Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Director, Writer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 21/02/1970 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | Ottapalam, Palakkad, Kerala, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Uday Mahesh
20/02/2026
Uday Mahesh wrote and directed the Tamil children's comedy drama Lucky the Superstar, which was released on 20 February 2026. The film stars G. V. Prakash Kumar, Anaswara Rajan and Meghna Sumesh, and was distributed through JioHotstar.
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Udhayabhanu Maheswaran |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | White and Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Diploma In Chemical Engineering |
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Personal Life
| School | Government Higher Secondary School, Anakaputhur |
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| College/University | Central Polytechnic College, Tharamani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
Career
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| Notable Films | Kabali (2016), Nerkonda Paarvai, Serious Men (2020), Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae (2017), Saraahsudu (2017), Koottali (2018), Abhiyude Katha Anuvinteyum (2018), Idhu Namma Aalu (2016), Thanga Magan, 144, Jeeva (2014), Poriyaalan (2013), Velaikkaran (2017), Imaikkaa Nodigal (2018), Jailer (2023), Lucky the Superstar (2026, as writer and director) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Uday Mahesh is a multitalented Indian film writer, director, and actor in Tamil and Hindi cinema. | |
| 2. During his college years, he lacked interest in studies and aspired to join the Merchant Navy, all while nurturing a passion for cinema. | |
| 3. Although he initially directed two films, he eventually shifted his focus to acting. | |
| 4. His Tamil film "Chakkara Viyugam" encountered delays and received a lukewarm response, prompting him to retire from directing. | |
| 5. Despite suffering an injury during a movie shoot, he made a comeback and acted alongside Rajnikanth in Kabali (2016). | |
| 6. He showcased his acting skills in the Hindi film "Serious Man" (2020) as the character Dr. Namboodri. | |
| 7. Uday Mahesh earned acclaim for his portrayal of 'Chellam Sir' in the popular series "The Family Man 2" (2021). | |
| 8. He candidly shared the story of how he landed the role of 'Chellam' with his fans and followers. | |
| 9. His Tamil film Chakkara Viyugam (2008) encountered delays and received a lukewarm response, prompting him to retire from directing. | |
| 10. He showcased his acting skills in the Hindi film Serious Men (2020) as the character Dr. Namboodri. |
