Rio Raj
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- Actor
- television host
- Sun Music Video Jockey
Rio Raj | |
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| Born | (1989-02-17) 17 February 1989 (age 36) |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
| Spouse | Shruthi Rio |
| Children | 1 |
Rio Raj is an Indian actor and video jockey, who has appeared in Tamil language films and television. He often worked on shows by network Star Vijay, and Sun Music,[1] before moving to work in Tamil cinema.[2][3] He was listed by the Chennai Times as the ninth most "Desirable Man on Television 2020“.[4]
Rio Raj started his career as an actor in Star Vijay's 2011 television drama Kana Kaanum Kalangal Kalloori Saalai, a spin-off of Kana Kaanum Kaalangal series. He later moved to work with Sun Music as a video jockey, hosting day-time shows such as Kaloorikalam, Suda Suda Chennai, and Free Ah Vidu among others. He returned to Star Vijay by portraying the lead role in the third season of the drama, Saravanan Meenatchi, between 2016 and 2018.[2]
Following a supporting role in Sathriyan (2017), Raj appeared in his first lead role in a feature film through the comedy drama, Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja (2019), produced by actor Sivakarthikeyan.[5] The film opened to mixed reviews, with a critic noting he makes a "decent debut".[6][7][8] His next film Plan Panni Pannanum, another comedy drama, was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic.[9] In October 2020, he participated in Bigg Boss (Tamil season 4).[10] He was listed by the Chennai Times as the ninth most "Desirable Man on Television 2020“.[11]
In 2023, he acted in Broken Script followed by the romantic drama film, Joe. The latter marked his debut as a lyricist and he calls it a major wish fulfilled from his bucket list.[12][13] In 2025, he appeared in the drama Niram Marum Ulagil followed by the romantic comedy films, Sweetheart!, Love Marriage and Aan Paavam Pollathathu.
Filmography
As actor
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Sawaari | Uncredited role | ||
| 2017 | Sathriyan | Guna's friend | ||
| 2019 | Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja | Shiva | ||
| 2021 | Plan Panni Pannanum | Sembi | [14] | |
| 2023 | Broken Script | Thambi Durai | ||
| Joe | Joe | [15] | ||
| 2025 | Niram Marum Ulagil | Athiyan | [16] | |
| Sweetheart! | Vasu | [17] | ||
| Love Marriage | Gowtham | Cameo appearance | ||
| Aan Paavam Pollathathu | Shiva | |||
| TBA | Ram in Leela † | TBA | Announced | [18] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2012 | Kana Kaanum Kaalangal – Kaloori Saalai | Pazhani | Star Vijay | ||
| 2016–2018 | Saravanan Meenatchi (Season 3) | Saravanan | Lead Role | ||
| 2016–2018 | Jodi Number One (Season 9) | Contestant | 3rd Runner-Up | ||
| 2017–2019 | Ready Steady Po Season 1 & 2 | Host | |||
| 2017–2018 | Wife Kaila Life | ||||
| 2018 | Jodi Number One Fun Unlimited | ||||
| Bigg Boss Season 2 Kondattam | Special Show | ||||
| 2019 | Bigg Boss Tamil Season 3 | Guest | |||
| 2019–2020 | Dancing Super Stars | Host | |||
| 2020 | 90s Kids vs 2k Kids | Special Show | |||
| 2020–2021 | Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4 | Contestant | 2nd Runner-Up | [19] | |
| 2021 | Varutha Padatha Valibar Sangam | Host | Special Show for 6th Annual Vijay Television Awards | [20] | |
| Ready Steady Po Reloaded | Special Show | ||||
| 2024 | Jodi Are U Ready | Co-Host | |||
| 2025 | Iru Malargal | Varun | Sun TV |
As lyricist
| Year | Title | Song | Composer | Singer | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Joe | "Kovai Kulira" | Siddhu Kumar | Vineeth Sreenivasan | [22] |
| 2025 | Sweetheart! | "Amma Song" | Yuvan Shankar Raja | Yuvan Shankar Raja, Sai Vignesh |
References
- ↑ "Rio Raj confirms being part of Bigg Boss Tamil?". The Times of India. 3 October 2020.
- 1 2 "After 7 years Saravanan Meenatchi coming to an end". The Times of India. 18 August 2018.
- ↑ Raj, Rio (29 October 2018). ""Decide what NOT to do" – says Actor RIO RAJ | AGNI 2018". guindytimes.com (Interview). Interviewed by Akshara Viswanathan.
- ↑ "Chennai Times 20 Most Desirable Men on Television 2020". TimesofIndia.com. 26 May 2021.
- ↑ "I am forever grateful to Sivakarthikeyan anna: Rio Raj". The Times of India.
- ↑ Kumar, Pradeep (14 June 2019). "'Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja' review: A lesson in shooting blanks". The Hindu.
- ↑ "Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja review: An average comedy entertainer". Sify. Archived from the original on 15 June 2019.
- ↑ "Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja (aka) Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Rajaa review". Behindwoods. 14 June 2019.
- ↑ "Rio Raj's film with Badri titled Plan Panni Pannanum". Cinema Express. 12 January 2020.
- ↑ "Rio Raj confirms being part of Bigg Boss Tamil?". The Times of India. 3 October 2020.
- ↑ "Chennai Times 20 Most Desirable Men on Television 2020". TimesofIndia.com. 26 May 2021.
- ↑ "திரை விமர்சனம்: புரோக்கன் ஸ்கிரிப்ட்". Hindu Tamil. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ↑ "'I don't think my career growth is slow': 'Joe' actor Rio Raj". New Indian Express. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- ↑ "Plan Panni Pannanum trailer is here". The Times of India. 11 March 2020.
- ↑ "Rio Raj's film titled 'Joe'". Timesofindia.com. 13 January 2023.
- ↑ "ரியோ மற்றும் சேண்டியின் கதாப்பாத்திர போஸ்டரை வெளியிட்ட நிறம் மாறும் உலகில் படக்குழு | The team of Niram Maarum Ulagil released the character posters of Rio and Sandy". Maalai Malar (in Tamil). 9 February 2025.
- ↑ "I'm happy that Yuvan sir is returning to romcom zone with my film, says Rio Raj". The Times of India. 28 November 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
- ↑ "Rio's next titled Ram in Leela, first look out". Cinema Express. 1 December 2025. Retrieved 1 December 2025.
- ↑ "Bigg Boss Tamil 4 second runner-up Rio Raj thanks fans for love and support". The Times of India. 22 January 2021.
- ↑ Vijay Television Awards | Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam | 4th April 2021 - Promo 1, 31 March 2021, retrieved 7 November 2021
- ↑ "Hima Bindhu, Jeevitha and Santhosh set to play the leads in 'Irumalargal'". The Times of India. 22 May 2025.
- ↑ "Joe | Song - Kovai Kulira". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 March 2025.