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After finishing a degree at Hindustan College of Arts and Science, Raghavendra pursued a career in films. Prior to his first full-fledged acting role, Raghavendra was seen as a background artiste in ''[[Vallavan]]'' (2006) and ''[[Kaalai]]'' (2008), two films starring his childhood friend, [[Silambarasan]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Simbu-inspired-me-to-get-into-movies-Mahat/articleshow/53209928.cms |title=Simbu inspired me to get into movies: Mahat - Times of India |website=The Times of India}}</ref> He was initially set to make his debut in a Tamil remake of the successful Telugu film, ''[[Ullasamga Utsahamga]]'' (2008). But unfortunately the venture was dropped.<ref name="bbs">{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Im-not-friends-with-Manoj-Mahat-Raghavendra/articleshow/17338413.cms |title=I'm not friends with Manoj: Mahat Raghavendra - Times of India |website=The Times of India}}</ref> Raghavendra was signed to portray a role in [[Venkat Prabhu]]'s action thriller ''[[Mankatha]]'' (2011) which featured an ensemble cast including [[Ajith Kumar]], [[Arjun Sarja|Arjun]] and [[Vaibhav Reddy|Vaibhav]]. Raghavendra appeared as a [[Dharavi]] bar owner and the film opened to critical and commercial acclaim in August 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2011/nov/04/mahat-raghavendra-actor-306881.html |title=Mahat Raghavendra, actor |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> For his performance in the film, Raghavendra was recognised as the year's Best Male Debut Actor from the [[Edison Awards (India)|Edison Awards]] committee.<ref name="bbs"/> | After finishing a degree at Hindustan College of Arts and Science, Raghavendra pursued a career in films. Prior to his first full-fledged acting role, Raghavendra was seen as a background artiste in ''[[Vallavan]]'' (2006) and ''[[Kaalai]]'' (2008), two films starring his childhood friend, [[Silambarasan]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Simbu-inspired-me-to-get-into-movies-Mahat/articleshow/53209928.cms |title=Simbu inspired me to get into movies: Mahat - Times of India |website=The Times of India}}</ref> He was initially set to make his debut in a Tamil remake of the successful Telugu film, ''[[Ullasamga Utsahamga]]'' (2008). But unfortunately the venture was dropped.<ref name="bbs">{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Im-not-friends-with-Manoj-Mahat-Raghavendra/articleshow/17338413.cms |title=I'm not friends with Manoj: Mahat Raghavendra - Times of India |website=The Times of India}}</ref> Raghavendra was signed to portray a role in [[Venkat Prabhu]]'s action thriller ''[[Mankatha]]'' (2011) which featured an ensemble cast including [[Ajith Kumar]], [[Arjun Sarja|Arjun]] and [[Vaibhav Reddy|Vaibhav]]. Raghavendra appeared as a [[Dharavi]] bar owner and the film opened to critical and commercial acclaim in August 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2011/nov/04/mahat-raghavendra-actor-306881.html |title=Mahat Raghavendra, actor |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> For his performance in the film, Raghavendra was recognised as the year's Best Male Debut Actor from the [[Edison Awards (India)|Edison Awards]] committee.<ref name="bbs"/> | ||
Raghavendra played his first lead role in the Telugu film, ''[[Backbench Student]]'' (2013), where he appeared alongside [[Piaa Bajpai]] and [[Archana Kavi]]. He was cast in the film after the makers were impressed after seeing an interview of the actor during his promotions for ''Mankatha''.<ref>{{cite | Raghavendra played his first lead role in the Telugu film, ''[[Backbench Student]]'' (2013), where he appeared alongside [[Piaa Bajpai]] and [[Archana Kavi]]. He was cast in the film after the makers were impressed after seeing an interview of the actor during his promotions for ''Mankatha''.