Raja Rani (Kannada TV series) explained

Num Seasons:3
Genre:Dance, Compatibility, Romance
Creator:Prakash Gopalakrishnan
Director:Prakash Gopalakrishnan
Presenter:
Judges:
Theme Music Composer:Karthik Sharma
Opentheme:Raja Rani ye Raja Rani
Country:India
Language:Kannada
Location:Bengaluru
Cinematography:Arun Bramha
Camera:Multi-camera
Runtime:60-75 minutes
Company:Viacom 18
Network:Colors Kannada
Related:Majaa Talkies Season 3

Raja Rani (ರಾಜ ರಾಣಿ) is a Kannada couple reality show aired on Colors Kannada and streamed on Voot. It features celebrity couples as contestants who are competing for the title Raja Rani. The judges of the show are Srujan Lokesh[1] [2] [3] and Tara.[4] [5] The show is hosted by Anupama Gowda.[6] The show premiered on 10 July 2021.[7]

Production

A celebrity couple gameshow like none other, featuring 12 awesome duos competing for the title of Raja Rani! Each week brings unique themed tasks and challenges where the couples will not just have to win the game but also win hearts with their compatibility and entertaining ability. The surviving duo will be crowned Raja Rani. The show is produced by Pixel Pictures Private Limited.

Contestants

A total of 12 celebrity couples, mostly TV actors are part of the show.

CelebrityPartner
1(Winner)[8] [9] Neha Gowda[10] Chandan[11] [12]
2(Runner Up)Ishitha VarshaMurugananda
3(Ist Runner Up)Chandan Shetty[13] Niveditha Gowda [14]
4(2nd Runner Up)Harini[15] Sreekanth
5(Finalist)Roopa[16] Prashanth[17]
6(Finalist)PavanSuman
7Sameeer Acharya[18] Shravani
8Sujay ShastrySinchana
9AyyappaAnu Poovamma
10Raju TalikotePrema & Prema
11SowmyaPraveen
12Deepika[19] Akarsh

