Ashvin Raja is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language films.[2] He is the son of film producer Late V. Swaminathan of Lakshmi Movie Makers.

Ashvin Raja
Born
Ashwin Swaminathan

(1989-11-21) 21 November 1989 (age 34)[1]
Other namesRaja
OccupationActor
Years active2010–present
Spouse
Vidyashree
(m. 2020)
ParentVenkataraman Swaminathan

Personal life

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Ashvin Raja is the son of producer Swaminathan, who owns the production house, Lakshmi Movie Makers.[3] He had also done cameos in some of the movies produced by him. V. Swaminathan died on 10 August 2020 due to COVID-19. He had been undergoing treatment in a private hospital in Chennai after testing positive for Coronavirus. He became the first person from Tamil film industry to have died of COVID-19.[4] Ashwin, married his girlfriend Vidyashree on 24 June 2020. She is a practising doctor.[5]

Career

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Ashvin made his film debut portraying the student Paalpandi in Rajesh's comedy film Boss Engira Bhaskaran (2010).[6] His performance in Prabhu Solomon's Kumki (2012) as an elephant herder alongside Vikram Prabhu and Thambi Ramaiah was also well received by film critics, and had allotted sixty six days to the film for the shoot.[6] The success of Kumki led to him being referred to "Kumki Ashwin" henceforth.[7][8] In 2013, he was seen in smaller roles notably featuring in Thillu Mullu and Naiyaandi alongside Dhanush.[9] He acted in horror movie like Maharani Kottai (2015) and comedy Narathan (2016). He shared in an interview that he wouldn't hesitate to do a negative role.[10] In 2019, he was seen in Jyothika's Jackpot and Harish Kalyan starrer Dhanusu Raasi Neyargale.[11]

Filmography

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Year Film Role Notes
2010 Boss Engira Bhaskaran Paalpaandi Thevar
2011 Eththan
Vanthaan Vendraan Singamuthu's nephew
2012 Kumki Undiyal
2013 Sillunu Oru Sandhippu
Thillu Mullu Pasupati's friend
Naiyaandi Chinna Vandu's friend
2014 Nedunchaalai Soozhi
Ennamo Nadakkuthu OC Kumar
Manjapai Tamil's friend
2015 Kaaval
Maharani Kottai
Sakalakala Vallavan Shakti's friend
Chandi Veeran
Jigina
Eetti Pughazh's friend
2016 Kanithan Thirupathi
Vaaliba Raja
Narathan Pazham
Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran
Jumbulingam 3D Maanasthan
Uchathula Shiva Accused
Thodari Pantry worker
Virumandikum Sivanandikum Vincent Selva
Achamindri
2017 Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva Ashwin
Mathipen
Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen Saravanan's friend
2018 Tamizh Padam 2 Police Constable
2019 Dharmaprabhu Cameo appearance
Jackpot Maanasthan's assistant
Dhanusu Raasi Neyargale Joseph
Chennai 2 Bangkok Special appearance
2021 Plan Panni Pannanum Arokkiyasaamy / Eruma Saani
2022 Yutha Satham Ashvin
Nenjuku Needhi Mechanic Suresh
2023 Pathu Thala Thangamani
Tamilarasan
Echo
Demon
80s Buildup Kathir’s friend
2024 Thookudurai Gopi
Rathnam Muthu

References

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  1. ^ "S.Ashwin Raja | Official Site of South Indian Artists Association, Nadigar Sangam, Tamil Nadigar Sangam".
  2. ^ "Asvin Raja in Kumki". The Times of India.
  3. ^ "Actor Ashwin Raja ties the knot to his ladylove in low-key event". International Business Times. 25 June 2020.
  4. ^ "Kollywood Producer V Swaminathan Passes Away Due to COVID-19". 10 August 2020.
  5. ^ "Comedian Kumki Ashwin gets married to girlfriend in lockdown. See pics".
  6. ^ a b Manigandan, K. R. (11 July 2012). "Promising youngster". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
  7. ^ "Kumki Ashwin Interview". www.behindwoods.com.
  8. ^ "Tamil Actor to Star in 10 Films in 2015". The New Indian Express.
  9. ^ "Ashvin Raja Roped in Naiyaandi - IMob". IMob. 27 January 2013. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
  10. ^ "Kollywood Supporting Actor Ashvin Raja Biography, News, Photos, Videos".
  11. ^ "Kumki actor Ashwin Raja gets married". The Times of India.