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/going-solo/article4504867.ece |title=Going solo |first=Sangeetha Devi |last=Dundoo |newspaper=The Hindu |date=13 March 2013 |via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-madhura-sreedhar-reddy-on-back-bench-student/20130313.htm |title='Back Bench Student is a love story' |website=Rediff}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-mahat-raghavendra-i-could-relate-to-back-bench-student/20130314.htm |title='I could relate to Back Bench Student' |website=Rediff}}</ref> He then featured in the fantasy comedy ''Bunny n Cherry'' (2013) alongside [[Prince Cecil]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/review-buny-n-cherry-damp-squib.html |title=Review : Buny n Cherry – Damp Squib |date=15 December 2013}}</ref> Raghavendra made a return to Tamil films with ''[[Jilla (film)|Jilla]]'' (2013), starring alongside [[Mohanlal]] and [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], in a supporting role.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/vijays-brother-in-jilla-has-a-mankatha-connect-jilla-mankatha-24-02-13.html |title=Vijay's brother in Jilla has a Mankatha connect, Jilla, Mankatha |website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref> Raghavendra continued to star in small budget ventures including ''[[Ladies & Gentlemen (2015 film)|Ladies & Gentlemen]]'' (2015) and ''[[Run (2016 film)|Run]]'' (2016), where he made a guest appearance.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/mankatha-fame-Raghavendra-will-be-doing-a-cameo-in-neram-telugu-remake.html |title=Mankatha fame Raghavendra will be doing a cameo in Neram Telugu remake |date=21 January 2016 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> Mahat featured in Simbu, Megha Akash Starrer Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven Tamil Movie, which was released in February 2019. | ||
Aatla Arjun Reddy directorial ''Cycle'', a Telugu Movie, was released in January 2021 featuring Mahat and Punarnavi. Currently, he is shooting for his portions in 3 Tamil Movies namely Kettavanu Per Edutha Nallavanda, Ivan Than Uthaman, and Kaadhal Conditions Apply. | Aatla Arjun Reddy directorial ''Cycle'', a Telugu Movie, was released in January 2021 featuring Mahat and Punarnavi. Currently, he is shooting for his portions in 3 Tamil Movies namely Kettavanu Per Edutha Nallavanda, Ivan Than Uthaman, and Kaadhal Conditions Apply. | ||
A light-hearted, breezy romantic drama is in the making, which will have Mahat and Sana.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mahat-sanas-kadhal-conditions-apply-is-a-breezy-romance/photostory/82295753.cms|title=Mahat's Conditions Apply |website=Times Of India}}</ref> Kadhal Conditions Apply is directed by debutant Arvind R. | A light-hearted, breezy romantic drama is in the making, which will have Mahat and Sana.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mahat-sanas-kadhal-conditions-apply-is-a-breezy-romance/photostory/82295753.cms|title=Mahat's Conditions Apply |website=Times Of India|date=28 April 2021 }}</ref> Kadhal Conditions Apply is directed by debutant Arvind R. | ||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
Mahat completed his schooling from Zion Matriculation School, Kodaikanal. He went on to graduate from Hindustan College of Arts & Science, Padur. Mahat's father Venkata Suryanarayana is a chemical engineer. His mother Umadevi Garimella is an ex-employee of the prestigious Commonwealth of Nations. She holds a master's degree in Biochemistry. He has an elder sister, Renu. | Mahat completed his schooling from Zion Matriculation School, Kodaikanal. He went on to graduate from Hindustan College of Arts & Science, Padur. Mahat's father Venkata Suryanarayana is a chemical engineer. His mother Umadevi Garimella is an ex-employee of the prestigious Commonwealth of Nations. She holds a master's degree in Biochemistry. He has an elder sister, Renu. | ||
