Jagan (actor)
Indian actor
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::summary Indian actor ::
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| Field | Value |
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| birth_name | Jagan Purushottam |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | Chennai |
| occupation | Actor, host |
| yearsactive | 2005–present |
| spouse | Vaanmathi |
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Jagan (born December 16, 1976) is an Indian actor and comedian who has appeared in supporting roles in Tamil films. His breakthrough was with K. V. Anand's Ayan, where he played a small-time smuggler Chitti Babu, and the role won him critical acclaim.
He was the anchor of popular show Kadavul Paadhi Mirugam Paadhi, which was about reviewing movies, aired in Vijay TV. The show was pulled off air citing hard-hitting criticism. He is also a prominent TV and stage show host. He also hosts the game show Connexion on Vijay TV. He is married to his longtime girlfriend Vaanmathi.
Filmography
Actor
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| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Kanda Naal Mudhal | Krishna's friend | |
| Ponniyin Selvan | Jaga | ||
| Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy | |||
| 2006 | Vallavan | Vallavan's friend | Uncredited role |
| 2007 | Satham Podathey | Jagan | |
| Oram Po | Supply | ||
| Pori | Himself | ||
| 2009 | Ayan | Chitti Babu | |
| 2010 | Paiyaa | Poochi | |
| Chikku Bukku | Sekhar's friend | ||
| Nil Gavani Sellathey | Milo | ||
| 2011 | Ko | Chander | |
| Doo | Kutty | ||
| 2012 | Ambuli | Marudhan | |
| 2013 | Vatthikuchi | Vanaraj | |
| Karuppampatti | Karuppu | ||
| Yaaruda Mahesh | Vasanth | ||
| Pattathu Yaanai | Ada Murugesan | ||
| Maryan | Sami | ||
| Endrendrum Punnagai | Jackson | ||
| 2014 | Venmegam | Bhaskar | |
| Vallinam | Jagan | ||
| Naan Sigappu Manithan | Satheesh | ||
| Sooran | |||
| Pappali | |||
| Irumbu Kuthirai | Jagan | ||
| 2015 | Iravum Pagalum Varum | Karthi's friend | |
| Sagaptham | Maruthu | ||
| India Pakistan | Haridas/Pavadai | ||
| Anegan | Saamuda/Jagan | ||
| Aavi Kumar | Kumar's friend | ||
| Savaale Samaali | Billa | ||
| Thoonga Vanam | Jagan | ||
| * Cheekati Rajyam* | Telugu film | ||
| 2016 | Uyire Uyire | Rahul's friend | |
| Manal Kayiru 2 | |||
| 2017 | Kavan | Jagan | |
| Bayama Irukku | Mani | ||
| Brahma.com | Jagan | ||
| 2018 | Mr. Chandramouli | Partha | |
| 2019 | Enakku Innum Kalyanam Aagala | Madhavan | Lead role |
| Jackpot | Rahul's friend | ||
| 2020 | Asuraguru | Jagannathan | |
| 2021 | Thalli Pogathey | Karthik's friend | |
| 2022 | Rocketry: The Nambi Effect | Scientist | Also shot in Hindi |
| Poikkal Kudhirai | Madhan | ||
| 2023 | Pallu Padama Paathuka | Arumai Nayagam | |
| Ghosty | |||
| Ithu Kathaiyalla Nijam | |||
| 2024 | Idi Minnal Kadhal | Raja | |
| Indian 2 | Thambesh | ||
| Rocket Driver | Professor | ||
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Director
- Aanandham Aarambham (2022) (Micro Web Series)
Television
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| Year | Title | Role(s) | TV Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | King Queen Jack | Host | Vijay TV | Stand-up comedy show |
| 2008 | Kadavul Paadhi Mirugam Paadhi | Film reviewer | ||
| Reel Paadhi Real Paadhi | ||||
| 2013-2017 | Connexion | Host | ||
| 2017 | Namma Ooru Connexion | |||
| Stunt Union's 50th year Golden Jubliee Celebrations | Sun TV | |||
| 2019 | Inga Enna Solluthu | Kalaignar TV | ||
| 2021 | Rowdy Baby | Contestant | Sun TV | He participated with his wife, Vaanmathi. |
| 2022 | Run Baby Run | Host | Zee Tamil | |
| Sarkaar | Contestant | Colors Tamil & Aha | ||
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References
References
- "Jagan to get hitched".
- (13 April 2009). "The Hindu : Friday Review Chennai / Film Review : Hail Action! - Ayan".
- (8 January 2012). "Jagan takes a dig at Venkat Prabhu".
- Rangarajan, Malathi. (2 June 2016). "A fresh connect".
- (4 April 2018). "Actor Jagan reveals Suriya's role in his love marriage - Tamil News".
- "It's a wrap for Jagan's debut as the lead". [[The New Indian Express]].
- "Popular TV host Jagan joins Madhavan in Rocketry". [[The Times of India]].
- "Ghosty Movie Review: An irreverent, tasteless horror comedy".
- "KV Anand would have certainly been happy with my work: Jagan".
- "Tamil Tv Show King Queen Jack".
- ""இது நம்ம ஆளு" {{!}} இங்க என்ன சொல்லுது {{!}} Inga Enna Solluthu {{!}} Game show {{!}} Jagan {{!}} Kalaignar TV".
- "'Nandu' Jagan to host upcoming reality show 'Run Baby Run'".
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