Mahat Raghavendra

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{{Short description|Indian actor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Mahat Raghavendra
| image = Mahat Raghavendra.jpg
| birth_date =
| birth_name = Mahat Raghavendra
| birth_place = [[Chennai]], [[India]]
| yearsactive = 2011 - present
| spouse = {{marriage | [[Prachi Mishra]] | 2020-02-01}}
| occupation = Actor
| height =
}}
'''Mahat Raghavendra''' is an Indian actor who works in [[Tamil cinema]] and [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] cinema. He is best known for his supporting roles in the heist thriller film, ''[[Mankatha]]'' (2011), and the action drama, ''[[Jilla (film)|Jilla]]'' (2014).

==Career==
After finishing a degree at Hindustan College of Arts and Science, Raghavendra pursued a career in films. Prior to his first full-fledged acting role, Raghavendra was seen as a background artiste in ''[[Vallavan]]'' (2006) and ''[[Kaalai]]'' (2008), two films starring his childhood friend, [[Silambarasan]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Simbu-inspired-me-to-get-into-movies-Mahat/articleshow/53209928.cms |title=Simbu inspired me to get into movies: Mahat - Times of India |website=The Times of India}}</ref> He was initially set to make his debut in a Tamil remake of the successful Telugu film, ''[[Ullasamga Utsahamga]]'' (2008). But unfortunately the venture was dropped.<ref name="bbs">{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Im-not-friends-with-Manoj-Mahat-Raghavendra/articleshow/17338413.cms |title=I'm not friends with Manoj: Mahat Raghavendra - Times of India |website=The Times of India}}</ref> Raghavendra was signed to portray a role in [[Venkat Prabhu]]'s action thriller ''[[Mankatha]]'' (2011) which featured an ensemble cast including [[Ajith Kumar]], [[Arjun Sarja|Arjun]] and [[Vaibhav Reddy|Vaibhav]]. Raghavendra appeared as a [[Dharavi]] bar owner and the film opened to critical and commercial acclaim in August 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2011/nov/04/mahat-raghavendra-actor-306881.html |title=Mahat Raghavendra, actor |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> For his performance in the film, Raghavendra was recognised as the year's Best Male Debut Actor from the [[Edison Awards (India)|Edison Awards]] committee.<ref name="bbs"/>

Raghavendra played his first lead role in the Telugu film, ''[[Backbench Student]]'' (2013), where he appeared alongside [[Piaa Bajpai]] and [[Archana Kavi]]. He was cast in the film after the makers were impressed after seeing an interview of the actor during his promotions for ''Mankatha''.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/going-solo/article4504867.ece |title=Going solo |first=Sangeetha Devi |last=Dundoo |newspaper=The Hindu |date=13 March 2013 |via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-madhura-sreedhar-reddy-on-back-bench-student/20130313.htm |title='Back Bench Student is a love story' |website=Rediff}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-mahat-raghavendra-i-could-relate-to-back-bench-student/20130314.htm |title='I could relate to Back Bench Student' |website=Rediff}}</ref> He then featured in the fantasy comedy ''Bunny n Cherry'' (2013) alongside [[Prince Cecil]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/review-buny-n-cherry-damp-squib.html |title=Review : Buny n Cherry – Damp Squib |date=15 December 2013}}</ref> Raghavendra made a return to Tamil films with ''[[Jilla (film)|Jilla]]'' (2013), starring alongside [[Mohanlal]] and [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], in a supporting role.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/vijays-brother-in-jilla-has-a-mankatha-connect-jilla-mankatha-24-02-13.html |title=Vijay's brother in Jilla has a Mankatha connect, Jilla, Mankatha |website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref> Raghavendra continued to star in small budget ventures including ''[[Ladies & Gentlemen (2015 film)|Ladies & Gentlemen]]'' (2015) and ''[[Run (2016 film)|Run]]'' (2016), where he made a guest appearance.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/mankatha-fame-Raghavendra-will-be-doing-a-cameo-in-neram-telugu-remake.html |title=Mankatha fame Raghavendra will be doing a cameo in Neram Telugu remake |date=21 January 2016 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> Mahat featured in Simbu, Megha Akash Starrer Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven Tamil Movie, which was released in February 2019.

Aatla Arjun Reddy directorial ''Cycle'', a Telugu Movie, was released in January 2021 featuring Mahat and Punarnavi. Currently, he is shooting for his portions in 3 Tamil Movies namely Kettavanu Per Edutha Nallavanda, Ivan Than Uthaman, and Kaadhal Conditions Apply.

