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
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

Personal life

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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]

Filmography

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Films

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Key
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Year Film Role Notes
2020 Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal Kallis [8]
2024 Marakkuma Nenjam Karthik
Vettaiyan Tharan [9]
2025 Kannivedi Filming

Web series

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Year Film Role Notes
2024 My Perfect Husband Vaseegaran

Television

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Year Show Role Notes
2015-2016 Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 5) Host [10]
2016-2017 Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 6) [11]
2017-2018 Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 7) [12]
2018-2019 Jodi Fun Unlimited Contestant Eliminated at Semi-Finale
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]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result Ref
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]

References

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  1. ^ "Rakshan is clear that he will not quit television". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
  2. ^ "Rakshan clears rumours with Jacqueline and Julie". The Times of India.
  3. ^ "'Cooku with Comali' celebrity to participate in Kamal Haasan-hosted Bigg Boss Tamil 6?". The Times of India.
  4. ^ Dinamalar (7 March 2018). "துல்கர் சல்மான் உடன் நடிக்கும் சின்னத்திரை ரக்ஷ்ன் | Vijay TV Rakshan acting with Dulquer Salman". தினமலர் – சினிமா. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
  5. ^ "VJ Rakshan turns actor". Cinema Express. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
  6. ^ Behind Talkies (9 December 2017). "ரக்சன் விஜய் டிவிக்கு வருவதற்கு முன் என்ன வேலை செய்தார் தெரியுமா! | Rakshan before joining Vijay TV". Retrieved 12 August 2022.
  7. ^ Cine Samugam (13 February 2021). VJ Rakshan Introduced His Wife || Cook With Comali Rakshan Latest Update. Retrieved 23 September 2024 – via YouTube.
  8. ^ "I was willing to do everything to be a part of Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal: Rakshan". The Times of India.
  9. ^ "Cooku With Comali fame Rakshan shares screen with Rajinikanth in 'Vettaiyan'". The Times of India. 11 July 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  10. ^ Correspondent, Our. "TV anchor Rakshan to play Dulquer's friend in Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 4 September 2019. Retrieved 4 September 2019. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  11. ^ "Kalakka Povadhu Yaaru season 6 on August 21". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
  12. ^ "Politicians Seeman and Nanjil Sampath visit KPY 7 sets". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
  13. ^ "New musical game show Start Music to premiere on May 26". The Times of India.
  14. ^ Vijay Television Awards | Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam | 4th April 2021 - Promo 1, retrieved 7 November 2021
  15. ^ Vijay Television (8 October 2024). Pandigai Palagaram Are U Ready | 13th October 2024 - Promo. Retrieved 21 October 2024 – via YouTube.
  16. ^ 😂 "Hansika வீட்ல கொள்ளையடிக்கணும்னு ஆசை.." | Rakshan's Vera Level fun & Dance at Galatta Awards 2022, retrieved 19 July 2022
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