Jagan
Appearance
Jagan | |
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Born | Jagan Purushottam |
Occupation(s) | Actor, host |
Years active | 2005–present |
Spouse | Vaanmathi[1] |
Jagan 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.[2]
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.[3] He also hosts the game show Connexion on Vijay TV.[4] He is married to his longtime girlfriend Vaanmathi.[5]
Filmography
[edit]Actor
[edit]Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2005 | Kanda Naal Mudhal | Krishna's friend | |
Ponniyin Selvan | Jaga | ||
Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy | |||
2006 | Idhaya Thirudan | ||
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[6] |
Jackpot | Rahul's friend | ||
2020 | Asuraguru | Jagannathan | |
2021 | Thalli Pogathey | Karthik's friend | |
2022 | Rocketry: The Nambi Effect | Scientist | Also shot in Hindi[7] |
Poikkal Kudhirai | Madhan | ||
2023 | Pallu Padama Paathuka | Arumai Nayagam | |
Ghosty | [8] | ||
Ithu Kathaiyalla Nijam | |||
2024 | Idi Minnal Kadhal | Raja | |
Indian 2 | Thambesh | ||
Rocket Driver |
Director
[edit]- Aanandham Aarambham (2022)[9] (Micro Web Series)
Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role(s) | TV Channel | Notes |
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2007 | King Queen Jack | Host | Vijay TV | Stand-up comedy show[10] |
2008 | Kadavul Paadhi Mirugam Paadhi | Film reviewer
(Jagan in a triple role as Nandu, Vandu, Jendu) |
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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 | [11] | |
2021 | Rowdy Baby | Contestant | Sun TV | He participated with his wife, Vaanmathi. |
2022 | Run Baby Run | Host | Zee Tamil | [12] |
Sarkaar | Contestant | Colors Tamil & Aha |
References
[edit]- ^ "Jagan to get hitched". The Times of India.
- ^ "The Hindu : Friday Review Chennai / Film Review : Hail Action! - Ayan". 13 April 2009. Archived from the original on 13 April 2009. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^ "Jagan takes a dig at Venkat Prabhu". 8 January 2012. Archived from the original on 8 January 2012. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (2 June 2016). "A fresh connect". Thehindu.com. Archived from the original on 1 December 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^ "Actor Jagan reveals Suriya's role in his love marriage - Tamil News". Indiaglitz.com. 4 April 2018. Archived from the original on 1 December 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ^ "It's a wrap for Jagan's debut as the lead". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 1 December 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^ "Popular TV host Jagan joins Madhavan in Rocketry". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 1 December 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ^ "Ghosty Movie Review: An irreverent, tasteless horror comedy". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 21 March 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
- ^ "KV Anand would have certainly been happy with my work: Jagan". Archived from the original on 30 January 2022 – via DT Next.
- ^ "Tamil Tv Show King Queen Jack". Nettv4u. Archived from the original on 10 October 2018. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
- ^ "இது நம்ம ஆளு" | இங்க என்ன சொல்லுது | Inga Enna Solluthu | Game show | Jagan | Kalaignar TV, archived from the original on 27 August 2022, retrieved 27 August 2022
- ^ "'Nandu' Jagan to host upcoming reality show 'Run Baby Run'". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2022.