| Name | Vedhika Pooja Kumar |
| Age/DOB | 36 (February 21, 1988) |
| Known For | Actress, Model |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Family | Yet to be updated |
| Education | Graduated from Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom |
| Native | Solapur, Maharashtra, India |
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Vedhika is an Indian actress known for her work in Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada films. Beyond acting, she has also appeared in modelling campaigns and television commercials like Tata Gluco+. She got her big break with Bala’s periodic film Paradesi, which won several accolades including the Edison and Vijay Awards. Her notable films include Kaaviya Thalaivan, James & Alice, Shivalinga, Kanchana 3, and Ruler. Vedhika’s portrayal of Janaki in Prabhu Deva’s dancer number Petta Rap was praised by the audience.
Did You Know?
- Vedhika was first approached by action king Arjun to play the lead role in his production venture Madrasi. Eventhough she gave a stellar performance, her character went unnoticed due to the film’s focus on Arjun’s character.
- After her debut, she signed a Hindi film titled Jai Santhoshi Maa which is the remake of the 1975 classic. Unfortunately, the film was never materialized.
- In addition to her entertainment career, she has been involved in other charitable works for deserving communities.
Movies
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Language(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Madrasi | Anjali | Tamil |
| 2007 | Muni | Priya | Tamil |
| 2007 | Vijayadasami | Devi | Telugu |
| 2007 | Sakkarakatti | Reema | Tamil |
| 2008 | Kaalai | Brinda | Tamil |
| 2008 | Sangama | Lakshmi | Kannada |
| 2009 | Malai Malai | Anjali | Tamil |
| 2009 | Baanam | Subbalakshmi | Telugu |
| 2011 | Daggaraga Dooramga | Meenakshi | Telugu |
| 2013 | Paradesi | Angamma | Tamil |
| 2013 | Sringaravelan | Radha | Malayalam |
| 2014 | Kaaviya Thalaivan | Ganakokilam Vadivambal | Tamil |
| 2014 | Cousins | Arathi | Malayalam |
| 2016 | Shivalinga | Satyabhaama alias Satya | Kannada |
| 2016 | James & Alice | Alice | Malayalam |
| 2016 | Welcome to Central Jail | Radhika | Malayalam |
| 2017 | Gowdru Hotel | Rishi's girlfriend | Kannada |
| 2019 | Kanchana 3 | Priya | Tamil Telugu |
| 2019 | The Body | Ritu | Hindi |
| 2019 | Ruler | Sandhya | Telugu |
| 2022 | Bangarraju | Menaka | Telugu |
| 2022 | Home Minister | Surekha | Kannada |
| 2024 | Razakar – Silent Genocide of Hyderabad | Shanthavva | Telugu |
| 2024 | Petta Rap | Janaki | Tamil |
| 2024 | Gana | TBA | Kannada |
| 2024 | Fear | TBA | Telugu |
| 2024 | Vinodhan | TBA | Tamil |
| 2024 | Chethi Mandharam Thulasi | TBA | Malayalam |
| 2024 | Jungle | TBA | Tamil Telugu |
| 2024 | Naalaam Thoonu | TBA | Malayalam |
Web Series
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Yakshini | Maya |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Film | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Paradesi | Edison Awards | Best Extreme Performance – Female | Won |
| 2014 | Paradesi | Techofes | Best Actress | Won |
| 2014 | Paradesi | Screen Moon Awards | Best Actress | Won |
| 2014 | Paradesi | Vijay Awards | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2014 | Paradesi | 61st Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Tamil | Nominated |
| 2015 | Kaaviya Thalaivan | 62nd Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Tamil | Nominated |
| 2015 | Kaaviya Thalaivan | Edison Awards | Best Extreme Performance - Female | Won |
| 2015 | Kaaviya Thalaivan | 3rd SIIMA Awards | Best Actress - Tamil | Nominated |
| 2015 | Kaaviya Thalaivan | Vijay Awards | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2015 | Kaaviya Thalaivan | Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards | Best Actress | Won |
| 2016 | James & Alice | Asiavision Awards | Performer of the Year | Won |
| 2017 | James & Alice | Asianet Film Awards | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2017 | James & Alice | 6th SIIMA Awards | Best Actress – Malayalam | Nominated |
| 2017 | Shivalinga | 6th SIIMA Awards | Best Actress – Kannada | Nominated |
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