Jagan

Indian actor

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 active| 2005–present
Spouse| Vaanmathi[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

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### Actor

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Year | Film | Role | Notes

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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

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

### Television

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Year  | Title  | Role(s)  | TV Channel  | Notes

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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

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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.