Kavin Raj has been garnering a lot of attention recently thanks to his upcoming film Bloody Beggar, which holds a great appeal. The actor took a leap of faith by moving from television to the silver screen and has earned a special place in many hearts with his versatility. In this article we will know a little more about them.
Who is Kavin Raj?
Born in June 1990, Kavin Raj is a notable Tamil actor who has made it big in television by being a part of some of the most prestigious shows of all time. After this, he participated in the reality show Bigg Boss Tamil, which gave him much-needed recognition. Finally in 2012 he took a big leap and started his film career.
Kavin left college to give auditions and work in serials
A native of Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, Kavin pursued his college level education at Loyola College of Arts and Science, where he earned a BSc degree in Chemistry. However, his passion for acting was so strong that he voluntarily left the course and instead participated in several audition opportunities by Star Vijay.
Kevin entered the show world through television, which later led to films.
Even before making a name for himself as a talented actor in South cinema, Kavin worked extensively in Tamil television. Her first show was season 2 of the college version of Kana Kaanum Kalangal. After that, she did many shows and daily soaps in Star Vijay, like Thayumanavan, Saravanan, Meenatchi and many more. Kavin also received the Vijay Television Award for Favorite Male Actor in 2015.
This was exactly the time when the actor decided not to work in television and started looking for a debut in Tamil cinema.
Kavin’s filmography over the years
He started with side roles in some popular films like Pizza, Sathriyaan and Indru Netru Naalai. While all of these received mixed responses at the box office and by critics, his series Lift, directed by Vineet Varaprasad, finally arrived in 2021. Later the show was also released on OTT.
After this, his very successful films came which gave him recognition, like Doctor, Akash Vani, Dada and Star.
Kavin Raj’s controversial participation in Bigg Boss Tamil
One of the most unforgettable highlights of Kavin Raj’s career was his participation in the third season of Bigg Boss Tamil hosted by Kamal Haasan. His stint on the show, be it his statements, actions and opinions, made him one of the most sought-after contestants on the show. Although he did not lift the trophy in the end, his participation strengthened his stardom manifold.
Kavin’s personal life, his marriage with Monica David
Talking about his personal life, Kavin tied the knot with his long-time partner Monica David in August 2023. Their wedding was a lavish celebration held in Chennai and was attended by only close friends and family members.
On the work front, Kavin is looking forward to the release of his next film, Bloody Beggar on Diwali on October 31, 2024. He will also pair up with Nayanthara for an upcoming but untitled film.
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