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​From Mounika to Raadhika: Tamil TV actors who made a successful comeback after a long break​

etimes.in | Last updated on - Mar 7, 2024, 11:52 IST
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​​From Mounika to Raadhika: Tamil TV actors who made a successful comeback after a long break​


In the entertainment industry, it is quite usual to see TV celebs quitting showbiz for personal reasons and other commitments. While a few stay away from the spotlight permanently, a few actors make a comeback and prove that their acting mettle is still intact. Here's a list of TV actors who made an impressive comeback after a long break.

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​Mounika​


Dancer-turned-actress Mounika, who was seen in the popular show, 'Anandham Vilayadum Veedu', is back in the industry after a long gap. She will be playing one of the leads in the brand new serial 'Aaha Kalyanam.'

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​​Devayani​


Actress Devayani's Television debut 'Kolangal' was a smash hit across the state between 2003 to 2009. Later Devayani was featured in several other TV serials but she took a break from the spotlight in 2013, due to some undisclosed reasons. However, now the actress is making a smashing comeback with the second season of the same evergreen show, 'Kolangal 2'.

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​​Sanjeev Vanket​


Former supporting actor, Sanjeev Venkat, made his TV debut playing the antagonist in 'Metti Oli'. Later, he became a sensation with his character in 'Thirumathi Selvam' (2007-2013) and he is still loved as Selvan. After the show, he took a sabbatical from the industry and was away from limelight for a while. Now the actor made a re-entry on the small screen with 'Kizhakku Vasal' and the fans are excited about his comeback.

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​​Nalini​


Manonmani fame Nalini took a break from the industry due to health issues. But, recently, she made a comeback with ‘Vikram Vedha’.

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​​Latha Rao​


After a decade, Metti Oli fame Latha Rao is all set for a comeback by replacing actress Haasini in Paavam Ganesan as Chithra in the TV show 'Pavam Ganesan'. The actress, who has done notable roles in most South languages, is already creating a buzz with her comeback.

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​​Raadhika​


Veteran actress Raadhika is known for her exceptional performances in both movies and TV shows. The actress, who had done shows like, 'Chithi', 'Vani Rani', 'Chellamay', took a break from the industry after her busy movie stint. Recently, the actress made her comeback to television with ‘Kizhakku Vasal’.

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