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​Kamal Haasan to Suriya Sivakumar: Top Tamil actors who turned to Television as hosts​

etimes.in | Last updated on - Aug 5, 2023, 12:51 IST
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​​Kamal Haasan to Suriya Sivakumar: Top Tamil actors who turned to Television as hosts​


There are many stars from Kollywood who have understood the importance of television and reality shows. Now, young Tamil actors Vishal, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar and Prasanna have also forayed into the small screen apart from doing films. Here take a look at some of the celebs much interested in TV.

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​​Kamal Haasan​


Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan is one of the leading actor's Indian film industry. The actor has hosted the reality show Bigg Boss Tamil. After his appearance in the show soon went on to become one of the most-watched television series in Tamil Nadu and gained positive reviews among the audience from season 1 onwards. And he also hosted the Bigg Boss Tamil,2,3,4,5, and 6.

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​​Varalaxmi Sarathkumar​


Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, who is busy with a slew of films, has turned anchor for a reality show. The show titled Unnai Arindhaal focussed on the problems faced by the general public in society.

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​​Karthi​


It is rumoured that actor Karthi will also make a splash on the small screen in future. He is expected to host a family game show titled Family Power. However, an official confirmation is yet to arrive.

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​​Arya​


Arya is one of the leading actors in Kollywood. He made his television debut with Enga Veetu Mappillai. This show follows a similar pattern to The Bachelorette where Arya should find his soulmate.

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​​Prasanna​


Prasanna is best known for his classic performance on the big screen. The actor hosted a show titled Soppana Sundari. This show is the adaptation of America's Next Top Model. Soppana Sundari is a talent show to find a supermodel in Tamil Nadu.

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​​Silambarasan TR​


Silambarasan aka Simbu is a multi-talented actor who made his television debut in the reality show Bigg Boss Tamil Ultimate.

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​​Suriya Sivakumar​


Actor Suriya hosted Neengalum Vellalam Oru Kodi, also known by the initialism NVOK is a reality game show. It is the official Indian Tamil adaptation of the game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

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