Darshan (Tamil actor)

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
Darshan in 2019
Born	(1991-04-29) 29 April 1991 (age 33) 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

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

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

Films

Year	Film	Role	Notes
2015	Rajinimurugan	Rajini Murugan's younger brother
2018	Kanaa	Murali Krishna
2019	Thumbaa	Hari
2023	Thunivu	Kavin
2024	Ayalaan	Train passenger	Uncredited

Short films

Year	Film	Role	Notes
2014	Let me Go/Ennai Vidu	Bus Passenger

Television

Year	Show	Role	Channel	Notes
2022	Cooku with Comali (season 3)	Contestant	Star Vijay	1st Runner-up
2023	Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Champion	Guest	Star Vijay	[8]
2023	Cooku with Comali (season 4)	Guest	Star Vijay	Celebration round

References

1. "This birthday, I cooked my own food and spent time by myself: Darshan". Times Of India. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
2. "Kanaa Movie Review". Times of India. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
3. "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.
4. "Tamil actor Darshan life". www.filmibeat.com. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
5. "Darshan goes from village lad to city boy". Times Of India. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
6. "Cook With Comali Season 3 Contestants List Includes Roshni And Darshan". www.newsbricks.com. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
7. "Thumbaa actor Darshan to replace the role of Ashwin Kumar in Cooku with Comali 3". fanaticbuff.com. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
8. "Actors Dharshan and Roshini Haripriyan to grace reality show 'KPY Champions 4' as guest judges". The Times of India.

External links

• Darshan at IMDb