Rakshan

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Rakshan
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Rakshan at the premier of Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal in 2020
Born (1991-04-16) 16 April 1991 (age 33)
Occupations
Years active2014–present
SpouseSaranya
Children1

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. He previously worked for Raj TV and Kalaignar TV. [2] His debut film was En Kadhal Devathai with which although the movie 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]

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Personal life

Rakshan's father died when he was a teenager. [6] After completing his debut movie En Kadhal Devathai, he started his video jockey career in Raj TV. He is married to Saranya and has a daughter.

Filmography

Films

YearFilmRoleNotes
2017En Kadhal Devathai
2020 Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal Kallis [7]
2024 Marakkuma Nenjam Karthik
TBA Vettaiyan Filming

Web series

YearFilmRoleNotes
2024 My Perfect Husband Vaseegaran

Television

YearShowRoleNotes
2015-2016 Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 5) Host [8]
2016-2017Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 6) [9]
2017-2018Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 7) [10]
2018-2019 Jodi Fun Unlimited ContestantEliminated at Semi-Finale
2019Ready Steady PoHost
ThaazhampooProspective Groom for Revathi
Cooku with Comali Season 1 Host
Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Champions 2Host
2018Adhu Idhu YedhuGuest Performer in

Siricha Pochu

2019Start MusicParticipant [11]
2020-2021 Cooku with Comali Season 2 HostAwarded "Darling of CWC 2"
2021KPY Comedy Thiruvizha
Varutha Padatha Valibar SangamPrelude show for sixth annual Vijay Television Awards [12]
2021 Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani Comedy Show
2022 Cook with Comali season 3
2023 Cook with Comali season 4
2023 Ready Steady Po

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef
2017 Vijay Television Awards Favourite Anchor - Male Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 6) Won
2021Behindwoods Gold Icon AwardsMost 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
20227th Annual Vijay Television Awards Best Anchor - Male Cooku with Comali (season 3) Won
2022The Galatta Crown AwardsBest Supporting Actor - Male (2020–2021) Kannum Kannum Kollayiadithaal Won [13]

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