Darshan (born 29 April 1991)[1] is an Indian actor who appears in Tamil language films. He made his breakthrough by playing the supporting role in Kanaa (2018)[2] and played one of the leads in Thumbaa (2019).[3] He is also the runner up of the comedy cooking show Cooku with Comali (season 3).
Darshan | |
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.jpg) Darshan in 2019 | |
| Born | 29 April 1991 Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Other names | Dharsan |
| Alma mater | CSI Bishop Appasamy College Of Arts And Science |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2015 – present |
Early life edit
Darshan was born on 29 April 1991 in Coonoor in the state of Tamil Nadu to Subramani and Latha. He later did his schooling at Stanes Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Coonoor, and went to CSI Bishop Appasamy College Of Arts And Science for his college. He later graduated from his studies and decided to go into the film industry full time.[4]
Career edit
Darshan first made his lead debut under Sivakarthikeyan productions banner called Kanaa playing a supporting role known as Murali Krishna which was directed by Arunraja Kamaraj. The film overall received a high positive feedback from critics. After his debut, Darshan received an offer from director Harish Ram L. H to play the lead character in his adventure themed film Thumbaa. Darshan later agreed to the offer and was cast in the lead along with Keerthi Pandian and Dheena. In 2022, Darshan appeared as a contestant in the comedy television show called Cooku With Comali which aired on Star Vijay which also marked his television debut.[5][6][7]
Filmography edit
Films edit
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Rajinimurugan | Rajini Murugan's cousin | |
| 2018 | Kanaa | Murali Krishna | |
| 2019 | Thumbaa | Hari | |
| 2023 | Thunivu | Kavin | |
| 2024 | Ayalaan | Train passenger | Uncredited |
Short films edit
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Let me Go/Ennai Vidu | Bus Passenger |
Television edit
| Year | Show | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Cooku with Comali (season 3) | Contestant | Star Vijay | 1st Runner-up |
| 2023 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Champions | Guest | Star Vijay | [8] |
References edit
- ^ "This birthday, I cooked my own food and spent time by myself: Darshan". Times Of India. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
- ^ "Kanaa Movie Review". Times of India. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ^ "Anirudh Ravichander signed as a guest composer for Darshan's next!". in.com. Archived from the original on 24 February 2019. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
- ^ "Tamil actor Darshan life". www.filmibeat.com. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
- ^ "Darshan goes from village lad to city boy". Times Of India. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
- ^ "Cook With Comali Season 3 Contestants List Includes Roshni And Darshan". www.newsbricks.com. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
- ^ "Thumbaa actor Darshan to replace the role of Ashwin Kumar in Cooku with Comali 3". fanaticbuff.com. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
- ^ "Actors Dharshan and Roshini Haripriyan to grace reality show 'KPY Champions 4' as guest judges". The Times of India.