Uma Riyaz Khan is an Indian actress. She has appeared in Tamil television shows and in supporting roles in a few Tamil films. She is the 1st runner-up of Cooku with Comali.
Masala Coffee is an Indian music band founded in 2014. The band performs across various genres - Indian folk, blues, pop and rock. Although they primarily compose original music and covers in Malayalam, the band also performs in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Punjabi and English. Masala Coffee has also made a name for itself through the music they've composed and performed for movies including Solo, Uriyadi, Mundina Nildana and Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal.
Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language reality stand-up comedy television show that airs on Star Vijay and streams on Disney+ Hotstar. Over eighteen years, Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? has had nine seasons. The winners of the show are awarded the title of Comedy King and cash prizes. The first season premiered in 2005.
Manimegalai is an Indian television presenter and video jockey who is working in Tamil television industry for almost 15 years. Since 2010, she has regularly been a host for shows on Sun Network before joining Star Vijay in 2019. She gained followers for her boldness in expressing her thoughts and for raising her voice against odds.
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language romantic heist comedy film written and directed by Desingh Periyasamy in his directorial debut. The film stars Dulquer Salmaan, Ritu Varma, Rakshan and Niranjani Ahathian. Gautham Vasudev Menon and Uday Mahesh play supporting roles. Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal marks the debuts of Rakshan and Nirinjani. The plot is centered on two pairs of con artists who engage in various scams while juggling romantic relationships, ultimately teaming up to pull off a high-stakes heist.
Ramya Pandian Dhawan formerly known as Ramya Pandian is an Indian actress who works in Tamil language films. She is known for her role in Joker (2016) and Aan Devathai (2018). She was listed by the Chennai Times as the "Most Desirable Woman on Television 2020". In 2021, she participated in the reality show Bigg Boss 4 and emerged as the 3rd runner-up.
Ashwin Kumar Lakshmikanthan is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Tamil films. He played the lead roles in Star Vijay serials Rettai Vaal Kuruvi (2015) and Ninaikka Therintha Manamae (2017), and had supportive roles in films such as O Kadhal Kanmani (2015) and Adithya Varma (2019). He rose to prominence after contesting in the 2021 reality programme Cooku with Comali 2. The Times of India named him the "Most Desirable Man on Television 2020", in its Chennai Times edition.
Cooku with Comali, also known by the acronym CWC, is an Indian Tamil-language comedy-based cooking competition show aired on Star Vijay and streams on Disney+ Hotstar where the contestants are paired each week with comedians (comalis) who are amateur cooks. The first season premiered on 16 November 2019 and ended on 23 February 2020. The second season premiered on 14 November 2020 and ended on 14 April 2021. The third season premiered on 22 January 2022 and ended on 24 July 2022. The fourth season premiered on 28 January 2023 and ended on 30 July 2023. The contestants along with their comalis are challenged every week and are judged by Chef Damu and Chef Venkatesh Bhat until season 4.
Pugazhendhi, commonly known as Pugazh, was an Indian actor and comedian. He rose to fame after appearing on Star Vijay's Cooku with Comali.
Cooku with Comali 3 is the third season of the Tamil reality cooking TV show Cooku with Comali, that was launched on 22 January 2022. This season is hosted by Rakshan, and judged by Chef Damodharan and Chef Venkatesh Bhat.
Aravind Parameswaran, popularly known by his stage name Chutti Aravind, is an Indian actor, mimicry artist and comedian who is currently working in the Tamil film industry, he debuted in the Tamil film Chennai Kadhal in 2006. In 2022, he participated in the popular cooking show Cooku with Comali as a contestant in Star Vijay.
Aranthangi Nisha is an Indian actress and comedian who predominantly works in Tamil film and television. She is known for appearing in films such as Maari 2 (2018), Aan Devathai and Thiruchitrambalam (2022). She has also performed in more than 800 stage shows as a comedian.
Cooku with Comali 4 is the fourth season of the Tamil-language reality cooking TV show Cooku with Comali, that launched on 28 January 2023 on Star Vijay. Over four years, Cooku with Comali has rolled out three seasons and Rakshan has officially once again been appointed as the host for the fourth time. Chef Damodharan and Chef Venkatesh Bhat as the Judges. Actor Suresh appeared as a guest judge in lieu of Chef Venkatesh Bhatt's absence. Manimegalai has re-joined as the co-host. Mime Gopi won the title on 30 July 2023.
Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Champions or KPY Champions is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language reality Stand-up comedy television show, that airs on Star Vijay and streams on Disney+ Hotstar. Over six years, KPY Champions has aired three seasons. Grace Karunas, Thadi Balaji and Ma Ka Pa Anand were the judges for the first two seasons.
Balan Aakash, commonly known as KPY Bala or Vettukili Bala, is an Indian actor and comedian. He rose to fame after appearing on Star Vijay's Cooku with Comali.
Cooku with Comali 5 is the fifth season of the Tamil reality cooking TV show Cooku with Comali. It premiered on Star Vijay on April 17, 2024, and aired on every Saturday and Sunday at 21:30.
Trichy Saravana Kumar, better known by his stage name as TSK, is an Indian actor who appears in Tamil language films. TSK made his debut with the 2019 Tamil film Petromax.
VJ Vishal is an Indian actor and television presenter who appears in Tamil television shows. Vishal is known best for his role as Ezhilan in the serial Baakiyalakshmi which aired on Star Vijay. He is currently a contestant of the Indian reality show, Bigg Boss 8.
Jacquline Lydia is an Indian actress and television presenter who appears in Tamil language television shows and films. Jacquline made her debut with the 2006 Tamil series Kana Kaanum Kaalangal. She is currently a contestant in Bigg Boss 8.
