# Mirchi Senthil

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**Senthil Kumar** (born 18 October 1978), popularly known as **Mirchi Senthil**,[1][2] is an Indian actor, television presenter, [radio jockey](/source/Radio_jockey) and voice actor.[3] His career began as a radio jockey with the radio station *[Radio Mirchi](/source/Radio_Mirchi)*. He performed in the lead character Saravanan in [STAR Vijay](/source/STAR_Vijay)'s sensational serial [Saravannan Meenatchi](/source/Saravannan_Meenatchi) and made his debut as a film actor in *[Thavamai Thavamirundhu](/source/Thavamai_Thavamirundhu).* He continued acting in lead roles in *[Sengathu Bhoomiyilae](/source/Sengathu_Bhoomiyilae)*, *[Kan Pesum Vaarthaigal](/source/Kan_Pesum_Vaarthaigal)*, *[Vennila Veedu](/source/Vennila_Veedu)* and more.

## Personal life

Senthil was born in Chennai on 18 October 1978 to S. Govindan and Premavathy. He studied at Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Chennai and completed his Bachelor of Commerce degree at Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai, as well as his Master of Finance and Control degree at Madurai Kamaraj University. He had a brief career stint in the banking industry before he moved on to the media.[4]

He married his co-star of Madurai & [Saravanan Meenatchi](/source/Saravanan_Meenatchi) Tamil serials fame Malayalam-Tamil actress [Sreeja Chandran](/source/Sreeja_Chandran) on 2 July 2014 in a private function in Tirupathi.[5] Senthil confirmed his marriage with Sreeja on his radio show Neenga Naan Raja Sir on 8 July 2014. His sudden marriage announcement created a buzz amongst their thousands of worldwide fans celebrating their marriage.[6] Their son, Sree Vallabh Dev,[7] was born on 4 January 2023.[8][9]

## Career

### Radio

Senthil joined Radio Mirchi, Chennai as a Radio Jockey in 2003 and performed various roles such as *Radio producer*, EP and Programming Head. Later, he moved to Coimbatore to head Coimbatore Radio Mirchi for 4 years. He has hosted many shows like *Mirchi Gold*, *Mirchi Bazaar*, *Pettai Raap* and *Love Talkies*. He presented the program *Neenga Naan Raja Sir,* which is a special on [Ilaiyaraaja](/source/Ilaiyaraaja)'s music that was aired between 9 PM and 11 PM from Monday to Saturday. This was a very popular program and was acknowledged and endorsed by [Ilaiyaraaja](/source/Ilaiyaraaja) himself. In 2016 May, he finished that show and started a new show called "Sentilin Sutta Kadhai" (Senthil's stolen stories), which tells interesting short moral stories from around the world. He currently completed 20 years on radio jockey journey on Radio Mirchi.[10]

### Television

Senthil played the lead character in the successful television serial titled *Madurai*[11] in *[STAR Vijay](/source/STAR_Vijay)* telecasted from 2007 to 2009. Following the success of this serial, Senthil played the lead character by the name *Saravanan* again in another sensational serial *[Saravanan Meenatchi](/source/Saravanan_Meenatchi)*[12][13][14][15] in *[STAR Vijay](/source/STAR_Vijay)*. Senthil rose to fame following his performances in these two serials and is very well known for his character named Saravanan.

Senthil has performed in a micro-serial 777[16] for *Polimer TV,* which was directed by the movie director [Manobala](/source/Manobala).

Apart from the serials, Senthil has hosted a number of shows for STAR Vijay. He hosted a weekly movie review show *Tamil Cinema Indha Vaaram* in which he discussed the movies along with the cast and crew of the movie. Senthil has conducted a game show for women by the name *Boxing* for *Polimer TV*.

### Film

Senthil made his Tamil film debut in the 2005 film [Thavamai Thavamirundhu](/source/Thavamai_Thavamirundhu), in which he played the elder brother of director [Cheran](/source/Cheran_(director)). He was nominated for the Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Actor. He got his first lead role in the movie [Sengathu Bhoomiyilae](/source/Sengathu_Bhoomiyilae). He continued to act in lead roles in films like [Kan Pesum Vaarthaigal](/source/Kan_Pesum_Vaarthaigal), [Pappali](/source/Pappali), [Vennila Veedu](/source/Vennila_Veedu), [Rombha Nallavan Da Nee](/source/Rombha_Nallavan_Da_Nee), etc. These films, however, did not fare well at the box office.

