Rajkamal
Rajkamal is an Indian actor who has worked on Tamil films and television series. After making a breakthrough as an actor through television serials, he has worked on films including Sandikuthirai (2016) and Melnaattu Marumagan (2018).[1]
Rajkamal | |
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Born | 29th August,1985 |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2003–present |
Spouse | Latha Rao |
Career
Rajkamal was introduced as an actor by director K. Balachander in the television series Sahana, which was a sequel to the director's successful 1985 drama film, Sindhu Bhairavi.[2][3] He subsequently collaborated with the director for eleven further series produced by Kavithalayaa Productions in the 2000s.[4] In 2006, Rajkamal participated in the inaugural series of Jodi Number One, a dance reality show by STAR Vijay, alongside his wife Latha Rao.[5][6][7] He also then appeared alongside his wife in the "Aaja Meri Soniye" song in Venkat Prabhu's Saroja (2008). During 2007, Rajkamal won a Film Fans Association award, after being adjudged as having the best male performance in television serials during 2006.[8]
In 2014, Rajkamal appeared in the role of a bank security officer in K. S. Ravikumar's Lingaa. He shot for the film in four days in Hyderabad alongside Rajinikanth and Anushka Shetty, after successfully passing a screen test.[9] Rajkamal actively stalled his television career to seek out film opportunities after signing Melnaattu Marumagan in late 2015. His first theatrical release as the lead actor was however the romantic drama film Sandikuthirai (2016), where he featured opposite debutant Manasa.[10][11] The film was based on the menace of technology and also doubled up as a murder mystery.[12] In Melnaattu Marumagan (2018), Rajkamal portrayed the role of a tour guide in Mahabalipuram who has an ambition to marry a foreign woman. Paired opposite Andreanne Nouyrigat, the film was shot throughout 2015 and 2016.[13][14][15]
Shooting House
In 2021, RAJKAMAL(RK) SHOOTING HOUSE at Maduravayal was introduced to fellow artists to rent the house for shooting purposes for serials, movies, ad shows etc.
Personal life
Rajkamal is married to fellow television actress, Latha Rao, and the pair have two daughters, Lara and Raga.[16]
Filmography
Television
- Serials
Year | Title | Role | Channel |
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2003 | Sahana | Jaya TV | |
2003–2004 | Rekkai Kattiya Manasu | Raj TV | |
2003–2009 | Anandham | Sun TV | |
2005 | Selvi | ||
2007–2012 | Vasantham | ||
2008–2009 | Comedy Colony | Jaya TV | |
2009 | Kalyanam | Sun TV | |
2012–2017 | Bhairavi Aavigalukku Priyamanaval | ||
2020–2023 | Abhiyum Naanum | Saravanan | |
2022 | Amman | Colors Tamil | |
2022–Present | Anandha Raagam | Sun TV | |
2023–Present | Sandhya Raagam | Zee Tamil |
- Shows
Year | Title | Role | Channel |
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2006 | Jodi Number One | Participant | Star Vijay |
2016 | Anjarai Petti | Zee Tamizh | |
2020 | Vanakkam Tamizha | Guest | Sun TV |
2021 | Vada da | Himself | Sun Music |
Rowdy Baby | Contestant | Sun TV | |
2022 | Vanakkam Tamizha | Guest |
Films
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2006 | Pachchak Kuthira | Himself | Special appearance |
2008 | Saroja | Himself | Special appearance |
2013 | Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham | Jayashree's brother | |
2014 | Lingaa | Bank security | |
2016 | Sandikuthirai | Ravi | |
2018 | Melnaattu Marumagan | Sakthi | |
2021 | Kasada Tabara | Vaanathi's husband | |
2022 | Pen Vilai Verum 999 Rubai Mattume | ||
References
- "French girl Andrean makes her debut as lead". The Times of India.
- "Rajkamal's delayed film hits marquee". 13 February 2018.
- "Tamil Tv Serials Sahana – Nettv4u".
- "Sahana was my launch vehicle: Rajkamal". The Times of India.
- Rangarajan, Malathi (13 July 2017). "The good new days" – via www.thehindu.com.
- "Who will be the best 'jodi' on television?". 3 October 2006 – via www.thehindu.com.
- "Indian Advertising, Media, Marketing, Digital, Advertising Agencies – afaqs!". www.afaqs.com.
- "Film, television stars receive Film Fans Association awards". 8 October 2007 – via www.thehindu.com.
- "Rajkamal in Lingaa". 3 August 2014.
- "From small screen to big screen". 27 June 2016.
- "TV Actor Rajkamal Makes His Debut As A Hero! - Nettv4u.com".
- "Rajkamal pins hopes on Chandikuthirai". 22 July 2016.
- "French girl Andrean dubs her own voice". 2 August 2016.
- "Melnaattu Marumagan clears censors with a 'U'". 5 November 2016.
- "Melnaattu... will have a release in France". 25 November 2017.
- "Their visit amplified students' enthusiasm". 9 May 2007 – via www.thehindu.com.