Weekly summary

Week No.Episode No.Original Air DateCouple Evicted
Rank		ThemeRaja Rani Of The Week
1
Grand Premiere		1
2		10 July 2021
11 July 2021		Introduction
  • Celebrity couples were introduced with couple performances.
23
4		17 July 2021
18 July 2021		Manasugala Mathu Madhura[20] Raju Talikote, Prema & Prema
  • The theme did induce some chemistry between the couples.
35
6		25 January 2014
26 January 2014		Romantic Cookery Round[21] Neha Gowda & Chandan
  • Couples prepare tasty, finger-licking dishes blended with romance with a pinch of twist.
47
8		31 August 2021
1 August 2021		Deepika & Akarsh[22]
Rank 12		Romantic Entertainment Round[23] Raju Talikote, Prema & Prema
  • N C Aiyappa and Anu Aiyappa spellbind the judges with their dance.
  • Raju gets an unexpected gift from the judges.
59
10		14 August 2021
15 August 2021		Sowmya & Praveen
Rank 11		Roles Reverse Round[24] Ishitavarsha & Murugananda
  • Roles are reversed of husband and wife and the contestants perform tasks.
611
12		21 August 2021
22 August 2021		Madhuve Sambramha
  • Srujan's wife Greeshma was invited as a guest for the special episode week.
  • All contestants cherish their marriage moments.
713
14		28 August 2021
29 August 2021		Madhuve Sambrhama ContinuedAiyappa & Anu
  • Gurukiran and his wife Pallavi were invited as guests for the special episode[25]
  • Contestants perform certain tasks related to marriage.
815
1617		4 September 2021
5 September 202110 September 2021		Olavina Udugore Round[26] Pavan and Suman
  • Cinematographer Venu, Tara's husband is invited as the guest for this special round.
  • Contestants perform certain tasks and surprise their loved ones with special gifts.
918
19		11 September 2021
12 September 2021		Halli Round[27] Roopa and Prashanth
  • Contestants perform the tasks related to the village lifestyle which was a great treat to watch.
  • Tara and Anupama's gossip conversation wins everyone's hearts.
1020
21		18 September 2021
19 September 2021		Raja Rani with Maharani[28] Harini and Sreekanth
  • The mothers-in-law of the team of all teams arrive and perform tasks with their son and daughters-in-law.
  • Chandan and Sreekanth steals the show.
1122
23		25 September 2021
26 September 2021		Raju Talikote, Prema & Prema[29]
Rank 10 (Walked)		Filmy Romantic Round[30] [31] Harini and Sreekanth
  • Diganth and Aindrita Ray are invited as the guests for the special round.[32]
  • Sreekanth and Harini steal the show.
  • Sonu Gowda is invited to support her sister Neha on the show
1224
25		2 October 2021
3 October 2021		Aiyappa and Anu[33]
Rank 09 (Walked)		Home Sweet Home RoundChandan Shetty and Niveditha
  • Contestants perform tasks related to their daily life.
  • Chandan Shetty and Chandan Gowda ace the Chutney making task.
1326
27		9 October 2021
10 October 2021		Namma Yejamanarandre Sumne Alla Round[34] Sameer Acharaya and Shravani
  • Contestants perform tasks related to the strength and capabilities of husband life.
  • Priyanka Upendra graces the show to celebrate the Dasara festival.
14(Quarter Finale)28
29		23 October 2021
24 October 2021		Sujay Shastri and Sinchana[35]
Rank 08 		Entertainment Round[36] Roopa and Prashanth
  • Contestants give their best in the entertainment round.
  • Sreekanth and Harini & Roopa and Prashanth steals the show.
15(Semi Finale)30
31		6 November 2021
7 November 2021		Sameer Acharya and Shravani[37]
Rank 07		Acting Round[38]
  • Contestants steal the show through their acting capabilities in the acting round.
  • Sreekanth and Harini, Chandan and Neha, Ishitha and Muruga, Chandan Shetty and Niveditha and Roopa and Prashanth get the ticket to the finale.[39]
16(Mahamilana)32
33		14 November 2021
15 November 2021
  • The show had a crossover with Ede Tumbe Haduvenu.
  • Both the show contestants performed in a high octane way.
17(Grand Finale)[40] [41] 34
35		20 November 2021
21 November 2021
  • Doddanna and his wife were invited as the guests for the finale episode.[42]
  • The new reality show Nanamma Super Star was launched on the finale stage.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Judging couple-based reality show is totally a new experience: Srujan Lokesh on Raja Rani - Times of India. 2021-08-30. The Times of India.
  2. Web site: Srujan Lokesh: The pandemic taught me that life is so uncertain that you cannot make long-term plans - Times of India. 2021-08-30. The Times of India.
  3. Web site: Raja Rani: Srujan Lokesh and Tara to judge the show - Times of India. 2021-08-30. The Times of India.
  4. Web site: I was very unsure if I could do justice to this reality show: Tara Anuradha on judging Raja Rani - Times of India. 2021-08-30. The Times of India.
  5. Web site: I am learning about relationships from Raja Rani, says Tara - Times of India. 2021-08-30. The Times of India.
  6. Web site: Anupama Gowda is back on TV; to host reality show for couples - Times of India. 2021-08-30. The Times of India.
  7. Web site: Couple-based reality show 'Raja Rani' to premiere on July 10 - Times of India. 2021-08-30. The Times of India.
  8. Web site: 2021-11-22. Raja Rani: Winning moments of celebrity couple Neha Gowda-Chandan. 2021-11-23. The Times of India.
  9. Web site: Raja Rani grand finale: Neha Gowda and Chandan crowned as the winners - Times of India. 2021-11-23. The Times of India.
