Archana Ravichandran formerly known by her stage name VJ Archana is an Indian actress and television personality who predominantly works in Tamil television shows and serials.[1] She appeared in the Raja Rani 2 serial, in the role Archana.[2] was also featured in Morattu Single season 2, Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani (2021), and several other TV shows.[3]
Archana Ravichandran | |
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 Archana in 2024 | |
| Born | Archana Ravichandran Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Other names | VJ Archana |
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| Years active | 2020 – present |
| Known for | Bigg Boss 7 |
In 2023, she participated in Bigg Boss 7 and emerged as the winner.[4][5][6]
Career
editArchana started her career as a video jockey on Sun TV. She has appeared in some television programs on Sun Tv during her early stages in her career. She made her television debut in the serial Raja Rani 2 along with Alya Manasa.[7] In the serial, she plays the character role of Archana.[8] She also appeared in the show Murattu Singles which aired on Star Vijay. Archana debuted in the film Demonte Colony 2 as a film actress and is currently undergoing filming and post production work alongside actor Arulnithi.[9][10]
Archana won the Indian reality show Bigg Boss Season 7, which started in October 2023. She is also the first wildcard contestant to win the show in a main series in whole Bigg Boss franchise in India.[11][12]
In 2024, she joined music director Arun Raj and sang the song titled Toxic Kadhal which later became a sensational hit around India and received positive reviews from critics.[13]
Personal life
editIn 2023, Archana officially changed her name on social media from VJ Archana to Archana Ravichandran which is her birthname, she posted her new name on social media stating, " As I continue to grow and evolve in my career, it’s important to me that my name reflects my true identity and heritage."[14][15][16]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Channel | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020- 2022 | Raja Rani Season 2 | Star Vijay | Archana | Vijay Television Awards- Best Actress Replaced by Archana Kumar |
| 2021 | Thaenmozhi B.A | Devi | Special Appearance | |
| Morattu Single season 2 | Contestant | Episodic Appearance | ||
| Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani | Anchor | |||
| 2022 | Indira | Zee Tamil | Mangai | Special Appearance |
| 2023- 2024 | Bigg Boss Tamil Season 7 | Star Vijay | Contestant | Winner[17] |
| 2024 | Bigg Boss Kondattam | Star Vijay | Guest | [18] |
Films
edit| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Demonte Colony 2 | Aishwarya | [19] |
Web series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Kanave Kanave | ||
| 2021 | Enaku Kalyana Vayasu Vandhuduchu | ||
| 2023 | Aval Ennaval | Maathi | [20] |
Music videos
edit| Year | Title | Singer(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Imaigalo | AniVee | [21] |
| 2023 | Dhamma Thundu Kaadhal | Dharan Kumar | |
| 2024 | Toxic Kadhal | Arun Raj & Archana Ravichandran |
Short films
edit| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Truth or Dare | ||
| 2022 | Love insurance | ||
| 2022 | MR Single |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "From VJ Arachana to Sushma Nair: Tamil actresses who quit their popular shows midway". Times Of India.
- ^ "VJ Archana reveals why she quit Raja Rani 2". Times Of India. 3 January 2023.
- ^ "VJ Archana shares a photo with Vairamuthu; Singer Chinmayi requests her to be 'cautious'". Times Of India. 28 December 2022.
- ^ "Archana Ravichandran: The Versatile Talent of Tamil Entertainment Industry". fastread.com. 31 October 2023.
- ^ "Who is Bigg Boss Tamil 7 Winner VJ Archana Ravichandran? Know all about her". rozanaspokesman.com. 15 January 2024.
- ^ ""Bigg Boss Tamil is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and there's no reason to be afraid of it," says, former winner Archana Ravichandran - Exclusive". Times Of India. 26 September 2024.
- ^ "Roshni Haripriya to Chaitra Reddy: Here are Tamil Actresses With Huge Fan Following". News18. 29 December 2021.
- ^ "VJ Archana Quits Raja Rani 2 After Long Absence, Pens Thank You Note For Fans". News18. 29 August 2022.
- ^ "VJ Archana makes her Kollywood debut with Arulnithi's horror film". Times Of India. 2 January 2023.
- ^ "I consider being a Tamilian as my biggest strength: VJ Archana". Times Of India. 9 January 2023.
- ^ "Bigg Boss Tamil 7 winner: Wild card contestant Archana Ravichandran lifts the trophy; wins a prize money of Rs 50 lakh". Times of India. 14 January 2024.
- ^ 19+ Crores Votes-க்கு ரொம்ப நன்றி 🙏🏻கண்கலங்கிய Vj Archana | Bigg Boss 7 Title Winner, 13 January 2024, retrieved 16 January 2024
- ^ "Toxic Kadhal explores complexities of modern relationships". www.dtnext.in. 25 September 2024.
- ^ "VJ Archana is now officially Archana Single Ravichandran". talksofcinema.com. 10 May 2023.
- ^ "Breathtakingly beautiful looks of VJ Archana Ravichandran". Times Of India.
- ^ "I'm a very old-school person when it comes to relationships: Archana". Times Of India. 22 May 2024.
- ^ "Bigg Boss 7 Exclusive: டைட்டில் வென்ற வைல்டுகார்டு போட்டியாளர் அர்ச்சனா! 2வது, 3வது இடங்களில் யார்?". Ananda_Vikatan. 13 January 2024. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
- ^ "Archana Ravichandran, Maya and other ex-BB Tamil contestants to reunite for 'Bigg Boss Kondattam'". Times Of India. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "Raja Rani 2 serial fame VJ Archana joins Demonte Colony 2". Cinemaexpress. 3 January 2023.
- ^ Aval Ennaval - Episode 1 - VJ Archana, VJ Annamalai - Ansari - Tamil Web Series - Being Thamizhan, 13 January 2023, retrieved 8 November 2023
- ^ Imaigalo Music Video - AniVee - Archana Ravichandran - Dongli Jumbo-Tamil Pop Music - 2023 Tamil Pop, 11 May 2023, retrieved 8 November 2023
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