RJ Balaji
Balaji Patturaj
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Balaji Patturaj (born 20 June 1985), popularly known as RJ Balaji, is an Indian radio jockey, actor, television presenter, comedian and film director in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He is best known as the host of the 92.7 Big FM shows The Night Show with RJ Balaji, Take it Easy and its now-defunct segment Cross Talk, in which he made prank calls to unsuspecting victims. Originally a radio jockey, Balaji is also active in other fields; he is known for his association with the television shows Ungalil Yaar Adutha Prabhu Dheva and Why This Kolaveri, and for his performance in the films Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru (2013), Vadacurry (2014) Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (2015), Pugazh (2016) and LKG (2019) (as a lead actor), Mookuthi Amman (2020), Veetla Vishesham (2022) (as a lead actor and a co-director) and Karuppu (debut as the solo director). He has also been a presenter at many inter-school cultural events in Chennai, a cricket commentator, and has contributed to many social causes, such as providing relief support to the victims of the 2015 South India floods along with other actors.
Career
- 1985Born
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Chennai
- •Citizenship: India
- •Known as: YouTuber, television producer, television actor, film actor
What happened recently
RJ Balaji Apologises For Karuppu VFX Flaws After OTT Release, Promises Better CGI In Future
RJ Balaji agrees to CGI mistakes in Suriya's 'Karuppu'; says 'We need to accept our errors'
RJ Balaji clears air on 'Karuppu' comments, Says Vijay 'Opened first door' but credits Suriya for final film success
Karuppu director RJ Balaji clarifies Vijay remarks after Suriya starrer's success: "The first door was opened by Vijay sir"
RJ Balaji Gemini Horoscope: Career and Communication Insights for Public Voices
RJ Balaji hits back at Tiruppur Subramaniam, credits audience for the blockbuster success of 'Karuppu'
Suriya gifts RJ Balaji a brand-new SUV after Karuppu success, takes him for a drive
Tiruppur Subramaniam takes dig at 'Karuppu' director RJ Balaji, says 'There are directors who sit inside
Karuppu financier slams RJ Balaji, says he recovered only 50% of his investment: ‘Only Suriya helped to release film’
Suriya gifts RJ Balaji a swanky new SUV, drives him around town to celebrate Karuppu's ₹340 crore success. Watch
Suriya gifts luxurious new car to RJ Balaji; 'Karuppu' duo's heartwarming ride video wins fans' hearts
‘I only got 50% back’: Veteran financier slams RJ Balaji over Suriya film Karuppu row
Suriya shares cryptic message as Karuppu director RJ Balaji, editor Kalaivanan face flak
Suriya posts cryptic note as RJ Balaji faces backlash over Karuppu being first offered to Vijay
Karuppu director RJ Balaji meets Tamil Nadu CM Vijay: 'With the man who started it all'
RJ Balaji receives flak for calling CM Vijay "the man who started it all for Karuppu"
'Karuppu' director RJ Balaji praises CM Vijay after special meeting; Emotional post sparks debate
RJ Balaji meets Tamil Nadu CM Vijay after saying he was the original choice for Karuppu: ‘Feels unreal’
Karuppu: RJ Balaji drops in to meet Thalapathy Vijay after Suriya starrer, says ‘With the man who started it all’
‘Karuppu’ movie review: Suriya enters ‘God Mode’ in RJ Balaji’s masala fanfare
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