​From Dhivyadharshini to Ma Ka Pa Anand : Tamil actors who tried luck in movies but made it big as TV hosts​

Any actor dreams of being recognized and winning a million hearts with their performances on the silver screen. While dreams do come true for some while others make it big elsewhere. Here is a list of actors who rested their luck in movies but found fame on television by hosting reality shows.

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Fondly known as DD, Divyadarshini has predominantly ruled Tamil TV for over ten years. The anchor started her career Ungal Theerpu. She subsequently hosted shows like Jodi Number One (Seasons 1,2,3,5,6,7), Boys Vs Girls (Seasons 1,2), Jodi Number One (Season 4), Airtel Super Singer T20, Koffee with DD, Achcham Thavir, Anbudan DD, Jodi Fun Unlimited, Bigg Boss Tamil 2, Enkitta Modhaade, Dancing Super Stars, Speed Get Set to Go!, Bigg Boss Tamil 4 Kondattam, and 6th Annual Television Awards. She is rumoured to be one of the highest-paid hosts on Tamil small screen. Be it an event or a reality show, DD aces it with her own swag. But the fact that she also acted in movies like 'Whistle', and 'Coffee with Kadhal' can never be missed.

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Aside from her acting skills, Ramya is indeed known for her hosting stints on Tamil Television. The actress owns the stage every single time she hosts a reality show. She juggles her acting and hosting career effortlessly.

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Jagan is a well-known face in the Tamil tele-industry. The actor hosted the popular show Kadavul Paadhi Mirugam Paadhi, which was about reviewing movies. The show was pulled off air citing hard-hitting criticism. He is also a prominent TV and stage show host. He also hosts the game show Connexion. He was also in a few movies like Jackpot, Asuraguru, Thalli Pogathey, Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, Poikkal Kudhirai, Pallu Padama Paathuka, and Ghosty.

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Anuradha Chandrahasan aka Anu Hasan is a television host and actress. She has been hosting Koffee with Anu for more than four years and has become a household name. She has also starred in television shows such as Anbulla Snehgidhiye and Vivahita. Anu followed her passion for acting and went on to feature in movies like Vaakku, Putham Pudhu Kaalai, and Ustaad.

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Poornitha Kalyani is a chirpy and extremely engaging anchor. She began her career in the film Julie and Alli Thandha Vaanam. She has presented popular shows such as Super Mom and Beach Girls, which have earned her hundreds of followers.

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He is one of the prominent anchors in Tamil tele-world. He has presented Super Singer, Athu Ithu Ethu, Kings of Dance, KPY Champions, Mrs Chinnathirai, Cinema Kaaram Coffee, The Wall, and Start Music, among other shows. In 2014, he made his acting debut in the film, Vanavarayan Vallavarayan.

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