Keelu Gurram'', in which he played a supporting role, which didn’t do well at the box office. He struggled to get a breakthrough as an actor and during the period, he worked as a playback singer in films, notably recording for [[Harris Jayaraj]] in his albums for ''[[Anniyan]]'', ''[[Ghajini (2005 film)|Ghajini]]'' and ''[[Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006 film)|Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu]]''.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20091201061123/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2009/11/27/stories/2009112750160800.htm The Hindu : Cinema Plus / Interview : Double impact<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
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| He signed on to feature in Prasad's ''[[Kadhalil Vizhunthen]]'', his first film as a lead actor, in 2006 and lost close to 20 kilograms in order to fit into the role of his character. Nakkhul revealed that the director and himself were wary that the film would define their careers in the film industry, and shot on a trial-and-error basis and were not in a hurry to complete the film, with production taking almost two years. The film gained unexpected publicity after "[[Nakka Mukka]]", a song composed by [[Vijay Antony]] for the soundtrack, became a big success and the venture was consequently selected by media giants [[Sun Pictures]] to become their first project for film distribution.<ref>[http://www.goergo.in/?p=2884 From boy(s) to hero : Goergo<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Portraying a semi-psychotic character who refuses to accept the death of his lover, the film saw Nakul paired alongside actress [[Sunaina]]. The film released in 2008 and became a commercial hit, with critics raving and praising his performance stating "Nakul is riveting" and that "he holds the film together and dances with élan, and has a good future."<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150924180544/http://www.sify.com/movies/kadhalil-vizhundhen-review-tamil-14767308.html Movie Review : Kadhalil Vizhundhen<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Sun Pictures also chose to distribute his next venture, the romantic comedy ''[[Maasilamani]]'' (2009) opposite Sunaina again, with the film becoming a surprise huge box office success.<ref>[http://movies.chennaivision.com/interview.php?id=5 The name is Nakul - Interview (Tamil Movies, Tamil Cinema, thamil films, Tamil Actors, Tamil Actresses, Telugu Actresses, Tamil Cinema Photo Gallery, Telugu film Wallpapers, t...<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/article81719.ece#.UxOK0_l_uSo Naughty Nakul gears up for Kandha Kottai - The New Indian Express<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> He next featured in [[AGS Entertainment]]'s ''[[Kandhakottai]]'' with [[Shamna Kasim|Poorna]], which opened to average response critically and commercially.
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| ===2013–2018: Mixed reviews===
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| Nakkhul subsequently went four years without a film release, though he continued to work on several ventures simultaneously. In an interview, he stated that he preferred quality over quantity of work. Prithvi Rajkumar's thriller drama film ''[[Naan Rajavaga Pogiren]]'' released in 2013 to mixed reviews."<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/naan-rajavaga-pogiren-this-masala-works/article4660467.ece Naan Rajavaga Pogiren: This masala works - The Hindu<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> His next release, ''[[Vallinam]]'' (2014), had been in production since mid 2011 and featured Nakul as a basketball player. To prepare for the role, Nakul underwent special training to "ensure that he lived the role rather than act".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-11-04/arivazhagan-nakul-24-06-11.html |title=Eeram Director's Next Vallinam |publisher=Behindwoods.com |date=2011-06-24 |access-date=2011-08-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-21/news-interviews/28352351_1_film-sportsperson-nakul |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120418151735/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-21/news-interviews/28352351_1_film-sportsperson-nakul |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-04-18 |title=My film will focus on basketball: Arivazhagan |date=2011-01-21 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=2011-08-07 }}</ref> The film opened to positive reviews, with a critic noting "Nakul gives his career's best performance. He proves that a hero can step out of the commercial zone and take up roles that can still be liked by audience."<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150829014337/http://www.sify.com/movies/vallinam-power-politics-and-sports-ians-tamil-movie-review-news-national-odbnEnbcahj.html `Vallinam`: power, politics and sports (IANS Tamil Movie Review)<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> He went on next be seen in Naga Venkatesh's ''[[Narathan]]'', while [[K. S. Adhiyaman]]'s long-delayed venture ''[[Amali Thumali]]'', in which Nakul co-stars with [[Shanthnu Bhagyaraj]], was also expected to be completed in 2014. In 2015, his ''[[Tamizhuku En Ondrai Azhuthavum ]]'' released which turned out to be the biggest blockbuster in his career. ''[[Sei (film)|Sei]]'' (2018), in which he plays a role of an aspiring actor Saravedi Saravanan which did average in the box office. He then went on to act in Brahmma.Com (2018) a Romantic-comedy fantasy flick pairing up with [[Ashna Zaveri|Asha Zaveri]], and directed by Vijayakumar. Though the movie received very mixed reviews, Nakkhul was praised by critics for his role of Kameshwaran.
