Udhayabhanu Maheswaran

Udhayabhanu Maheswaran (born February 21, 1970), known by his stage name Uday Mahesh, is an Indian actor and director. He directed two Tamil films: Naalai and Chakkara Viyugam (2008). As an actor, he is best known for his portrayal of Vishwanathan in the STAR Vijay series Office. His portrayal of the character Chellam in The Family Man received social media attention and acclaim.

Career Udhayabhanu made his directorial debut with Naalai starring Richard Rishi and Madhumitha, film introduced cinematographer Natty Subramaniam as an actor. The film, a gangster subject was released in 2006 to mixed reviews and became average grosser. He again directed Natraj in Chakkara Viyugam, a crime thriller which was completely shot around Kolkata. The film was briefly delayed due to Natrajan's cameraman assignments and also crew complained the behaviour of film's actress Daisy Bopanna. The film was released in 2008 to mixed reviews.

As an actor, he played a small role in critically acclaimed Moodar Koodam (2013).

He played the role of Chellam sir in The Family Man was received by the audience.

Uday Mahesh is making a comeback to directing films with the upcoming OTT feature, Lucky the Superstar (2026).

Filmography As director Year Film Director Writer LanguageNotes 2005 Yahaan Hindi credited as Mahesh 2006 Naalai Tamil 2008 Chakkara Viyugam 2018 Abhiyum Anuvum 2026 Lucky the Superstar

As actor Tamil films Year Film Role Notes 2013 Moodar Koodam Salim Bhai 2014 Poriyaalan Saravanan's father Jeeva Raghavan 2015 Enakkul Oruvan Ranjith Maya Madhan Sathuran Doctor credited as Uma Maheswaran 144 Feelings Ravi Thanga Magan Jen Builders Agent 2016 Idhu Namma Aalu Mylaa's father Kabali Durai Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru Priya's father 2017 Naalu Aaru Anju Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae Vasu's father Velaikkaran Naga Sudarshan 2018 Saavi Koottali Abhiyum Anuvum Abhi's father Imaikkaa Nodigal Mr. Gowda 2019 Kolanji Nerkonda Paarvai Deepak 2020 Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal CBI Official 2021 Vellai Yaanai Almsgiver Pon Manickavel Moorthy Kasada Tabara Streaming release2022 Yutha Satham Police Inspector Mahendran Taanakkaran Nandhakumar 2023 Jailer CBI officer Uncredited Are You Ok Baby? Public prosecutor Iraivan Raththam 2025 Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam Preethi's father credited as Mahesh Right 2026 Anantha Puttaparthi Doctor credited as Magesh

Other language films Year Film Role Language Notes 2013 Madras Cafe Hindi 2020 Serious Men Dr. Namboodri 2025 Thammudu Jai's coach Telugu

Web series The Family Man (2021–2025) (Hindi) as Chellam Farzi (2023) (Hindi) as Chellam (cameo appearance) Label (2023) (Tamil) as Ayya Space Gen: Chandrayaan (2026) (Hindi) as Sankaran Nair Television Agni Paravai Office - Vishwanathan Pagal Nilavu- Sakthivel Mouna Raagam - Manohar Manasellam - Raja Sundaram