Rakshan | |
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![]() Rakshan at the premier of Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal in 2020 | |
Born | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | 16 April 1991
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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. [1] He has hosted Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? seasons 5, 6 and 7 and Cooku with Comali. He previously worked for Raj TV and Kalaignar TV. [2] His debut film was En Kadhal Devathai was ready to release in 2011, it remained unreleased. [3] In 2020, he acted in a second movie Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal directed by Desingh Periyasamy with Dulquer Salmaan playing the lead role. [4] [5]
Rakshan's father died when he was a teenager. [6] 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. [7]
† | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2011 | En Kadhal Devathai | Unreleased | |
2020 | Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal | Kallis | [8] |
2024 | Marakkuma Nenjam | Karthik | |
Vettaiyan | Tharan | [9] | |
2025 | Kannivedi† | Filming |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2024 | My Perfect Husband | Vaseegaran |
Year | Show | Role | Notes |
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2015-2016 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 5) | Host | Hosted alongside Jacquline [10] [11] [12] |
2016-2017 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 6) | ||
2017-2018 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 7) | ||
2018-2019 | Jodi Fun Unlimited | Contestant | Paired with Jacquline (6th Place) |
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 | |
2019 | Start Music | Participant | [13] |
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 [14] | ||
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 | [15] | ||
2025 | Cooku with Comali Season 6 |
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 | [16] |