From Sivakarthikeyan to Aishwarya Rajesh: Tamil TV stars who started their careers with reality shows

Achieving stardom and enjoying fame is like a dream of many. While some struggle hard to gain fame, some are lucky enough to find stardom in television and controversies. Here are some Tamil TV stars who rose to fame through reality TV shows.

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Priya Bhavani Shankar started her career as an anchor in the reality show Kings of Dance. The actress made her acting debut with the popular daily soap Kathal Varai from Kalyanam. She also appeared in various shows like Jodi Number One Season 5, Super Singer Senior Season 5 and Kings of Dance Season 1. Subsequently, she shifted her career to the film industry. Then he entered the film industry with the film Meyada Man.

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Sivakarthikeyan’s performance as a contestant in the reality TV show Kalakapovat Yaaru earned him much recognition and the actor also participated in the dance reality show ‘Boys’ vs Girls’. Soon, he started hosting shows and became a blockbuster star in his own right.

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Karthik started his career as a contestant on Jodi Fun Unlimited and later played the role of Karthikeyan in the popular daily show Kaana Vaaram Kalam Kalluriyin Kadai (2011–2012). He participated in Jodi Number One season 7 with actress Nancy Jennifer. In 2017, Karthik played the role of Aditya in the Tamil daily Sembaruthi opposite actress Shabana Shahjahan. The TV serial made Karthik a household name. Later, Karthik made his film debut with Mugilan opposite actress Ramya Pandyan.

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The actor started his career as an anchor in a reality show and then became an actor in the TV show ‘Kana Varuman Kalaman Kalluri Salai’. Rio also worked as a video jockey and anchored daytime shows like Kalurikalam, Suda Suda Chennai and Free Ah Vitu. Between 2016 and 2018, Saravanan played the lead role in the third season of the popular daily soap Meenachi. He also participated in the reality show Bigg Boss Tamil 4. Later, Ryo played the lead role in a feature film comedy drama. , Neshamund Nerma Anud Oadu Raja (2019), produced by actor Sivakarthikeyan. The film received mixed reviews.

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Robo Shankar of Kalaka Povatu Yaru fame is getting old. Apart from the sitcom, he is also seen as a judge in the comedy show ‘Kalaka Povathu Yaaru’. Season 4′. He made his debut with the film Maari. Robo Shankar is playing the role of Sanikizhamai, which is very popular among the Tamil audience.

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It is a well-known fact that Pugal developed his signature humor during his days at Kalakkapowat Yaaru. Pugus’ journey from a TV contestant to a comedian has been spectacular. The actor is playing the lead role in Zoo Keeper.

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The list would be incomplete without Vani Bhojan who played the role of Sathyapriya in the show Daiwamagal. The actress started her career with a reality show and also participated in various reality shows. Later Vaani shifted his career to film industry. Vaani Bhojan made his film debut with the film Oh My Kadavule opposite actor Ashok Selvan.

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Kavin started his career as an anchor dancing reality show. The actor later acted in the serial Saravanan Meenachi, where he played the role of Vattayan, and also participated in the reality show Bigg Boss. After that, the actor acted in many films like Lift, Dada.

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Ashwin Kumar started his career with a reality show. Cook with Komali, the cute pair of Shivagi and Ashwin won many hearts. He made his debut with the Tamil film ‘Enna Solla Pogirai’.

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Ramya Pandian became an anchor in small programs and became a contestant in the reality show Cook with Komali. Cook with Komali. She was the second runner-up in the show. Ramaiah also made her presence felt in Bigg Boss Tamil. Finally, he stepped into the film industry. The actress received huge recognition for her performance in Joker and An Devathai.

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The actress was also seen as a contestant in the dancing reality show ‘Manada Mayilada’. Later her career shifted to acting. The beautiful actress made her debut with the film Attakathi.

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