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{{Short description|Indian Tamil | {{Short description|Indian Tamil actor}} | ||
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| birth_name = Jai Akash | | birth_name = Jai Sathish<ref name="I">{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHvgcfKKuh0&t=283s|title = என் படங்கள Release பண்ண விடாம சதி பண்ணாங்க! - Jai Akash Emotional | Neethane Enthan Ponvasantham|website = [[YouTube]]}}</ref> | ||
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1981|03|18|df=y}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1981|03|18|df=y}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Colombo]], [[Sri Lanka | | birth_place = [[Colombo]], [[Sri Lanka]] | ||
| death_place = | | death_place = | ||
| othername = Akash | | othername = Akash | ||
| yearsactive = | | yearsactive = 1999-Present | ||
| spouse = | | spouse = | ||
| occupation = Actor, Director | | occupation = Actor, Director | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Jai Akash'', known | '''Jai Akash''', also known as '''Akash''', is an Indian actor, who acted as hero in Telugu and Tamil films. He has acted in a Kannada film as hero too.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/interview/6126.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041024091139/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/interview/6126.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=24 October 2004 |title=Cinema News - Movie Reviews - Movie Trailers |website=IndiaGlitz |access-date=5 February 2018}}</ref> He is the hero of the Telugu blockbuster movie Anandam ''[[Anandam]]'' (2001). | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Jai | Jai Sathish, a Tamilian of Sri Lankan origin settled in London, sent his modelling photographs to the "Star Search" service run by [[Suhasini Maniratnam|Suhasini]]'s entertainment portal website TamilTalkies.com during the late 1990s. [[K. Balachander]], when casting a new actor to portray the second hero role in ''[[Rojavanam]]'' (1999), used the "Star Search" platform and selected him to be in the film under the stage name of Akash.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tamiltalkies.com/starsearch/talent_search.htm |title=Archived copy |website=www.tamiltalkies.com |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010417022540/http://www.tamiltalkies.com/starsearch/talent_search.htm |archive-date=17 April 2001 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
Akash began his career with his first film in Telugu, ''[[Anandam]]'', directed by Sreenu Vaitla and produced by Ramoji Rao. Anandam was a Silver Jubilee film and Akash won many awards for his excellent natural acting. He was the overnight super star and many top producers and directors were in queue to sign him. But, Akash acted in new directors films and struggling producers films. He acted in several Telugu films including ''June July'' opposite Sadha,"Pillistae Palukkutha" opposite Shamitha Shetty, directed by Kodi Ramakrishna and the songs composed by Bahubali Fame M.M.Keeravani became super hit. Especially, the song Manasa Ottu Maatadothu" .<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHvgcfKKuh0&t=1001s|title=என் படங்கள Release பண்ண விடாம சதி பண்ணாங்க! - Jai Akash Emotional | Neethane Enthan Ponvasantham|website=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> He returned to Tamil as a lead with the film ''[[Inidhu Inidhu Kadhal Inidhu]]'' (2003) opposite Neha, which was a remake of ''Anandam'', also produced by Ramoji Rao. He was credited as Jai Akash due to presence of Aravind Akash, an actor with a similar name.<ref name="I"/> In 2004, he teamed up with Sreenu Vaitla again in ''[[Anandamanandamaye]]''. He also starred in six Tamil films between 2004 and 2005; ''[[Ramakrishna (film)|Ramakrishna]]'', ''[[Kicha Vayasu 16]]'', ''[[Gurudeva (film)|Gurudeva]]'', ''[[Sevvel]]'', ''[[Amudhae]]'' and ''[[Kaatrullavarai]]''. The Tamil films he acted as hero were with all the top directors, such as [[Agathiyan]] and [[Ezhil]] but the films didn't get the proper release. | |||
Jai Akash returned to the Telugu film industry and acted in three | Jai Akash returned to the Telugu film industry as a second hero and acted in three films produced by [[Super Good Films]] with ''[[Andala Ramudu (2006 film)|Andala Ramudu]]'' (2006), ''[[Nava Vasantham]]'' (2007) and ''[[Gorintaku (2008 film)|Gorintaku]]'' (2008). All the three films became super hit and Akash got many offers as hero in Telugu. He acted and directed a film called "Sweet Heart", which got good reviews for Akash acting and direction. In 2009, he acted in the romantic story, ''[[Adada Enna Azhagu]]''.<ref>https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/adada-enna-azhagu.html</ref> In the bilingual movie ''[[Vandae Maatharam]]'' (2010), he played alongside [[Mammootty]] and [[Arjun Sarja]] along with a huge array of actors in supporting roles.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/vande-mataram-movie-review.html|title = Vandae Maatharam Movie Review - Tamil Movie Vandae Maatharam Movie Review}}</ref> Jai Akash returns after a gap and is both acting in and directing this film ''[[Ayudha Porattam]]'' (2011), which deals with the issue of arms supply to the island nation of Sri Lanka.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/ayudha-porattam-review-tamil-pcmaeAbcgfcde.html|title=Ayudha Porattam}}</ref> ''Kadhalan Kadhali'' (2011), ''Yuganiki Okka Premikudu'' (2012), ''Mr. Rajesh'' (2013) and ''Aa Iddaru'' (2013) are the films in which he acted as a hero and also worked as the director. In the Telugu film ''Mr. Rajesh'', he acted in seven roles.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/mr-rajesh/movie-review/19741426.cms |title=Mr Rajesh Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India |website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305184232/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/Mr-Rajesh/movie-review/19741426.cms |archive-date=2016-03-05}}</ref> | ||
