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Vedhika
Born
Vedhika Kumar

Mumbai, Maharashtra
OccupationActress

Vedhika is an Indian film actress who has appeared in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu films. She started her acting career with the Tamil film Madrasi. She made her breakthrough portraying Angamma in Bala's period film Paradesi (2013), winning critical acclaim and awards for her portrayal. A year later she delivered yet another big hit in Kaaviya Thalaivan (2014). In 2016, her Kannada movie Shivalinga went on to become one of the biggest Blockbusters in Kannada industry[1]. In the summer of 2019, her Tamil/Telugu movie Kanchana 3 released. It became one of the Top South grossers of the year, grossing more than 100 crores at the Worldwide Box office[2].

Career

Personal Life

Vedhika enlisted in Kishore Namith Kapoor School to learn acting and dancing skills for a career in films.[3] During her time she was involved in modelling assignments and did a notable advert for biscuits alongside prominent actor Suriya. She was subsequently approached by Arjun to essay the lead role in his production Madrasi and Vedhika accepted the role.[4][5] She went on to feature in Raghava Lawrence's comedy horror Muni[6] She later appeared in her maiden Telugu venture was in Vijayadasami, a remake of the Tamil film Sivakasi.[7] Telugucinema.com. Retrieved on 18 October 2011.

Her first release in 2008, was the Silambarasan starrer Kaalai.[8][9] The film became notable for the dance number, "Kutti Pisase" with Vedhika's dancing being critically appreciated. She went on to appear in Sakkarakatti, a long-delayed film with music by A. R. Rahman, with her role being described as one of the sole positives from the project.[10][11] Later that year, she starred in a Kannada film, Sangama opposite Ganesh, and the film fetched her good reviews for her performance.[12] In 2009, she appeared as the radio jockey Anjali in A. Venkatesh's Malai Malai with the film consequently going on to become a success commercially.[13] The film had good scope for Vedhika and reviews cited her role as "pure eye candy" whilst claiming she was "apt" for the role.[14][15] She made a comeback to Telugu films in the same year, with a role in the critically acclaimed Baanam.[16] Her role won her plaudits, whilst her on screen presence with Nara Rohit was praised with a critic citing she gives "good company as the naïve girl" and it is "refreshing to see them together". After the release of Baanam, Vedhika went on a sabbatical and did not sign any other films until, despite making an appearance in a notable advert with Karthi for mobile company Airtel. She signed and next featured in the Telugu film Daggaraga Dooranga opposite Sumanth, which opened to average reviews in August 2011.[17]

2013–present: Breakthrough and success

The actress was signed up by director Bala for Paradesi (2013), an adaptation of the 1969 tragic novel Red Tea, set in the 1930s. She had been recommended by actress Sangeetha, signing the film in December 2011 and did not accept to appear in any other project till the release, sporting a significantly de-glamourised appearance and portraying a village character for the first time.[18] The film, which also starred Adharvaa and Dhansika opened to unanimously positive reviews in March 2013 and performed well at the box office. Critics raved about her performance as Angamma, with the critic from The Times of India noting that "after doing roles that only required her to look pretty, Vedhika gets a chance to show off her acting skills" with Indiaglitz.com citing that she "produced a memorable performance".[19][20] The critic from Rediff.com noted that "Vedhika plays the role of a young village belle to perfection", while Sify.com labelled that she delivered a "spellbinding performance".[21][22] Her second release in 2013, the Malayalam film Sringaravelan, became one of the industry's biggest commercial successes of the year.[23]

Shen then worked on Vasanthabalan's historical fiction film Kaaviya Thalaivan (2014), which was set in the backdrop of Madras theatre scene of the 1920s, and featured her alongside Siddharth and Prithviraj.[24][25] Portraying a character inspired by stage artist K. B. Sundarambal, Vedhika noted it was a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" and signed the film straight after being offered it.[26] She prepared for her role by watching early Tamil films and drama videos, but all the actors were asked to "add their personal touch to their respective characters to make everything look authentic". Moreover, for her part of her role, she also perfected her classical dancing skills and worked with choreographer Raghuram for an extended dance sequence in the film.[27] The film opened in November 2014 to positive reviews, with Vedhika's performance being unanimously lauded by film critics. A reviewer from Sify.com noted "it is so good to see Vedhicka in a role where she not only looks beautiful but delivers a brilliant performance as Vadivambal", while Behindwoods.com added it is a "role of substance and the big eyed actress has utilized her opportunity completely".[28][29]

