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Survivor Tamil contestant Nandaa Dorairaj: From farming to cricket, here’s a look at the actor-turned-producer

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Sep 11, 2021, 15:51 IST
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Survivor Tamil contestant Nandaa Dorairaj: From farming to cricket, here’s a look at the actor-turned-producer

Nandaa Dorairaj (Nandha Durairaj) is one of the contestants of Survivor Tamil hosted by Action King Arjun which is set to premiere on September 12. Here’s a look at some lesser known facts about the actor-turned-producer Nandaa. (Photo - Instagram / Twitter)

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Introduction

Nandaa, who hails from Coimbatore, is a multifaceted talent. He is an actor, voice over artist, producer and farmer, too. (Photo - Instagram / Twitter)

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Family

Nandaa is the grandson of M. Kannappan, former Union Minister. He was hitched to Vidyaroopa at the Tirumala Temple, Avinashi Road, Coimbatore, on July 17, 2013. They have been happily married for over 8 years now. (Photo - Instagram / Twitter)

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Training and acting debut

Nandaa has joined the Film Institute in Chennai and completed a one-year course and obtained a diploma in acting. Nandaa made his acting debut in the movie Mounam Pesiyadhe (as Kannan) featuring Trisha and Suriya in 2002. He went on to appear in over 20 films. (Photo - Instagram / Twitter)

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Claim to fame

Nandaa became a full-fledged hero in the movie Punnagai Poove in 2003. He gained appreciation for his performances in the movies Kodambakkam, Vellore Maavattam, Athithi, Agaram and Eeram, to name a few. (Photo - Instagram / Twitter)

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TV stint

Nandaa is popular on the small screen, too. He has been part of the shows like Premi (as Govind), Maya Thirrai and Iru Dhuruvam (as Victor). (Photo - Instagram / Twitter)

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TV producer

Actor Nandaa has produced the TV show Naam Oruvar, which marked the TV debut of actor Vishal as a host. Nanda along with her friend is now producing a film which is expected to release soon. (Photo - Instagram / Twitter)

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Interest in farming

Nandaa is very interested in farming. In fact, he addresses him as a farmer too on his social media handles. He devotes as much time as possible for farming related activities. (Photo - Instagram / Twitter)

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Dubbing artist

Nandaa is a voiceover artist, who has dubbed for 'J. C. Daniel', the Tamil version of Malayalam film ‘Celluloid’ featuring Prithviraj. (Photo - Instagram / Twitter)

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Cricketer

Besides being an exceptional actor, Nandaa is a good cricketer, too. He has participated in a few cricket leagues. (Photo - Instagram / Twitter)

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