# Raja Rani (Kannada TV series)

Raja Rani (ರಾಜ ರಾಣಿ) is a Kannada couple reality show aired on Colors Kannada and streamed on Voot. It features celebrity couples as contestants who are competing for the title Raja Rani. The judges of the show are Srujan Lokesh and Tara. The show is hosted by Anupama Gowda. The show premiered on 10 July 2021.

## Production

A celebrity couple gameshow like none other, featuring 12 awesome duos competing for the title of Raja Rani! Each week brings unique themed tasks and challenges where the couples will not just have to win the game but also win hearts with their compatibility and entertaining ability. The surviving duo will be crowned Raja Rani. The show is produced by Pixel Pictures Private Limited.

## Contestants

A total of 12 celebrity couples, mostly TV actors are part of the show.
| # | Celebrity | Partner |
| 1 (Winner) | Neha Gowda | Chandan |
| 2 (Runner Up) | Ishitha Varsha | Murugananda |
| 3 (Ist Runner Up) | Chandan Shetty | Niveditha Gowda |
| 4 (2nd Runner Up) | Harini | Sreekanth |
| 5 (Finalist) | Roopa | Prashanth |
| 6 (Finalist) | Pavan | Suman |
| 7 | Sameeer Acharya | Shravani |
| 8 | Sujay Shastry | Sinchana |
| 9 | Ayyappa | Anu Poovamma |
| 10 | Raju Talikote | Prema & Prema |
| 11 | Sowmya | Praveen |
| 12 | Deepika | Akarsh |

## Weekly summary

| Week No. | Episode No. | Original Air Date | Couple Evicted Rank | Theme | Raja Rani Of The Week |
| 1 Grand Premiere | 1 2 | 10 July 2021 11 July 2021 | — | Introduction | — |
| Celebrity couples were introduced with couple performances. |||||
| 2 | 3 4 | 17 July 2021 18 July 2021 | — | Manasugala Mathu Madhura | Raju Talikote, Prema & Prema |
| The theme did induce some chemistry between the couples. |||||
| 3 | 5 6 | 25 January 2014 26 January 2014 | — | Romantic Cookery Round | Neha Gowda & Chandan |
| Couples prepare tasty, finger-licking dishes blended with romance with a pinch of twist. |||||
| 4 | 7 8 | 31 August 2021 1 August 2021 | Deepika & Akarsh Rank 12 | Romantic Entertainment Round | Raju Talikote, Prema & Prema |
| N C Aiyappa and Anu Aiyappa spellbind the judges with their dance. Raju gets an unexpected gift from the judges. |||||
| 5 | 9 10 | 14 August 2021 15 August 2021 | Sowmya & Praveen Rank 11 | Roles Reverse Round | Ishitavarsha & Murugananda |
| Roles are reversed of husband and wife and the contestants perform tasks. |||||
| 6 | 11 12 | 21 August 2021 22 August 2021 | — | Madhuve Sambramha | — |
| Srujan's wife Greeshma was invited as a guest for the special episode week. All contestants cherish their marriage moments. |||||
| 7 | 13 14 | 28 August 2021 29 August 2021 | — | Madhuve Sambrhama Continued | Aiyappa & Anu |
| Gurukiran and his wife Pallavi were invited as guests for the special episode Contestants perform certain tasks related to marriage. |||||
| 8 | 15 16 17 | 4 September 2021 5 September 2021 10 September 2021 | — | Olavina Udugore Round | Pavan and Suman |
| Cinematographer Venu, Tara's husband is invited as the guest for this special round. Contestants perform certain tasks and surprise their loved ones with special gifts. |||||
| 9 | 18 19 | 11 September 2021 12 September 2021 | — | Halli Round | Roopa and Prashanth |
| Contestants perform the tasks related to the village lifestyle which was a great treat to watch. Tara and Anupama's gossip conversation wins everyone's hearts. |||||
| 10 | 20 21 | 18 September 2021 19 September 2021 | — | Raja Rani with Maharani | Harini and Sreekanth |
| The mothers-in-law of the team of all teams arrive and perform tasks with their son and daughters-in-law. Chandan and Sreekanth steals the show. |||||
| 11 | 22 23 | 25 September 2021 26 September 2021 | Raju Talikote, Prema & Prema Rank 10 (Walked) | Filmy Romantic Round | Harini and Sreekanth |
| Diganth and Aindrita Ray are invited as the guests for the special round. Sreekanth and Harini steal the show. Sonu Gowda is invited to support her sister Neha on the show |||||
| 12 | 24 25 | 2 October 2021 3 October 2021 | Aiyappa and Anu Rank 09 (Walked) | Home Sweet Home Round | Chandan Shetty and Niveditha |
| Contestants perform tasks related to their daily life. Chandan Shetty and Chandan Gowda ace the Chutney making task. |||||
| 13 | 26 27 | 9 October 2021 10 October 2021 | — | Namma Yejamanarandre Sumne Alla Round | Sameer Acharaya and Shravani |
| Contestants perform tasks related to the strength and capabilities of husband life. Priyanka Upendra graces the show to celebrate the Dasara festival. |||||
| 14 (Quarter Finale) | 28 29 | 23 October 2021 24 October 2021 | Sujay Shastri and Sinchana Rank 08 | Entertainment Round | Roopa and Prashanth |
| Contestants give their best in the entertainment round. Sreekanth and Harini & Roopa and Prashanth steals the show. |||||
| 15 (Semi Finale) | 30 31 | 6 November 2021 7 November 2021 | Sameer Acharya and Shravani Rank 07 | Acting Round | — |
| Contestants steal the show through their acting capabilities in the acting round. Sreekanth and Harini, Chandan and Neha, Ishitha and Muruga, Chandan Shetty and Niveditha and Roopa and Prashanth get the ticket to the finale. |||||
| 16 (Mahamilana) | 32 33 | 14 November 2021 15 November 2021 | — | — | — |
| The show had a crossover with Ede Tumbe Haduvenu. Both the show contestants performed in a high octane way. |||||
| 17 (Grand Finale) | 34 35 | 20 November 2021 21 November 2021 | — | — | — |
| Doddanna and his wife were invited as the guests for the finale episode. The new reality show Nanamma Super Star was launched on the finale stage. |||||