Vedhika Kumar, known mononymously as Vedhika, is an Indian actress and model who primarily works in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam-language films. She has also appeared in Hindi cinema. Over the course of her career, she has received an Asiavision Award and two Edison Awards, in addition to two nominations for the Filmfare Awards South.
Key facts
| Name | Vedhika Kumar |
|---|---|
| Known as | Vedhika |
| Profession | Actress, model |
| Primary industries | Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam cinema |
| Debut film | Madrasi (Tamil) |
| Hindi film debut | The Body (2019) |
| Notable awards | Asiavision Award; two Edison Awards |
| Notable nominations | Filmfare Awards South (two) |
Career
Vedhika began her acting career in Tamil cinema with the film Madrasi. She achieved her breakthrough with the period drama Paradesi (2013), which brought her wider recognition across South Indian cinema.
She subsequently appeared in a series of commercially and critically successful films across multiple South Indian languages, establishing a career as a leading actress in the region. Her notable work includes:
- Kaaviya Thalaivan (2014)
- Shivalinga (2016)
- James & Alice (2016)
- Kanchana 3 (2019)
- Home Minister (2022)
In 2019, Vedhika expanded into Hindi-language cinema with her debut in The Body.
Significance
Vedhika is among the actresses to have built a multilingual career spanning all four major South Indian film industries—Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam—while also entering Hindi cinema. Her recognition through the Asiavision and Edison Awards, alongside Filmfare Awards South nominations, reflects her standing within South Indian film circles.
Related topics
- Tamil cinema
- Telugu cinema
- Malayalam cinema
- Kannada cinema
- Paradesi (2013 film)
- Kaaviya Thalaivan
- Kanchana 3
- The Body (2019 film)
- Filmfare Awards South