Biography & Overview
Raaghav Ranganathan, also styled as Raaghav or Venkataraghavan Ranganathan in some profiles, is an Indian actor, television presenter and musician. He participated in dance reality shows including Jodi Number One Season 1 and Maanada Mayilada before entering Bigg Boss Tamil Season 10 in 2026.
Known For:
Jodi Number One, Maanada Mayilada and television presenting
Personal Information
- Full Name
- Raaghav Ranganathan
- Birthplace
- Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Education & Qualifications
Highest Degree
Engineering degree; reported gold medal from College of Engineering, Guindy; further study at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (degree details should be verified)
Colleges / Universities
College of Engineering, Guindy
Chennai, India
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Illinois, USA
specific degree not confirmed
Career Milestones & Awards
Career Debut
2000 — Debut Year
Notable Works & Projects
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 10
2026Reality television
Ticket
2017Wrote and directed
Nanjupuram
2011Lead actor, composer and producer
Velayudham
2011Film appearance
Enthiran
2010Film appearance
Jodi Number One
Dance reality show
Maanada Mayilada
Reported runner-up with spouse
Lesser-Known Facts & Trivia
- 1Full name reported as Venkataraghavan Ranganathan
- 2Birthplace reported as Madurai
- 3Trained as an engineer
- 4Reportedly earned a gold medal at College of Engineering, Guindy
- 5Further study at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is reported
- 6Worked as a software engineer before entertainment
- 7Appeared in the first season of Jodi Number One
- 8Made a lead film debut with Nanjupuram (2011)
- 9Has acting credits in Enthiran
- 10Has acting credits in Velayudham
- 11Wrote and directed Ticket (2017)
- 12Reportedly married to Preetha, a Jodi Number One co-star
- 13Instagram handle reported as @raaghavofficial
- 14Entered Bigg Boss Tamil Season 10 in 2026
