​Then and Now: Kavin Raj to Khushbu Sundar; Stunning transformations of Tamil television actors​

Tamil television has a long list of artists who enjoy a huge popularity. Over the years, they have entertained the audience in different roles and at the same time, these stars have also undergone massive changes. Here is a look at the 'then and now' looks of the actors.

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Kavin began his career with the TV series Saravanan Meenatchi, where he played the character Vaettayan. He also participated in the reality show Bigg Boss. After that, the actor acted in various films like Lift, Dada and name other few.

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Kalakkapovathu Yaaru fame Robo Shanker is ageing gracefully. Besides the sitcom, he is also seen as a judge in the comedy show, 'Kalakka Povathu Yaaru. season 4'. Recently, the actor has lost almost 30 kilograms and looks stunning.

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Even though she got replaced in the show, Nisha Ganesh is well-known for the role of Sathiya in the TV serial Nenjam Marappathillai. Her reel transformation from a confused teenager to a responsible young mom was much-loved by fans.

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The actress and host DD has predominantly ruled Tamil TV for over ten years. The anchor started her career at 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), 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.

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He started his career as an actor in the TV show 'Kana Kaanum Kalangal Kalloori Saalai.' And Rio also worked as a video jockey, hosting daytime shows such as Kaloorikalam, Suda Suda Chennai, and Free Ah Vidu among others. Rio acted in the lead role in the third season of the popular daily soap, Saravanan Meenatchi between 2016 and 2018. Later, Rio bagged the lead role in a feature film in comedy-drama, Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja (2019), produced by actor Sivakarthikeyan. The film received mixed reviews. He also participated in the reality show Bigg Boss Tamil 4.

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She has undergone an unbelievable transformation over the past few years. Vani Bhojan plays Sathyapriya in the show Deivamagal. Later, the actress shifted her career to the film industry. Vani Bhojan made her film debut in the film Oh My Kadavule she acted along with actor Ashok Selvan. Recently, the actress has lost almost 20 kilograms and she looks gorgeous.

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Actress Shruthi Raj, who plays Thulasi in the daily soap Thendral, looks almost similar over the years. The actress, who has played many avatars, never misses a chance to entertain the fans.

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Aishu aka Aishwarya Rajesh has transformed into a gorgeous woman over the years. She worked as an anchor in the TV show Asathapovathu Yaaru. Later the actress stepped into the film industry.

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Karthik started his acting career with the TV show, Kana Kaanum Kaalangal Kallooriyin Kadhai (2011-2012), where he essayed the role of Karthikeyan. He participated in Jodi Number One Season 7 with actress Nancy Jennifer. In 2017, Karthik essayed the role of Adithyaa in the Tamil daily soap Sembaruthi alongside newcomer Shabana Shajahan. The TV serial made Karthik a household name. Later, Karthik stepped into the film, he made his debut in the film Mugilan along with actress Ramya Pandian.

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Priya Bhavani Shankar started her career as a news presenter. The actress made her acting debut in the popular daily soap Kalyanam Mudhal Kadhal Varai. She also appeared in various shows like Jodi Number One Season 5, Super Singer Senior Season 5, and Kings of Dance Season 1. Then, she shifted her career to the film industry. Priya Bhavani Shankar made her film debut in the film Meyaadha Maan.

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Without his name, the list would be never complete. We are talking about actor Sivakarthikeyan. His performance as a contestant in the reality TV show Kalakkapovathu Yaaru earned much recognition. The actor participated in the dancing reality show 'Boys vs Girls'. Pretty soon, he started anchoring shows and became a blockbuster star in his own right. The ultimate transformed into a stunning man.

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Khushbu started her career as a child artist in the Hindi film ‘The Burning Train’ (1980) and also she acted in various Tamil films. The actress made her television debut in the TV serial Chinna Chinna Aasai - Uravu. Subsequently, she acted in many serials like Jothi, Gokulathil Seethai, Meera and Lakshmi Stores. Now the actress has lost almost 35 kilograms and she looks adorable. Her reel transformation from a confused teenager to a responsible 47-year-old mom was much-loved by fans.

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