Rajeev Pillai

Rajeev Govinda Pillai is an Indian actor from Malayalam cinema.[1] His acting debut was a lead role in the film City of God directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery (2011) where he played one of the protagonists. He has also worked as a dentist, a model, and as a cricketer for Kerala Strikers cricket team in the Celebrity Cricket League.

Rajeev Govinda Pillai
Ai generated picture of actor Rajeev Pillai
Born
Vallamkulam, Kerala, India
Occupation(s)Film actor, model, cricketer, dentist
Years active2009–present

Early life

Born in the south of Kerala, Pillai's mother worked as teacher. After qualifying as a dentist, he quite his job at a hospital in Kerala to pursue an acting career.[2]

Career

In 2011, Pillai made his acting debut as the lead role in the film City of God, which was directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery.

Before making the debut in movies he had a successful run in all the major fashion weeks in India and did model for a few international brands as well. After a stint in the theatre in Mumbai he decided to try his luck in movies .[3][4][5]

Pillai has played for Kerala Strikers team in the 2012 to 2017 seasons of the Celebrity Cricket League.[6]

Pillai said in a 2016 interview there are no shortcuts to 'get fit quick', and encourages enthusiasts to take up mixed martial arts (MMA). His fitness regimen involves jiujitsu, capoeira, karate, boxing and CrossFit. His workout also involves a healthy and controlled diet. In the gym, he focuses on 45 minutes to 2 hours of weight training to keep his body fat content below 10 per cent.[7]

Awards
Asiavision Awards

Filmography
YearFilmRoleLanguageNotes
2010AnwarterroristMalayalamUncredited role
2011City of GodSony VadayattilMalayalamDebuted in a lead role
2011Bombay March 12MushrufMalayalamGuest Appearance
2012KaashhSarathMalayalam
2012Kamaal Dhamaal MalamaalGogoHindi
2012Karma YodhaACP K. TonyMalayalam
2013My Fan RamuAbhiramMalayalam
2013Oru YathrayilMalayalam
2013ThalaivaaRajuTamil
2013D CompanySanjayMalayalamSegment "Gangs of Vadakkumnathan"
2013Second InningsManu MadhavMalayalam
2014Yellow PenAkash MenonMalayalamShort film
2015Guru DakshinaHindi
2015AambalaPasupathy's sonTamil
2015Bhaskar The RascalCommissionerMalayalamCameo Appearance
2016AviyalGarudanTamilSegment "Eli"
2016The LegendMalayalam
2016Oru Muthassi GadhaMilindMalayalam
2017Nindru Kolvaan/VyagharaTamil, Kannada
20177 NaatkalSiddharth RaghunathTamil
2018Diwanjimoola Grand PrixGunman PP ShibuMalayalam
2018Angarajyathe JimmanmarMalayalam
2018WhoVinod BharveMalayalam
2019Muttayukallanum MammaliyumMalayalam
2019AthidiMalayalamShort film
2019Pathinettam PadiMonty's brotherMalayalamCameo Appearance
2020ShakeelaArjunHindi
2021BrunoRajeevHindiShort film
2021Satyameva Jayate 2BalluHindi
2021Sumesh and RameshKannanMalayalam
2022Coffee with Kadhal“Shining Star” RohanTamil
2023AmigosNIA officerTelugu
2023LilyRajeev PillaiTelegu
2023Salmon 3DFirozTamil
2023HidimbhaBoyaTelugu
2024Malaikottai VaalibanBodyguardMalayalam
2024WeaponTamil

References
  1. "'തലൈവ'രുടെ കാവലന്‍". Mathrubhumi. Archived from the original on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
  2. Francis, Christina. "Sreesanth is not my cousin: Rajeev Pillai". The Times of India.
  3. "Mollywood reluctant to cast me: Rajeev Pillai". The Times of India. 6 September 2011. Archived from the original on 19 April 2012.
  4. "CSB Xclusive! Rajeev Govinda Pillai".
  5. "'Clinical' catwalk". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 28 October 2010.
  6. "Team – Amma Kerala Strikers". Kerala Strikers. Archived from the original on 14 January 2012. Retrieved 22 January 2012.
  7. "Eat, sleep, party, repeat". 22 December 2016.
  8. "Asiavision Movie Awards 2016 Declared!". 14 November 2016.

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