Legend Saravanan

07 Jan, 1969 | Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu

Actor/Producer

Biography

Legend Saravanan is an Indian actor, producer, businessman, and social worker. He made his acting debut in the 2022 film " The Legend ". He is also the founder of the Legend Saravanan Foundation , which works to provide education and healthcare to the underprivileged. Persoanl Life Saravanan was born on January 1, 1969, in Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu. He was raised by his parents, Yoga Rathinam and Lakshmi, and pursued his schooling and graduation in Chennai and abroad. Although his father was well-known, Saravanan himself remained relatively unknown to the public until 2015. In 2015, Saravanan's face began to appear regularly in television ads. He quickly gained popularity and became a household name. In 1991, he married Selvi, and they had two daughters, S. Yoganya and D. Meenakshi. Their daughters' weddings were grand affairs that were considered to be among the biggest weddings in Tamil Nadu. Early Life Saravanan's late father, Selva Rathinam, is from the Nellai region. He relocated to Chennai, where he started off as a small-time tea dealer before becoming a successful businessman. He took over control of the chain of stores known as Saravana Stores. The brothers Selva Rathinam, Yoga Rathinam, and Raja Rathinam joined him as partners in Saravana Stores. Professional Career Saravanan was thrust into the spotlight after starring in a commercial for his own shopping store alongside the leading gorgeous actresses Hansika Motwani and Tamannaah. The commercial was met with mixed reactions, with some people criticising Saravanan for appearing in promotional videos with the famous actresses. However, the controversy ultimately worked in Saravanan's favour, as it helped to make him and his shop well-known. He made his Kollywood debut in grand style, producing and starring in the 2022 action thriller Legend, directed by J. D. Jerry. The film also starred Urvashi Rautela, Geethika Tiwary, Vivek, Nasar, and other leading stars of Tamil cinema.