Archana Ravichandran Explained

Archana Ravichandran should not be confused with Archana Chandhoke.

Archana Ravichandran should not be confused with Archana Ravi.

Archana Ravichandran
Birth Name:Archana Ravichandran
Birth Date:11 November 1997
Birth Place:Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Years Active:2020 present
Known For:Bigg Boss 7
Other Names:VJ Archana

Archana Ravichandran formerly known by her stage name VJ Archana is an Indian actress and television personality who predominantly appears in Tamil television shows and serials.[1] She appeared in the Raja Rani 2 serial, in the role Archana.[2] was also featured in Morattu Single season 2, Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani (2021), and several other TV shows.[3]

In 2023, she participated in Bigg Boss 7 and emerged as the winner.[4] [5]

Career

Archana started her career as a video jockey on Sun TV. She has appeared in some television programs on Sun Tv during her early stages in her career. She made her television debut in the serial Raja Rani 2 along with Alya Manasa.[6] In the serial, she plays the character role of Archana.[7] She also appeared in the show Murattu Singles which aired on Star Vijay. Archana debuted in the film Demonte Colony 2 as a film actress and is currently undergoing filming and post production work alongside actor Arulnithi.[8] [9]

Archana won the Indian reality show Bigg Boss Season 7, which started in October 2023. She is also the first wildcard contestant to win the show in a main series in whole Bigg Boss franchise in India.[10]

Personal life

In 2023, Archana officially changed her name from VJ Archana to Archana Ravichandran which is her birthname, she posted her new name on social media stating, " As I continue to grow and evolve in my career, it’s important to me that my name reflects my true identity and heritage."[11] [12] [13]

Filmography

Television

Year Title ChannelRole Notes
2020- 2022 Raja Rani Season 2Star VijayArchanaVijay Television Awards- Best Actress
Replaced by Archana Kumar
2021Thaenmozhi B.ADeviSpecial Appearance
Morattu Single season 2ContestantEpisodic Appearance
Comedy Raja Kalakkal RaniAnchor
2022IndiraZee TamilMangaiSpecial Appearance
2023- 2024Bigg Boss Tamil Season 7Star VijayContestantWinner[14]
2024Bigg Boss KondattamStar VijayGuest[15]

Web series

Year Title RoleRef.
2020 Kanave Kanave
2021 Enaku Kalyana Vayasu Vandhuduchu
2023 Aval Ennaval Maathi

Music videos

Year Title Singer(s)Ref.
2023 ImaigaloAniVee
2023 Dhamma Thundu KaadhalDharan Kumar
2024 Toxic KadhalArun Raj & Archana Ravichandran

Short films

Year Title RoleRef.
2022 Truth or Dare
2022 Love insurance
2022 MR Single

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: From VJ Arachana to Sushma Nair: Tamil actresses who quit their popular shows midway. Times Of India.
  2. News: VJ Archana reveals why she quit Raja Rani 2. Times Of India. 3 January 2023 .
  3. News: VJ Archana shares a photo with Vairamuthu; Singer Chinmayi requests her to be 'cautious'. Times Of India. 28 December 2022 .
  4. Web site: Archana Ravichandran: The Versatile Talent of Tamil Entertainment Industry . fastread.com . 31 October 2023.
  5. Web site: Who is Bigg Boss Tamil 7 Winner VJ Archana Ravichandran? Know all about her . rozanaspokesman.com.
  6. Web site: Roshni Haripriya to Chaitra Reddy: Here are Tamil Actresses With Huge Fan Following. News18. 29 December 2021 .
  7. Web site: VJ Archana Quits Raja Rani 2 After Long Absence, Pens Thank You Note For Fans. News18. 29 August 2022 .
  8. News: VJ Archana makes her Kollywood debut with Arulnithi's horror film. Times Of India. 2 January 2023 .
  9. News: I consider being a Tamilian as my biggest strength: VJ Archana. Times Of India. 9 January 2023 .
  10. Web site: Bigg Boss Tamil 7 winner: Wild card contestant Archana Ravichandran lifts the trophy; wins a prize money of Rs 50 lakh . Times of India.
  11. Web site: VJ Archana is now officially Archana Single Ravichandran.. talksofcinema.com. 10 May 2023 .
  12. Web site: Breathtakingly beautiful looks of VJ Archana Ravichandran. Times Of India.
  13. Web site: I’m a very old-school person when it comes to relationships: Archana. Times Of India.
  14. News: 13 January 2024 . Bigg Boss 7 Exclusive: டைட்டில் வென்ற வைல்டுகார்டு போட்டியாளர் அர்ச்சனா! 2வது, 3வது இடங்களில் யார்? . 13 January 2024 . Ananda_Vikatan.
  15. News: Archana Ravichandran, Maya and other ex-BB Tamil contestants to reunite for 'Bigg Boss Kondattam'. 7 April 2024 . Times Of India.
  16. Web site: Raja Rani 2 serial fame VJ Archana joins Demonte Colony 2 . Cinemaexpress.