## Filmography

### As actor

Year Film Role Notes 2005 Thavamai Thavamirundhu Ramanathan Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil 2007 Evano Oruvan Sridhar's Friend Chennai 600028 Radio Mirchi RJ Senthil Kumar Cameo Appearance 2012 Sengathu Bhoomiyilae Chinna Samy 2013 Kan Pesum Vaarthaigal Mahesh 2014 Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham Raja Pappali Karthik Vennila Veedu Karthik 2015 Rombha Nallavan Da Nee Bhaskar 2020 Soorarai Pottru Radio Mirchi RJ Senthil Kumar Cameo Appearance 2022 Munnarivaan Hero's Friend Filming

### As Radio Jockey

Show Year Timings Notes Mirchi Gold 2003 to 2007 9PM to 11PM This show played the songs from old Tamil movies. Mirchi Bazaar 2005 to 2007 11AM to 2PM This was a ladies special program. Senthil co-hosted this with RJ Deva. Pettai Raap 2003 to 2006 4PM This program was aired on Sundays. Neenga Naan Raja Sir 2010 to 2015 9PM to 11PM This show plays the best of Ilaiyaraaja's songs from 80s Mirchi Sutta Kadhai 2015 Onwards 9PM to 11PM

- **Love Talkies** is a unique concept in radio in which stories and characters are created and played along with the Tamil movie songs. Senthil has been a part of many radio movies.

### Appearance in Television

Year Serial Role Notes 2007–2009 Madurai Seigai Saravanan Star Vijay 2010 Kallikattu Pallikoodam Bala Murugan 2011–2013 Saravannan Meenatchi Season 1 RJ Saravanan 2012 Micro-serial 777 Polimer TV 2016 Achcham Thavir Contestant Game Show; Star Vijay 2016–2017 Mappillai Senthil Kumar Star Vijay 2017 Kalyanam Conditions Apply Senthil Web series 2018–2020 Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar Mayan / Aravind (Dual Role) Star Vijay 2020 Kalyanam Conditions Apply 2.0 Senthil Web series 2020–2022 Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar Mayan / Maaran (Dual Role) Star Vijay 2020 Heart 2 Heart Senthil Web Series Kalyanam Conditions Apply 3.0 Senthil 2021–2022 Junior Super Star Season 4 Judge Reality Show; Zee Tamil Jagamae Thandiram Kadhaigal Presenter / Host Reality Show; Colors Tamil 2023–2026 Anna Shanmugam / Saravanan (Dual role) Zee Tamil 2023 Seetha Raman Shanmugam (Cameo) 2025–2026 Police Police SI Raja Web series; JioHotstar 2026 Idhayam - Season 2 Shanmugam (Cameo) Zee Tamil

### As Television presenter

- A song review show *Gaanamum Kaatchiyum* for the TV channel *Puthuyugam*[17]
- Tamil Cinema Indha Vaaram for [Star Vijay](/source/Star_Vijay)
- Kadal Movie Special for [Star Vijay](/source/Star_Vijay)
- Paradesi Movie Special for [Star Vijay](/source/Star_Vijay)
- Ajith special for [Star Vijay](/source/Star_Vijay)
- Dhanush special for [Star Vijay](/source/Star_Vijay)
- Sembaruthi Vetri Vizha for [Zee Tamil](/source/Zee_Tamil)

## Awards and honours

Year Award Category Work Result 2005 Filmfare Awards South Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil Thavamai Thavamirundhu 2012 Mylapore Academy Awards Best Actor Saravanan Meenatchi 2014 Vijay Television Awards Vijay Television Awards for Favourite Actor Saravanan Meenatchi Vijay Television Awards for Favourite Screen Pair Saravanan Meenatchi 2017 Vijay Television Awards Vijay Television Awards for Favourite Screen Pair Mappillai Vijay Television Awards for Favourite Actor Mappillai

## References

1. ["Mirchi Senthil Biography Profile – Actors Tamil"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130921023358/http://cinema.pluz.in/celebs/kollywood/actors/25236/profile.htm). Cinema.pluz.in. Archived from [the original](http://cinema.pluz.in/celebs/kollywood/actors/25236/profile.htm) on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 13 September 2013.

