Venkataraghavan Ranganathan, better known as Raaghav on screen, is an Indian actor, television personality and musician in Tamil Nadu. Before his break into films, he appeared in season 1 of Jodi Number One.
Career Beginning his career with supporting roles in various films, he debuted as a lead actor in Nanjupuram. A gold medalist from College of Engineering, Guindy, Chennai (class of 1995), he pursued further studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign before returning to Chennai to work as a software engineer. Driven by his passion for media, he later transitioned to a career in acting.
He married his TV co-star Preetha. He and his wife appeared together in Jodi Number 1 in STAR Vijay and Maanada Mayilada in Kalaignar TV. In both the reality shows they were the 1st runner up.
Filmography Year Film Role Notes 2002 Yai! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke! Raaghav uncredited role;also composer for song "Oru Kadhal Vandhucho" Five by Four the Stranger English film 2006 Jerry Gausik Vattaram Vetrivel 2007 Satham Podathey Bhanu's brother 2008 Chakkara Viyugam Bose Silambattam Veeraiyan's son 2010 Enthiran Rowdy Naane Ennul Illai Ranjith 2011 Nanjupuram Velu also music composer and produceralso singer for songs "Warrior Rap" and "Ennattuma Vaanathula" Velayudham Jai Mambattiyaan Cameo appearance 2012 Unnil Tholaindhein Sivakumar 2013 Naan Rajavaga Pogiren Boxer Cameo appearance Kalyana Samayal Saadham Gowtham 2017 Ticket Avinash Ravichander Also writer and director 2020 Dots Malayalam film2021 V Madhav Operation JuJuPi 2026Beep
Television Serials Year Title Role Language Channel2002Jee Boom Ba TamilVijay TV2003AlaigalRaja/RangarajanSun TV 2008Simran Thirai Jaya TV 2009ArasiChezhiyanSun TV 2012Pillai NilaSanthosh2018Azhagu2020SembaruthiJK Zee Tamil2021Anbe VaaRahulSun TV Pandavar Illam 2022SevanthiMano2023GeethanjaliKarthikTeluguGemini TVSeetha RamanDance MasterTamilZee TamilThavamai ThavamirunthuKannedhirey ThondrinalSuryaKalaignar TV 2024Gowri Kalaignar TV2025Sandhya RaagamMuthuselvan IPSZee Tamil
Shows Year Title Role Channel2006Jodi No.1ContestantVijay TV2007Maanada MayiladaKalaignar TV 2010Rani Yaaru Raja YaaruSun TV 2015Dance Jodi DanceZee Tamizh2021Rowdy BabySun TV 2022Vanakkam TamizhaGuest2022Maathi YosiContestant 2026Bigg Boss season 10ContestantVijay TV
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Raaghav on Facebook BBC World TV Live Interview with 'TICKET' Team - director/actor Raaghav Ranganathan and producer Preetha S - June 20, 2017 Perception of Tamil Cinema is eclipsed by Bollywood - Raaghav Ranganathan's interview in 'The Statesman' Newspaper, 22 July 2017