Tej Charanraj

Tej Charanraj
Born
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Other namesTejraj
OccupationActor
Years active2017–present

Tej Charanraj is an Indian actor and film producer who has appeared in Tamil and Kannada language films. After making his film debut in the Tamil film Laali (2017), he has been in films including 90 ML (2019) and Sivi 2 (2022).

Career

Tej is the son of actor-director Charan Raj.[1] His younger brother, Dev Charanraj, is also an actor.[2] He pursued a degree in visual communications, took an acting course at Balu Mahendra’s acting school Cinema Pattarai, learned stunts from action choreographer Pandian and dance from choreographers Raghuram and Sridhar, before embarking in his career as an actor.[3]

In August 2013, Charan Raj revealed that Teja would shortly make his debut as an actor, but there was an eventual delay before he starred in his first film.[4][5] Tej made his acting debut through the Tamil film, Laali (2017), a drama around parental relationships.[6] For the film's soundtrack release, Charan Raj requested his former co-star Rajinikanth to be the chief guest.[7] He then appeared in a supporting role in Anita Udeep's female-centric drama 90 ML (2019).[8] Tej made his first appearance in Kannada through Shri Bharatha Baahubali (2020).[9]

Filmography

Year Film Role Language Notes
2017 Laali Tamil
2019 90 ML Sathish Tamil
2020 Shri Bharatha Baahubali Kannada
2022 Sivi 2 Krish Tamil
2023 Narakasura Aadhi Naidu Telugu

References

  1. ^ "Another new filmi kid eyes a Kannada debut". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2019-03-10. Retrieved 2022-07-22.
  2. ^ "Charanraj to direct his son's debut film". Cinema Express.
  3. ^ "Tejraj on a roll". Deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 2022-07-22.
  4. ^ "Charan Raj Set To Introduce Son Tej Raj". filmibeat.com. August 12, 2013.
  5. ^ "Charan Raj wants to be son's guiding light". August 11, 2013 – via Business Standard.
  6. ^ "'Lali Lali Aararo' is a film on family sentiments". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2017-04-06. Retrieved 2022-07-22.
  7. ^ "Rajinikanth's big favor for his 'Baasha' co-star | Tamil Diplomat".
  8. ^ Tuesday, March 12, 2019 - 15:21 (2019-03-12). "More star kids make debuts in Sandalwood and Kollywood". The News Minute. Retrieved 2022-07-22.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ "Tej Charanraj: I want to justify my father's stardom". Cinema Express.