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| name = Shivaji Dev | | name = Shivaji Dev | ||
| birth_name | | birth_name = Shiva Kumar | ||
| caption = | | image = Shivaji_Dev.jpg | ||
| caption = Shivaji Dev in 2014 | |||
| birth_place = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India | | birth_place = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India | ||
| birth_date = {{birth-date and age|20 September 1989}} | |||
| birth_date = {{ | | yearsactive = 2008–2022; 2024 | ||
| yearsactive = | | children = 1 | ||
| father = [[Ramkumar Ganesan]]<ref name="s"/> | |||
| occupation = Actor | | occupation = Actor | ||
| spouse = [[Suja Varunee]] | | spouse = [[Suja Varunee]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
''' | '''Shiva Kumar''' (born 20 September 1989) also known as '''Shivaji Dev''' is an Indian actor working in [[Tamil language]] films, who made his debut in [[A. Venkatesh (director)|Venkatesh]]'s ''[[Singakutty]]'' (2008).<ref name="s">{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ramkumar-ganesan-s-son-sivaji-is-back-news-tamil-megkaKfgffc.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120406214038/http://www.sify.com/movies/ramkumar-ganesan-s-son-sivaji-is-back-news-tamil-megkaKfgffc.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-04-06 |title=Ramkumar Ganesan's son Sivaji is back |website=[[Sify]] |date=2012-04-06 |access-date=2014-04-27}}</ref> In 2024, he participated in the Indian reality show, [[Bigg Boss (Tamil TV series) season 8|''Bigg Boss 8'']]. | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Shivaji Dev made his debut, credited as Junior Sivaji, in [[A. Venkatesh (director)|Venkatesh]]'s masala film ''[[Singakutty]]'' (2008), starring alongside [[Gowri Munjal]].<ref> | Shivaji Dev made his debut, credited as Junior Sivaji, in [[A. Venkatesh (director)|Venkatesh]]'s masala film ''[[Singakutty]]'' (2008), starring alongside [[Gowri Munjal]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/grand-launch-of-sivajis-grand-son-tamil-news-36542 |title=Grand launch of Sivaji s Grand son – Tamil News |website=Indiaglitz.com |date=13 February 2008}} </ref> The film opened to negative reviews from critics and fared poorly at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/singakutty-review-tamil-14627938.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140428163248/http://www.sify.com/movies/singakutty-review-tamil-14627938.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2014-04-28 |title=Movie Review : Singakutty |website=[[Sify]] |date=|access-date=2014-04-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/mar/24sssing.htm |title=Review: Singakutti |work=Rediff.com |date=|access-date=2014-04-27}}</ref> In 2009 he joined [[Balu Mahendra]]'s film institute and undertook a specialized acting course for a year and then started acting in theatrical plays. He garnered good reviews for his on-stage performances, including a role in ''The Importance of a Hat'', where he played the role of an English butler, while also directing plays titled ''Merry Christmas'' and ''Growing up'' as a part of the Short & Sweet Theater Festival held in Chennai, India. He began work on another film ''Nandanam'' in mid 2012, featuring alongside [[Mithra Kurian]] and [[Rishi (Tamil actor)|Rishi]]. However, despite completing schedules across Chennai, the film is yet to be complete and have a theatrical release.<ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/sivaji-dev-is-back-with-nandanam-news-tamil-milk3hbigcg.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120812060649/http://www.sify.com/movies/sivaji-dev-is-back-with-nandanam-news-tamil-milk3hbigcg.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-08-12 |title=Sivaji Dev is back with 'Nandanam'! |website=[[Sify]] |date=2012-08-11 |access-date=2014-04-27}}</ref> His second release was the coming-of-age film ''[[Pudhumugangal Thevai]]'', where he played an aspiring film director. The film had a low key release in December 2012 and attracted negative reviews, though a critic noted Sivaji "shows potential".<ref>{{cite news |author= |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/Puthumugangal-Thevai/movie-review/17818918.cms |title=Puthumugangal Thevai movie review: Wallpaper, Story, Trailer at Times of India |newspaper=The Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=|access-date=2014-04-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Malathi Rangarajan |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/pudhumugangal-thevai-needed-not-just-new-faces/article4276451.ece |title=Pudhumugangal Thevai: Needed, not just new faces |work=The Hindu |date=2013-01-05 |access-date=2014-04-27}}</ref> | ||
In 2014, the actor was seen in [[AVM Productions]]' experimental drama film ''[[Idhuvum Kadandhu Pogum]]'', where he played a widower. Having a straight to [[YouTube]]-release, the film attracted positive reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/net-gain-for-short-film/article5918894.ece |title=Net gain for short film |newspaper=The Hindu |author=Udhav Naig |date=16 April 2014 | | In 2014, the actor was seen in [[AVM Productions]]' experimental drama film ''[[Idhuvum Kadandhu Pogum]]'', where he played a widower. Having a straight to [[YouTube]]-release, the film attracted positive reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/net-gain-for-short-film/article5918894.ece |title=Net gain for short film |newspaper=The Hindu |author=Udhav Naig |date=16 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140416193729/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/net-gain-for-short-film/article5918894.ece |archive-date=16 April 2014}}</ref> | ||
In 2024, he participated in the reality show ''[[Bigg Boss (Tamil TV series) season 8|Bigg Boss 8]]'' as wildcard contestant. He was later evicted at 18th position from the show on Day 56. | |||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
