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'''Venkataraghavan Ranganathan''', better known as '''Raaghav''' on screen, is | '''Venkataraghavan Ranganathan''', better known as '''Raaghav''' on screen, is an Indian actor and television personality in [[Tamil Nadu]]. Before his break into films, he appeared in [[Jodi Number One (Series 1)|season 1]] of ''[[Jodi Number One]]''. | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
He first appeared in supporting roles in several films, he made his debut as the lead hero with, ''[[Nanjupuram]]''. He is a gold medalist from [[College of Engineering, Guindy]],Chennai and passed out in 1994. He then went on to further his studies in the [[University of Illinois]] and later came back to Chennai, where he worked as a software engineer. But due to his passion for media, he shifted to a career of acting.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20040312185151/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/01/31/stories/2004013100160200.htm ]</ref> | He first appeared in supporting roles in several films, he made his debut as the lead hero with, ''[[Nanjupuram]]''. He is a gold medalist from [[College of Engineering, Guindy]], Chennai and passed out in 1994. He then went on to further his studies in the [[University of Illinois]] and later came back to Chennai, where he worked as a software engineer. But due to his passion for media, he shifted to a career of acting.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20040312185151/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/01/31/stories/2004013100160200.htm ]</ref> | ||
He married his TV co-star [[Preetha]]. He and his wife appeared together in Jodi Number 1 in [[STAR Vijay]] and Maanada Mayilada in [[Kalaignar TV]]. In both the reality shows they were the 1st runner up.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140110133900/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/09/22/stories/2007092250130400.htm ]</ref> | He married his TV co-star [[Preetha]]. He and his wife appeared together in Jodi Number 1 in [[STAR Vijay]] and Maanada Mayilada in [[Kalaignar TV]]. In both the reality shows they were the 1st runner up.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140110133900/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/09/22/stories/2007092250130400.htm ]</ref> | ||
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWh7-oB6m28 BBC World TV Live Interview with 'TICKET' Team] - director/actor Raaghav Ranganathan and producer [[Preetha|Preetha S]] - June 20, 2017 | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWh7-oB6m28 BBC World TV Live Interview with 'TICKET' Team] - director/actor Raaghav Ranganathan and producer [[Preetha|Preetha S]] - June 20, 2017 | ||
* [http://epaper.thestatesman.com/c/20758011 Perception of Tamil Cinema is eclipsed by Bollywood] - Raaghav Ranganathan's interview in 'The Statesman' Newspaper, 22 July 2017 | * [http://epaper.thestatesman.com/c/20758011 Perception of Tamil Cinema is eclipsed by Bollywood] - Raaghav Ranganathan's interview in 'The Statesman' Newspaper, 22 July 2017 | ||
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Venkataraghavan Ranganathan, better known as Raaghav on screen, is an Indian actor and television personality in Tamil Nadu. Before his break into films, he appeared in season 1 of Jodi Number One.
Raaghav | |
|---|---|
| Born | Venkataraghavan Ranganathan Apr 18, 1972 Madurai |
| Occupation | Actor, music composer, anchor |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Spouse(s) | Preetha |
CareerEdit
He first appeared in supporting roles in several films, he made his debut as the lead hero with, Nanjupuram. He is a gold medalist from College of Engineering, Guindy, Chennai and passed out in 1994. He then went on to further his studies in the University of Illinois and later came back to Chennai, where he worked as a software engineer. But due to his passion for media, he shifted to a career of acting.[1]
He married his TV co-star Preetha. He and his wife appeared together in Jodi Number 1 in STAR Vijay and Maanada Mayilada in Kalaignar TV. In both the reality shows they were the 1st runner up.[2]
FilmographyEdit
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Yai! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke! | Raaghav | also composer for song "Oru Kadhal Vandhucho" |
| Five by Four | the Stranger | English film | |
| 2006 | Jerry | Gausik | |
| Vattaram | Vetrivel | ||
| 2007 | Satham Podathey | Bhanu's brother | |
| 2008 | Chakkara Viyugam | Bose | |
| Silambattam | Veeraiyan's son | ||
| 2010 | Enthiran | Rowdy | |
| Naane Ennul Illai | Ranjith | ||
| 2011 | Nanjupuram | Velu | also music composer and producer also singer for songs "Warrior Rap" and "Ennattuma Vaanathula" |
| Velayudham | Jai | ||
| Mambattiyaan | Cameo appearance | ||
| 2012 | Unnil Tholaindhein | Sivakumar | |
| 2013 | Naan Rajavaga Pogiren | Boxer | Cameo appearance |
| Kalyana Samayal Saadham | Gowtham | ||
| 2017 | Ticket | Avinash Ravichander | Also writer and director |
| 2020 | Dots | Malayalam film | |
| 2021 | V | Madhav | |
| Operation JuJuPi |
TelevisionEdit
- Serials
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2003 | Anni | Jaya TV | |
| 2003 | Alaigal | Raja/Rangarajan | Sun TV |
| 2009 | Arasi | Chezhiyan | |
| 2012 | Pillai Nila | Santhosh | |
| 2018 | Azhagu | ||
| 2020 | Sembaruthi | JK | Zee Tamil |
| 2021 | Anbe Vaa | Rahul | Sun TV |
| 2021 | Pandavar Illam |
- Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Jodi No.1 | Contestant | Vijay TV |
| 2007 | Maanada Mayilada | Kalaignar TV | |
| 2015 | Dance Jodi Dance | Zee Tamizh | |
| 2021 | Rowdy Baby | Sun TV |
ReferencesEdit
External linksEdit
- Raaghav on IMDb
- Raaghav on Facebook
- BBC World TV Live Interview with 'TICKET' Team - director/actor Raaghav Ranganathan and producer Preetha S - June 20, 2017
- Perception of Tamil Cinema is eclipsed by Bollywood - Raaghav Ranganathan's interview in 'The Statesman' Newspaper, 22 July 2017
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