Archana Ravichandran
Archana Ravichandran | |
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 Archana in 2024 | |
| Born | Archana Ravichandran 11 November 1997 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Other names | VJ Archana |
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| Years active | 2020 – present |
| Known for | Bigg Boss 7 |
| Partner | Arun Prasath (2024 – ) |
Archana Ravichandran (born 11 November 1997)[1] is an Indian actress and television personality who predominantly works in Tamil television.[2] She is known for her role as Archana in Raja Rani 2.[3] She participated in the reality show Bigg Boss 7 and emerged as the winner in 2024.[4][5][6][7]
Career
[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.[8] In the serial, she plays the character role of Archana.[9] 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.[10][11]
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.[12][13]
In 2024, she joined music director Arun Raj and sang the song titled Toxic Kadhal which later became a sensational hit around India and received positive reviews from critics.[14]
Personal life
[edit]In 2023, Archana officially changed her name on social media 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."[15][16][17]
In 2024, Archana made her relationship with television actor Arun Prasath offical on her social media platform and announced the couple were soon to be married and the planning is underway.[18]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Channel | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020- 2022 | Raja Rani Season 2 | Star Vijay | Archana | Vijay Television Awards- Best Actress Replaced by Archana Kumar |
| 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[19] |
| 2024 | Bigg Boss Kondattam | Star Vijay | Guest | [20] |
Films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Demonte Colony 2 | Aishwarya | [21] |
| TBA | Untitled Sathya Jothi films production † | TBA | |
| TBA | Demonte Colony 3 † | Aishwarya |
Web series
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Kanave Kanave | ||
| 2021 | Enaku Kalyana Vayasu Vandhuduchu | ||
| 2023 | Aval Ennaval | Maathi | [22] |
Music videos
[edit]| Year | Title | Singer(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Imaigalo | AniVee | [23] |
| 2023 | Dhamma Thundu Kaadhal | Dharan Kumar | |
| 2024 | Toxic Kadhal | Arun Raj & Archana Ravichandran |
Short films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Truth or Dare | ||
| 2022 | Love insurance | ||
| 2022 | MR Single |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Bigg Boss Tamil 8: Arun Prasath sends special birthday wish to THIS former BB winner, confirming relationship". www.ottplay.com. 12 November 2024.
- ^ "From VJ Arachana to Sushma Nair: Tamil actresses who quit their popular shows midway". The Times of India.
- ^ "VJ Archana reveals why she quit Raja Rani 2". The Times of India. 3 January 2023.
- ^ "VJ Archana shares a photo with Vairamuthu; Singer Chinmayi requests her to be 'cautious'". The Times of India. 28 December 2022.
- ^ "Archana Ravichandran: The Versatile Talent of Tamil Entertainment Industry". fastread.com. 31 October 2023.
- ^ "Who is Bigg Boss Tamil 7 Winner VJ Archana Ravichandran? Know all about her". rozanaspokesman.com. 15 January 2024.
- ^ ""Bigg Boss Tamil is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and there's no reason to be afraid of it," says, former winner Archana Ravichandran - Exclusive". The Times of India. 26 September 2024.
- ^ "Roshni Haripriya to Chaitra Reddy: Here are Tamil Actresses With Huge Fan Following". News18. 29 December 2021.
- ^ "VJ Archana Quits Raja Rani 2 After Long Absence, Pens Thank You Note For Fans". News18. 29 August 2022.
- ^ "VJ Archana makes her Kollywood debut with Arulnithi's horror film". The Times of India. 2 January 2023.
- ^ "I consider being a Tamilian as my biggest strength: VJ Archana". The Times of India. 9 January 2023.
- ^ "Bigg Boss Tamil 7 winner: Wild card contestant Archana Ravichandran lifts the trophy; wins a prize money of Rs 50 lakh". The Times of India. 14 January 2024.
- ^ 19+ Crores Votes-க்கு ரொம்ப நன்றி 🙏🏻கண்கலங்கிய Vj Archana | Bigg Boss 7 Title Winner, 13 January 2024, retrieved 16 January 2024
- ^ "Toxic Kadhal explores complexities of modern relationships". dtnext.in. 25 September 2024.
- ^ "VJ Archana is now officially Archana Single Ravichandran". talksofcinema.com. 10 May 2023.
- ^ "Breathtakingly beautiful looks of VJ Archana Ravichandran". The Times of India.
- ^ "I'm a very old-school person when it comes to relationships: Archana". The Times of India. 22 May 2024.
- ^ "Bigg Boss Tamil 7 winner Archana Ravichandran supports boyfriend Arun Prasath; Says, "Household responsibilities aren't about 'Skilled' or 'Labour"". The Times of India.
- ^ "Bigg Boss 7 Exclusive: டைட்டில் வென்ற வைல்டுகார்டு போட்டியாளர் அர்ச்சனா! 2வது, 3வது இடங்களில் யார்?". Ananda_Vikatan. 13 January 2024. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
- ^ "Archana Ravichandran, Maya and other ex-BB Tamil contestants to reunite for 'Bigg Boss Kondattam'". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "Raja Rani 2 serial fame VJ Archana joins Demonte Colony 2". Cinemaexpress. 3 January 2023.
- ^ Aval Ennaval - Episode 1 - VJ Archana, VJ Annamalai - Ansari - Tamil Web Series - Being Thamizhan, 13 January 2023, retrieved 8 November 2023
- ^ Imaigalo Music Video - AniVee - Archana Ravichandran - Dongli Jumbo-Tamil Pop Music - 2023 Tamil Pop, 11 May 2023, retrieved 8 November 2023
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