Vijay Adhiraj is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada films and serials. He was introduced in the NFDC and Doordarshan produced Sahashraphan in Hindi, written by P. V. Narasimha Rao and directed by T. S. Nagabharana.
Career Adhiraj made his acting debut starring in television serials, before featuring in films including Ponnu Veetukkaran and Roja Kootam. Throughout the 2000s, he became an established television and live event host.
Suzhal, directed by his father the late Shri Anand Mohan and written by him, launched him into the limelight. It was followed by Nimmadhi Ungal Choice, produced by AVM Productions and directed by Shri Sp. Muthuraman. Ganesh–Vasanth, written by Sujatha, produced by Madras Talkies and directed by Suhasini Manirathnam, helped establish his credentials as an actor.
Chithi, produced by Radaan Mediaworks, established him as a sought after television star, and gave him the title "Superstar" of the small screen.
He finished as runner up in the reality dance show Jodi Number One during season 1, alongside his wife, Rashna.
He has since directed a film, Puthagam, which starred Sathya, Jagapati Babu and Rakul Preet Singh. Adhiraj wrote the script in 1998, but was advised by his peers, including Crazy Mohan, to wait before launching the production. The film had a low key release in January 2013 and received average reviews from critics.
He has hosted many famous functions, including the Littleshows Award.
Filmography
Film Note: all films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted. Year Film Role Notes Ref 1998 Poonthottam Suresh 1999 Ponnu Veetukkaran Muthu 1997 Manava 2022 Manava 2022Kannada film 2002 Roja Kootam Mano's arranged husband 2003 Three Roses Saleem 2004 Vaanam Vasappadum Aadhi Narayanan 2014 Pattaya Kelappanum Pandiya Saravanan2022 Kalaga Thalaivan Keshav Rao
Television series Year Title Role Ref1995–2001Nimathy Ungal Choice1997Aachi InternationalMahesh1998–1999Vazhandhu KattugirenVikaram1999–2000Oru Pennin KathaaiSudhakar2000GopiGopalan 2000–2001 Chithi Prasad2001–2004Allai Osai2001Anbulla Senagetheya2002-07Avarkal 2003Appa 2002–2003PayanamSamraj Patrika2000–2002Gopuram2002-03Varam 2003–2005 Annamalai Anwar 2004 Anandham Vijay (Special Appearance) Thadayam 2004–2006 Manaivi Ramani 2003–2005 Vikramathithan 2005-08 AarthiSanthosh2006–2008SharadhaSharadhanathan2006-08 Lakshmi Jeeva2008-10Rekha IPS2008–2014Mudha Moolu Bandham2008-11Geethanjali 2011–2012 Chellamay Lawyer Avinash (Extended Special Appearance) 2013–14Chellakilli201410 Mani Kathigal2015–2016Vina Vidai Vettai JuniorsHost
Web series YearTitleRoleLanguageNotesRef2019Gods of Dharmapuri (G.O.D)Vengal ReddyTelugu2024The Mystery of Moksha IslandSubbu
As director Year Film Notes Ref 2013 Puthagam 2024
Voice Artist YearTitleVoiceNotesRef2000Pandavas: The Five WarriorsAnimation film; for the character Arjun2002Kadhal VirusAbbas
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