RJ Balaji
Biography
RJ Balaji is an Indian radio jockey based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, born on June 20, 1985. He is best known as the host of the BIG FM 92.7 show Take it Easy and its defunct segment Cross Talk, which featured prank calls to unsuspecting victims. In addition to his radio work, he has been associated with the television shows Ungalil Yaar Adutha Prabhu Dheva and Why This Kolaveri. He has also performed in films including Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru released in 2013, Vadacurry in 2014, Naanum Rowdy Dhaan in 2015, and Pugazh in 2016. Furthermore, he has served as a presenter at inter-school cultural events in Chennai and contributed to social causes, such as providing relief support.
Career overview
RJ Balaji is an Indian radio jockey based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, who was born on June 20, 1985. He is best known as the host of the BIG FM 92.7 show Take it Easy and its now defunct segment Cross Talk, where he made prank calls to unsuspecting victims. In addition to his radio work, he has been active as a presenter at many inter-school cultural events in Chennai and has contributed to social causes, including providing relief support.
Alongside his radio career, Balaji has been associated with television shows such as Ungalil Yaar Adutha Prabhu Dheva and Why This Kolaveri. He has also established an acting career in film. His film appearances include roles in Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru in 2013, Vadacurry in 2014, Naanum Rowdy Dhaan in 2015, and Pugazh in 2016. Across his career in media and entertainment, he is also known by alternative names including R. J. Balaji, Balaji Patturaj, RJB, and R. J. B.
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52 titles- Karuppu (2026) as Baby Kannan 'BK' / Usilampatti Karuppaiah Gandhi 'UKG'
- Karuppu (2026) Director
- Karuppu (2026) Writer
- Sorgavaasal (2024) as Parthi
- Singapore Saloon (2024) as Kathir
- Run Baby Run (2023) as Sathya
- 1945 (2022)
- Veetla Vishesham (2022) as U. Ilango
- Veetla Vishesham (2022) Screenplay
- Veetla Vishesham (2022) Dialogue
- Veetla Vishesham (2022) Director
- Mookuthi Amman (2020) as 'Engels' Ramasamy
- Mookuthi Amman (2020) Dialogue
- Mookuthi Amman (2020) Director
- Mookuthi Amman (2020) Story
- Mookuthi Amman (2020) Screenplay
- Cooku with Comali (2019) as Self - Guest
- Puppy (2019) Playback Singer
- Devi 2 (2019) as Ganesh/Madasamy
- Mr. Local (2019)
- Kee (2019) as Mark
- Boomerang (2019) as Shanmugam
- LKG (2019) as LKG aka Lalgudi Karuppiah Gandhi
- LKG (2019) Screenplay
- Annanukku Jey (2018)
- Ghajinikanth (2018)
- Thaanaa Serndha Koottam (2018) as Pallavaram Paranjothi Pandian
- Diya (2018) as Ragavan in Tamil Version
- Kaatru Veliyidai (2017) as Dr. Illyaas Hussain
- Velaikkaran (2017) as Sriram
- Spyder (2017) as Vinay
- Ivan Thanthiran (2017) as Shakthi's Friend
- Jil Jung Juk (2016) as Cameo
- Parandhu Sella Vaa (2016)
- Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru (2016) as Balaji
- Kavalai Vendam (2016) as 'Natty' Nataraj
- Pugazh (2016) as Balaji
- Devi(L) (2016) as Ganesh / Madasamy
- Mappilai Vinayagar (2016)
- Yatchan (2015) as Chandru
- Naanum Rowdydhaan (2015) as Junior Rowdy
- Idhu Enna Maayam (2015) as Arun's Friend
- Vallinam (2014) as Show Host (Cameo Appearance)
- Vadacurry (2014) as Karikalan
- Naaigal Jaakirathai (2014) as Anbu Das
- Vaayai Moodi Pesavum (2014) as Self
- Ethir Neechal (2013) as Self
- Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru (2013) as Karna
- Maasani Amman
- Maasani Amman Director
- Yung Mung Sung
- Happy Ending
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is RJ Balaji best known for?
RJ Balaji is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Karuppu (2026), Karuppu (2026), Karuppu (2026), Cooku with Comali (2019).
When and where was RJ Balaji born?
RJ Balaji was born on June 20, 1985 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
How many credits does RJ Balaji have?
RJ Balaji has accumulated over 52 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2013 to 2026.
What is RJ Balaji's background in cinema and television?
RJ Balaji is an Indian radio jockey based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, born on June 20, 1985. He is best known as the host of the BIG FM 92.7 show Take it Easy and its defunct segment Cross Talk, which featured prank calls to unsuspecting victims. In addition to his radio work, he has been associated with the television sho...