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Manikandan Rajesh Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 3 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth1 April 1988

Age34 Years (as of 2022)

BirthplaceChennai, Tamil Nadu

ProfessionActor, Entrepreneur

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseSofia Manikandan

FamilyMother - Nagamani; Father - Rajesh (deceased); Sister - Aishwarya Rajesh; Son - Aryan; Two elder brothers (deceased)

Manikandan Rajesh Biography

Manikandan Rajesh is an Indian actor and entrepreneur from Chennai who has worked in Tamil television and film. Known as the elder brother of actress Aishw

Early life and background

Manikandan Rajesh was born on 1 April 1988 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He grew up in a Telugu family in the city and attended Sree Vidyanikethan International School in Tirupati for his schooling. For higher education he studied at SVRS College in Bhind, Madhya Pradesh. He comes from a family with performing arts connections: his grandfather Amarnath was an actor and he is the nephew of Telugu comedian Sri Lakshmi. His mother Nagamani was a dancer and his father Rajesh, who also worked as an actor, has passed away.

Career

Manikandan began his screen career with a small role in the Tamil television serial Aval, which aired from 2011 to 2013. Over the following years he continued to appear in supporting roles on Tamil television, including parts in Sun TV’s Azhagu (2017) and Colors Tamil’s Velunatchi (2018). He has also taken part in stage events such as the Trichy Show in 2018 and has been featured in several Tamil short films.

In 2020 he appeared in the Tamil feature film Vaanam Kottattum. The following year he entered the reality television space as a contestant on the dance-based program Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai Season 3, taking part alongside his wife, Sofia Manikandan. In 2022 he was a participant on Bigg Boss Tamil 6.

Alongside acting, Manikandan is an entrepreneur. He owns Desi Wong, a restaurant in Chennai serving North Indian and Chinese cuisine. He has also promoted beauty brands on social media.

Public profile

Manikandan is identified professionally as an actor and entrepreneur. He is popularly known as the elder brother of Tamil actress Aishwarya Rajesh. His physical details listed publicly include a height of approximately 172 cm (about 5 feet 8 inches), black hair and black eyes.

He follows a non-vegetarian diet and lists cricket as a favorite sport, naming Mahendra Singh Dhoni as a preferred cricketer. Travel destinations he enjoys include Theni in Tamil Nadu and the Maldives. He has described travel and adventure sports among his pastimes and is an occasional drinker. His personal interests have also been visible through brand endorsements and social media activity.

Personal life

Manikandan is married to Sofia Manikandan, who works as an actor, model, dancer and make-up artist. The couple have a son named Aryan. Manikandan had two elder brothers who died in their teen years, and he is the brother of Aishwarya Rajesh.

Latest updates

Recent highlights in his public career include his film appearance in Vaanam Kottattum (2020), competing on Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai Season 3 with his wife in 2021, and participating in Bigg Boss Tamil 6 in 2022. His entrepreneurial activities continue with his Chennai-based restaurant, and he remains active on social media where he shares endorsements and personal updates.

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Recent Work

Vaanam Kottattum

Appeared in the Tamil feature film.

2020
Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai Season 3

Contestant on the reality TV dance show alongside his wife Sofia Manikandan.

2021
Bigg Boss Tamil 6

Participant in the reality TV game show.

2022
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Career Highlights

  1. Began acting with a role in the TV serial Aval (2011–2013)
  2. Supporting roles in Azhagu (2017) and Velunatchi (2018)
  3. Film appearance in Vaanam Kottattum (2020)
  4. Contestant on Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai Season 3 (2021) and Bigg Boss Tamil 6 (2022)
  5. Owner of Chennai restaurant Desi Wong
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When was Manikandan Rajesh born?

Manikandan Rajesh was born on 1 April 1988.

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