Rakshan | |
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Rakshan at the premier of Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal in 2020 | |
| Born | 16 April 1991 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
| Spouse | Saranya |
| Children | 1 |
Rakshan more popularly known as VJ Rakshan (born 16 April 1991) is an Indian television presenter currently working with Star Vijay. He has hosted Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? seasons 5, 6 and 7 and Cooku with Comali. He previously worked for Raj TV and Kalaignar TV. His debut film was En Kadhal Devathai was ready to release in 2011, it remained unreleased. In 2020, he acted in a second movie Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal directed by Desingh Periyasamy with Dulquer Salmaan playing the lead role.
Personal life
Rakshan's father died when he was a teenager. After completing his unreleased debut movie En Kadhal Devathai, he started his video jockey career in Raj TV. He is married to Saranya and has a daughter.
Filmography
Films
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal | Kallis | |
| 2024 | Marakkuma Nenjam | Karthik | |
| Vettaiyan | Tharan | ||
| 2025 | Kannivedi † | Filming |
Web series
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | My Perfect Husband | Vaseegaran |
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-2016 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 5) | Host | |
| 2016-2017 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 6) | ||
| 2017-2018 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 7) | ||
| 2018-2019 | Jodi Fun Unlimited | Contestant | Eliminated at Semi-Finale |
| 2019 | Ready Steady Po | Host | |
| Thaazhampoo | Prospective Groom for Revathi | ||
| Cooku with Comali Season 1 | Host | ||
| Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Champions 2 | Host | ||
| 2018 | Adhu Idhu Yedhu | Guest Performer in
Siricha Pochu |
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| 2019 | Start Music | Participant | |
| 2020-2021 | Cooku with Comali Season 2 | Host | Awarded "Darling of CWC 2" |
| 2021 | KPY Comedy Thiruvizha | ||
| Varutha Padatha Valibar Sangam | Prelude show for sixth annual Vijay Television Awards | ||
| 2021 | Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani | Comedy Show | |
| 2022 | Cook with Comali season 3 | ||
| 2023 | Cook with Comali season 4 | ||
| 2023 | Ready Steady Po | ||
| 2024 | Cook with Comali Season 5 | ||
| Pandigai Palagaram Are U Ready |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
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| 2017 | Vijay Television Awards | Favourite Anchor - Male | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 6) | Won | |
| 2021 | Behindwoods Gold Icon Awards | Most promising for the big screen- Male | Cooku with Comali Season 2 | Won | |
| 2021 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Debutant Actor | Kannum Kannum Kollayiadithaal | Nominated | |
| 2022 | 7th Annual Vijay Television Awards | Best Anchor - Male | Cooku with Comali (season 3) | Won | |
| 2022 | The Galatta Crown Awards | Best Supporting Actor - Male (2020–2021) | Kannum Kannum Kollayiadithaal | Won |
References
- ^ "Rakshan is clear that he will not quit television". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
- ^ "Rakshan clears rumours with Jacqueline and Julie". The Times of India.
- ^ "'Cooku with Comali' celebrity to participate in Kamal Haasan-hosted Bigg Boss Tamil 6?". The Times of India.
- ^ Dinamalar (7 March 2018). "துல்கர் சல்மான் உடன் நடிக்கும் சின்னத்திரை ரக்ஷ்ன் | Vijay TV Rakshan acting with Dulquer Salman". தினமலர் – சினிமா. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
- ^ "VJ Rakshan turns actor". Cinema Express. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
- ^ Behind Talkies (9 December 2017). "ரக்சன் விஜய் டிவிக்கு வருவதற்கு முன் என்ன வேலை செய்தார் தெரியுமா! | Rakshan before joining Vijay TV". Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ^ Cine Samugam (13 February 2021). VJ Rakshan Introduced His Wife || Cook With Comali Rakshan Latest Update. Retrieved 23 September 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "I was willing to do everything to be a part of Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal: Rakshan". The Times of India.
- ^ "Cooku With Comali fame Rakshan shares screen with Rajinikanth in 'Vettaiyan'". The Times of India. 11 July 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ Correspondent, Our. "TV anchor Rakshan to play Dulquer's friend in Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 4 September 2019. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Kalakka Povadhu Yaaru season 6 on August 21". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
- ^ "Politicians Seeman and Nanjil Sampath visit KPY 7 sets". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
- ^ "New musical game show Start Music to premiere on May 26". The Times of India.
- ^ Vijay Television Awards | Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam | 4th April 2021 - Promo 1, retrieved 7 November 2021
- ^ Vijay Television (8 October 2024). Pandigai Palagaram Are U Ready | 13th October 2024 - Promo. Retrieved 21 October 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ 😂 "Hansika வீட்ல கொள்ளையடிக்கணும்னு ஆசை.." | Rakshan's Vera Level fun & Dance at Galatta Awards 2022, retrieved 19 July 2022