Mugen Rao

Mugen Rao
Rao in 2020
Born
Mugen Rao

(1995-10-20) 20 October 1995 (age 29)
Other namesMGR
Occupation(s)Actor, singer
Years active2009–present
Websitewww.mugenrao.com

Mugen Rao (born in 20 October 1995) is an Malaysian singer and actor who predominately appears in Tamil films. In 2019, he participated in the reality show Bigg Boss 3 and later emerged as the winner.[1][2] He is also known for playing lead roles in films such as Ghora (2018) and Velan (2021).

Personal life

Mugen was born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, one of three children.[1] His father, Prakash Rao, died in 2020.[3]

Career

He began his singing career with his father, a stage singer, and performed in fifty stage shows.[1][4] He made his acting debut in the Malay TV show Senandung Malam, then had small parts in films including Gerak Khas and Ghora, in shorts, TV films, and advertising.[1]

Rao's career took off in 2016, when his music video "Kayalvizhi" went viral on YouTube.[5] His later music videos include "Anbe Aruyire", "Pogiren", "Mayakkurriye", and "Oththa Thamarai", which was shot in 2022 using virtual production technology.[6]

In 2019, he was the first Malaysian contestant on Bigg Boss Tamil edition, and emerged as the winner.[5][7] While on Bigg Boss Tamil season 3, he sang the unreleased song "Sathiyama", which was only officially released in 2020.[8] He then moved to Chennai and sought to break into Tamil cinema.[9][10]

He signed a three-film deal in 2020,[11] and was announced at the time to have a leading role in Vettri.[12] He played the lead in Velan, directed by Kavin Moorthy and released in December 2021.[13][14][15] In 2022, he began filming Mathil Mel Kadhal alongside Divya Bharathi.[16]

He later played the lead role in the film Jinn The Pet which was directed by TR Bala alongside actress Bhavaya Trikha. The film released on christmas day of 2024.[17][18]

Filmography

Films

Year Film Role(s) Notes
2018 Adhitya Malaysian film
Haran Abdu
Hey Coffeelopher Ram
2019 Venpa Yuvaraj Balakrishnan Malaysian film (Special Appearance in Thandayuthabaaniye song)
2021 Velan Velan Also singer and lyricist
2024 Jinn The Pet Thomas [19]
TBA Vettri TBA
TBA Madhil Mel Kaadhal TBA
TBA Kaadhal Enbathu Saabama TBA

Web series

List of web series and roles
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2023 MY3 Adhitya Chandrasekhar OTT Release [20]

Short films

Year Title Notes
2017 I am Peter
2018 Light Up Someone's Life

Television

Actor

Year Serial/Telemovie/Drama Role Channel Language Notes
2009 Senandung Malam Paperboy Malay
2010 Da Bomba Supporting Malay
2011 Gerak Khas Supporting TV2 Malay
2012 Sindiket Fixie Supporting Malay
2012 Rumah Kecil Itu Supporting Malay
2014 Rembau Ada WiFi Supporting Malay
2016 ASTRO Sitcom: Barber Main Cast Tamil
2016 Veetuku Oru Paati Main Cast Tamil
2016 Ippadiyum Pannalama Main Cast Tamil
2017 Agam Puram Tamil
2018 Sekuriti TV2 Tamil
2018 Sugamaana Sumaigal Tamil
2019 Nee Yaar Main Cast TV2 Tamil Best TV Drama Actor award

Reality shows (non fiction)

Year Reality Show/Fiction/Live Show Role Channel Notes
2016 360 Degrees: Season 11 Anchor Astro Vaanavil
2017 360 Degrees: Season 12 Anchor Astro Vaanavil
2017 Chinna Kabali Anchor Astro Vaanavil
2017 Astro Ponggal Anchor Astro Vaanavil
2018 Astro Ponggal Anchor Astro Vaanavil
2019 KL to KK: Let's roll Host Astro Ulagam
2019 Bigg Boss 3 Contestant Vijay TV Winner[21]
2019 Super Singer 7 Guest Vijay TV [22]
2020 Dancing Super Stars Judge Vijay TV

Music videos

Actor
Year Song Music Notes
2014 "Anbe Aaruyirae" Prashan Sean
2015 "Aayiram Sorkal" Emzzie Boi Also co-lyricist
2016 "Kadhal Enbathu Saabama" Lawrence Soosai
"Nanba Vaa" Jose Franklin
2022 "Mayakirriye" AniVee
"Othai Thamarai" Sandy Sandellow
2023 "Single Aayiten Di" Dharan Kumar
"Makka Makka" Harris Jayaraj

