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Balaji Venugopal
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Balaji Venugopal is an Indian actor and director who works in Tamil-language films. Beginning his career as a radio host and television anchor, Balaji appeared in films including Poi Solla Porom, Madrasapattinam (2010) and Nanban (2012), before playing a leading role in the noir comedy Sutta Kadhai (2013).
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Career
After beginning his career as a radio jockey in Radio Mirchi, He is currently working as a prime time radiokey in Hello FM.[2][3] Balaji became a television presenter for Vijay TV hosting a show Vasool Rani, he then went on to host Raagamaalika on Jaya TV. He made his acting debut with Poi Solla Porom (2008) and then appeared in films including Madrasapattinam (2010), Nanban and Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi (2012), before playing a leading role in the noir comedy Sutta Kadhai (2013).[4] He has played the antagonist role in Naaigal Jaakirathai (2015).
In 2015, Venugopal became the creative head of a new YouTube channel called Madras Meter, which features several comedy skit videos in Tamil and has attracted over 250,000 subscribers. Balaji Venugopal directed a web series for Shortflix titled Paani Poori. He made his directorial feature film debut with Lucky Man (2023) starring Yogi Babu. Got Critically acclaimed for it unique content, was trending in Amazon prime in Top 5 Indian films for more than a month since its release. In 2025 his Next film Kumaarasambavam got released took even more laurels & great reviews from every corner from leading reviewers.
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Filmography
As actor
As director
As lyricist
Television
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