Preetha is an Indian television personality and film producer. She also hosted Cinema Karam Coffee on

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and the popular cookery show Sunday Samayal on Sun TV. While still in college she received an offer for acting in an advertisement. After a one-year career in advertisements Preetha began her television career with the serial Aalayam which aired on Sun TV in 1999. She has acted in several

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serials that were screened on Sun TV. She also has participated in the

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of the dance reality show Jodi Number One along with her husband

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in STAR Vijay. The couple was one of the three finalists. Preetha produced the fantasy thriller film ''

Nanjupuram ''Nanjupuram'' is a 2011 Tamil horror film directed by Charles, starring Raaghav and Monica in the lead roles, while Thambi Ramaiah and Naren Narayanan play supporting roles. The film, which features music scored by Raaghav himself, was produ ...

'' which featured her husband Raaghav in the lead role. It was Raaghav's debut film. She also participated in the music show ''Gold Winner Isai Kudumbam'' and serials like Chithi (Sun TV) and Marumagal (Vijay TV). She acted in the serial Maanada Mayilaada on

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along with his husband. They both played the characters of terrorists. She is also a Mohiniattam and

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dancer. Preetha's first film appearance was in ''

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'' (2001). She received her school education in

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, bachelor's degree in travel management from

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in Chennai. Master's degree in Social Work from

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. While studying in DG Vaishnav College she married music director and television actor Raaghav. She studied at

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on a scholarship. To earn her living in Ohio Preetha taught Public Speaking and Bharatnatyam. She also works as a soft-skills trainer in

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Filmography

As an actress

As a producer

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Television

;Serials ;Shows

References

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* {{authority control Indian women television presenters Indian television presenters Living people Year of birth missing (living people) Indian women film producers Tamil film producers Ohio University alumni Tamil television actresses