Ashvin Raja

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Ashvin Raja
Born
Ashwin Swaminathan

(1989-11-21) 21 November 1989 (age 34)[1]
Other namesRaja
Occupationactor
Years active2010–present
Spouse
Vidyashree
(m. 2020)
ParentVenkataraman Swaminathan

Ashvin Raja is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language films.[2] He is the son of film producer Late V. Swaminathan of Lakshmi Movie Makers.

Personal life

Ashvin Raja is the son of producer Swaminathan, who owns the production house, Lakshmi Movie Makers.[3] He had also done cameos in some of the movies produced by him. V. Swaminathan died on 10 August 2020 due to COVID-19. He had been undergoing treatment in a private hospital in Chennai after testing positive for Coronavirus. He became the first person from Tamil film industry to have died of COVID-19.[4] Ashwin, married his girlfriend Vidyashree on 24 June 2020. She is a practising doctor.[5]

Career

Ashvin made his film debut portraying the student Paalpandi in Rajesh's comedy film Boss Engira Bhaskaran (2010).[6] His performance in Prabhu Solomon's Kumki (2012) as an elephant herder alongside Vikram Prabhu and Thambi Ramaiah was also well received by film critics, and had allotted sixty six days to the film for the shoot.[6] The success of Kumki led to him being referred to "Kumki Ashwin" henceforth.[7][8] In 2013, he was seen in smaller roles notably featuring in Thillu Mullu and Naiyaandi alongside Dhanush.[9] He acted in horror movie like Maharani Kottai (2015) and comedy Narathan (2016). He shared in an interview that he wouldn't hesitate to do a negative role.[10] In 2019, he was seen in Jyothika's Jackpot and Harish Kalyan starrer Dhanusu Raasi Neyargale.[11]

Filmography

Year Film Role Notes
2010 Boss Engira Bhaskaran Paalpandi
2011 Eththan
2011 Vanthaan Vendraan Singamuthu's nephew
2012 Kumki Undiyal
2013 Sillunu Oru Sandhippu
2013 Thillu Mullu Pasupati's friend
2013 Naiyaandi Chinna Vandu's friend
2014 Nedunchaalai Soozhi
2014 Ennamo Nadakkuthu OC Kumar
2015 Kaaval
2015 Maharani Kottai
2015 Sakalakala Vallavan Shakti's friend
2015 Chandi Veeran
2015 Jigina
2015 Eetti Pughazh's friend
2016 Kanithan Thirupathi
2016 Vaaliba Raja
2016 Narathan Pazham
2016 Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran
2016 Jumbulingam 3D Maanasthan
2016 Uchathula Shiva Accused
2016 Thodari Pantry worker
2016 Virumandikum Sivanandikum Vincent Selva
2016 Achamindri
2017 Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva camera man Ashwin
2017 Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen Saravanan's friend
2018 Tamizh Padam 2 Police Constable
2019 Dharmaprabhu Cameo appearance
2019 Jackpot Maanasthan's assistant
2019 Dhanusu Raasi Neyargale Joseph
2019 Chennai 2 Bangkok Special appearance
2021 Plan Panni Pannanum Arokkiyasaamy / Eruma Saani
2022 Yutha Satham Ashvin
2022 Nenjuku Needhi Mechanic Suresh

References

  1. ^ "S.Ashwin Raja | Official Site of South Indian Artists Association, Nadigar Sangam, Tamil Nadigar Sangam".
  2. ^ "Asvin Raja in Kumki - Times of India". The Times of India.
  3. ^ "Actor Ashwin Raja ties the knot to his ladylove in low-key event". International Business Times. 25 June 2020.
  4. ^ "Kollywood Producer V Swaminathan Passes Away Due to COVID-19". 10 August 2020.
  5. ^ "Comedian Kumki Ashwin gets married to girlfriend in lockdown. See pics".
  6. ^ a b Manigandan, K. R. (11 July 2012). "Promising youngster". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
  7. ^ "Kumki Ashwin Interview". www.behindwoods.com.
  8. ^ "Tamil Actor to Star in 10 Films in 2015". The New Indian Express.
  9. ^ "Ashvin Raja Roped in Naiyaandi - IMob". IMob. 27 January 2013. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
  10. ^ "Kollywood Supporting Actor Ashvin Raja Biography, News, Photos, Videos".
  11. ^ "Kumki actor Ashwin Raja gets married - Times of India". The Times of India.