Udhaya

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

10Total Films

6.8 Highest Rated

Born: May 1, 1976

About Udhaya

Udhaya is an Indian film actor who has acted in Tamil language films. He is the son of noted producer A. L. Azhagappan and the brother of director A. L. Vijay.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Udhaya reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 10 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Udhaya's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 10% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Udhaya remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Maanaadu, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Udhaya Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Udhaya's career based on audience ratings.

★6.8

★6.8

Maanaadu: A Muslim man, who is stuck in a time loop, has to stop a political rally from taking place in order to save the state's

Maanaadu

2021•Thriller

★5.4

★5.4

Thalaivaa: A mafia don sends his son out of the country because he doesn't want even a shadow of his life falling on him. Destiny w

Thalaivaa

2013•Action

★5.0

★5.0

Kalakalappu: Kuzhandhaivelis the head of a happy family consisting of his wife Thilaka, daughter, mother-in-law and sister-in-law Div

Kalakalappu

2001•Action

★4.0

★4.0

Aavi Kumar: Aavi Kumar, a medium, gets into a tangle after he tells a sceptical cop he has charged the wrong man for a murder.

Aavi Kumar

2015•Horror

★0.0

★0.0

Unnai Kann Theduthe: When policemen find a corpse in a river with a wedding invitation stuffed in the pocket, they set out to investigate.

Unnai Kann Theduthe

2009•Romance

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Udhaya.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Accused	-	Flop	Similar →
2021	Maanaadu	Zarina's brother	Hit	Similar →
2018	Utharavu Maharaja	-	Flop	Similar →
2015	Aavi Kumar	-	Flop	Similar →
2013	Thalaivaa	Video Kumar	Flop	Similar →
2011	Raa Raa	Bharathi	Flop	Similar →
2009	Unnai Kann Theduthe	Rudhra	Flop	Similar →
2002	Shakalaka Baby	-	Flop	Similar →
2001	Kalakalappu	Karuna	Flop	Similar →
2000	Thirunelveli	-	Flop	Similar →

Udhaya - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Udhaya?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Udhaya is "Maanaadu" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has Udhaya acted in?

Udhaya has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Udhaya?

Other notable films include "Thalaivaa", "Kalakalappu", and "Aavi Kumar".