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Kavin (actor)

| birth_place = Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India | alma_mater = Loyola College, Chennai | occupation = | years_active = 2006–2016 (television)
2012–present (films) | height = | spouse = | parents = | relatives = | awards = Full list| }} Kavirajan (born 22 June 1990), known professionally as Kavin, is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. In a career spanning over a decade, Kavin has appeared in several films and television shows, and is regarded as one of the promising actors of his generation. He has won awards for his work on television and achieved commercial success with multiple films.

Born in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, Kavin completed his education at Loyola College, Chennai. He made his television debut in the college edition of the series ''Kana Kaanum Kaalangal Kalloori Saalai'' (2006–2007), where he portrayed Siva, one of the lead characters. He continued working in television, appearing in supporting roles in ''Thayumanavan'' and the first season of ''Saravanan Meenatchi''. In the second season of ''Saravanan Meenatchi'', he played Vettaiyan, initially introduced as an antagonist but later becoming the protagonist. His performance earned him widespread acclaim and the Vijay Television Award for Favourite Actor Male in 2015. After the success of the show, Kavin decided to transition to Tamil cinema.

Kavin made minor appearances in films such as ''Pizza'' (2012) and ''Indru Netru Naalai'' (2015) before playing a supporting role in ''Sathriyan'' (2017). In 2019, he made his debut as a lead actor in the comedy film ''Natpuna Ennanu Theriyuma''. The same year, he participated in the third season of ''Bigg Boss'', where he gained immense popularity among audiences. Following the show, he starred in the horror thriller ''Lift'' (2021), which was released on Disney+ Hotstar to positive reviews, and worked as an assistant director in the film ''Doctor'' (2021). He also appeared in the romantic web series ''Akash Vaani'' (2022).

In 2023, Kavin starred in the coming-of-age romantic comedy drama ''Dada'' (2023), which opened to critical acclaim and commercial success, establishing him as a leading actor in Tamil cinema. In 2024, he appeared in the coming-of-age romantic drama ''Star'' and the black comedy drama ''Bloody Beggar''. Although these films received a more mixed response, his performances were praised by critics. ''Star'' emerged as the highest-grossing film of his career, while ''Bloody Beggar'' became a box-office bomb. His upcoming films, including the romantic comedies ''Hi'' and ''Kiss'' and the thriller ''Mask'', are all scheduled for release in 2025. Provided by Wikipedia