Erode Mahesh is an Indian television presenter, actor, writer, comedian, video jockey and educator. He is well known for his works in the television field and is currently serving as one of the judges in the comedy premiere show, ''Kalakka Povathu Yaaru?'' which is broadcast on

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alongside Thadi Balaji,

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, Mimicry Sethu and Aarthi. Mahesh has also acted in supportive roles through few Tamil films after making his film acting debut in the 2012 film, ''

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''. He also appeared as a lead actor in the 2017 film, '' Inayathalam'' alongside

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. Erode Mahesh is also known for his Tamil phrase, ''Adra Adra'' when encouraging the performers in television shows.

Career

Teaching career

Mahesh previously worked as a Tamil school teacher before entering into television and film industry. He has also mentioned that being friendly with his students paved a successful way to his career as a professor and also hinted out that he would not regret his teaching career instead of being a media professional. During his teaching career, he gave an emotional speech in Visu'win Arattai Arangam.

Television career

He made his television debut when he joined as a contestant for the show, '' Asatha Povathu Yaaru?'' which was aired in Sun TV and performed as a standup comedian. He later joined Vijay TV after gaining fame through Asathapovathu Yaaru? and went onto become an anchor through the television show, ''

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'' during its 8th season along with Ramya. He also served as an anchor in the breakthrough Vijay TV premiere show ''60 Nodi! Are You Ready?'' and was nominated for the Vijay Television Awards for Favourite Anchor Male for the particular show at the 2014 Vijay Television Awards. Mahesh along with Ramya were nominated for the 2015_Vijay_Television_Awards. Erode_Mahesh_also_worked_as_an_anchor_alongside_Thadi_Balaji_for_the_Vijay_TV_premiere_show,_''Naduvula_Konjam_Disturb_Pannuvom''_and_was_also_nominated_for_the__Vijay_Television_Awards_for_Favourite_Anchor_Male_for_the_second_time_in_his_anchoring_career_during_the_Vijay_Television_Awards.html" ;"title="Vijay Television Awards">2015 Vijay Television Awards. Erode Mahesh also worked as an anchor alongside Thadi Balaji for the Vijay TV premiere show, ''Naduvula Konjam Disturb Pannuvom'' and was also nominated for the Vijay Television Awards for Favourite Anchor Male for the second time in his anchoring career during the 2017_Vijay_Television_Awards._He_alongside_Balaji_won_the_Vijay_Television_Awards.html" ;"title="Vijay Television Awards">2017 Vijay Television Awards. He alongside Balaji won the

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Career

Teaching career

Television career

Filmography

Films

References

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