Discography

Singer

  • Note: When he is credited as the composer, he is credited as Mugen Rao MGR.
Year Song Composer(s) Co-singer(s) Writer(s) Ref.
2014 "Kaadhaley Kannir" Coruz Hooks A'sha, Coruz Hooks Mugen Rao
2015 "Ring-Eh" Razor Ray A Sha [23]
2016 "Kayalvizhi" Coruz Hooks Solo
2018 "Pogiren" Prashan Sean Prashan Sean
"Abinaya" Shane Extreme, Mugen Rao Solo
"Kannu Rapulo" (Telugu) [24]
"Zombie Kadhal"
2019 "Yenggedi" Shane Extreme Solo [25]
"Maya" Mugen Rao Solo
"Sathiyama" Mugen Rao, Shane Extreme Priyashankari
2020 "Arivum Anbum" Ghibran Kamal Haasan, Ghibran, Anirudh Ravichander, Yuvan Shankar Raja,
Shankar Mahadevan, Bombay Jayashri, Sid Sriram, Devi Sri Prasad,
Shruti Haasan, Andrea Jeremiah, Siddharth		 Kamal Haasan [26]
"Thedinen" Mugen Rao, Shane Extreme Solo Mugen Rao
2021 "Sathiyama Sollurandi" Gopi Sundar, Mugen Rao Sivaangi Krishnakumar
"Kaanal Neer Aanathe" Gopi Sundar Solo Lalithanand
2022 "Mudhal Kaathal" Mugen Rao, Vivasvan Solo Mugen Rao, Vivasvan
2023 "Murugan Cassette Vol.1" Mugen Rao Havoc Brothers Mugen Rao

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Bigg Boss Tamil 3: From being influenced by gangster culture in Malaysia to a talented lyricist, lesser known facts of Mugen Rao". Times of India. 24 June 2019. Archived from the original on 23 November 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  2. ^ Sriram Ranganath (2 October 2019). "Bigg Boss Tamil 3, Day 100 Written Update: How Mugen Rao Made The 100th Day Extra Special". NDTV. Archived from the original on 2 October 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  3. ^ "Mugen Rao's father passes away". IndiaGlitz. 28 January 2020. Archived from the original on 20 November 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  4. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Velan Interview With Malaysian Actor Mugen Rao - Varnam MY". 31 December 2021. Archived from the original on 28 September 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  5. ^ a b "Malaysian Mugen Rao wins India's 'Bigg Boss 3' reality TV show". Malay Mail. 27 October 2019. Archived from the original on 20 November 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  6. ^ M Suganth (25 March 2022). "Shoot at Site: Mugen's new music video is shot using virtual production technology". Times Of India. Archived from the original on 20 November 2022. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
  7. ^ "Mugen Rao wins Bigg Boss Tamil season 3 MGR". The Hindu. 7 October 2019. Archived from the original on 20 November 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  8. ^ "WATCH: Mugen Rao's Infamous Tune, Sathiyama is Finally on YouTube! - Varnam MY". 2 May 2020. Archived from the original on 28 September 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  9. ^ Gautam Sunder (15 October 2019). "Mugen Rao can't wait to conquer the world, beginning with Kollywood first". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 20 November 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  10. ^ "Mugen Rao Ranks 11th on the Chennai Times 30 Most Desirable Men 2019 - Varnam MY". 16 March 2020. Archived from the original on 28 September 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  11. ^ "Malaysian artiste Mugen Rao signs deal to star in 3 Kollywood movies". The Star. 29 September 2020. Archived from the original on 20 November 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  12. ^ "'Bigg Boss' winner Mugen Rao, Miss India Anukreethy Vas to debut in 'Vettri'". The Hindu. 28 September 2020. Archived from the original on 20 November 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  13. ^ "Mugen looked perfect for the role of Pollachi native boy in Velan: Director Kavin". Times Of India. 22 December 2021. Archived from the original on 20 November 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  14. ^ Bhuvanesh Chandar (26 April 2021). "Velan to feature Mugen Rao in two looks; first look out". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 20 November 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  15. ^ "Mugen Rao's Velan cleared with a clean 'U' certificate". Times Of India. 7 November 2021. Archived from the original on 20 November 2022. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
  16. ^ Sharanya CR (2 December 2021). "Mugen Rao & Divya Bharathi's Mathil Mel Kadhal is a love story set in Chennai". Times Of India. Archived from the original on 20 November 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  17. ^ "Mugen's Jinn—The Pet teaser to be out on this day".
  18. ^ "Teaser of Jinn- The Pet starring Mugen Rao to be released on Christmas".
  19. ^ Chandhini R (18 January 2023). "Mugen Rao's next titled Jinn; Film commences production". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 19 January 2023. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
  20. ^ "'MY3': First look of Hansika, Shanthnu, Mugen's web series out". www.thehindu.com. 22 August 2023. Archived from the original on 4 September 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  21. ^ "Bigg Boss winner Mugen Rao continues to dream bigger dreams". www.nst.com.my. Archived from the original on 20 November 2022. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
  22. ^ "WATCH: Mugen Rao Performs with Anirudh at the Super Singer Finale - Varnam MY". 11 November 2019. Archived from the original on 28 September 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  23. ^ "Ring Eh Song Lyrics - Mugen Rao (MGR, 2014)". www.exlyrics.com. 30 September 2020. Archived from the original on 28 September 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  24. ^ "MugenRao MGR".
  25. ^ "Mugen's 'Yenggedi' Receives Praises From India's Popular Playback Singer Suchitra On Twitter! - Varnam MY". 14 October 2020. Archived from the original on 28 September 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  26. ^ "Mugen Rao Joins Kamal Hassan and Other Big Names for the Track Arivum Anbum! - Varnam MY". 24 April 2020. Archived from the original on 28 September 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
Preceded by Bigg Boss Tamil Winner
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