Chetan (actor)

Last updated

Chetan
Born
Chetan

(1970-09-30) 30 September 1970 (age 54) [1]
NationalityIndian
Occupation Actor
Years active1996-present
Known for Metti Oli serial
Television Marmadesam
Metti Oli
Rudhraveenai
Spouse Devadarshini
ChildrenNiyathi Kadambi

Chetan (born 30 September 1970) is an Indian actor who works in Tamil-language television and films. He is married to television actress Devadarshini who starred with him in Vidadhu Karuppu, part of the television series Marmadesam . [2] [3]

Contents

He has had regular roles in television serials such as Ananda Bhavan and Metti Oli . [4]

Career

Chetan's top turnover was on the 811-episode Sun TV serial Metti Oli and the 1272-episode serial Athipookal, in which he starred along with his wife Devadarshini. [5]

Personal life

His mother tongue is Kannada. [6] He is married to frequent co-star Devadarshini. [7] They have a daughter, Niyathi Kadambi who made her acting debut in '96 portraying the younger version of Devadarshini. [8]

Filmography

Television

Films

As actor

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearTitleRoleNotes
2002 H2O Chennoor villagerKannada-Tamil bilingual film
2007 Pollaadhavan Prabhu's boss
Puli Varudhu Vetri
2008 Dhaam Dhoom Sarasu's husband
Saroja HimselfSpecial appearance in "Aaja Meri Soniye"
2009 Padikathavan Gowtham
Rajathi Raja Sub inspector Shakthivel
Muthirai Krishna
Pudhiya Payanam Devi's husband
2010 Dandam Dashagunam SivanesanSpecial appearance
2014 Aadama Jaichomada Mariadas
Vilaasam Dr.Naghendirababu
2015 Andhadhi Durairaj [9]
2016 Azhagu Kutti Chellam Anandhi's husband
Narathan
Revelations
2017 Nibunan / Vismaya MariadaasBilingual film (Tamil and Kannada)
2018 Traffic Ramasamy
Semma Botha Aagathey Ram
Thamizh Padam 2 B. Yezhusaamy
2019 House Owner Mani
Kennedy Club
Kalavu Sujeeth's fatherReleased on ZEE5
Kaithi Dr. Amudhan
2021 Master Professor
Annabelle Sethupathi Sundhar Pandiyan
2022 Kuthiraivaal Babu
Dejavu Chetan
Kaatteri Kesava Perumal
2023 Ayothi Terminal Manager
Viduthalai Part 1 Ragavendar
2024 Jama Thandavam [10]
Viduthalai Part 2 Ragavendar
2025 Thug Life

As dubbing artist

YearTitleActorRoleNotes
2004 Kanavu Meippada Vendum Asim SharmaMohanasundaram
2007 Marudhamalai Lal Maasi
2009 Padikkadavan Suman Samarasimha Reddy
2010 Mandhira Punnagai G. Dhananjayan CEO - UTV South
2014 Anjaan Manoj Bajpayee Imran
2018 Imaikkaa Nodigal Devan Narayan Gowda
2018 2.0 Adil Hussain
2020 Darbar Nawab Shah Vinod Malhotra/ Vinod Prathap
2020 Dagaalty Tarun Arora Vijay Samrat
2021 Pushpa: The Rise Sunil Mangalam SrinuFor Tamil dubbed version
2022 Sita Ramam Pawan Chopra Musa KhanFor Tamil dubbed version
2022 Ponniyin Selvan: I Yog Japee Karuthiruman
2023 Varisu SumanGautham
2023 Run Baby Run Nagineedu Priyanka’s father
2023 Ponniyin Selvan: II Yog Japee
Makarand Deshpande
Karuthiruman
Chief Kalamugar
2024 Maharaja Anurag Kashyap Selvam

Related Research Articles

<i>Marmadesam</i> 1996 Indian TV series or programme

Marmadesam was a 1996-2001 Tamil mystery anthology television series telecasted between 1996 and 1998 on Sun TV and then on Raj TV between 1999 and 2001 lasting 5 seasons. It has been re-telecasted on Vasanth TV since 3 August 2015, Monday through Friday at 7:30 PM and also in Sun TV from 27 July 2020, Monday through Friday at 10:30 PM.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kalaimamani</span> Highest civilian award in the state of Tamil Nadu, India

The Kalaimamani is the highest civilian award in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. These awards are given by the Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram, a unit of the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Tamil Nadu, to recognise artists in the state for their achievements.

P. Soundar Rajan, known by the pen name Indra Soundar Rajan, was an Indian Tamil author of short stories, novels, television serials, and screenplays.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Devadarshini</span> Indian actress

Devadarshini is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil films, in addition to few Telugu films and television series. She began her career as a television anchor and entered cinema playing supporting and comedic roles. she is a recipient of three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.

<i>Karuppampatti</i> 2013 Indian film

Karuppampatti is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language film directed by newcomer Tha. Prabhu Raja Cholan, a former associate of S. Shankar. It stars Ajmal Ameer and Aparnaa Bajpai in the lead roles, while M. S. Bhaskar, Jagan, Srinath, and Devadarshini play supporting roles. The music was composed by Kannan with editing done by B. Lenin. The film released on 22 March 2013.

