Vidyullekha Raman (born 4 November 1991), also known as Vidyu Raman, is an Indian actress and comedian who appears in Tamil and Telugu films. The daughter of actor Mohan Raman, Vidyullekha made her debut in Gautham Vasudev Menon's 2012 Neethaane En Ponvasantham. She won the Nandi Award for Best Female Comedian for the film Run Raja Run (2014).
Early life and career Vidyullekha did her schooling in Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School and later went to MCTM Matriculation, where she developed an interest in theatre 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 has over 7 years of theater experience. She made her debut in Gautham Vasudev 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,Vidyu's hat-trick with Santhanam – Times of India. (3 April 2013). Retrieved on 2014-03-07. in Malini 22 Palayamkottai and the Telugu film Ramayya Vasthavayya. She was seen in minor roles in both 2014 Pongal releases Jilla and Veeram. She has since then shifted her base to the Telugu film industry. She emerged as the 3rd runner up in the cooking comedy show Cooku with Comali season 3.
Personal life The actress is the daughter of Indian Tamil actor Mohan Raman, while her grandfather was lawyer V. P. Raman. Another uncle, P. S. Raman, was the former Advocate General of Tamil Nadu. Her cousin Gitanjali is married to Tamil filmmaker Selvaraghavan.
Raman got engaged to Sanjay on 26 August 2020 and announced it on Instagram. The couple got married on September 9, 2021, in an intimate ceremony.
Filmography Year Film Role Language Notes2012 Neethaane En Ponvasantham Jenny Tamil Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actress Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu Jenny Telugu 2013 Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru Sanjana's friend Tamil Nominated, SIIMA Award Best Comedian Ramayya Vasthavayya Asha Jyothi Telugu 2014 Jilla Police Tamil Malini 22 Palayamkottai Shalini Tamil Veeram Alamelu Tamil Won - Edison Award for Best Comedian Female Run Raja Run Maggie a.k.a. Bujjima Telugu Won - Nandi Award for Best Female Comedian Weekend Love Telugu 2015 Kaaki Sattai Hospital Staff Tamil Masss Julie Tamil Inimey Ippadithaan Seenu's cousin Tamil Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga 'Tuner' Kousalya Tamil Puli Kamatchi Tamil Vedalam Esther Tamil Dynamite Shivaji's Friend Telugu Raju Gari Gadhi Bujjiamma Telugu Bhale Manchi Roju Deepti Telugu Jatha Kalise Telugu 2016 Speedunnodu Vasanti's friend Telugu Mapla Singam Selvi Tamil Sarrainodu Tamizh Selvi Telugu Won, Best Female Comedian Award at 15th Santosham Film Awards Wagah Juhi Tamil Meendum Oru Kadhal Kathai Hamzah Tamil Ghatana Shalini Telugu Dhruva Ishika's friend Telugu Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu Priya's friend Telugu 2017 Power Paandi Poongodi Tamil Duvvada Jagannadham Katyayini alias Katyu Telugu Ninnu Kori Kavitha Telugu Goutham Nanda Spoorthi's Friend Telugu Anando Brahma Fake Ghost Telugu Raju Gari Gadhi 2 Bellam Sridevi Telugu Raja The Great Pandu Telugu2018 Bhaagamathie Police Constable Telugu Bilingual filmTamil Inttelligent Sathya Murthy's daughter Telugu Tholi Prema Godavari Telugu Raambo 2 Sheela Kannada Krishnarjuna Yudham Callcenter girl Telugu Achari America Yatra Renuka's friend Telugu Panjumittai Tamil Chi La Sow Anu Telugu Srinivasa Kalyanam Bujji Telugu Paper Boy Telugu Savyasachi Tulasi Prasad Telugu Howrah Bridge Saroja Telugu 2019 Mr. Majnu Linda Telugu 4 Letters Telugu Maharshi Pooja's friend Telugu Seven Karthik's coworker Telugu Bilingual filmTamil Viswamitra Bujji Telugu RDX Love Alivelu's friend Telugu Arjun Suravaram Balaji's maid Telugu Venky Mama Candy Telugu Mathu Vadalara Bujji Telugu 2021 Alludu Adhurs Koumudi's friend Telugu Gully Rowdy Forensic Expert Ramba Telugu Thalli Pogathey Nisha Tamil Thanne Vandi Tamil 2022 Aattral Kavya's friend Tamil Happy Birthday QT Telugu 2023BooKavyaTamilBilingual filmTeluguHidimba Police Officer Telugu 2025 Kadhalikka Neramillai Receptionist Tamil The Verdict Tamil Meghalu Cheppina Prema KathaKomaliTelugu
Streaming television Year Series Role Language Network Notes2023 Mansion 24 Nurse Bujji Telugu Disney+Hotstar Web debut
Television +YearShowChannelNotes2022 Cooku with Comali 3 Star Vijay 3rd Runner Up2023Super Queen Season -2Zee TeluguTBA
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