RJ Balaji

Radio Jockey, Presenter, Voice Artist, Actor

Indian Chennai, Tamil Nadu Gemini 170 cm

Quick Info

ProfessionRadio Jockey, Presenter, Voice Artist, Actor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth20/06/1985
Age41 years
BirthplaceChennai, Tamil Nadu
Zodiac SignGemini

Latest News about RJ Balaji

23/06/2026

RJ Balaji publicly responded to online criticism of the visual effects in Karuppu. He said the team had anticipated certain reactions before the film reached audiences.

15/05/2026

RJ Balaji directed Karuppu, a Tamil fantasy action drama starring Suriya and Trisha, marking his solo directorial debut. The release was disrupted when early morning shows were cancelled on the day, causing disappointment among fans. The film went on to become one of the strongest Tamil releases of 2026 at the box office.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameBalaji Patturaj
NicknameCross Talk Balaji
Zodiac sign/Sun signCancer
ReligionHinduism

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Weight80 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack
Body Measurements
Chest40 inches
Waist30 inches
Biceps14 inches

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolAttended 11 Schools
College
  • Kumararani Meena Muthiah College of Arts
  • Amrita School of Communication, Coimbatore
DegreeB.Sc Computer Science
Post Graduate DiplomaJournalism

Personal Life

HobbiesTravelling

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Wife/SpouseDivya
ChildrenMahanth (Son, born 2015)

Family

Siblings
  • 1 Brother (Younger)
  • 3 Sisters (Younger)

Career

Debut
FilmEthir Neechal (2013)
RadioHello Coimbatore (2006)
DirectionKaruppu (2026)
Facts
  • Started career as a radio jockey at Radio Mirchi Coimbatore
  • Popular for the talk show 'Cross Talk'
  • Debuted in Tollywood with the movie 'Ethir Neechal'
  • Runs a YouTube channel 'Panjumittai Productions'
  • Also works as a film director and cricket commentator
  • Participated in Celebrity Cricket League in 2015
  • Known for his work in Tamil cinema as an actor, writer, and director
  • Made his solo directorial debut with the fantasy action drama Karuppu, released in May 2026, in which he also acts
Notable Shows
  • The Night Show with RJ Balaji (92.7 Big FM)
  • Take it Easy (92.7 Big FM)
  • Cross Talk (92.7 Big FM)
Notable Films
  • Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru (2013)
  • Vadacurry (2014)
  • Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (2015)
  • Jil Jung Juk
  • Pugazh
  • Devi
  • Kaatru Veliyidai
  • Spyder
  • Jil Jung Juk (2016)
  • Pugazh (2016)
  • Devi (2016)
  • Kaatru Veliyidai (2017)
  • Spyder (2017)
  • LKG (2019)
  • Mookuthi Amman (2020, also directed)
  • Veetla Vishesham (2022, also directed)
  • Run Baby Run (2023)
  • Karuppu (2026, directed)
Television Shows
  • Ungalil Yaar Adutha Prabhu Dheva
  • Why This Kolaveri
Awards2016 SIIMA - Tamil - Best Comic Actor (for Naanum Rowdy Dhaan)

Favourites

FoodSouth Indian Cuisine
Actor
ActressNayanthara
Radio JockeySenthil Kumar

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/irjbalaji/
Twitterhttps://x.com/RJ_Balaji

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Father left the family during childhood.
2. Moved to 24 different houses and attended 11 schools.
3. Worked as an AC mechanic to complete 12th grade.
4. Became a radio jockey with no prior experience.
5. Found success hosting the 'Cross Talk' show.
6. Committed 47 grammatical errors in a 56-word English report when asked to write for a newspaper, which led him to abandon journalism plans.
7. Discovered his talent for communication and interaction during college days.
8. Contributed to social causes, including relief support for 2015 South Indian floods victims

Also born on 20 June

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