Vidhya Pradeep

Biography

Vidya Pradeep is an Indian actress who has appeared in Tamil and Malayalam films. Vidya Pradeep completed a Masters degree in biotechnology and then pursued a PhD at a leading eye hospital in Chennai. As a research scientist, she studied stem cell biology and continues to balance her commitments alongside work in the entertainment industry.She appeared in several commercials as a model and was spotted by director Vijay, who cast her in his successful family drama film, Saivam (2014) to portray Sara Arjun's mother. In the film, she put on weight to portray a middle aged woman, and the film and ensemble cast won positive reviews for their portrayal of a family. She then featured in the action drama, Adhibar (2015) as the lead actress opposite Jeevan, which opened to negative reviews Vidya then worked on Pandiraj's Pasanga 2 (2015) portraying the mother of a small child. In the film, she worked alongside actors Ramdoss, Karthik Kumar and Bindu Madhavi, while the producer Suriya also made a guest appearance.

Known For

Thadam

as Malarvizhi

Maari 2

as Kalai's Wife

Ponmagal Vandhal

as Sakthi Jothi

Pasanga 2

as Divya Kathir

Iravukku Aayiram Kangal

as Maya

Thalaivii

as Actress

Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath

as Radhika, the ex-wife of Raja Raja Kammath

Kasada Thapara

as Vaanathi (segment "Thappattam")

Saivam

as Thenmozhi

Adhibar

as Suganthi