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{{Short description|Tamil Indian artist and actor}}
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{{BLP sources|date=February 2026}}{{Infobox person
| name = Aadhavan
| image = Aadhavan2.jpg
| caption = Aadhavan
| image_size =
| education = [[SRM Institute of Science and Technology]], [[Kattankulathur]]
| birth_name = Adhavan Umavathy Kesavamurthi
| birth_date =
| birth_place = [[Thanjavur]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| known for = Vocals
| genre =
| occupation = Film actor, [[Radio personality|Radio Jockey]], [[VJ (media personality)|video jockey]], [[mimicry artist]]
| years_active = 2005 – current
| website =
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'''Adhavan Umavathy Kesavamurthi''', known professionally as '''Aadhavan''', is an Indian mimicry [[artist]] and actor known for his work in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] television and films.<ref>{{cite news |title=Exclusive: Aadhavan to feature in daily soap Amman |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/exclusive-aadhavan-to-feature-in-daily-soap-amman-says-i-am-eagerly-waiting-for-the-feedback/articleshow/81211877.cms |work=The Times of India |date=25 February 2021 |access-date=5 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Actor Manikandan of 'Jai Bhim' fame makes his debut as director |date=30 January 2022 |url=https://www.mangalorean.com/actor-manikandan-of-jai-bhim-fame-makes-his-debut-as-director/ |publisher=Mangalorean |access-date=5 February 2022}}</ref> He has been working as an RJ (Radio Jockey) and VJ (Video Jockey), in [[Tamil Nadu]]. He has made appearances in television comedy shows including ''Konjam Nadinga Boss'', ''[[Super Challenge]]'', ''[[Comedy Junction]]'', ''[[Savaale Samali (TV series)|Savaale Samaali]]'', ''Galatta Rani'', ''Lollu Pa'', and ''Maanga Idiots''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Maanga Idiots: "ONCEUPON A TIME IN KOLLYWOOD "stand up comedy show |date=14 November 2019 |url=https://chennaivision.com/maanga-idiots-onceupon-a-time-in-kollywoodstand-up-comedy-show/ |publisher=Chennaivision |access-date=5 February 2022 |archive-date=5 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220205111856/https://chennaivision.com/maanga-idiots-onceupon-a-time-in-kollywoodstand-up-comedy-show/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Career==
===Radio jockey ===
After completing his higher studies in Electrical and Electronics, Aadhavan worked in the banking, and information technology (IT) sectors. A turning point in his professional career came, when Sujith Kumar, HR Head of Infosys and, Founder of Maatram Foundation, invited Aadhavan to perform mimicry during a cultural program at Infosys, Chennai. [[Shiva (actor)|Shiva]], who was working in [[Radio Mirchi]], was the chief guest of that cultural function, where Aadhavan performed mimicry with variety of voices. Impressed by his performance, Shiva invited Aadhavan to join Radio Mirchi as RJ (Radio Jockey).<ref>{{cite web |title=Exclusive Interview With Aadhavan |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJRRP5HVNVU |publisher=Manobala's Waste Paper (Youtube) |access-date=5 February 2022}}</ref> In 2007, Aadhavan, then, started a new career at Radio Mirchi as RJ, and also hosted a show ''Kollyudans'',<ref>{{cite web |title=Interaction with Aadhavan |date=4 October 2020 |url=https://shadesofficial.music.blog/events/interaction-with-aadhavan/ |publisher=Shades Officials |access-date=5 February 2022}}</ref> where instant updates, interviews, special shows, and information about newly released movies were given to listeners.

===Video jockey===
While Aadhavan was working at [[Radio Mirchi]], he participated as a contestant in ''[[Kalakka Povathu Yaaru?]]'' (KPY), Season 4, a [[Tamil language]] comedy reality TV show on Vijay TV in 2008. With his ability to mimic voices of celebrities and sense of humor, Aadhavan was adjudged as the title winner of ''[[Kalakka Povathu Yaaru]]'' Season 4. Participation in ''Kalakka Povathu Yaaru'' gave him an opportunity to show his skills. Aadhavan's talent was noticed by a leading Tamil channel Adithya TV.<ref>{{cite news |title=Adithya TV launches comedy tour |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/adithya-tv-launches-comedy-tour/articleshow/45600284.cms |work=The Times of India |date=22 December 2014 |access-date=5 February 2022}}</ref> When Adithya TV, a 24-hour Tamil comedy channel of [[Sun TV Network]] was launched on 8 February 2009, Aadhavan was invited to join and host comedy program.<ref>{{cite web |title=ரஜினி சொன்ன பதில் VJ ஆதவன் நெகிழ்ச்சி |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrJgzd6OtZE |publisher=Cinema Vikatan (Youtube) |access-date=5 February 2022}}</ref> He, then, joined Aditya TV on 15 February 2009, and remained in the Sun TV Network for more than a decade. Aadhavan hosted a comedy show called ''Konjam Nadinga Boss'' on Adithya TV.<ref>{{cite web |title=கொஞ்சம் நடிங்க பாஸ் |url=https://www.dinakaran.com/Video_Index.asp?idv=6331&cat=49 |publisher=Dinakaran |access-date=5 February 2022 |archive-date=5 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220205111855/https://www.dinakaran.com/Video_Index.asp?idv=6331&cat=49 |url-status=dead }}</ref> This show is the first one of its kind in which random strangers were asked to repeat famous movie dialogues with similar tone as the actor in the movie, and turns it into a comedy. This show made Aadhavan popular.<ref>{{cite web |title=Konjam-Nadinga-Boss-Adhavan News In Tamil |url=https://www.vikatan.com/topics/konjam-nadinga-boss-adhavan |publisher=Vikatan |access-date=5 February 2022}}</ref>

