Rakshan more popularly known as VJ Rakshan (born 16 April 1991) is an Indian television presenter currently working with

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. He has hosted '' Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? seasons 5,6 and'' ''7''. He previously worked for

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and

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. His debut film was ''En Kadhal Devathai'' with which although the movie was ready to release in 2011, it got released only in 2017. In 2020, he acted in a second movie ''

Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal ''Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal'' () is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy caper film written and directed by Desingh Periyasamy. The film stars Dulquer Salmaan, Ritu Varma, Rakshan and Niranjani Ahathian portraying in the lead roles, ...

'' directed by Desingh Periyasamy with

Dulquer Salmaan Dulquer Salmaan (born 28 July 1986) is an Indian actor, playback singer and film producer who predominantly works in Malayalam and Tamil films, in addition to Telugu and Hindi films. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in business management ...

playing the lead role.

Personal life

Rakshan's father died when he was a teenager. After completing his debut movie En Kadhal Devathai, he started his video jockey career in

. He is married to Saranya and has a daughter.

Filmography

Films

Web series

Television

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{authority control 1991 births Indian television presenters Living people Indian radio presenters Indian stand-up comedians Male actors from Chennai People from Chennai +