Venkataraghavan Ranganathan (born on 9 April 1974), 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

(1974-04-09) 9 April 1974 (age 50)
Occupation(s)Actor, music composer, anchor
Years active2002–present
Spouse
(m. 2002)

Career

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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]

Filmography

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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

Television

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Serials
Year Title Role Language Channel
2002 Jee Boom Ba Tamil Vijay TV
2002–2003 Alaigal Raja/Rangarajan Sun TV
2009 Arasi Chezhiyan
2012–2013 Pillai Nila Santhosh
2018 Azhagu
2020 Sembaruthi JK Zee Tamil
2021 Anbe Vaa Rahul Sun TV
Pandavar Illam
2022 Sevanthi Mano
2023 Geethanjali Karthik Telugu Gemini TV
Seetha Raman Dance Master Tamil Zee Tamil
Thavamai Thavamirunthu
Kannedhirey Thondrinal Surya Kalaignar TV
2024 Gowri Kalaignar TV
Shows
Year Title Role Channel
2006 Jodi No.1 Contestant Vijay TV
2007 Maanada Mayilada Kalaignar TV
2010 Rani Yaaru Raja Yaaru Sun TV
2015 Dance Jodi Dance Zee Tamizh
2021 Rowdy Baby Sun TV
2022 Vanakkam Tamizha Guest
2022 Maathi Yosi Contestant

References

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  1. ^ "The Hindu : Here, there, everywhere". www.hindu.com. Archived from the original on 12 March 2004. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  2. ^ "The Hindu : Metro Plus Tiruchirapalli / Profiles : A perfect pair". www.hindu.com. Archived from the original on 10 January 2014. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
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