Filmography

† Denotes films that have not yet been released
No Year Film Role Language Notes
1 2006 Madrasi Anjali Tamil
2 2007 Muni Priya Tamil
3 Vijayadasami Devi Telugu
4 2008 Kaalai Brintha Tamil
5 Sakkarakatti Reema Tamil
6 Sangama Lakshmi Kannada
7 2009 Malai Malai Anjali Tamil
8 Baanam Subbalakshmi Telugu
9 2011 Daggaraga Dooramga Meenakshi Telugu
10 2013 Paradesi Angamma Tamil
11 Sringaravelan Radha Malayalam
12 2014 Kaaviya Thalaivan Ganakokilam Vadivambal Tamil
13 Cousins Arathi Malayalam
14 2016 Shivalinga Satyabhaama alias Satya Kannada
15 James & Alice Alice Malayalam
16 Welcome to Central Jail Radhika Malayalam
17 2017 Gowdru Hotel Rishi's girlfriend Kannada
18 Tharangam Pooja Padmanabhan Malayalam
19 2019 Muni 4: Kanchana 3 Priya Tamil
20 Ruler† Telugu Post Production
21 Vinodhan† TBA Tamil Post-Production
22 Home Minister† TBA Kannada Post Production
23 The Body† TBA Hindi Post Production
24 Jungle† TBA Tamil Filiming

Awards and Nominations

Year Award Category Language Film Result
2014 Edison Awards (India) Edison Award for Best Extreme Performance – Female Tamil Paradesi Won
Techofes Techofes Award for Best Actress Won
Screen Moon Award Best Actress Won
Filmfare Awards South Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil Nominated
Vijay Awards Vijay Award for Best Actress Nominated
2015 Edison Awards (India) Edison Award for Best Extreme Performance- Female Kaaviya Thalaivan Won
Filmfare Awards South Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Tamil Nominated
3rd South Indian International Movie Awards Best Actress Tamil Nominated
Vijay Awards Vijay Award for Best Actress Nominated
Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Actress Won
2016 Asiavision Awards Performer of the year Malayalam James & Alice Won
2017 Asianet Film Awards Best actress Nominated
6th South Indian International Movie Awards SIIMA Best Actress – Malayalam Nominated
SIIMA Best Actress – Kannada Kannada Shivalinga Nominated

References

  1. ^ Kohli, Sonali (21 February 2016). "Kannada Shivalinga 2nd Week 10th Day Box Office Collection Worldwide Earning". Dekh News. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
  2. ^ "Tamil film 'Kanchana 3' hits the jackpot, mints Rs 100-crore in a week". The Economic Times. 27 April 2019. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
  3. ^ 'Sangama' is my best – Vedhika – Kannada Movie News. IndiaGlitz. Retrieved on 18 October 2011.
  4. ^ Cinema Plus / Columns : My first break – Vedika. The Hindu (30 January 2009). Retrieved on 18 October 2011.
  5. ^ Tamil movies : ‘Madarasi’ Vedhika steps into Bollywood. Behindwoods.com (8 April 2006). Retrieved on 18 October 2011.
  6. ^ Movie Review:Muni. Sify.com. Retrieved on 18 October 2011.
  7. ^ Reviews : Movie Reviews : Vijaya Dasami – Movie Review
  8. ^ Movie Review:Kaalai. Sify.com. Retrieved on 18 October 2011.
  9. ^ Kaalai: A wasted effort. Rediff.com. Retrieved on 18 October 2011.
  10. ^ SAKKARAKATTI MOVIE REVIEW – Behindwoods.com Starring Shanthanu Bhagyaraj Ishitha Vedhika Direction Kalaprabhu Music A.R.Rahman Production Thanu hot images tamil picture gallery images. Behindwoods.com (5 December 2007). Retrieved on 18 October 2011.
  11. ^ Review: Sakkarakkatti. Rediff.com. Retrieved on 18 October 2011.
  12. ^ Sangama Review – Kannada Movie Review by RGV. Nowrunning.com). Retrieved on 18 October 2011.
  13. ^ Vedhika is married to work – Times Of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved on 18 October 2011.
  14. ^ Movie Review:Malai Malai. Sify.com. Retrieved on 18 October 2011.
  15. ^ Malai Malai Review – Tamil Movie Review by Aravindan. Nowrunning.com (2 August 2009). Retrieved on 18 October 2011.
  16. ^ Interview With Vedika – Interviews. CineGoer.com (23 September 2009). Retrieved on 18 October 2011.
  17. ^ Vedika in Sumanth starrer. Sify.com (27 April 2011). Retrieved on 18 October 2011.
  18. ^ "Vedika heroine of 'Eriyum Thanal'? – Tamil Movie News". Indiaglitz.com. 26 December 2011. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  19. ^ "Paradesi movie review: Wallpaper, Story, Trailer at Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  20. ^ "Paradesi Tamil Movie Review – cinema preview stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes". Indiaglitz.com. 15 March 2013. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  21. ^ "Review: Paradesi is exceptional – Rediff.com Movies". Rediff.com. 15 March 2013. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  22. ^ "Movie Review : Paradesi". Sify.com. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  23. ^ "Vedhika to romance Dileep – Times Of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 4 July 2013. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  24. ^ Vedhika not afraid of being typecast
  25. ^ http://silverscreen.in/features/interviews/vedhika-interview-the-fairy-tale-princess/
  26. ^ http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/kaaviya-thalaivan-team-interview/article6665215.ece
  27. ^ http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Kaaviya-Thalaivan-was-a-Rewarding-Experience-Vedhika/2014/08/20/article2389285.ece
  28. ^ http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/kaaviyathalaivan/kaaviyathalaivan-review.html
  29. ^ http://www.sify.com/movies/kaaviya-thalaivan-review-tamil-15058669.html
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