Vidhu
Biography
Vidhyashankar Neelamegham, professionally known as Vidhu, is an Indian actor and model who works predominantly in Tamil cinema. Born on July 31, 1989, in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, he has established a career in the film industry through various roles. He is recognized for his work in both feature films and streaming projects. With a career spanning nearly two decades, Vidhu has transitioned from early background work to playing significant antagonist roles in major productions. He is currently based in India and maintains a presence in the Kollywood film industry as a dedicated performer. His professional identity is defined by his steady progression within the Tamil entertainment sector.
Career overview
Vidhu began his career in the film industry accidentally, starting as an extra in the 2006 film Sillunu Oru Kadhal. Following this initial experience, he continued to work in crowd scenes and extra roles, including an appearance in the 2019 film Petta. His career gained momentum as he secured more prominent acting opportunities. He is noted for his performance as Castro in the miniseries Nava Rasa and for his portrayal of the character Gautham in the film Bhoomika. These roles helped establish his reputation as a dedicated actor within the industry.
In recent years, Vidhu has gained recognition for playing antagonist characters in notable Tamil cinema projects. He is particularly famous for his role as Shettani in the 2023 film Jigarthanda Double X, directed by Karthik Subbaraj. Additionally, he is credited for his work in the 2025 film Retro. His trajectory from an extra to a featured performer in major productions highlights his development as a professional actor in Tamil cinema. He continues to be recognized for his contributions to these projects.
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Career timeline
Full filmography
- 29 (2026) as Sathya
- Neelira (2026) as Muthappa
- Retro (2025) as 'King' Michael Mirasu
- Jigarthanda DoubleX (2023) as Shettani
- Boomika (2021) as Gautham
- Petta (2019) as Michael's Friend
- Untitled PS Vinothraj Film