​From Sivakarthikeyan to Aishwarya Rajesh: Tamil TV stars who started their careers with reality shows​

Getting stardom and enjoying fame is like a dream come true for many. While some struggle hard to earn fame, some are fortunate enough to gain stardom with their controversies and stint on television. Here are some Tamil TV celebs who shot to fame with their stints on reality TV shows.

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Priya Bhavani Shankar started her career as a host in the reality Kings Of Dance. The actress made her acting debut in the popular daily soap Kalyanam Mudhal Kadhal Varai. She also appeared in various shows like Jodi Number One Season 5, Super Singer Senior Season 5, and Kings of Dance Season 1. Then, she shifted her career to the film industry. She then made her film debut in the film Meyaadha Maan.

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Sivakarthikeyan’s performance as a contestant in reality TV show Kalakkapovathu Yaaru earned him much recognition and also the actor participated in the dancing reality show 'Boys' vs Girls. Pretty soon, he started anchoring shows and became a blockbuster star in his own right.

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Karthik started his career as a contestant in the Jodi Fun Unlimited ,Later he acted in the popular daily show Kana Kaanum Kaalangal Kallooriyin Kadhai (2011-2012), where he essayed the role of Karthikeyan. He participated in Jodi Number One Season 7 with actress Nancy Jennifer. In 2017, Karthik essayed the role of Adithyaa in the Tamil daily soap Sembaruthi alongside actress Shabana Shajahan. The TV serial made Karthik a household name. Later, Karthik stepped into movies, he made his debut in the film Mugilan along with actress Ramya Pandian.

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The actor started his career as an host in the reality and then the actor in the TV show 'Kana Kaanum Kalangal Kalloori Saalai.' And Rio also worked as a video jockey, hosting daytime shows such as Kaloorikalam, Suda Suda Chennai, and Free Ah Vidu among others. Rio acted in the lead role in the third season of the popular daily soap, Saravanan Meenatchi between 2016 and 2018. He also participated in the reality show Bigg Boss Tamil 4. Later, Rio bagged the lead role in a feature film in comedy-drama, Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja (2019), produced by actor Sivakarthikeyan. The film received mixed reviews.

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Kalakka Povathu Yaaru fame Robo Shanker is ageing gracefully. Besides the sitcom, he is also seen as a judge in the comedy show, 'Kalakka Povathu Yaaru. season 4'. He made his debut in the film Maari. Robo Shanker plays the character Sanikizhamai, which is quite popular in Tamil audiences.

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It is a well-known fact that Pugazh developed his signature humour skills during his days at Kalakkapovathu Yaaru. From a TV contestant to a comedian, Pugazh's journey is a spectacular one. Additional information the actor is acting as a hero in the film Zoo Keeper.

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The list would be incomplete without Vani Bhojan played the role of Sathyapriya in the show Deivamagal. The actress started her career in the reality show and also she participated in various reality shows. Later, Vani shifted her career to the film industry. Vani Bhojan made her film debut in the film Oh My Kadavule she acted along with actor Ashok Selvan.

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Kavin began his career as an anchor dancing reality show. Later the actor acted in the serial Saravanan Meenatchi, where he played the character Vaettayan, and he also participated in the reality show Bigg Boss. After that, the actor acted in various films like Lift, Dada and name other few.

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Ashwin Kumar started his career with a reality show. Cook with Comali, the cute pair of Sivaagi and Ashwin, won many hearts. He made his debut in the Tamil film 'Enna Solla Pogirai’.

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Ramya Pandian went from anchoring small events to being a contestant in the reality show Cook with Comali. Cook with Comali. She was the second runner-up of the show. Ramaya also made her presence felt in 'Bigg Boss Tamil'. Eventually, she stepped into the movie industry. The actress received wide recognition for her acting skills in Joker and Aan Devathai.

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The ravishing actress, who was seen, also participated as a contestant on the dancing reality show 'Maanada Mayilada'. Later the shifted her career into acting. The charming actress made her debut in the film Attakathi.

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