Jagan

This article is about the Indian actor and comedian. For other uses, see Jagan (disambiguation).

Jagan
Born
Jagan Purushottam

Chennai
Occupation(s)Actor, host
Years active2005–present
SpouseVaanmathi[1]

Jagan is an Indian actor and comedian who has appeared in supporting roles in Tamil films. His breakthrough was with K. V. Anand's Ayan, where he played a small-time smuggler Chitti Babu, and the role won him critical acclaim.[2]

He was the anchor of popular show Kadavul Paadhi Mirugam Paadhi, which was about reviewing movies, aired in Vijay TV. The show was pulled off air citing hard-hitting criticism. He is also a prominent TV and stage show host.[3] He also hosts the game show Connexion on Vijay TV.[4] He is married to his longtime girlfriend Vaanmathi.[5]

Filmography

Actor

Year Film Role Notes
2005 Kanda Naal Mudhal Krishna's friend
Ponniyin Selvan Jaga
Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy
2006 Vallavan Vallavan's friend Uncredited role
2007 Satham Podathey Jagan
Oram Po Supply
Pori Himself
2009 Ayan Chitti Babu
2010 Paiyaa Poochi
Chikku Bukku Sekhar's friend
Nil Gavani Sellathey Milo
2011 Ko Chander
Doo Kutty
2012 Ambuli Marudhan
2013 Vatthikuchi Vanaraj
Karuppampatti Karuppu
Yaaruda Mahesh Vasanth
Pattathu Yaanai Ada Murugesan
Maryan Sami
Endrendrum Punnagai Jackson
2014 Venmegam Bhaskar
Vallinam Jagan
Naan Sigappu Manithan Satheesh
Sooran
Pappali
Irumbu Kuthirai Jagan
2015 Iravum Pagalum Varum Karthi's friend
Sagaptham Maruthu
India Pakistan Haridas/Pavadai
Anegan Saamuda/Jagan
Aavi Kumar Kumar's friend
Savaale Samaali Billa
Thoonga Vanam Jagan
Cheekati Rajyam Telugu film
2016 Uyire Uyire Rahul's friend
Manal Kayiru 2
2017 Kavan Jagan
Bayama Irukku Mani
Brahma.com Jagan
2018 Mr. Chandramouli Partha
2019 Enakku Innum Kalyanam Aagala Madhavan Lead role[6]
Jackpot Rahul's friend
2020 Asuraguru Jagannathan
2021 Thalli Pogathey Karthik's friend
2022 Rocketry: The Nambi Effect Scientist Also shot in Hindi[7]
Poikkal Kudhirai Madhan
2023 Pallu Padama Paathuka Arumai Nayagam
Ghosty [8]
Ithu Kathaiyalla Nijam
2024 Idi Minnal Kadhal Raja
Indian 2 Thambesh
Rocket Driver Professor

Director

  • Aanandham Aarambham (2022)[9] (Micro Web Series)

Television

Year Title Role(s) TV Channel Notes
2007 King Queen Jack Host Vijay TV Stand-up comedy show[10]
2008 Kadavul Paadhi Mirugam Paadhi Film reviewer

(Jagan in a triple role as Nandu, Vandu, Jendu)

Reel Paadhi Real Paadhi
2013-2017 Connexion Host
2017 Namma Ooru Connexion
Stunt Union's 50th year Golden Jubliee Celebrations Sun TV
2019 Inga Enna Solluthu Kalaignar TV [11]
2021 Rowdy Baby Contestant Sun TV He participated with his wife, Vaanmathi.
2022 Run Baby Run Host Zee Tamil [12]
Sarkaar Contestant Colors Tamil & Aha

References

  1. ^ "Jagan to get hitched". The Times of India.
  2. ^ "The Hindu : Friday Review Chennai / Film Review : Hail Action! - Ayan". 13 April 2009. Archived from the original on 13 April 2009. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
  3. ^ "Jagan takes a dig at Venkat Prabhu". 8 January 2012. Archived from the original on 8 January 2012. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
  4. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (2 June 2016). "A fresh connect". Thehindu.com. Archived from the original on 1 December 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
  5. ^ "Actor Jagan reveals Suriya's role in his love marriage - Tamil News". Indiaglitz.com. 4 April 2018. Archived from the original on 1 December 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  6. ^ "It's a wrap for Jagan's debut as the lead". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 1 December 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
  7. ^ "Popular TV host Jagan joins Madhavan in Rocketry". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 1 December 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  8. ^ "Ghosty Movie Review: An irreverent, tasteless horror comedy". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 21 March 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
  9. ^ "KV Anand would have certainly been happy with my work: Jagan". Archived from the original on 30 January 2022 – via DT Next.
  10. ^ "Tamil Tv Show King Queen Jack". Nettv4u. Archived from the original on 10 October 2018. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
  11. ^ "இது நம்ம ஆளு" | இங்க என்ன சொல்லுது | Inga Enna Solluthu | Game show | Jagan | Kalaignar TV, archived from the original on 27 August 2022, retrieved 27 August 2022
  12. ^ "'Nandu' Jagan to host upcoming reality show 'Run Baby Run'". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2022.