# Vijay Adhiraj

Vijay Adhiraj is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada films and serials. He was introduced in the NFDC and Doordarshan produced Sahashraphan in Hindi, written by P. V. Narasimha Rao and directed by T. S. Nagabharana.

## Career

Adhiraj made his acting debut starring in television serials, before featuring in films including Ponnu Veetukkaran and Roja Kootam. Throughout the 2000s, he became an established television and live event host.
Suzhal, directed by his father the late Shri Anand Mohan and written by him, launched him into the limelight. It was followed by Nimmadhi Ungal Choice, produced by AVM Productions and directed by Shri Sp. Muthuraman. Ganesh–Vasanth, written by Sujatha, produced by Madras Talkies and directed by Suhasini Manirathnam, helped establish his credentials as an actor.
Chithi, produced by Radaan Mediaworks, established him as a sought after television star, and gave him the title "Superstar" of the small screen.
He finished as runner up in the reality dance show Jodi Number One during season 1, alongside his wife, Rashna.
He has since directed a film, Puthagam, which starred Sathya, Jagapati Babu and Rakul Preet Singh. Adhiraj wrote the script in 1998, but was advised by his peers, including Crazy Mohan, to wait before launching the production. The film had a low key release in January 2013 and received average reviews from critics.
He has hosted many famous functions, including the Littleshows Award.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Film | Role | Language |
| 1998 | Poonthottam | Suresh | Tamil |
| 1999 | Ponnu Veetukkaran | Muthu | Tamil |
| 1997 | Manava 2022 | Manava 2022 | Kannada |
| 2002 | Roja Kootam | Mano's arranged husband | Tamil |
| 2003 | Three Roses | Saleem | Tamil |
| 2014 | Pattaya Kelappanum Pandiya | Saravanan | Tamil |
| 2022 | Kalaga Thalaivan | Keshav Rao | Tamil |

### Television series

| Year | Title | Network | Role | Notes |
| 1995–2001 | Nimathy Ungal Choice | Sun TV | | |
| 1997 | Aachi International | Sun TV | Mahesh | Supporting role |
| 1998–1999 | Vazhandhu Kattugiren | Sun TV | Vikaram | Supporting |
| 1999–2000 | Oru Pennin Kathaai | Sun TV | Sudhakar | Lead role |
| 2000 | Gopi | Sun TV | Gopalan | Main role |
| 2000–2001 | Chithi | Sun TV | Prasad | Supporting role |
| 2001–2004 | Allai Osai | Sun TV | | |
| 2001 | Anbulla Senagetheya | Sun TV | | |
| 2002-07 | Avarkal | Sun TV | | |
| 2003 | Appa | Sun TV | | |
| 2002–2003 | Payanam | Star Vijay | Samraj Patrika | Antagonist |
| 2000–2002 | Gopuram | Sun TV | | |
| 2002-03 | Varam | Sun TV | | |
| 2001–2003 | Pinni | Jaya TV | | |
| 2003–2005 | Annamalai | Sun TV | Anwar | Supporting role |
| 2004 | Anandham | Sun TV | Vijay | Cameo |
| 2004 | Thadayam | Sun TV | | Male lead |
| 2004–2006 | Manaivi | Sun TV | Ramani | Male lead |
| 2003–2005 | Vikramathithan | Sun TV | | Supporting role |
| 2005-08 | Aarthi | Raj TV | Santhosh | |
| 2006–2008 | Sharadha | Raj TV | Sharadhanathan | Lead role |
| 2006-08 | Lakshmi | Sun TV | Jeeva | Lead role |
| 2008-10 | Rekha IPS | Kalangiar TV | | |
| 2008–2014 | Mudha Moolu Bandham | Kiran TV | | |
| 2008-11 | Geethanjali | Raj TV | | |
| 2011–13 | Chitemma | Surya TV | Lawyer Avinash | |
| 2011–2013 | Chellamay | Sun TV | Lawyer Avinash | Supporting role |
| 2013–14 | Chellakilli | Sun TV | | |
| 2014 | 10 Mani Kathigal | Sun TV | | |
| 2015–2016 | Vina Vidai Vettai Juniors | Puthuyugam TV | Host | |

### Web series

| 2024 | The Mystery of Moksha Island | Subbu | Disney+ Hotstar | Notes |
| 2019 | Gods of Dharmapuri (G.O.D) | Vengal Reddy | ZEE5 | |

### As director

| Year | Film | Notes | Ref. |
| 2013 | Puthagam | | |
| 2024 | Nodikku Nodi † | | |

### Voice Artist

| Year | Title | Voice | Notes |
| 2000 | Pandavas: The Five Warriors | | Animation film; for the character Arjun |
| 2002 | Kadhal Virus | Abbas | |