Udumban is an Indian Tamil-language action drama film released in 2012.
The film stars Dilip Rogger as Udumban, an illiterate man and petty thief from a small village who discovers that starting a school is the fastest way to become wealthy. He is joined by Sana as Isaipriya, a PhD student researching education, Geethika as a saree thief engaged to Udumban, G. Sunil as Kaalai, Udumban's elder brother with an allergy to lizard meat.
The film was directed by Ramji S. Balan and features Dilip Rogger in his acting debut, having trained for six months for the role. The movie was shot in locations where Paruthi Vooran lived, a character based on which Udumban's character is inspired. A monitor lizard plays a prominent role in the film.
Bike racer Dilip Rogger debuted as an actor with this film and his character was based on Paruthi Vooran from Paruthi-Oor. The film also features Sana, Geethika, G. Sunil, Senthil, Chellakuri, Kambam Meena, and Paravai Muniyamma in special appearances.