1. Malini, Shankaran. ["A gifted multi-tasker!"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130921053825/http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/article362320.ece). The New Indian Express. Archived from [the original](http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/article362320.ece) on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 13 September 2013.

1. ["Radio Rage"](https://web.archive.org/web/20040414150225/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/08/25/stories/2003082500010100.htm). *[The Hindu](/source/The_Hindu)*. 25 August 2003. Archived from [the original](http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/08/25/stories/2003082500010100.htm) on 14 April 2004. Retrieved 13 September 2013.

1. ["Life of a RJ turned Actor | Senthil Kumar | TEDxSKCET"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv4LGtYX2WU), 15 November 2019, retrieved 2022-04-29

1. ["Saravanan and Meenakshi married in real life too"](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/tv/Saravanan-and-Meenakshi-married-in-real-life-too/articleshow/38078397.cms). *The Times of India*. 10 July 2014. Retrieved 27 July 2014.

1. ["Vijay TV fame Saravanan and Meenatchi gets secretly married | Mirchi Senthil, Sreeja"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrZ5r5Rfq14), 9 July 2014, retrieved 2022-04-29

1. ["1st time Sharing our Son's Picture to our YT family | Naming Ceremony | Senthil Sreeja Originals"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMhNWKisFhY), July 2023, retrieved 2024-02-15

1. ["Mirchi Senthil & actress Sreeja blessed with a baby boy"](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mirchi-senthil-actress-sreeja-blessed-with-a-baby-boy/articleshow/96787206.cms). *The Times of India*. 2023-01-06. [ISSN 0971-8257](https://www.worldcat.org/issn/0971-8257). Retrieved 2023-11-25.

1. ["கோலாகலமாக நடந்த மிர்ச்சி செந்தில் மகன் முதல் பிறந்தநாள் கொண்டாட்டம்... வைரல் வீடியோ இதோ..."](https://cinesamugam.com/here-is-the-viral-video-of-mirchi-senthil-sons-1st-birthday-celebration-which-went-wild-1704965206). *Tamil Cinema News*. Retrieved 2024-01-11.

1. ["World Radio Day: A tribute to the OG Mirchi Senthil as he completes 20 years"](https://mirchi.in/stories/celebrity/world-radio-day-a-tribute-to-the-og-mirchi-senthil-as-he-completes-20-years/97867580). *mirchi.in*. Retrieved 2023-12-09.

1. ["Thoughts on Madurai – a Star Vijay serial | VM\'s Random Ramblings"](https://vmminerva.wordpress.com/2008/03/23/thoughts-on-madurai-a-star-vijay-serial/). Vmminerva.wordpress.com. 23 March 2008. Retrieved 13 September 2013.

1. ["Mylapore academy honours veterans"](https://web.archive.org/web/20131105065627/http://newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/article596859.ece). The New Indian Express. 28 August 2012. Archived from [the original](http://newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/article596859.ece) on 5 November 2013. Retrieved 13 September 2013.

1. ["Celebrating a reel wedding..."](https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/celebrating-a-reel-wedding/article3529686.ece). *The Hindu*. 15 June 2012. Retrieved 13 September 2013.

1. ["Star-studded affair"](http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/article3433996.ece). *The Hindu*. 19 May 2012. Retrieved 13 September 2013.

1. ["Senthil-Sreeja of Saravanan Meenatchi on big screen"](http://www.chakpak.com/content/news/senthil-sreeja-saravanan-meenatchi-big-screen). Chakpak. 26 December 2012. Retrieved 13 September 2013.

1. ["777 – Triple Seven – A New Approach To Serials – Polimer TV"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQGPubwzTtE). Retrieved 13 September 2013. – via YouTube.

1. ["Archived copy"](https://web.archive.org/web/20131102072846/http://www.puthuyugam.tv/share.php?vtnid=KzE2NjY4NHx8MTQ4Mnx8NDk5fHx8fDEw&vtntitle=GANAMUM+KATCHIYUM+PROMO). Archived from [the original](http://www.puthuyugam.tv/share.php?vtnid=KzE2NjY4NHx8MTQ4Mnx8NDk5fHx8fDEw&vtntitle=GANAMUM+KATCHIYUM+PROMO) on 2 November 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2013.

## External links

- [Senthil](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5078630/) at IMDb

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