Bigg Boss Tamil Season 2 Contestant Mahat Raghavendra Biography
Exploring the Versatile Career of Mahat Raghavendra in Films and Television
Mahat Raghavendra: A Journey Through Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi Cinema
Mahat Raghavendra, the talented actor known for his roles in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema, has carved a niche for himself with his versatile performances. From his debut in “Mankatha” to his recent lead role in “Double XL,” Mahat has charmed audiences with his acting prowess. Let’s take a closer look at the journey of this dynamic artist.
Early Life and Education
Mahat Raghavendra’s journey into the world of cinema began after he completed his degree at Hindustan College of Arts and Science. Raised in a family with a background in engineering and academia, Mahat found his passion for acting and pursued it with determination.
Entry into Films
Before landing his first major acting role, Mahat appeared as a background artiste in films like “Vallavan” (2006) and “Kaalai” (2008), both starring his childhood friend Silambarasan. His big break came with Venkat Prabhu’s action thriller “Mankatha” (2011), where he played a pivotal role as a Dharavi bar owner. The film was a critical and commercial success, earning Mahat recognition as the Best Male Debut Actor from the Edison Awards committee.
Filmography Highlights
2011
- Mankatha as Mahat (Tamil)
2013
- Backbench Student as Karthik (Telugu)
- Bunny n Cherry as Charan (Cherry) (Telugu)
2014
- Jilla as Vignesh (Tamil)
2015
- Ladies & Gentlemen as Vijay (Telugu)
2016
- Run as Manik (Telugu, Guest appearance)
- Chennai 600028 II as Oor Kaavalan (Tamil)
2017
- Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan as Sabi (Tamil)
2019
- Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven as Rohit (Tamil)
- Maanaadu as Traffic Police (Tamil, Cameo appearance)
2021
- Cycle as Vankayalu (Telugu)
- Double XL as Srikanth Sreevardhan (Hindi)
- Maruthi Nagar Police Station as Jaishankar (Tamil)
2022
- Maha as Vikram (Tamil, Cameo appearance)
- Kadhal Conditions Apply (Tamil)
- Ivan Than Uthaman as Siddharth (Tamil)
- TBA: Kettavanu Peruyedhutha Nalavanda (Tamil)
Television Appearances
- Bigg Boss 2 – Contestant, Evicted Day 70 (2018)
- Unlimit (2018)
- Dancing Superstars (2019)
- Bigg Boss 3 – Guest (2019)
- Bigg Boss 4 – Guest (2020)
- Bigg Boss (Hindi season 16) – Guest (2022)
Personal Life and Achievements
Mahat Raghavendra’s personal life is as vibrant as his career. He completed his schooling from Zion Matriculation School, Kodaikanal, and went on to graduate from Hindustan College of Arts & Science, Padur. His father, Venkata Suryanarayana, is a chemical engineer, and his mother, Umadevi Garimella, is an ex-employee of the prestigious Commonwealth of Nations.
In 2017, Mahat began dating actress and model Prachi Mishra, a former Miss India 2012. The couple got engaged in April 2019 and tied the knot on 1 February 2020. Their son, Adiyaman Raghavendra, was born on 7 June 2021, completing their family.
Awards and Recognition
- 2012: Edison Award for Best Debut Actor – Mankatha
- Iconic Gold Award for Best Debut Actor – Double XL
Upcoming Projects
Mahat Raghavendra is currently working on three Tamil movies:
- Kettavanu Per Edutha Nallavanda
- Ivan Than Uthaman
- Kadhal Conditions Apply
He is also part of the web series “EMOJI” where he plays the role of Aadhav on aha platform.
Name: Mahat Raghavendra
Other Name: Mahat
Evicted: Bigg Boss Tamil Season 2 – Ejected on Day 70
Season Host: Kamal Haasan
Network: Star Vijay
Number of Days: 105
Number of Contestants: 17
Premier Date: 17 June 2018
Prize Money:
Other Prizes (if any):
Date of Birth (DOB): February 18, 1987
Birth Place: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Settled Place: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Profession/Occupation: Actor
Education: Graduate
Parents: Garimella Venkata Suryanarayana Sastry (Father), Umadevi Garimella (Mother)
Siblings: Renu Madhavapeddi (Sister)
Spouse: Prachi Mishra
Children: Adiyaman Raghavendra (Son)
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