Raaghav
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Raaghav | |
|---|---|
| Born | Venkataraghavan Ranganathan Madurai |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, music composer, anchor |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Spouse | Preetha |
Venkataraghavan Ranganathan, better known as Raaghav on screen, is film actor and television personality in Tamil Nadu, India. Before his break into films, he appeared in season 1 of Jodi Number One.
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. 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
| 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 |
Television
- 2001-2003 Anni (Jaya TV)
- 2003 Alaigal (Sun TV) as Raja/Rangarajan
- 2006 Jodi No.1 (Vijay TV) as contestant with Preetha
- 2009 Arasi (Sun TV) as Kidnapper
- 2012 Pillai Nila (Sun TV) as Santhosh
- 2015 Dance Jodi Dance (Zee Tamizh)
- 2018 Azhagu (Sun TV)
- 2020 Sembaruthi (Zee Tamil) as JK
References
External links
- Raaghav at 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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