Vedhika
Vedhika | |
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Born | Vedhika Kumar Maharashtra |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
Vedhika Kumar is an Indian actress and model who has established a career in the Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada films.[1]
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 starred in Kaaviya Thalaivan (2014). In 2016, her Kannada film Shivalinga went on to become one of the biggest blockbusters in Kannada industry.[2] In 2019, she appeared in the Tamil film Kanchana 3 which became one of the highest grossing Tamil films of the year.[3] She made her Bollywood debut in 2019, with the film The Body.[4]
Early life
Vedhika was brought up in Mumbai but their family hails from the border areas of Maharashtra–Karnataka states. Her mother tongue is Kannada.[5]
Career
Early in her career, she was involved in modelling assignments and did a notable advert for biscuits alongside prominent actor
Her first release in 2008, the
2013–present: Breakthrough and success
The actress was signed up by director
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 Prithviraj Sukumaran and Siddharth.[25][26] Portraying a character inspired by stage artist K. B. Sundarambal, Kumar noted it was a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" and signed the film straight after being offered it.[27] 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.[28] The film opened in November 2014 to positive reviews, with Kumar'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".[29][30]
Filmography
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Title | Role(s) | Language(s) | Notes |
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2006 | Madrasi | Anjali | Tamil | Debut film |
2007 | Muni | Priya | ||
Vijayadasami | Devi | Telugu | ||
Sakkarakatti | Reema | Tamil | ||
2008 | Kaalai | Brinda | ||
Sangama | Lakshmi | Kannada | ||
2009 | Malai Malai | Anjali | Tamil | |
Baanam | Subbalakshmi | Telugu | ||
2011 | Daggaraga Dooramga |
Meenakshi | ||
2013 | Paradesi | Angamma | Tamil | |
Sringaravelan | Radha | Malayalam | ||
2014 | Kaaviya Thalaivan | Ganakokilam Vadivambal | Tamil | |
Cousins | Arathi | Malayalam | ||
2016 | Shivalinga | Satyabhaama alias Satya | Kannada | |
James & Alice | Alice | Malayalam | ||
Welcome to Central Jail | Radhika | |||
2017 | Gowdru Hotel | Rishi's girlfriend | Kannada | |
2019 | Kanchana 3 | Priya | Tamil Telugu |
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The Body | Ritu | Hindi | ||
Ruler | Sandhya | Telugu | ||
2022 | Bangarraju | Menaka | Telugu | Cameo Appearance |
Home Minister |
Surekha | Kannada | ||
2024 | Razakar – Silent Genocide of Hyderabad
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Shanthavva | Telugu | |
Gana† | TBA | Kannada | Completed[31][32] | |
Fear[33]† | TBA | Telugu | Post-Production | |
Petta Rap† | TBA | Tamil | Post-Production | |
Vinodhan† | TBA | Tamil | Post-Production | |
Chethi Mandharam Thulasi† | TBA | Malayalam | Filming | |
Jungle† | TBA | Tamil Telugu |
Filming | |
Naalaam Thoonu† | TBA | Malayalam | Announced |
Awards and nominations
This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (December 2022) |
Year | Film | Award | Category | Result |
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2014 | Paradesi | Edison Awards | Best Extreme Performance – Female | Won |
Techofes | Best Actress | Won | ||
Screen Moon Awards | Best Actress | Won | ||
Vijay Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | ||
61st Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Tamil | Nominated | ||
2015 | Kaaviya Thalaivan | 62nd Filmfare Awards South | Nominated | |
Edison Awards | Best Extreme Performance - Female | Won | ||
3rd SIIMA Awards | Best Actress - Tamil | Nominated | ||
Vijay Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | ||
Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards | Best Actress | Won | ||
2016 | James & Alice | Asiavision Awards | Performer of the Year | Won |
2017 | Asianet Film Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | |
6th SIIMA Awards | Best Actress – Malayalam | Nominated | ||
Shivalinga | Best Actress – Kannada | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Top 10 glamorous looks".