Delhi Kumar is a former Indian actor known for playing various roles in teleserials like Chithi, Metti Oli, Anandham, Malargal, Enge Brahmanan & Bommalattam. He has also acted in a few Tamil films, such as Dumm Dumm Dumm (2001), Kannathil Muthamittal (2002) and Enthiran (2010).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ramji (actor)</span> Indian film choreographer turned actor (born 1973)

Ramji, also known as Ram G, is an Indian dance choreographer and actor, known for his works predominantly in Tamil cinema, and television. He is well known for his performances in Kasalavu Nesam, Ramany vs Ramany and Marmadesam.

Shanthi Williams is an Indian film and television actress who has played supporting roles in various Tamil and Malayalam movies and serials.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bose Venkat</span> Indian actor and director

Bose Venkat is an Indian actor, director and dubbing artist who appears in Tamil films and television serials.

Sanjeev Venkat is an Indian film and television actor. He is most known for his role as Selvam in the Tamil drama serial on Sun TV titled Thirumathi Selvam (2007–2013) in which he starred opposite Abitha. He has acted in other serials, such as Metti Oli, Anandham, Annamalai, Aval,Yaaradi Nee Mohini and Kanmani.

Tamil television drama or Tamil serials are a genre of Tamil-language television produced in India, Sri Lanka, Singapore and Malaysia. All major TV networks in India. produce a variety of Soap opera series including family drama, comedy, romance, history stories, horror, devotional, fantasy stories and many others.

<i>Athipookal</i> Indian Tamil-language soap opera

Athipookal was an Indian Tamil-language soap opera that aired during weekdays on Sun TV from 3 December 2007 to 14 December 2012 for 1272 episodes. The show starred Devadarshini, Chetan, Sandhya Jagarlamudi, Venkat, Raani, Vietnam Veedu Sundaram, Thilakshi, T. S. Raghavendar, Premi and V.R. Thilakam. It was produced by Saregama and directed by K. Shanmugam, R.P Marudhu and K.Shiva. It is one of the most well known serials that aired on Sun TV in the afternoon slot. It received high praise and was a hit for the channel. The show was retelecasted at the same channel from March 1, 2021 to March 25, 2022 at 10:30 am.

<i>Andhadhi</i> (film) Indian film

Andhadhi is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language crime-thriller starring Arjun Vijayaraghavan and Anjena Kirti. Karthik Nagarajan, Sahithya Jagannathan, Bhargav Chakravarthy, and Poovilangu Mohan play crucial supporting roles. The film marks the directorial debut of Ramesh Venkataraman.

Benjamin is an Indian actor and comedian who has appeared in Tamil language films in supporting roles.

<i>Ramany vs Ramany</i> Tamil Comedy Show

Ramany vs Ramany is a Tamil-language sitcom directed by Naga and produced by K. Balachander under the banner of Min Bimbangal. It is recognized as the first ever Tamil sitcom. The series humorously depicts the daily life of a married couple, both named Ramany, highlighting their interpersonal clashes and quirky adventures. The narrative revolves around Mr. Ramany, an innocent sales representative, and Mrs. Ramany, a dissatisfied housewife who frequently laments her husband's shortcomings.

Malargal was an Indian Tamil-language soap opera which aired on Sun TV. It is a prime-time serial that aired weekdays from 17 October 2005 to 1 June 2007. The show aired in Sun TV every Monday to Friday at 7.30 pm.

Mr. and Mrs. Chinnathirai is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language reality television show airs on Star Vijay and streamed on Disney+ Hotstar. Over three years Mr. and Mrs. Chinnathirai has rolled out four seasons with Ma Ka Pa Anand as host for four seasons and Aranthangi Nisha as host for three seasons. Devadarshini and Gopinath Chandran were the judges for four seasons.

<i>Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam</i> 2024 Indian TV series or programme

Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama television series, which is an official remake of the Hindi-language series Panchayat. The series writer by Balakumaran Murugesan and directed by Naga for Amazon Prime Video. Produced by Arunabh Kumar under the banner of TVF, the show revolves around journey of a young boy (Siddharth) from Chennai, who navigates the challenges of his new and unfamiliar surroundings in the remote village of Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam.

References

  1. "Chetan profile". Cinechance. Archived from the original on 3 October 2014. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
  2. "It's a dream come true for Chetan". The Times of India . TNN. 26 March 2011. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
  3. "Double impact". The Hindu . 5 April 2004. Archived from the original on 2 September 2014. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
  4. Chitra Swaminathan (20 July 2005). "I just strayed into acting". The Hindu . Archived from the original on 19 February 2007. Retrieved 18 December 2010.
  5. "Interview: Chetan". chennaionline. 2004. Retrieved 2 September 2014.[ dead link ]
  6. Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (14 July 2012). "The big journey". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  7. "நாங்க ரெடி... நீங்க ரெடியா?". Kalki (in Tamil). 24 July 2005. pp. 72–75.
  8. Subramanian, Anupama (9 March 2019). "Chetan wants to try out versatile roles". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
  9. "Andhadhi Movie Review {1.5/5}: Critic Review of Andhadhi by Times of India", The Times of India, retrieved 29 August 2020
  10. Features, C. E. (7 August 2024). "'Poda Po' video song from Jama out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 10 August 2024.