In 2020, Jai Akash acted as the hero in soap opera Tamil's ''[[Neethane Enthan Ponvasantham]]'' which premiered on 24 February 2020, has successfully completed 300 episodes on 12 May.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/neethane-enthan-ponvasantham-completes-300-episodes-jai-akash-thanks-everyone-for-the-support/articleshow/82598181.cms</ref> | In 2020, Jai Akash acted as the hero in soap opera Tamil's ''[[Neethane Enthan Ponvasantham]]'' which premiered on 24 February 2020, has successfully completed 300 episodes on 12 May.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/neethane-enthan-ponvasantham-completes-300-episodes-jai-akash-thanks-everyone-for-the-support/articleshow/82598181.cms|title=Neethane Enthan Ponvasantham completes 300 episodes; Jai Akash thanks everyone for the support - Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> | ||
==Controversy== | ==Controversy== | ||
In 2005, Jai Akash's '' | In 2005, Jai Akash's ''Gurudeva'' released, but the film didn't become a commercial success. The Telugu version of the film, ''[[Guru (2005 film)|Guru]]'', also failed with Muppa Ankanna Rao, the executive producer of the version, failing to promote the film. Akash complained at the producer council, that his film was killed by the producer purposely.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://archive.today/lfhh|title = Jai Akash arrested!}}</ref> | ||
In 2009, Jai Akash filed a complaint to the Nadigar Sangam against actress [[Sunaina]] for not giving dates to complete his film "Madhan". He brought Sunaina from the Telugu film industry as a newcomer to the Tamil film industry and allowed her to act in "Kadhazhil Vizunthen", while she was on his contract, but Sunaina demanded more payment after the success of her film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/jai-akash-wants-apology-from-sunaina-news-tamil-kkfr1nhidcc.html|title=Jai Akash wants apology from Sunaina|website=SIFY|access-date=5 February 2018|archive-date=5 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205075116/http://www.sify.com/movies/jai-akash-wants-apology-from-sunaina-news-tamil-kkfr1nhidcc.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Denying such reports, Jai Akash complained that Sunaina doesn't have any gratitude as he is the one that introduced her into the Tamil film industry and that he allowed her to act in ''[[Kadhalil Vizhunthen]]'' (2008) when she was in his contract. But, after the film became hit, she is not giving him dates to finish his film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.in.msn.com/southcinema/article.aspx?cp-documentid=3247571|title=Best of Bollywood, South Cinema, TV and Celebs |website=MSN India |access-date=5 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090929091101/http://entertainment.in.msn.com/southcinema/article.aspx?cp-documentid=3247571|archive-date=29 September 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> | In 2009, Jai Akash filed a complaint to the Nadigar Sangam against actress [[Sunaina]] for not giving dates to complete his film "Madhan". He brought Sunaina from the Telugu film industry as a newcomer to the Tamil film industry and allowed her to act in "Kadhazhil Vizunthen", while she was on his contract, but Sunaina demanded more payment after the success of her film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/jai-akash-wants-apology-from-sunaina-news-tamil-kkfr1nhidcc.html|title=Jai Akash wants apology from Sunaina|website=SIFY|access-date=5 February 2018|archive-date=5 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205075116/http://www.sify.com/movies/jai-akash-wants-apology-from-sunaina-news-tamil-kkfr1nhidcc.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Denying such reports, Jai Akash complained that Sunaina doesn't have any gratitude as he is the one that introduced her into the Tamil film industry and that he allowed her to act in ''[[Kadhalil Vizhunthen]]'' (2008) when she was in his contract. But, after the film became hit, she is not giving him dates to finish his film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.in.msn.com/southcinema/article.aspx?cp-documentid=3247571|title=Best of Bollywood, South Cinema, TV and Celebs |website=MSN India |access-date=5 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090929091101/http://entertainment.in.msn.com/southcinema/article.aspx?cp-documentid=3247571|archive-date=29 September 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