- ^ Kohli, Sonali (21 February 2016). "Kannada Shivalinga 2nd Week 10th Day Box Office Collection Worldwide Earning". Dekh News. Archived from the original on 22 February 2016. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
- ^ "Tamil film 'Kanchana 3' hits the jackpot, mints Rs 100-crore in a week". The Economic Times. 27 April 2019. Archived from the original on 3 June 2019. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
- ^ "VEDHIKA'S BOLLYWOOD DEBUT LOCKS AN INTERESTING RELEASE DATE!". Behindwoods.com. 9 November 2019. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
- ^ SM, Shashiprasad (27 January 2016). "Shivarajkumar comes from a prestigious family but is so down-to-earth: Vedhika". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
I was brought up in Mumbai, but my grandparents hail from the border areas of Karnataka, and hence my mother tongue is Kannada. I speak the North Kannada dialect.
- ^ Cinema Plus / Columns : My first break – Vedika. The Hindu (30 January 2009). Retrieved 18 October 2011.
- ^ Metro Plus Visakhapatnam / Cinema : Bollywood bound. The Hindu (15 April 2006). Retrieved 18 October 2011.
- ^ Tamil movies : ‘Madarasi’ Vedhika steps into Bollywood. Behindwoods.com (8 April 2006). Retrieved 18 October 2011.
- ^ Movie Review:Muni. Sify.com. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
- ^ "Reviews : Movie Reviews : Vijaya Dasami – Movie Review". Archived from the original on 24 March 2012. Retrieved 18 January 2011.
- ^ Movie Review:Kaalai. Sify.com. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
- ^ Kaalai: A wasted effort. Rediff.com. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
- ^ 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 18 October 2011.
- ^ Review: Sakkarakkatti. Rediff.com. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
- ^ Vedhika is married to work. The Times of India. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
- ^ Movie Review:Malai Malai. Sify.com. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
- ^ Interview With Vedika – Interviews. CineGoer.com (23 September 2009). Retrieved 18 October 2011.
- ^ Vedika in Sumanth starrer. Sify.com (27 April 2011). Retrieved 18 October 2011.
- ^ "Vedika heroine of 'Eriyum Thanal'? – Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz.com. 26 December 2011. Archived from the original on 9 January 2012. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
- ^ "Paradesi movie review: Wallpaper, Story, Trailer at Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
- ^ "Paradesi Tamil Movie Review – cinema preview stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes". IndiaGlitz.com. 15 March 2013. Archived from the original on 17 October 2012. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
- ^ "Review: Paradesi is exceptional". Rediff.com. 15 March 2013. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
- ^ "Movie Review : Paradesi". Sify. Archived from the original on 16 March 2013. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
- ^ "Vedhika to romance Dileep". The Times of India. 4 July 2013. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
- ^ "Vedhika not afraid of being typecast". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Vedhika Interview: The Fairy Tale Princess". 24 November 2014.
- ^ Ramanujam, Srinivasa (5 December 2014). "The taste of success". The Hindu.
- ^ "'Kaaviya Thalaivan' was a Rewarding Experience: Vedhika". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Kaaviyathalaivan (aka) Kaaviya Thalaivan review". behindwoods.com.
- ^ "Movie Review : Kaaviya Thalaivan". Sify. Archived from the original on 1 December 2014. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- ^ "ಪ್ರಜ್ವಲ್ ದೇವರಾಜ್ ಹೊಸ ಸಿನಿಮಾಕ್ಕೆ ನಾಯಕಿ ಫಿಕ್ಸ್; 'ಶಿವಲಿಂಗ' ಬೆಡಗಿ ಜೊತೆ 'ಡೈನಾಮಿಕ್ ಪ್ರಿನ್ಸ್' ಡ್ಯುಯೆಟ್". Vijaya Karnataka (in Kannada). Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ "Vedhika to play lead female role in Prajwal Devaraj-starrer Gana". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ "Vedika's 'Fear', a suspense thriller has a grand traditional launch". Indiaglitz. 17 January 2024.