Archana Ravichandran

Indian television personality and television actress, Bigg Boss season 7 Tamil Winner

Not to be confused with Archana Chandhoke.

Not to be confused with Archana Ravi.

Archana Ravichandran

Archana in 2023

Born|

Archana Ravichandran

(1997-11-11) 11 November 1997 (age 26)[1]

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Other names| VJ Archana
Archana R.
Occupations|

* Television personality
* Television actress

Years active| 2020 – present
Known for| Raja Rani 2
Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani
Bigg Boss 7

Archana Ravichandran (born 11 November 1997) formerly known by her stage name VJ Archana is an Indian television personality and television actress who predominantly appears in Tamil television shows and serials.[2] She appeared in the Raja Rani 2 serial, in the role Archana.[3] She was also featured in Morattu Single season 2, Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani (2021), and several other TV shows.[4]

Archana also won the popular reality show Bigg Boss 7 with the most number of votes, and was also the first female wild card contestant to lift the trophy in the history of Bigg Boss.[5][6][7][8]

## Career[edit]

### Debut and breakthrough (2020–2023)[edit]

Archana started her career as a video jockey on Sun TV. She has appeared in some television programs on Sun Tv during her early stages in her career. She made her television debut in the serial Raja Rani 2 along with Alya Manasa.[9] In the serial, she plays the character role of Archana.[10]

She also appeared in the show Murattu Singles which aired on Star Vijay.

Archana debuted in the film Demonte Colony 2 as a film actress and is currently undergoing filming and post production work alongside actor Arulnithi.[11][12]

### Bigg Boss Tamil 7 (2023)[edit]

Archana with the trophy after winning Bigg Boss

Archana won the Indian reality show Bigg Boss Season 7, which started in October 2023. She is also the first wildcard contestant to win the show in a main series in whole Bigg Boss franchise in India.[13] [14][15]

## Personal life[edit]

In 2022, news has been circulated on social media stating that Archana was committed in a movie.

In 2023, Archana officially changed her name from VJ Archana to Archana Ravichandran which is her birthname, she posted her new name on social media stating, " As I continue to grow and evolve in my career, it’s important to me that my name reflects my true identity and heritage."[16][17]

## Filmography[edit]

### Television[edit]

Year | Title  | Channel | Role  | Notes

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2020- 2022  | Raja Rani Season 2 | Star Vijay | Archana  | Vijay Television Awards- Best Actress
2021  | Thaenmozhi B.A | Devi  | Special Appearance
Morattu Single season 2 | Contestant  | Episodic Appearance
Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani | Anchor
2022  | Indira | Zee Tamil | Mangai  | Special Appearance
2023- 2024  | Bigg Boss Tamil Season 7 | Star Vijay | Contestant  | Winner[18]

### Films[edit]

Year | Title | Role  | Ref.

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TBA | Demonte Colony 2 | TBA  | [19]

### Web series[edit]

Year | Title | Role  | Ref.

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2023 | Aval Ennaval  | Maathi  | [20]

### Music videos[edit]

Year | Title | Singer(s)  | Ref.

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2023 | Imaigalo | AniVee  | [21]
2023 | Dhamma Thundu Kaadhal | Dharan Kumar  |
2024 | Toxic Kadhal | Arun Raj & Archana Ravichandran  |

## See also[edit]

* List of Indian television actresses

## References[edit]

1. ^ "VJ Archana". nettv4u.com.
2. ^ "From VJ Arachana to Sushma Nair: Tamil actresses who quit their popular shows midway". Times Of India.
3. ^ "VJ Archana reveals why she quit Raja Rani 2". Times Of India. 3 January 2023.
4. ^ "VJ Archana shares a photo with Vairamuthu; Singer Chinmayi requests her to be 'cautious'". Times Of India. 28 December 2022.
5. ^ "Archana Ravichandran: The Versatile Talent of Tamil Entertainment Industry". fastread.com. 31 October 2023.
6. ^ "Meet Archana Ravichandran, 'Bigg Boss Tamil 7' Winner Who Rose Against All Odds". Oneindia.
7. ^ "Who is Bigg Boss Tamil 7 Winner VJ Archana Ravichandran? Know all about her". rozanaspokesman.com.
8. ^ "Bigg Boss Tamil 7 Finale Voting Results: Maya, Archana, Dinesh, Vishnu, Mani; Here's Who Got Max & Least Votes". Filmibeat.
9. ^ "Roshni Haripriya to Chaitra Reddy: Here are Tamil Actresses With Huge Fan Following". News18. 29 December 2021.
10. ^ "VJ Archana Quits Raja Rani 2 After Long Absence, Pens Thank You Note For Fans". News18. 29 August 2022.
11. ^ "VJ Archana makes her Kollywood debut with Arulnithi's horror film". Times Of India. 2 January 2023.
12. ^ "I consider being a Tamilian as my biggest strength: VJ Archana". Times Of India. 9 January 2023.
13. ^ "Bigg Boss Tamil 7 Finale Voting Results: Maya, Archana, Dinesh, Vishnu, Mani; Here's Who Got Max & Least Votes". Filmibeat.
14. ^ "Bigg Boss Tamil 7 winner: Wild card contestant Archana Ravichandran lifts the trophy; wins a prize money of Rs 50 lakh". Times of India.
15. ^ 19+ Crores Votes-க்கு ரொம்ப நன்றி 🙏🏻கண்கலங்கிய Vj Archana | Bigg Boss 7 Title Winner, retrieved 16 January 2024
16. ^ "VJ Archana is now officially Archana Single Ravichandran". talksofcinema.com. 10 May 2023.
17. ^ "Breathtakingly beautiful looks of VJ Archana Ravichandran". Times Of India.
18. ^ "Bigg Boss 7 Exclusive: டைட்டில் வென்ற வைல்டுகார்டு போட்டியாளர் அர்ச்சனா! 2வது, 3வது இடங்களில் யார்?". Ananda_Vikatan. 13 January 2024. Retrieved 13 January 2024.`{{cite news}}`: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
19. ^ "Raja Rani 2 serial fame VJ Archana joins Demonte Colony 2". Cinemaexpress.
20. ^ Aval Ennaval - Episode 1 - VJ Archana, VJ Annamalai - Ansari - Tamil Web Series - Being Thamizhan, retrieved 8 November 2023
21. ^ Imaigalo Music Video - AniVee - Archana Ravichandran - Dongli Jumbo-Tamil Pop Music - 2023 Tamil Pop, retrieved 8 November 2023

## External links[edit]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Archana Ravichandran.

* Archana Ravichandran at IMDb
* Archana Ravichandran on Instagram

*[TBA]: To be announced