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]
Jagan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jagan Purushottam |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, host |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Spouse | Vaanmathi[1] |
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
editActor
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
||
| 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.