Vidyulekha Raman | |
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Born |
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
4 November 1991
Other names | Vidyu |
Occupation | Actress, Comedian |
Years active | 2012–present |
Parent(s) |
Mohan Raman Padma |
Vidyullekha Raman (born 4 November 1991), also known as Vidyu Raman, is an Indian film actress and theatre performer. Daughter of actor Mohan Raman, Vidyullekha made her debut in Gautham Menon's 2012 bilingual films Neethaane En Ponvasantham and Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu.
Raman did her schooling in Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School and later went to MCTM Matriculation, where she developed an interest for theater and acting. She gained her popularity doing stage productions during her college years at M.O.P. Vaishnav College, where she graduated with a degree in Visual Communication. She appeared in playwright Naren Weiss' early work as well as in productions with renowned theatre groups such as Landing Stage, Madras Players, the Stray Factory and Evam, all of which gave her critical acclaim. She has had 7 years of theatre experience.
She made her debut in Gautham Menon's 2012 bilingual films Neethaane En Ponvasantham and Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu appearing as Jenny, a friend of the character portrayed by Samantha. The actress has since played pivotal roles opposite N. Santhanam in Sundar C's Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru in Malini 22 Palayamkottai and the Telugu film Ramayya Vasthavayya. She was seen in minor roles in both 2014 Pongal releases Jilla and Veeram.