Archana Ravichandran

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Archana Ravichandran
Born
Archana Ravichandran

(1997-11-11) 11 November 1997 (age 27)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Other namesVJ Archana
Occupations
  • Television personality
  • Television actress
Years active2020 – present
Known for Bigg Boss 7
Partner Arun Prasath (2024–present)

Archana Ravichandran (born 11 November 1997) [1] is an Indian actress and television personality who predominantly works in Tamil television. [2] She is known for her role as Archana in Raja Rani 2 . [3] She participated in the reality show Bigg Boss 7 and emerged as the winner in 2024. [4] [5] [6] [7]

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Career

Archana started her career as a video jockey on Sun TV. She has appeared in some television programs on Sun Tv during her early stages in her career. She made her television debut in the serial Raja Rani 2 along with Alya Manasa. [8] In the serial, she plays the character role of Archana. [9] She also appeared in the show Murattu Singles which aired on Star Vijay. Archana debuted in the film Demonte Colony 2 as a film actress and is currently undergoing filming and post production work alongside actor Arulnithi. [10] [11]

Archana won the Indian reality show Bigg Boss Season 7, which started in October 2023. She is also the first wildcard contestant to win the show in a main series in whole Bigg Boss franchise in India. [12] [13]

In 2024, she joined music director Arun Raj and sang the song titled Toxic Kadhal which later became a sensational hit around India and received positive reviews from critics. [14]

Personal life

Archana announced her relationship with co television actor Arun Prasath in 2024. [15]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleChannelRoleNotesRef.
2020 –2022 Raja Rani Season 2 Star Vijay ArchanaVijay Television Awards- Best Actress
Replaced by Archana Kumar
2021–2022 Bharathi Kannamma Special appearance
2021 Thaenmozhi B.A Devi
Morattu Single season 2ContestantEpisodic Appearance
Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani Eliminated
2022 Indira Zee Tamil MangaiSpecial Appearance
2023 –2024 Bigg Boss 7 Star Vijay ContestantWinner [16]
2024Bigg Boss Kondattam Star Vijay Guest [17]
Bigg Boss 8 To support Arun Prasath [18]

Films

YearTitleRoleRef.
2024 Demonte Colony 2 Aishwarya [19]
Template:Lenin Pandiyan Sathya Jothi films production Template:Lenin Pandiyan
TBA Demonte Colony 3 Aishwarya

Web series

YearTitleRoleRef.
2020Kanave Kanave
2021Enaku Kalyana Vayasu Vandhuduchu
2023Aval Ennaval Maathi [20]

Music videos

YearTitleSinger(s)Ref.
2023ImaigaloAniVee [21]
2023Dhamma Thundu KaadhalDharan Kumar
2024Toxic KadhalArun Raj & Archana Ravichandran

Short films

YearTitleRoleRef.
2022Truth or Dare
2022Love insurance
2022MR Single

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Bigg Boss Tamil 8: Arun Prasath sends special birthday wish to THIS former BB winner, confirming relationship". www.ottplay.com. 12 November 2024.
  2. ↑ "From VJ Arachana to Sushma Nair: Tamil actresses who quit their popular shows midway". The Times of India .
  3. ↑ "VJ Archana reveals why she quit Raja Rani 2". The Times of India . 3 January 2023.
  4. ↑ "VJ Archana shares a photo with Vairamuthu; Singer Chinmayi requests her to be 'cautious'". The Times of India . 28 December 2022.
  5. ↑ "Archana Ravichandran: The Versatile Talent of Tamil Entertainment Industry". fastread.com. 31 October 2023.
  6. ↑ "Who is Bigg Boss Tamil 7 Winner VJ Archana Ravichandran? Know all about her". rozanaspokesman.com. 15 January 2024.
  7. ↑ ""Bigg Boss Tamil is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and there's no reason to be afraid of it," says, former winner Archana Ravichandran - Exclusive". The Times of India . 26 September 2024.
  8. ↑ "Roshni Haripriya to Chaitra Reddy: Here are Tamil Actresses With Huge Fan Following". News18. 29 December 2021.
  9. ↑ "VJ Archana Quits Raja Rani 2 After Long Absence, Pens Thank You Note For Fans". News18. 29 August 2022.
  10. ↑ "VJ Archana makes her Kollywood debut with Arulnithi's horror film". The Times of India . 2 January 2023.
  11. ↑ "I consider being a Tamilian as my biggest strength: VJ Archana". The Times of India . 9 January 2023.
  12. ↑ "Bigg Boss Tamil 7 winner: Wild card contestant Archana Ravichandran lifts the trophy; wins a prize money of Rs 50 lakh". The Times of India. 14 January 2024.
  13. ↑ 19+ Crores Votes-க்கு ரொம்ப நன்றி 🙏🏻கண்கலங்கிய Vj Archana | Bigg Boss 7 Title Winner, 13 January 2024, retrieved 16 January 2024
  14. ↑ "Toxic Kadhal explores complexities of modern relationships". dtnext.in. 25 September 2024.
  15. ↑ "We have zero judgements about one another: Archana Ravichandran". Times Of India . 14 February 2025.
  16. ↑ "Bigg Boss 7 Exclusive: டைட்டில் வென்ற வைல்டுகார்டு போட்டியாளர் அர்ச்சனா! 2வது, 3வது இடங்களில் யார்?". Ananda_Vikatan . 13 January 2024. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
  17. ↑ "Archana Ravichandran, Maya and other ex-BB Tamil contestants to reunite for 'Bigg Boss Kondattam'". The Times of India . Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  18. ↑ "Bigg Boss Tamil 8 Preview: Season 7 winner Archana Ravichandran enters the house in the family round". The Times of India . Retrieved 27 December 2024.
  19. ↑ "Raja Rani 2 serial fame VJ Archana joins Demonte Colony 2". Cinemaexpress. 3 January 2023.
  20. ↑ Aval Ennaval - Episode 1 - VJ Archana, VJ Annamalai - Ansari - Tamil Web Series - Being Thamizhan, 13 January 2023, retrieved 8 November 2023
  21. ↑ Imaigalo Music Video - AniVee - Archana Ravichandran - Dongli Jumbo-Tamil Pop Music - 2023 Tamil Pop, 11 May 2023, retrieved 8 November 2023
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