Shiva Kumar (born 20 September 1989) also known as Shivaji Dev is an Indian actor working in Tamil language films, who made his debut in Venkatesh's Singakutty (2008).[1] He is currently a contestant of the Indian reality show, Bigg Boss 8.
Shivaji Dev | |
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 Shivaji Dev in 2014 | |
| Born | Shiva Kumar 20 September 1989 (age 35) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2008–2022 2024 – Present |
| Spouse | Suja Varunee |
| Children | 1 |
| Father | Ramkumar Ganesan[1] |
Career
editShivaji Dev made his debut, credited as Junior Sivaji, in Venkatesh's masala film Singakutty (2008), starring alongside Gowri Munjal.[2] The film opened to negative reviews from critics and fared poorly at the box office.[3][4] In 2009 he joined Balu Mahendra's film institute and undertook a specialized acting course for a year and then started acting in theatrical plays. He garnered good reviews for his on-stage performances, including a role in The Importance of a Hat, where he played the role of an English butler, while also directing plays titled Merry Christmas and Growing up as a part of the Short & Sweet Theater Festival held in Chennai, India. He began work on another film Nandanam in mid 2012, featuring alongside Mithra Kurian and Rishi. However, despite completing schedules across Chennai, the film is yet to be complete and have a theatrical release.[5] His second release was the coming-of-age film Pudhumugangal Thevai, where he played an aspiring film director. The film had a low key release in December 2012 and attracted negative reviews, though a critic noted Sivaji "shows potential".[6][7]
In 2014, the actor was seen in AVM Productions' experimental drama film Idhuvum Kadandhu Pogum, where he played a widower. Having a straight to YouTube-release, the film attracted positive reviews from critics.[8]
In 2024, he participated in the reality show Bigg Boss 8 as contestant.
Personal life
editHis aunt is actress Sripriya, sister of his mother Meenakshi. He is married to actress Suja Varunee of Bigg Boss fame. In August 2019 Suja gave birth to their first child a baby boy name Adhvaaith.[9][10][11]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Singakutty | Kathir | |
| 2012 | Pudhumugangal Thevai | Anand | |
| 2014 | Idhuvum Kadandhu Pogum | Gautham |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | BB Jodigal (season 2) | Contestant | Star Vijay | Winner |
| 2024–present | Bigg Boss 8 | Contestant | Star Vijay | Entered Day 28 |
Web series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Fingertip (season 1) | Vijay | Zee5 |
References
edit- ^ a b "Ramkumar Ganesan's son Sivaji is back". Sify. 6 April 2012. Archived from the original on 6 April 2012. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
- ^ "Grand launch of Sivaji s Grand son – Tamil News". Indiaglitz.com. 13 February 2008.
- ^ "Movie Review : Singakutty". Sify. Archived from the original on 28 April 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
- ^ "Review: Singakutti". Rediff.com. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
- ^ "Sivaji Dev is back with 'Nandanam'!". Sify. 11 August 2012. Archived from the original on 12 August 2012. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
- ^ "Puthumugangal Thevai movie review: Wallpaper, Story, Trailer at Times of India". The Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
- ^ Malathi Rangarajan (5 January 2013). "Pudhumugangal Thevai: Needed, not just new faces". The Hindu. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
- ^ Udhav Naig (16 April 2014). "Net gain for short film". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 April 2014.
- ^ "Sivaji Ganesan's grandson Dhaarshan Ganesan to make his film debut soon". The Times of India.
- ^ Manigandan, K. R. (14 August 2012). "Shot Cuts: Rajini on 3D Sivaji the Boss". The Hindu.
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