Raaghav
| Raaghav | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Venkataraghavan Ranganathan 18 April 1981 Madurai |
| Occupation | Actor, music composer, anchor |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Spouse(s) | 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 got married to 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]
Television
- Alaigal (Sun TV)
- Anni (Jaya TV)
- Arasi (Sun TV)
- Pillai Nila (Sun TV)
- "Dance Jodi Dance (Zee Tamizh)
References
External links
- Raaghav on IMDb
- Raaghav on Facebook
- BBC World TV Live Interview with 'TICKET' Team - director/actor Raaghav Ranganathan and producer Preetha S - June 20th 2017
- Perception of Tamil Cinema is eclipsed by Bollywood - Raaghav Ranganathan's interview in 'The Statesman' Newspaper, 22nd July 2017
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Aei Nee Romba Azhagey Irruke | also composer for song "Oru Kadhal Vandhucho" | |
| Five by Four | the Stranger | English film | |
| 2006 | Jerry | ||
| Vattaram | Vetrivel | ||
| 2007 | Satham Podathey | ||
| 2008 | Chakkara Viyugam | ||
| Silambattam | |||
| 2010 | Enthiran | ||
| Naane Ennul Illai | Ranjith | ||
| 2011 | Nanjupuram | Velu | also music composer and producer |
| Velayudham | Jai | ||
| Mambattiyaan | |||
| 2013 | Naan Rajavaga Pogiren | Boxer | Cameo appearance |
| Kalyana Samayal Saadham | Gowtham | ||
| 2017 | Ticket | Avinash Ravichander | Writer and Director |