Uday Mahesh

Udhayabhanu Maheswaran
Udhayabhanu Maheswaran
Born	21 February 1970 (age 54); Tamil Nadu, India
Occupation	Film actor, director
Years active	2006 - present

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Udhayabhanu Maheswaran (born February 21 st 1970) is an Indian Tamil film 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 television series Office. His recent portrayal of the character, Chellam Sir in The Family Man series is currently trending all over social media.^[1]

Career[edit]

Udhayabhanu made his directorial debut with Naalai starring Richard Rishi and Madhumitha, film introduced cinematographer Natarajan 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.

Filmography[edit]

As director[edit]

Year	Film	Notes
2006	Naalai
2008	Chakkara Viyugam

As actor[edit]

Year	Film	Role	Notes
2013	Moodar Koodam	Salim Bhai
2013	Madras Cafe		Hindi film
2014	Poriyaalan	Saravanan's father
2014	Jeeva	Raghavan
2015	Enakkul Oruvan	Ranjith
2015	Maya	Madhan
2015	144	Feelings Ravi
2015	Thanga Magan	Jen Builders Agent
2016	Idhu Namma Aalu	Mylaa's father
2016	Kabali	Durai
2016	Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru	Priya's father
2017	Naalu Aaru Anju
2017	Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae	Vasu's father
2017	Velaikkaran	Naga Sudarshan
2018	Saavi
2018	Koottali
2018	Abhiyum Anuvum	Abhi's father
2018	Imaikkaa Nodigal	Mr. Gowda
2019	Nerkonda Paarvai	Deepak
2020	Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal	CBI Official
2020	Serious Men	Dr. Namboodri	Hindi film

Web series

The Family Man (2021) as Chellam

Television

Agni Paravai
Office - Vishwanathan
Pagal Nilavu: Andal Azhagar Adutha Thalaimurai- Sakthivel
Mouna Raagam (TV Series)- Manohar

References[edit]

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

External links[edit]

Uday Mahesh on Facebook
Uday Mahesh on Twitter

[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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