# Vidyullekha Raman

Vidyullekha Raman (born 4 November 1991), also known as Vidyu Raman, is an Indian actress and comedian who appears in Telugu and Tamil 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, 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 | Notes |
| 2012 | Neethaane En Ponvasantham | Jenny | Tamil | Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| 2012 | Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu | Jenny | Telugu | |
| 2013 | Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru | Vidhya | Tamil | Nominated, SIIMA Award Best Comedian |
| 2013 | Ramayya Vasthavayya | Asha Jyothi | Telugu | |
| 2014 | Jilla | Police | Tamil | |
| 2014 | Malini 22 Palayamkottai | Shalini | Tamil | |
| 2014 | Veeram | Alamelu | Tamil | Won - Edison Award for Best Comedian Female |
| 2014 | Run Raja Run | Maggie a.k.a. Bujjima | Telugu | Won - Nandi Award for Best Female Comedian |
| 2014 | Weekend Love | | Telugu | |
| 2015 | Kaaki Sattai | Hospital Staff | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Masss | Julie | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Inimey Ippadithaan | Seenu's cousin | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga | 'Tuner' Kousalya | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Puli | Kamatchi | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Vedalam | Esther, Thamizh's Friend | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Dynamite | Shivaji's Friend | Telugu | |
| 2015 | Raju Gari Gadhi | Bujjiamma | Telugu | |
| 2015 | Bhale Manchi Roju | Deepti | Telugu | |
| 2015 | Jatha Kalise | | Telugu | |
| 2016 | Speedunnodu | Vasanti's friend | Telugu | |
| 2016 | Mapla Singam | Selvi | Tamil | |
| 2016 | Sarrainodu | Tamizh Selvi | Telugu | Won, Best Female Comedian Award at 15th Santosham Film Awards |
| 2016 | Wagah | Juhi | Tamil | |
| 2016 | Meendum Oru Kadhal Kathai | Hamzah | Tamil | |
| 2016 | Dhruva | Ishika's friend | Telugu | |
| 2016 | Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu | Priya's friend | Telugu | |
| 2017 | Power Paandi | Poongodi | Tamil | |
| 2017 | Duvvada Jagannadham | Katyayini alias Katyu | Telugu | |
| 2017 | Ninnu Kori | Kavitha | Telugu | |
| 2017 | Goutham Nanda | Spoorthi's Friend | Telugu | |
| 2017 | Anando Brahma | Fake Ghost | Telugu | |
| 2017 | Raju Gari Gadhi 2 | Bellam Sridevi | Telugu | |
| 2017 | Raja The Great | Pandu | Telugu | |
| 2018 | Bhaagamathie | Police Constable | Telugu | Bilingual film |
| 2018 | Bhaagamathie | Police Constable | Tamil | Bilingual film |
| 2018 | Inttelligent | Sathya Murthy's daughter | Telugu | |
| 2018 | Tholi Prema | Godavari | Telugu | |
| 2018 | Raambo 2 | Sheela | Kannada | |
| 2018 | Krishnarjuna Yudham | Callcenter girl | Telugu | |
| 2018 | Achari America Yatra | Renuka's friend | Telugu | |
| 2018 | Panjumittai | | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Chi La Sow | Anu | Telugu | |
| 2018 | Srinivasa Kalyanam | Bujji | Telugu | |
| 2018 | Paper Boy | | Telugu | |
| 2018 | Savyasachi | Tulasi Prasad | Telugu | |
| 2018 | Howrah Bridge | Saroja | Telugu | |
| 2019 | Mr. Majnu | Linda | Telugu | |
| 2019 | 4 Letters | | Telugu | |
| 2019 | Maharshi | Pooja's friend | Telugu | |
| 2019 | Seven | Karthik's coworker | Telugu | Bilingual film |
| 2019 | Seven | Karthik's coworker | Tamil | Bilingual film |
| 2019 | Viswamitra | Bujji | Telugu | |
| 2019 | RDX Love | Alivelu's friend | Telugu | |
| 2019 | Arjun Suravaram | Balaji's maid | Telugu | |
| 2019 | Venky Mama | Candy | Telugu | |
| 2019 | Mathu Vadalara | Bujji | Telugu | |
| 2021 | Alludu Adhurs | Koumudi's friend | Telugu | |
| 2021 | Gully Rowdy | Forensic Expert Ramba | Telugu | |
| 2021 | Thalli Pogathey | Nisha | Tamil | |
| 2021 | Thanne Vandi | | Tamil | |
| 2022 | Aattral | | Tamil | |
| 2022 | Happy Birthday | QT | Telugu | |
| 2023 | Boo | Kavya | Tamil | Bilingual film |
| 2023 | Boo | Kavya | Telugu | Bilingual film |
| 2023 | Hidimba | | Telugu | |
| 2025 | Kadhalikka Neramillai | Receptionist | Tamil | |

### Streaming television

| Year | Series | Role | Language | Network | Notes |
| 2023 | Mansion 24 | Nurse Bujji | Telugu | Disney+Hotstar | Web debut |

## Television

| Year | Show | Channel | Notes |
| 2022 | Cooku with Comali 3 | Star Vijay | 3rd Runner Up |
| 2023 | Super Queen Season -2 | Zee Telugu | TBA |