His aunt is actress [[Sripriya]], sister of his mother Meenakshi. He is married to actress [[Suja Varunee]]. In August 2019, Suja gave birth to their first child, a boy, named Adhvaaith.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sivaji-ganesans-grandson-dhaarshan-ganesan-to-make-his-film-debut-soon/articleshow/91723084.cms |title=Sivaji Ganesan's grandson Dhaarshan Ganesan to make his film debut soon |newspaper=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/shot-cuts-rajini-on-3d-sivaji/article3771060.ece |title=Shot Cuts: Rajini on 3D Sivaji the Boss |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=14 August 2012 |last1=Manigandan |first1=K. R.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-08-21 |title=Bigg Boss Tamil 1 fame Suja Varunee and Shiva Kumar celebrate their son Advaaith’s first birthday in style; see pics |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/bigg-boss-tamil-1-fame-suja-varunee-and-shiva-kumar-celebrate-their-son-advaaiths-first-birthday-in-style-see-pics/articleshow/77675396.cms |access-date=2026-01-11 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> | |||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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| 2014 || ''[[Idhuvum Kadandhu Pogum]]'' || Gautham || | | 2014 || ''[[Idhuvum Kadandhu Pogum]]'' || Gautham || | ||
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===Television=== | |||
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! Year !! Title !! Role !! Channel !! Notes | |||
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| | |2022 | ||
| | |''[[BB Jodigal]]'' (season 2) | ||
| | |Contestant | ||
| | |[[Star Vijay]] | ||
|{{won|Winner}} | |||
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| | |2024 | ||
| | |''[[Bigg Boss (Tamil TV series) season 8|Bigg Boss 8]]'' | ||
| | | Contestant | ||
| | |[[Star Vijay]] | ||
|Entered Day 28 | |||
----Evicted Day 56 | |||
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===Web series=== | |||
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! Year !! Title !! Role !! Network | |||
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|2019 | |2019 | ||
| | |[[Fingertip (TV series)|''Fingertip'']] (season 1) | ||
| | |Vijay | ||
| | |[[Zee5]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
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[[Category:Male actors from Chennai]] | [[Category:Male actors from Chennai]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:53, 11 January 2026
Shivaji Dev | |
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 Shivaji Dev in 2014 | |
| Born | Shiva Kumar 20 September 1989 (age 36) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2008–2022; 2024 |
| Spouse(s) | Suja Varunee |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent(s) |
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Shiva Kumar (born 20 September 1989) also known as Shivaji Dev is an Indian actor working in Tamil language films, who made his debut in Venkatesh's Singakutty (2008).[1] In 2024, he participated in the Indian reality show, Bigg Boss 8.
Career[edit | edit source]
Shivaji Dev made his debut, credited as Junior Sivaji, in Venkatesh's masala film Singakutty (2008), starring alongside Gowri Munjal.[2] The film opened to negative reviews from critics and fared poorly at the box office.[3][4] In 2009 he joined Balu Mahendra's film institute and undertook a specialized acting course for a year and then started acting in theatrical plays. He garnered good reviews for his on-stage performances, including a role in The Importance of a Hat, where he played the role of an English butler, while also directing plays titled Merry Christmas and Growing up as a part of the Short & Sweet Theater Festival held in Chennai, India. He began work on another film Nandanam in mid 2012, featuring alongside Mithra Kurian and Rishi. However, despite completing schedules across Chennai, the film is yet to be complete and have a theatrical release.[5] His second release was the coming-of-age film Pudhumugangal Thevai, where he played an aspiring film director. The film had a low key release in December 2012 and attracted negative reviews, though a critic noted Sivaji "shows potential".[6][7]
In 2014, the actor was seen in AVM Productions' experimental drama film Idhuvum Kadandhu Pogum, where he played a widower. Having a straight to YouTube-release, the film attracted positive reviews from critics.[8]
In 2024, he participated in the reality show Bigg Boss 8 as wildcard contestant. He was later evicted at 18th position from the show on Day 56.
Personal life[edit | edit source]
His aunt is actress Sripriya, sister of his mother Meenakshi. He is married to actress Suja Varunee. In August 2019, Suja gave birth to their first child, a boy, named Adhvaaith.[9][10][11]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Singakutty | Kathir | |
| 2012 | Pudhumugangal Thevai | Anand | |
| 2014 | Idhuvum Kadandhu Pogum | Gautham |
Television[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | BB Jodigal (season 2) | Contestant | Star Vijay | Winner |
| 2024 | Bigg Boss 8 | Contestant | Star Vijay | Entered Day 28
Evicted Day 56 |
Web series[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Fingertip (season 1) | Vijay | Zee5 |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Ramkumar Ganesan's son Sivaji is back". Sify. 6 April 2012. Archived from the original on 6 April 2012. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
- ↑ "Grand launch of Sivaji s Grand son – Tamil News". Indiaglitz.com. 13 February 2008.
- ↑ "Movie Review : Singakutty". Sify. Archived from the original on 28 April 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
- ↑ "Review: Singakutti". Rediff.com. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
- ↑ "Sivaji Dev is back with 'Nandanam'!". Sify. 11 August 2012. Archived from the original on 12 August 2012. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
- ↑ "Puthumugangal Thevai movie review: Wallpaper, Story, Trailer at Times of India". The Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
- ↑ Malathi Rangarajan (5 January 2013). "Pudhumugangal Thevai: Needed, not just new faces". The Hindu. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
- ↑ Udhav Naig (16 April 2014). "Net gain for short film". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 April 2014.
- ↑ "Sivaji Ganesan's grandson Dhaarshan Ganesan to make his film debut soon". The Times of India.
- ↑ Manigandan, K. R. (14 August 2012). "Shot Cuts: Rajini on 3D Sivaji the Boss". The Hindu.
- ↑ "Bigg Boss Tamil 1 fame Suja Varunee and Shiva Kumar celebrate their son Advaaith's first birthday in style; see pics". The Times of India. 21 August 2020. Retrieved 11 January 2026.