Jagan
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 1, 1983 in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
- Active Years
- 2005–2026 (22 Years)
- Total Credits
- 53 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Jagan (Jagan Ayan).
Role: Indian film actor (supporting roles in Tamil films), TV and stage show host.
Key Works: Ayan (directed by K. V. Anand) where he played Chitti Babu (a small-time smuggler); hosts the game show Connexion on Vijay TV.
Personal Info: Born December 1, 1983, in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
Aliases: Jagan Ayan, Jegan, Jagan Purushottam, Jaga.
Known Credits: 53.
Gender: Male.
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Jagan, also known as Jagan Ayan, Jegan, Jagan Purushottam, or Jaga, is an Indian film actor and a prominent TV and stage show host. Born on December 1, 1983, in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India, he has appeared in supporting roles in Tamil films. His breakthrough role was playing a small-time smuggler named Chitti Babu in the film Ayan, directed by K. V. Anand, which earned him critical acclaim. In addition to his acting work, which includes 53 known credits, he hosts the game show Connexion on Vijay TV.
"Jagan, also known as Jagan Ayan, Jegan, Jagan Purushottam, or Jaga, is an Indian film actor and a prominent TV and stage show host. Born on December 1, 1983, in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India, he has appeared in supporting roles in Tamil films. His breakthrough role was playing a small-time smuggler named Chitti Babu in the film Ayan, directed by K. V. Anand, which earned him critical acclaim. In addition to his acting work, which includes 53 known credits, he hosts the game
Career overview
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Name: Jagan (Jagan Ayan).
Nationality/Profession: Indian film actor.
Roles: Supporting roles in Tamil films.
Breakthrough: K. V. Anand's Ayan.
Role in Ayan: Small-time smuggler Chitti Babu.
Recognition: Role won critical acclaim.
Other roles: TV and stage show host.
Specific show: Hosts the game show "Connexion" in Vijay TV.
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Known For: Acting.
Known Credits: 53.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: December 1, 1983.
Place of Birth: Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
Also Known As: Jagan Ayan Jegan Jagan Purushottam Jaga.
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Jagan, also known as Jagan Ayan, Jegan, Jagan Purushottam, or Jaga, is an Indian film actor born in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India. Born on December 1, 1983, he has established a career primarily through acting, with 53 known credits. His work includes various supporting roles within Tamil films.
Paragraph 2: Breakthrough and Specific Roles.
His breakthrough in the film industry occurred in the movie Ayan, directed by K. V. Anand. In this production, he portrayed the character Chitti Babu, a small-time smuggler. This specific performance earned him critical acclaim.
Paragraph 3: Television and Hosting.
Beyond his film acting, Jagan is a prominent host for stage shows and television programs. He serves as the host for the game show Connexion on Vijay TV.
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"Jagan, also known as Jagan Ayan, Jegan, Jagan Purushottam, or Jaga, is an Indian film actor born in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India. Born on December 1, 1983, he has established a career primarily through acting, with 53 known credits. His work includes various supporting roles within Tamil films.
His breakthrough in the film industry occurred in the movie Ayan, directed by K. V. Anand. In this production, he portrayed the character Chitti Babu, a small-time smuggler. This specific performance earned him critical acclaim.
Beyond his film acting, Jagan is a prominent host for stage shows and television programs. He serves as the host for the game show Connexion on Vijay TV."
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
53 titles- Maragatha Malai (2026) as Muruga
- Others (2025) as Maari
- Indian 2: Zero Tolerance (2024) as Thambesh
- Rocket Driver (2024) as Anandha Koomarasamy
- Idi Minnal Kadhal (2024) as Raja
- Pallu Padama Paathuka (2023) as Arumai Nayagam
- Ghosty (2023)
- Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (2022) as Scientist
- Poikkal Kuthirai (2022) as Madhan
- Thunikaram (2022)
- Thalli Pogathey (2021)
- Asuraguru (2020) as Jagannathan
- Vinodhan (2018)
- Kavan (2017) as Jagan
- Bayama Irukku (2017) as Mani
- Brahma.com (2017) as Jagan
- Manal Kayiru 2 (2016)
- Savaale Samaali (2015)
- Anegan (2015) as Mallika's Husband and Jagan
- Thoongaavanam (2015) as Jagan
- Sagaptham (2015)
- India Pakistan (2015) as Hari Dass
- Aavi Kumar (2015)
- Iravum Pagalum Varum (2015)
- Vallinam (2014) as Jagan
- Irumbu Kuthirai (2014) as Jagan
- Naan Sigappu Manithan (2014) as Sathish
- Sooran (2014)
- Pappali (2014)
- Venmegam (2014) as Bhaskar
- Maryan (2013) as Sami
- Pattathu Yaanai (2013) as Ada Murugesan
- Vatthikuchi (2013) as Vanaraj
- Endrendrum Punnagai (2013) as Sonia's Manager
- Karuppampatti (2013)
- Yaaruda Mahesh (2013) as Vasanth
- Ambuli (2012) as Marudhan
- Ko (2011) as Chandru
- Doo (2011) as Friend
- Paiyaa (2010) as Poochi
- Chikku Bukku (2010) as Sekhar's friend
- Nil Gavani Sellathey (2010) as Milo
- Ayan (2009) as Chitti Babu
- Oram Po (2007)
- Satham Podathey (2007) as Jegan
- Idhaya Thirudan (2006)
- Kanda Naal Mudhal (2005) as Krishna's Friend
- Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy (2005)
- Ponniyin Selvan (2005)
- Indian 3: War Mode as Thambesh
- Ivan Thanthiran 2
- Bhagavan
- Mugam
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jagan best known for?
Jagan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Indian 2: Zero Tolerance (2024), Idi Minnal Kadhal (2024), Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (2022), Dumas (2024).
When and where was Jagan born?
Jagan was born on December 1, 1983 in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
How many credits does Jagan have?
Jagan has accumulated over 53 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2005 to 2026.
What is Jagan's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Jagan (Jagan Ayan). Role: Indian film actor (supporting roles in Tamil films), TV and stage show host. Key Works: Ayan (directed by K. V. Anand) where he played Chitti Babu (a small-time smuggler); hosts the game show Connexion on Vijay TV. Personal Info: Born December 1, 1983, in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India. Al...
Jagan by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (2022) as Scientist — aged about 38
- Maryan (2013) as Sami — aged about 29
- Indian 2: Zero Tolerance (2024) as Thambesh — aged about 40
- Idi Minnal Kadhal (2024) as Raja — aged about 40
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