| Raaghav | |
| Birthname: | Venkataraghavan Ranganathan |
| Birth Place: | Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Birth Date: | 9 April 1974 |
| Occupation: | Actor, music composer, anchor |
| Yearsactive: | 2002–present |
Venkataraghavan Ranganathan (born on 9 April 1974), better known as Raaghav on screen, is an Indian actor and television personality in Tamil Nadu. Before his break into films, he appeared in season 1 of Jodi Number One.
He first appeared in supporting roles in several films, he made his debut as the lead hero with, Nanjupuram. He is a gold medalist from College of Engineering, Guindy, Chennai and passed out in 1994. He then went on to further his studies in the University of Illinois and later came back to Chennai, where he worked as a software engineer. But due to his passion for media, he shifted to a career of acting.[1]
He married his TV co-star Preetha. He and his wife appeared together in Jodi Number 1 in STAR Vijay and Maanada Mayilada in Kalaignar TV. In both the reality shows they were the 1st runner up.[2]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Yai! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke! | Raaghav | also composer for song "Oru Kadhal Vandhucho" |
| Five by Four | the Stranger | English film | |
| 2006 | Jerry | Gausik | |
| Vattaram | Vetrivel | ||
| 2007 | Satham Podathey | Bhanu's brother | |
| 2008 | Chakkara Viyugam | Bose | |
| Silambattam | Veeraiyan's son | ||
| 2010 | Enthiran | Rowdy | |
| Naane Ennul Illai | Ranjith | ||
| 2011 | Nanjupuram | Velu | also music composer and producer also singer for songs "Warrior Rap" and "Ennattuma Vaanathula" |
| Velayudham | Jai | ||
| Mambattiyaan | Cameo appearance | ||
| 2012 | Unnil Tholaindhein | Sivakumar | |
| 2013 | Naan Rajavaga Pogiren | Boxer | Cameo appearance |
| Kalyana Samayal Saadham | Gowtham | ||
| 2017 | Ticket | Avinash Ravichander | Also writer and director |
| 2020 | Dots | Malayalam film | |
| 2021 | V | Madhav | |
| Operation JuJuPi |
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Jee Boom Ba | Tamil | Vijay TV | |
| 2002–2003 | Alaigal | Raja/Rangarajan | ||
| 2009 | Arasi | Chezhiyan | ||
| 2012–2013 | Pillai Nila | Santhosh | ||
| 2018 | Azhagu | |||
| 2020 | Sembaruthi | JK | Zee Tamil | |
| 2021 | Anbe Vaa | Rahul | ||
| Pandavar Illam | ||||
| 2022 | Sevanthi | Mano | ||
| 2023 | Geethanjali | Karthik | Telugu | Gemini TV |
| Seetha Raman | Dance Master | Tamil | Zee Tamil | |
| Thavamai Thavamirunthu | ||||
| Kannedhirey Thondrinal | Surya | Kalaignar TV | ||
| 2024 | Gowri | Kalaignar TV | ||
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Jodi No.1 | Contestant | Vijay TV |
| 2007 | Maanada Mayilada | ||
| 2010 | Rani Yaaru Raja Yaaru | ||
| 2015 | Dance Jodi Dance | Zee Tamizh | |
| 2021 | Rowdy Baby | ||
| 2022 | Vanakkam Tamizha | Guest | |
| 2022 | Maathi Yosi | Contestant |