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| ==Personal life==
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| Nakkhul was born in [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]] into a [[Konkani people|Konkani]] family, to Jaidev and Lakshmi.<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/36276.html Devayani gives birth to second child - Telugu Movie News<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080914230349/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2008/08/30/stories/2008083052051400.htm The Hindu : Metro Plus Chennai : Five years... and still sitting pretty<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> His older sister is also a renowned actress of the 90s [[Devayani (actress)|Devayani]]. His elder brother, Mayur, has also attempted to make a career as an actor, though several of his films have been stalled prior to completion. He is married to his long-time girlfriend Sruti Bhaskar since 28 February 2016. His wife and him are known for singing together and making videos on their Instagram handles which receive huge response among his fans. They’re also known for being huge animal lovers and own many cats and dogs. They have been huge advocates for Indie dogs and post many cute pictures and video especially with their pet dog Oola. They have one child.<ref>[http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/130519/entertainment-kollywood/article/%E2%80%98i-have-persistence-i-would-die-i-give-up%E2%80%99-nakul 'I have persistence, I would die before I give up': Nakul | Deccan Chronicle<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
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| ==Filmography==
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| ===As an actor===
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| | 2003 || ''[[Boys (2003 film)|Boys]]'' || Juju || ||
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| | 2005 || ''Keelu Gurram'' || {{Unknown}}|| Debut [[Telugu language|Telugu]] film ||
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| | 2008 || ''[[Kadhalil Vizhunthen]]'' || Sabapathy || Debut as lead role ||
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| | rowspan="2" | 2009 || ''[[Maasilamani]]'' || Maasilamani || ||
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| | ''[[Kandhakottai]]'' || Siva || ||
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| | 2013 || ''[[Naan Rajavaga Pogiren]]'' || Raja / Jeeva || ||
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| | 2014 || ''[[Vallinam]]'' || Krishna || ||
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| | 2015 || ''[[Tamiluku En Ondrai Aluthavum]]'' || Vasanth || ||
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| | 2016 || ''[[Narathan]]'' || Vishnu || ||
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| | 2017 || ''[[Brahma.com]]'' || Kameshwaran || ||
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| | 2018 ||''[[Sei (film)|Sei]]'' || Saravedi Saravanan || ||
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| | rowspan="2" | 2021 ||{{Pending|''[[Eriyum Kannadi]]''{{Dagger}}|align=left}} || {{TBA}}|| Filming ||
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| | {{Pending|''Vasco Da Gama''{{Dagger}}|align=left}} || {{TBA}} || Filming || <ref>{{Cite web|title=Exclusive: Nakkhul's next titled Vasco da Gama|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/jul/17/exclusive-nakkhuls-next-titled-vasco-da-gama-25539.html|access-date=2021-07-18|website=The New Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
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| | {{TBA}} || {{Pending|''Boys 2''{{dagger}}|align=left}} || {{TBA}} || Filming ||
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| ===As playback singer===
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| |2005|| Kaadhal Yanai || ''[[Anniyan]]'' ||rowspan="4"|[[Harris Jayaraj]]
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| |2005 || X-Machi || ''[[Ghajini (2005 film)|Ghajini]]''
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| |2006 || Manjal Veyil || rowspan="2"|''[[Vettaiyadu Villaiyadu]]''
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| |2006 || Karka Karka
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| |2006 || Hooray Hooray Hip || ''[[Vallavan]]'' ||[[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]
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| |2008|| Naakka Mukka || ''[[Kadhalil Vizhunthen]]'' ||[[Vijay Antony]]
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| |2009 || Eppadi Ennul Kadhal || ''[[Kandhakottai]]'' ||[[Dhina (music director)|Dhina]]
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| |2014 || Nakula || ''[[Vallinam]]'' ||rowspan="2"|[[Thaman]]
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| |2014 || Live The Moment || ''[[Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam]]''
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| |2020||''Dance Vs Dance''||Judge||[[Colors Tamil]]||Television debut
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| |2020||''Super Singer Junior 7 ''||Judge||[[Star Vijay]]||
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| |2021||''BB Jodigal''||Judge||[[Star Vijay]]||
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| ==References==
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| *{{IMDb name|1150216}}
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