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.

Vijay Adhiraj
Born18 April
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Actor, Director, Emcee
Notable workSuzhal, Ganesh-Vasanth, Chithi, Manaivi
SpouseRashna
Children2

Career

edit

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.[1]

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.[2][3]

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.[4] The film had a low key release in January 2013 and received average reviews from critics.[5]

He has hosted many famous functions, including the Littleshows Award.

Filmography

edit

Film

edit
Year Film Role Language Notes
1998 Poonthottam Suresh Tamil
1999 Ponnu Veetukkaran Muthu Tamil
1997 Manava 2022 Manava 2022 Kannada
2002 Roja Kootam Mano's arranged husband Tamil
2003 Three Roses Saleem
2014 Pattaya Kelappanum Pandiya Saravanan
2022 Kalaga Thalaivan Keshav Rao

Television series

edit
Year Title Network Role Notes
1995–2001 Nimathy Ungal Choice Sun TV
1997 Aachi International Sun TV Mahesh Supporting role
1998–1999 Vazhandhu Kattugiren Sun TV Vikaram Supporting
1999–2000 Oru Pennin Kathaai Sun TV Sudhakar Lead role
2000 Gopi Sun TV Gopalan Main role
2000–2001 Chithi Sun TV Prasad Supporting role
2001–2004 Allai Osai Sun TV
2001 Anbulla Senagetheya Sun TV
2002-07 Avarkal Sun TV
2003 Appa Sun TV
2002–2003 Payanam Star Vijay Samraj Patrika Antagonist
2000–2002 Gopuram Sun TV
2002-03 Varam Sun TV
2001–2003 Pinni Jaya TV
2003–2005 Annamalai Sun TV Anwar Supporting role
2004 Anandham Sun TV Vijay Cameo
2004 Thadayam Sun TV Male lead
2004–2006 Manaivi Sun TV Ramani Male lead
2003–2005 Vikramathithan Sun TV Supporting role
2005-08 Aarthi Raj TV Santhosh
2006–2008 Sharadha Raj TV Sharadhanathan Lead role
2006-08 Lakshmi Sun TV Jeeva Lead role
2008-10 Rekha IPS Kalangiar TV
2008–2014 Mudha Moolu Bandham Kiran TV
2008-11 Geethanjali Raj TV
2011–13 Chitemma Surya TV Lawyer Avinash
2011–2013 Chellamay Sun TV Lawyer Avinash Supporting role
2013–14 Chellakilli Sun TV
2014 10 Mani Kathigal Sun TV
2015–2016 Vina Vidai Vettai Juniors Puthuyugam TV Host

Web series

edit
Year Title Role Platform Notes
2019 Gods of Dharmapuri (G.O.D) Vengal Reddy ZEE5

As director

edit
Year Film Notes Ref.
2013 Puthagam
2024 Nodikku Nodi [6]

Voice Artist

edit
Year Title Voice Notes
2000 Pandavas: The Five Warriors Animation film; for the character Arjun
2002 Kadhal Virus Abbas

References

edit
  1. ^ "'Each medium has its own USP'". The Hindu. 20 July 2004. Archived from the original on 14 January 2005. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
  2. ^ "Metro Plus Tiruchirapalli / Television : From telly screen to silver screen". The Hindu. 1 December 2007. Archived from the original on 7 December 2007. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
  3. ^ "The Hindu : Metro Plus Chennai / Gender : The Mush Register". www.hindu.com. Archived from the original on 12 March 2007. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
  4. ^ K.R. Manigandan (6 October 2012). "The book of life". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
  5. ^ "Tamil TV actor Vijay Adhiraj: I want to make films I can watch with my family". CNN IBN. 16 November 2012. Archived from the original on 20 November 2012. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
  6. ^ "After 11 years, Vijay Adhiraj is directing the film again". Dinamalar.com. 31 May 2024.
edit