VJ Archana is a multifaceted talent from India, known for acting, modeling, video jockeying, and influencing social media, primarily in the Tamil film industry. |
She gained popularity by portraying Archana in the Tamil TV series Raja Rani 2. |
In 2023, she joined the cast of Bigg Boss Tamil Season 7, a popular reality show. |
Archana had a humble upbringing in a middle-class household. |
Since childhood, she aspired to be an actress and idolized various TV figures. |
During school, she would often role-play as a host, recording her performances on her father's digital camera. |
In college, Archana received accolades from peers and teachers for her stage performances. |
She kickstarted her career as an anchor at Aditya TV, a SUN Network affiliate. |
Later, she worked as a host at Vijay Television. |
Her debut role as Archana in Raja Rani 2 (2020) on Star Vijay and Disney+ Hotstar elevated her fame. |
Archana has also featured in the Tamil short film Kanave (2020). |
In 2021, she appeared in the reality show Murattu Singles Manmadhan with Yashika Anand and Lallu. |
She was part of the Tamil web series Enaku Kalyana Vayasu Vanthuduchu in the same year. |
Archana portrayed Arulnithi's sister in the Tamil horror film Demonte Colony 2. |
She has also starred in the Tamil web series Aval Ennaval. |
Later in 2023, she entered Bigg Boss Tamil Season 7 as a wild card contestant. |
Archana won the show, making her the first wild card contestant to do so, claiming a prize of Rs. 50 lakh. |
She has appeared in music videos for Tamil songs such as Dhamma Thundu and Imaigalo. |
Archana has modeled for various brands and featured in their print ads. |
She has endorsed brands in fashion, lifestyle, health, and beauty sectors. |
Her YouTube channel has earned her a Silver YouTube Play Button. |
During her free time, Archana enjoys traveling and participating in adventure sports. |
Archana has received over a decade of training in Carnatic music and is a self-taught dancer. |
A passionate animal lover, she has a pet dog named Marvel. |
In a candid Instagram post, Archana shared her past experience of being bullied for her enthusiasm in organizing college events. |
Recently, in May 2023, VJ Archana changed her name to Archana Ravichandran. |