Jagan (actor)
Indian actor
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Jagan (born December 16, 1976) 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]
Born
December 16, 1976
Jagan Purushottam
December 16, 1976
OccupationsActor, host
Yearsactive2005–present
SpouseVaanmathi[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
Actor
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Kanda Naal Mudhal | Krishna's friend | |
| Ponniyin Selvan | Jaga | ||
| Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy | |||
| 2006 | 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 | Deivam | ||
| 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 and English[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 | Professor | ||
Director
- Aanandham Aarambham (2022)[9] (Micro Web Series)
Television
| 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) |
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| 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 | ||