Aadhavan was chosen to be one of the Judges sharing the space with Madurai Muthu for [[Comedy Junction]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Comedy Junction |url=https://www.sunnetwork.in/program-details.aspx?IProgramID=Z6Ay6WYkVNg=&ShowType=Category |publisher=Sun Network TV |access-date=5 February 2022}}</ref> which is a Tamil-language comedy talk show broadcast on Sun TV. He presented a number of live shows including ''Vaanga Sirikalaam'' and ''Idhudhaanda Sirippu''. Aadhavan has also anchored some of the super hit shows namely ''Natchathiram'', ''[[Super Challenge]]'' and ''[[Savaale Samali (TV series)|Savaale Samaali]]'' (Sun TV), ''Galatta Rani'' (Kalaignar TV) and ''Sun Kudumba Virudhugal 2019''.
Aadhavan was one of the judges of ''Kalakka Povadhu Yaaru'' Season 9 on Vijay TV, which marked his return to Vijay TV after a gap of 11 years.<ref name="A">{{cite news |title=Exclusive: Aadhavan to feature in daily soap Amman |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/exclusive-aadhavan-to-feature-in-daily-soap-amman-says-i-am-eagerly-waiting-for-the-feedback/articleshow/81211877.cms |work=The Times of India |date=25 February 2021 |access-date=5 February 2022}}</ref>

===Film career===
His association with celebrities, along with his mimicry skills, have helped Aadhavan to make an entry into Tamil film industry as an actor and an assistant director.<ref name="I">{{cite news |title=Comedian Aadhavan to make a cameo in Idhayathai Thirudathey |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/comedian-aadhavan-to-make-a-cameo-in-idhayathai-thirudathey-details-inside/articleshow/80880305.cms |work=The Times of India |date=13 February 2021 |access-date=5 February 2022}}</ref> Aadhavan lent his voice to [[Raghuvaran]], after his demise, for the 2008 Tamil film '' [[Ellam Avan Seyal]] ''. He also lent voice for a [[golden retriever]] in the movie ''[[Enga Kattula Mazhai]]'' (2018).<ref>{{cite news |last1=M |first1=Suganth |title=VJ Aadhavan gives voice-over for a golden retriever |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vj-aadhavan-gives-voice-over-for-a-golden-retriever/articleshow/62725109.cms |access-date=11 February 2022 |work=The Times of India |date=1 February 2018}}</ref> In the beginning, Aadhavan started his career as an assistant director with [[Dharani (director)|Dharani]], one of the directors in Tamil movies, and also worked for ''[[3 (2012 Indian film)|3]]'' (2012).{{Citation needed|date=October 2024}}

== Filmography ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year!!Film!!Role
! Notes
|-
|rowspan="2"|2013|| ''[[Onbadhule Guru]]''|| ||
|-
| ''[[Biriyani (film)|Biriyani]]''|| ||
|-
|rowspan="2"|2014||''Madhavanum Malarvizhiyum''|| ||
|-
| ''[[Irukku Aana Illai]]''|| Meenakshi Sundaram ||
|-
|rowspan="4"|2015|| ''[[Rombha Nallavan Da Nee]]'' || || Special appearance
|-
|''Manadhil Oru Maatram'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Chikkiku Chikkikkichu]]''|| Venky ||
|-
| ''[[Sandamarutham]]''|| Aadhavan ||
|-
|rowspan="2"|2016|| ''[[Ka Ka Ka Po]]''|| ||
|-
|''Ennama Katha Vudranunga''|| ||
|-
|2017 || ''[[12-12-1950]]''|| Ejamaan ||
|-
|rowspan="2"|2021|| ''[[Eeswaran]]''|| Mayakannan ||
|-
|''[[Ikk]]''|| ||
|-
| rowspan="2"|2022 || ''[[Narai Ezhuthum Suyasaritham]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Powder (2022 film)|Powder]]'' || ||
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2024 || ''[[Haraa (film)|Haraa]]'' || ||
|-
|''[[Jolly O Gymkhana (film)|Jolly O Gymkhana]]'' || LIC Agent Dhandapani ||
|-
|rowspan="2"|2025|| ''EMI''|| ||
|-
| ''Nirvaagam Porupalla''|| ||
|-
|}

===Television===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year!! Title !! Role !! Channel !! Notes
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{refh}}
|-
|-
|2020-2021 || ''[[Amman (TV series)|Amman]]'' || Dr. Vinoth || [[Colors Tamil]] ||
|<ref name="I"/>
|-
|2021 || ''[[Idhayathai Thirudathe]]'' || Himself || [[Colors Tamil]] || Special appearance || <ref name="A"/>
|-
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://shadesofficial.music.blog/events/interaction-with-aadhavan/ Interaction with Aadhavan]
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Sachin Soni at 08:03, 4 April 2026