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Vidya Pradeep |
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Vidya Pradeep during Thadam audio launch |
Born | (1992-04-13) 13 April 1992 (age 31)
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Other names | Vidya Gopakumar,[1] Dhyana[2] |
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Occupation | Actress, scientist[1] |
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Years active | 2010–present |
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Vidya Pradeep is an Indian actress and research scientist.[1] Her notable films include Saivam (2014), Pasanga 2 (2015), Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya (2017), Thadam (2019) and Ponmagal Vandhal (2020).
Film career[edit]
After completing her master's degree in Biotechnology, Pradeep pursued her PhD at an eye hospital in Chennai. As a research scientist, she works on stem cell biology, and her works are published in "International Journal of Cornea" and "International Journal of Cell Therapy".[3][1][4]
She practiced Bharatanatyam during her childhood.[2] While pursuing her PhD, Vidya worked as a model and appeared in several print and television advertisements. She also appeared in the music video for A. R. Rahman's "Aa Bhi Jaa" from his studio album Raunaq alongside Yami Gautam and several other models. Vidya was signed to play a role in a film by Lohithadas, but the film didn't materialise. She was subsequently signed to play a supporting role in Aval Peyar Thamizharasi (2010) and debuted under the name Dhyana. Her next film was Virunthali (2010), where she played the heroine.[2] She was spotted by director A. L. Vijay, who cast her in his successful family drama film, Saivam (2014) to portray Sara Arjun's mother. For the film, she reverted to her original name and put on weight to portray a middle-aged woman. The film and the ensemble cast won positive reviews for its portrayal of a family. She then featured in the action drama, Adhibar (2015) as the lead actress opposite Jeevan.[5][6] Pradeep then worked on Pandiraj's Pasanga 2 (2015) portraying the mother of a small child.[7] Critics noted that Pradeep added "solidity to the film by coming up with a credible performance" and that she did "commendably well".[8][9] She worked on the psychological thriller Onnume Puriyala (2016), which made the headlines for becoming the first Tamil film to be remade in German, and played a cameo in Achamindri (2016).[10][11]
Pradeep made her debut in Kannada with Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya (2017) opposite Shivarajkumar, and the film opened to very positive reviews.[12][13][14][15] Vidya was highly appreciated by the critics for her acting skills and screen presence.[13][14][12] The New Indian Express noted that "Vidya Pradeep doesn’t stay a glam doll instead proves her talent in acting when called for", while the Deccan Herald says that it is a "fortuitous debut for Vidya Pradeep".[13][14]
In March 2019, she appeared in Thadam with Arun Vijay. Times of India said "Vidya's performance stands out" and The Indian Express stated that "Vidya Pradeep needs a special mention and manages to hold your attention undivided right through as Malar".[16][17]
Television career[edit]
In August 2018, Vijayalakshmi quit the show in citing unavoidable reasons,[18] and was replaced by Vidya. she began acting in Nayaki, a Tamil television serial, by portraying the lead role. Due to COVID-19 outbreak in India, Nayaki serial was end.
Filmography[edit]
- All films are in Tamil,Otherwise noted.
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Denotes films that have not yet been released
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Television[edit]
Year |
Series |
Role |
Language |
Channel |
Notes
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2018–2020 |
Nayagi |
Anandhi Thirumurugan / Kathiresan |
Tamil |
Sun TV |
Female Lead
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Web series[edit]
Year
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Series
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Role
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Notes
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2021 |
I Hate You I Love You - "Chapter 2 - Searching" |
Shruthi
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Madboys Original YouTube Channel
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