Mahat began dating model Prachi Mishra,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/bigg-boss-tamil-2-mahat-raghavendra-reunites-with-his-girl-friend-prachi-mishra/articleshow/65625245.cms |title=Bigg Boss Tamil 2: Mahat Raghavendra reunites with his girl friend Prachi Mishra - Times of India |website=The Times of India}}</ref> a former runner-up in the Miss Earth 2012 pageant, in 2017. The pair became engaged in April 2019.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/mahat-tamil-bigg-boss-2-fame-gets-engaged-girlfriend-prachi-mishra-100248 |title=Mahat of Tamil 'Bigg Boss 2' fame gets engaged to girlfriend Prachi Mishra |publisher=The News Minute |date= |accessdate=1 October 2019}}</ref> Raghavendra married Prachi Mishra on 1 February 2020. He announced his wife's pregnancy in February 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/bigg-boss-Raghavendra-raghavendra-ties-the-knot-with-long-time-girlfriend-prachi-mishra/article30711929.ece |title=Raghavendra Raghavendra ties the knot with Prachi Mishra on 1-FEB-2020 |date=1 February 2020 |website=TheHindu}}</ref> Their son Adiyaman Raghavendra was born on 7 June 2021. | Mahat began dating model Prachi Mishra,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/bigg-boss-tamil-2-mahat-raghavendra-reunites-with-his-girl-friend-prachi-mishra/articleshow/65625245.cms |title=Bigg Boss Tamil 2: Mahat Raghavendra reunites with his girl friend Prachi Mishra - Times of India |website=The Times of India}}</ref> a former runner-up in the Miss Earth 2012 pageant, in 2017. The pair became engaged in April 2019.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/mahat-tamil-bigg-boss-2-fame-gets-engaged-girlfriend-prachi-mishra-100248 |title=Mahat of Tamil 'Bigg Boss 2' fame gets engaged to girlfriend Prachi Mishra |publisher=The News Minute |date= 18 April 2019|accessdate=1 October 2019}}</ref> Raghavendra married Prachi Mishra on 1 February 2020. He announced his wife's pregnancy in February 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/bigg-boss-Raghavendra-raghavendra-ties-the-knot-with-long-time-girlfriend-prachi-mishra/article30711929.ece |title=Raghavendra Raghavendra ties the knot with Prachi Mishra on 1-FEB-2020 |date=1 February 2020 |website=TheHindu}}</ref> Their son Adiyaman Raghavendra was born on 7 June 2021. | ||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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*''Dancing Superstars'' (2019–present) | *''Dancing Superstars'' (2019–present) | ||
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[[Category:Year of birth missing (living people)]] | [[Category:Year of birth missing (living people)]] | ||
[[Category:Bigg Boss Tamil contestants]] | [[Category:Bigg Boss (Tamil TV series) contestants]] | ||
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| Born | Mahat Raghavendra |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2011 - present |
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Mahat Raghavendra is an Indian actor who works in Tamil cinema and Telugu cinema. He is best known for his supporting roles in the heist thriller film, Mankatha (2011), and the action drama, Jilla (2014).
Career[edit | edit source]
After finishing a degree at Hindustan College of Arts and Science, Raghavendra pursued a career in films. Prior to his first full-fledged acting role, Raghavendra was seen as a background artiste in Vallavan (2006) and Kaalai (2008), two films starring his childhood friend, Silambarasan.[1] He was initially set to make his debut in a Tamil remake of the successful Telugu film, Ullasamga Utsahamga (2008). But unfortunately the venture was dropped.[2] Raghavendra was signed to portray a role in Venkat Prabhu's action thriller Mankatha (2011) which featured an ensemble cast including Ajith Kumar, Arjun and Vaibhav. Raghavendra appeared as a Dharavi bar owner and the film opened to critical and commercial acclaim in August 2011.[3] For his performance in the film, Raghavendra was recognised as the year's Best Male Debut Actor from the Edison Awards committee.[2]
Raghavendra played his first lead role in the Telugu film, Backbench Student (2013), where he appeared alongside Piaa Bajpai and Archana Kavi. He was cast in the film after the makers were impressed after seeing an interview of the actor during his promotions for Mankatha.[4][5][6] He then featured in the fantasy comedy Bunny n Cherry (2013) alongside Prince Cecil.[7] Raghavendra made a return to Tamil films with Jilla (2013), starring alongside Mohanlal and Vijay, in a supporting role.[8] Raghavendra continued to star in small budget ventures including Ladies & Gentlemen (2015) and Run (2016), where he made a guest appearance.[9] Mahat featured in Simbu, Megha Akash Starrer Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven Tamil Movie, which was released in February 2019.