A light-hearted, breezy romantic drama is in the making, which will have Mahat and Sana.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mahat-sanas-kadhal-conditions-apply-is-a-breezy-romance/photostory/82295753.cms|title=Mahat's Conditions Apply |website=Times Of India|date=28 April 2021 }}</ref> Kadhal Conditions Apply is directed by debutant Arvind R.

==Personal life==
Mahat completed his schooling from Zion Matriculation School, Kodaikanal. He went on to graduate from Hindustan College of Arts & Science, Padur. Mahat's father Venkata Suryanarayana is a chemical engineer. His mother Umadevi Garimella is an ex-employee of the prestigious Commonwealth of Nations. She holds a master's degree in Biochemistry. He has an elder sister, Renu.

Mahat began dating model Prachi Mishra,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/bigg-boss-tamil-2-mahat-raghavendra-reunites-with-his-girl-friend-prachi-mishra/articleshow/65625245.cms |title=Bigg Boss Tamil 2: Mahat Raghavendra reunites with his girl friend Prachi Mishra - Times of India |website=The Times of India}}</ref> a former runner-up in the Miss Earth 2012 pageant, in 2017. The pair became engaged in April 2019.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/mahat-tamil-bigg-boss-2-fame-gets-engaged-girlfriend-prachi-mishra-100248 |title=Mahat of Tamil 'Bigg Boss 2' fame gets engaged to girlfriend Prachi Mishra |publisher=The News Minute |date= 18 April 2019|accessdate=1 October 2019}}</ref> Raghavendra married Prachi Mishra on 1 February 2020. He announced his wife's pregnancy in February 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/bigg-boss-Raghavendra-raghavendra-ties-the-knot-with-long-time-girlfriend-prachi-mishra/article30711929.ece |title=Raghavendra Raghavendra ties the knot with Prachi Mishra on 1-FEB-2020 |date=1 February 2020 |website=TheHindu}}</ref> Their son Adiyaman Raghavendra was born on 7 June 2021.

==Filmography==

=== Films ===
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! Year !! Movie !! Role !! Language !! Notes
|-
| 2006 || ''[[Vallavan]]'' || Vallavan's friend || [[Tamil language|Tamil]] || Uncredited role
|-
| 2007 || ''[[Kaalai]]'' || Jeeva's friend || Tamil || Uncredited role
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Mankatha]]'' || Mahat || Tamil ||
|-
| rowspan="3"|2013 || ''[[Backbench Student]]'' || Karthik || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] ||
|-
| ''Bunny n Cherry'' || Charan (Cherry) || Telugu ||
|-
| ''[[Biriyani (film)|Biriyani]]'' || Himself || Tamil || Cameo appearance
|-
| rowspan="2"|2014 || ''[[Jilla (film)|Jilla]]'' || Vignesh || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Vadacurry]]'' || Himself || Tamil || Cameo appearance
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Ladies & Gentlemen (2015 film)|Ladies & Gentlemen]]'' || Vijay || Telugu ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2016 || ''[[Run (2016 film)|Run]]'' || Manik || Telugu || Guest appearance
|-
| ''[[Chennai 600028 II]]'' || Oor Kaavalan || Tamil ||
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan]]'' || Sabi || Tamil ||
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven]]'' || Rohit || Tamil ||
|-
| rowspan="2" |2021
| ''Cycle'' || Vankayalu || Telugu ||
|-
| ''[[Maanaadu]]'' ||Traffic Police|| Tamil || Cameo appearance
|-
| rowspan="1" |
|-
|}

=== Television ===
*''[[Bigg Boss Tamil 2]]''- Evicted Day 7 (2018)
*''Unlimit'' (2018)
*''Dancing Superstars'' (2019–present)
*''[[Bigg Boss Tamil 2]]''- Guest (2019)
*''[[Bigg Boss tamil]]''- Guest (2020)

=== Web series ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Platform
!Notes
|-
|2019
|Madras Meter Show
|Guest
|[[ZEE5]]
|Episode 6<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=1 September 2019|title=Episode 6 - Mahat Raghavendra and Yashika Aannand's tell-all interview!|url=https://www.zee5.com/zee5originals/details/madras-meter-show/0-6-1947/episode-6-mahat-raghavendra-and-yashika-aannands-tell-all-interview/0-1-261694|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=17 December 2020|website=Zee5.com}}</ref>
|}

==Awards==
*2012: [[Edison Awards (Tamil)|Edison Award for Best Debut Actor]] – ''[[Mankatha]]''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/feb-12-02/vijay-richa-13-02-12.html |title=Vijay and Richa win big at Edison awards |publisher=Behindwoods |accessdate=13 February 2012}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb name|id=4019274}}

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