  10. Web site: I'm excited to shoot with my husband Chandan who is facing camera for the first time: Neha Gowda on featuring in Raja Rani - Times of India. 2021-08-30. The Times of India.
  11. Web site: 'ರಾಜ ರಾಣಿ' ರಿಯಾಲಿಟಿ ಶೋನಲ್ಲಿ ನಿವೇದಿತಾ-ಚಂದನ್, ನೇಹಾ-ಚಂದು. 2021-08-30. Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. kn.
  12. Web site: Neha Gowda and husband Chandan on a reality game show - Times of India. 2021-08-30. The Times of India.
  13. Web site: After winning BB Kannada 5, I was skeptical to participate in yet another reality show: Chandan Shetty on upcoming project 'Raja Rani' - Times of India. 2021-08-30. The Times of India.
  14. Web site: Chandan Shetty, Niveditha Gowda to feature in Raja Rani reality show - Times of India. 2021-08-30. The Times of India.
  15. Web site: I'm not playing any character; viewers will get to see the real me and my husband: Harini Sreekanth on featuring in Raja Rani - Times of India. 2021-08-30. The Times of India.
  16. Web site: Our son wants us to be the winner; he's encouraging us too: Roopa Prabhakar on participating in Raja Rani with husband Prashanth Seshadri - Times of India. 2021-08-30. The Times of India.
  17. Web site: Raja Rani: Prashanth brings back wife Roopa's mangalsutra which was kept mortgage due to financial crisis - Times of India. 2021-09-14. The Times of India.
  18. Web site: Sameer Acharya and wife Shravani to feature on Raja Rani - Times of India. 2021-08-30. The Times of India.
  19. Web site: Celebrity couple Deepika and Akarsh to feature in a reality show 'Raja Rani' - Times of India. 2021-08-30. The Times of India.
  20. News: Raja Rani: From Niveditha-Chandan Shetty to Sameer Acharya-Sravani, couples to make emotional confessions; watch promo - Times of India. 2021-08-30. The Times of India. 16 July 2021 .
  21. News: Neha Gowda, Chandan win romantic cooking round on Raja Rani - Times of India. 2021-08-30. The Times of India. 28 July 2021 .
  22. News: Raja Rani: Deepika and Akarsh get evicted from the couple-based reality show - Times of India. 2021-08-30. The Times of India. 2 August 2021 .
  23. News: Raja Rani: Couples to showcase their chemistry in the next round - Times of India. 2021-08-30. The Times of India. 30 July 2021 .
  24. News: Raja Rani: Couples gear up for role reversal - Times of India. 2021-08-30. The Times of India. 13 August 2021 .
  25. News: Raja Rani: Ace music director Gurukiran and wife Pallavi to celebrate 25th wedding anniversary on the show - Times of India. 2021-08-30. The Times of India. 25 August 2021 .
  26. Web site: 2021-09-05. ಚಂದನ್ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿಯಿಂದ ಮರೆಯಲಾರದ ಗಿಫ್ಟ್; ಮೊದಲ ಬಾರಿಗೆ ಖುಷಿಯಿಂದ ಅತ್ತ ನಿವೇದಿತಾ ಗೌಡ. 2021-09-06. TV9 Kannada. kn.
  27. News: Raja Rani host Anupama Gowda replicates Malashree's look from the movie Ramachaari; stuns the audience - Times of India. 2021-09-14. The Times of India. 13 September 2021 .
  28. News: Raja Rani to feature a new theme; Female contestants to welcome their mother-in-laws - Times of India. 2021-09-20. The Times of India. 17 September 2021 .
  29. Web site: ವೈಯಕ್ತಿಕ ಕಾರಣದಿಂದ 'ರಾಜಾ ರಾಣಿ' ಶೋನಿಂದ ಹೊರ ನಡೆದ ಸೆಲೆಬ್ರಿಟಿ ಕಪಲ್ಸ್!. 2021-10-06. Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. kn.
  30. News: Raja Rani: Couples to showcase their chemistry in the next round - Times of India. 2021-09-30. The Times of India. 23 September 2021 .
  31. Web site: ಮಾಲಾಶ್ರೀ ಆಯ್ತು ಈಗ ನಟಿ ಆರತಿ ಲುಕ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಕಾಣಿಸಿಕೊಂಡ ನಿರೂಪಕಿ ಅನುಪಮಾ ಗೌಡ!. 2021-09-30. Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. kn.
  32. Web site: 2021-09-27. ದಿಗಂತ್ ಬಾಯಿಂದ ಕೊಟ್ಟ ಹೂವನ್ನು ತುಟಿಯಿಂದಲೇ ಸ್ವೀಕರಿಸಿದ ಐಂದ್ರಿತಾ ರೇ; ಇಲ್ಲಿದೆ ವಿಡಿಯೋ. 2021-09-30. TV9 Kannada. kn.
  33. News: Raja Rani: Two celeb couples leave the show due to personal reasons - Times of India. 2021-10-06. The Times of India. 4 October 2021 .
  34. Web site: ವೇದಿಕೆ ಮೇಲೆ ವೀಕ್ಷಕರನ್ನು ನಗಿಸಿ, ಅಳಿಸುವ ಏಕೈಕಾ 'ರಾಜಾ ರಾಣಿ' ಜೋಡಿ ಪವನ್ ವೇಣುಗೋಪಾಲ್!. 2021-10-18. Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. kn.
  35. News: Raja Rani: Mr. and Mrs. Sujay Shastry get evicted from the show - Times of India. 2021-10-30. The Times of India. 25 October 2021 .
  36. News: Reality show Raja Rani gears up for quarter finale; details inside - Times of India. 2021-10-30. The Times of India. 22 October 2021 .
  37. News: Raja Rani: Mr. and Mrs. Sameer Acharya get evicted ahead of the finale - Times of India. 2021-11-09. The Times of India. 8 November 2021 .
  38. News: Raja Rani: Contestants to showcase their acting prowess in semi-finale round - Times of India. 2021-11-09. The Times of India. 27 October 2021 .
  39. Web site: 2021-11-16. From Chandan Shetty-Niveditha Gowda to Neha Gowda-Chandan Gowda: Meet Raja Rani's super six finalists. 2021-11-23. The Times of India.
  40. News: Raja Rani set to air its grand finale this weekend - Times of India. 2021-11-23. The Times of India. 16 November 2021 .
  41. Web site: 2021-11-21. Raja Rani Grand Finale: Bringing back mangalsutra from mortgage to finding wife's favourite car, these male contestants did the impossible for their better halves. 2021-11-23. The Times of India.
  42. News: Raja Rani: Veteran actor Doddanna to grace the grand finale - Times of India. 2021-11-23. The Times of India. 19 November 2021 .

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