Aatla Arjun Reddy directorial Cycle, a Telugu Movie, was released in January 2021 featuring Mahat and Punarnavi. Currently, he is shooting for his portions in 3 Tamil Movies namely Kettavanu Per Edutha Nallavanda, Ivan Than Uthaman, and Kaadhal Conditions Apply.
A light-hearted, breezy romantic drama is in the making, which will have Mahat and Sana.[10] Kadhal Conditions Apply is directed by debutant Arvind R.
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Mahat completed his schooling from Zion Matriculation School, Kodaikanal. He went on to graduate from Hindustan College of Arts & Science, Padur. Mahat's father Venkata Suryanarayana is a chemical engineer. His mother Umadevi Garimella is an ex-employee of the prestigious Commonwealth of Nations. She holds a master's degree in Biochemistry. He has an elder sister, Renu.
Mahat began dating model Prachi Mishra,[11] a former runner-up in the Miss Earth 2012 pageant, in 2017. The pair became engaged in April 2019.[12] Raghavendra married Prachi Mishra on 1 February 2020. He announced his wife's pregnancy in February 2020.[13] Their son Adiyaman Raghavendra was born on 7 June 2021.
Filmography[edit | edit source]
Films[edit | edit source]
| Year | Movie | Role | Language | Notes |
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| 2006 | Vallavan | Vallavan's friend | Tamil | Uncredited role |
| 2007 | Kaalai | Jeeva's friend | Tamil | Uncredited role |
| 2011 | Mankatha | Mahat | Tamil | |
| 2013 | Backbench Student | Karthik | Telugu | |
| Bunny n Cherry | Charan (Cherry) | Telugu | ||
| Biriyani | Himself | Tamil | Cameo appearance | |
| 2014 | Jilla | Vignesh | Tamil | |
| Vadacurry | Himself | Tamil | Cameo appearance | |
| 2015 | Ladies & Gentlemen | Vijay | Telugu | |
| 2016 | Run | Manik | Telugu | Guest appearance |
| Chennai 600028 II | Oor Kaavalan | Tamil | ||
| 2017 | Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan | Sabi | Tamil | |
| 2019 | Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven | Rohit | Tamil | |
| 2021 | Cycle | Vankayalu | Telugu | |
| Maanaadu | Traffic Police | Tamil | Cameo appearance | |
Television[edit | edit source]
- Bigg Boss Tamil 2- Evicted Day 7 (2018)
- Unlimit (2018)
- Dancing Superstars (2019–present)
- Bigg Boss Tamil 2- Guest (2019)
- Bigg Boss tamil- Guest (2020)
Web series[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Madras Meter Show | Guest | ZEE5 | Episode 6[14] |
Awards[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Simbu inspired me to get into movies: Mahat - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "I'm not friends with Manoj: Mahat Raghavendra - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Mahat Raghavendra, actor". The New Indian Express.
- ↑ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (13 March 2013). "Going solo". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ "'Back Bench Student is a love story'". Rediff.
- ↑ "'I could relate to Back Bench Student'". Rediff.
- ↑ "Review : Buny n Cherry – Damp Squib". 15 December 2013.
- ↑ "Vijay's brother in Jilla has a Mankatha connect, Jilla, Mankatha". www.behindwoods.com.
- ↑ "Mankatha fame Raghavendra will be doing a cameo in Neram Telugu remake". Behindwoods. 21 January 2016.
- ↑ "Mahat's Conditions Apply". Times Of India. 28 April 2021.
- ↑ "Bigg Boss Tamil 2: Mahat Raghavendra reunites with his girl friend Prachi Mishra - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Mahat of Tamil 'Bigg Boss 2' fame gets engaged to girlfriend Prachi Mishra". The News Minute. 18 April 2019. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
- ↑ "Raghavendra Raghavendra ties the knot with Prachi Mishra on 1-FEB-2020". TheHindu. 1 February 2020.
- ↑ "Episode 6 - Mahat Raghavendra and Yashika Aannand's tell-all interview!". Zee5.com. 1 September 2019. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Vijay and Richa win big at Edison awards". Behindwoods. Retrieved 13 February 2012.