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|| 2000 || ''[[Penngal]]'' || Bharath Nageswaran || Tamil|| | || 2000 || ''[[Penngal]]'' || Bharath Nageswaran || Tamil|| | ||
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|rowspan="2"| 2001 || ''Ramma Chilakamma'' || || Telugu || | |rowspan="2"| 2001 || ''Ramma Chilakamma'' || Vishwa || Telugu || | ||
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| ''[[Anandam]]'' || Kiran || Telugu || | | ''[[Anandam]]'' || Kiran || Telugu || | ||
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| ''[[Ramakrishna (film)|Ramakrishna]]'' || Ramakrishna || Tamil || | | ''[[Ramakrishna (film)|Ramakrishna]]'' || Ramakrishna || Tamil || | ||
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|rowspan=" | |rowspan="7"| 2005 || ''[[Kicha Vayasu 16]]'' || Krishnamoorthy || Tamil || | ||
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| ''[[Gurudeva (film)|Gurudeva]]'' || Guru || Tamil || | | ''[[Gurudeva (film)|Gurudeva]]'' || Guru || Tamil || | ||
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| ''[[Sevvel]]'' || Sevvel || Tamil || | | ''[[Sevvel]]'' || Sevvel || Tamil || | ||
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| '' | | ''[[Amudhae]]'' || Dhinakar || Tamil || | ||
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| ''[[Guru (2005 film)|Guru]]'' || Guru || Telugu || | |||
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| ''[[Kaatrullavarai]]'' || Bala || Tamil || | | ''[[Kaatrullavarai]]'' || Bala || Tamil || | ||
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| ''[[Naidu LLB]]'' || Lawyer || Telugu || | |||
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| 2006 || ''[[Andala Ramudu (2006 film)|Andala Ramudu]]'' || Raghu || Telugu || | | 2006 || ''[[Andala Ramudu (2006 film)|Andala Ramudu]]'' || Raghu || Telugu || | ||
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| ''[[Dhee]]'' || Ajay || Telugu || | | ''[[Dhee]]'' || Ajay || Telugu || | ||
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| 2008 || ''[[Gorintaku (2008 film)|Gorintaku]]'' || Akash || Telugu || | | rowspan="2"|2008 || ''Nesthama'' || Ravi || Telugu || | ||
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| ''[[Gorintaku (2008 film)|Gorintaku]]'' || Akash || Telugu || | |||
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|rowspan="2"| 2009 || ''[[Adada Enna Azhagu]]'' || Vasan || Tamil || | |rowspan="2"| 2009 || ''[[Adada Enna Azhagu]]'' || Vasan || Tamil || | ||
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| ''Yuganiki Okka Premikudu''|| Gautam || Telugu || also director | | ''Yuganiki Okka Premikudu''|| Gautam || Telugu || also director | ||
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|rowspan=" | |rowspan="3"| 2013 || ''Win'' || Arya || Telugu || also in Tamil<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-details/win/movieshow/61285993.cms |title=Win Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos {{!}} eTimes |website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200904121117/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-details/win/movieshow/61285993.cms |archive-date=2020-09-04}}</ref> | ||
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| ''Mr. Rajesh'' || Seven Characters || Telugu || also director | | ''Mr. Rajesh'' || Seven Characters || Telugu || also director | ||
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| ''Aa Iddaru'' || Subash || Telugu || also director | | ''Aa Iddaru'' || Subash || Telugu || also director | ||
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|'' | |rowspan="2"| 2014 || ''Kadhalukku Kanillai'' || Murali / Anand || Tamil || also director<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cinema.maalaimalar.com/cinema/review/2014/11/05184557/kadhalukku-kannillai-movie-rev.vpf|title=காதலுக்கு கண்ணில்லை|date=5 November 2014}}</ref> | ||
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| '' | | ''Donga Prema'' || || Telugu || also director | ||
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| 2016 || ''Naan Yaar'' || || Tamil || also executive producer and story writer | |||
| 2016 || '' | |||
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| 2017 || ''Aama Naan Porukkithan'' || || Tamil || | | 2017 || ''Aama Naan Porukkithan'' || || Tamil || | ||
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|rowspan="1"| 2019 ||''Chennai 2 Bangkok'' || Jai Akash ||Tamil || Also choreographer | |rowspan="1"| 2019 ||''Chennai 2 Bangkok'' || Jai Akash ||Tamil || Also choreographer | ||
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|rowspan="1"| 2022 ||''Amaichar'' || ||Tamil || | |||
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;As distributor | |||
*''Oruthal (2016)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/jai-akash-talks-about-oruthal.html|title=Jai Akash talks about Oruthal|date=20 September 2016}}</ref> | |||
;Television | ;Television | ||
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| | |2020–present||''[[Neethane Enthan Ponvasantham]]'' || Surya Prakash (Surya) ||Tamil||Zee Tamil | ||
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| 2009 | | 2009 | ||
| [[ | | [[Santosham Film Awards|Santosham Award]] | ||
| Best Character Actor | | Best Character Actor | ||
| ''[[Gorintaku (2008 film)|Gorintaku]]'' | | ''[[Gorintaku (2008 film)|Gorintaku]]'' | ||