RJ Balaji is a multi-talented actor, film director and television presenter. He rose to fame for his role in the film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan starring Vijay Sethupathi directed by Vignesh Shivan. The actor is in the news again for sharing his views on the controversy between Dhanush and Nayanthara over the film. Let’s take a look at who RJ Balaji is as he discusses his views on the issue.
Who is RJ Balaji?
RJ Balaji is a popular Indian actor who started his career as a radio jockey and comedian. He became famous for his shows on Take It Easy, The Night Show with RJ Balaji and 92.7 Big FM. In one show, he used to prank call users and make a funny segment about it.
Not only as a radio jockey but RJ Balaji has made his mark in many fields. He is known for his association with popular TV shows and his performances in notable films as an actor and co-director. Additionally, he has hosted several inter-school cultural events in Chennai and worked as a cricket commentator. Beyond his professional endeavours, RJ Balaji has actively contributed to social causes.
Meanwhile, RJ Balaji was born and brought up in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. During his college days, he discovered his talent for communication and conversation. So he decided to make a career in media.
He started his career in showbiz as a voice artist in Puthagam (2013) and made his acting debut in Theya Velai Seyyanam Kumaru. He rose to fame with Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (2015). Over the years, he has appeared in many films such as Jil Jang Juk, Pugaaz, Devi, Kaatru Veliyidai and Spyder.
Balaji became a leading actor in 2019 with LKG, which was a major box-office success. He made his directorial debut with Mookuthi Amman in 2020 and continued directing with Veetala Vishesham in 2022. It was a remake of Badhaai Ho. His latest film Run Baby Run also received positive reviews.
RJ Balaji addresses Nayanthara vs Dhanush controversy
Nayanthara sparked controversy by posting an open letter to Dhanush on her social media handle. In the letter, he criticized them for stopping the use of footage of Naanum Rowdy Paddy in his Netflix documentary. He also expressed his anger at Dhanush for sending him a legal notice demanding Rs 10 crore over the brief 3-second behind-the-scenes clip used in the trailer.
Addressing the issue, RJ Balaji told Galata at a fan festival, “Like you, I also came to know about it online. The audience seems to be entertained. But what can I say? Dhanush sir has But no response. Who should I comment on?
Meanwhile, RJ Balaji was last seen in the 2024 film Singapore Salon.
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