Rio Raj
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Years active | 2011–present |
Rio Raj is an Indian actor and video jockey, who has appeared in Tamil language films and television. Often working on shows by network Star Vijay, Raj became known for his role on the soap opera Saravanan Meenatchi, before moving to work in Tamil cinema.[1][2]
Career[]
Rio Raj started his career as an actor in Star Vijay's 2013 television drama Kana Kaanum Kalangal Kalloori Saalai, a spin-off of its Kana Kaanum Kaalangal series. He later moved to work with Sun Music as a video jockey, hosting day-time shows such as Kaloorikalam, Suda Suda Chennai, and Free Ah Vidu among others. He later returned to Star Vijay by portraying the lead role in the third season of the drama, Saravanan Meenatchi between 2016 and 2018.[1]
Following a supporting role in Sathriyan (2017), Raj appeared in his first lead role in a feature film through the comedy drama, Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja (2019), produced by actor Sivakarthikeyan.[3] The film opened to mixed reviews, with a critic noting he makes a "decent debut".[4][5][6] His next film Plan Panni Pannanum, another comedy drama, was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic.[7] In October 2020, he participated in Bigg Boss (Tamil season 4).[8] He was listed by the Chennai Times as the ninth most "Desirable Man on Television 2020“.[9]
Filmography[]
Film[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2017 | Sathriyan | Guna's friend | ||
2019 | Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja | "Prank star" Shiva | ||
2020 | Kadhal Ondru Kanden | Gowtham | Short Film | [10] |
2021 | Plan Panni Pannanum | TBA | Releasing on 24th September | [11] |
Television[]
Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
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2011–2012 | Kana Kaanum Kaalangal – Kaloori Saalai | Pazhani | Star Vijay | ||
2016–2018 | Saravanan Meenatchi (season 3) | Saravanan | Star Vijay | ||
2016–2018 | Jodi Number One | Contestant | Star Vijay | 3rd Runner-Up | |
2017–2019 | Ready Steady Po | Host | Star Vijay | Game show | [citation needed] |
2017–2018 | Wife Kaila Life | Host | Star Vijay | Game show | |
2018 | Bigg Boss 2 Fun Unlimited | Host | Star Vijay | Talk show | |
2019 | Bigg Boss season 3 | Guest | Star Vijay | Reality show | [citation needed] |
2019–2020 | Dancing Super Stars | Host | Star Vijay | Dance show | [citation needed] |
2020 | 90s Kids vs 2k Kids | Host | Star Vijay | Game show | [citation needed] |
2020–2021 | Bigg Boss 4 (Tamil) | Contestant | Star Vijay | 2nd Runner-Up | [12] |
2020 | Bigg Boss Telugu 4 | Guest | Star Maa | Crossover episode with Bigg Boss Tamil 4 |
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "After 7 years Saravanan Meenatchi coming to an end". The Times of India. 18 August 2018.
- ^ Raj, Rio (29 October 2018). ""Decide what NOT to do" – says Actor RIO RAJ | AGNI 2018". guindytimes.com (Interview). Interviewed by Akshara Viswanathan.
- ^ "I am forever grateful to Sivakarthikeyan anna: Rio Raj – Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ Kumar, Pradeep (14 June 2019). "'Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja' review: A lesson in shooting blanks". The Hindu.
- ^ "Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja review: An average comedy entertainer". Sify.
- ^ "Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja (aka) Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Rajaa review". Behindwoods. 14 June 2019.
- ^ "Rio Raj's film with Badri titled Plan Panni Pannanum". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Rio Raj confirms being part of Bigg Boss Tamil? – Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Chennai Times 20 Most Desirable Men on Television 2020". TimesofIndia.com. 26 May 2021.
- ^ "தப்ப நான் செஞ்சுட்டு தண்டனைய அவனுக்கு கொடுத்துட்டேன்! – காதல் ஒன்று கண்டேன் குறும்பட விமர்சனம்!". Tamil.trendingonlinenow.in. 8 January 2020.
- ^ "Plan Panni Pannanum trailer is here". The Times of India. 11 March 2020.
- ^ "Bigg Boss Tamil 4 second runner-up Rio Raj thanks fans for love and support". The Times of India.
- Living people
- Bigg Boss Tamil contestants
- Indian Tamil people
- Indian VJs (media personalities)
- Male actors in Tamil cinema
- People from Erode district
- Tamil male actors
- Tamil male television actors
- Television personalities from Tamil Nadu