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India.com
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet This Co-Star Of Rajinikanth Who Never Got A Lead Role — His Son Cracked UPSC In 2nd Attempt To Become An IAS Officer
New Delhi: One of Rajinikanth's co-stars, who was never seen in a major role, now has a son serving the nation as an IAS officer. In this feature, we're talking about an actor who shared screen space with the Thalaiva but remained in supporting roles throughout his career. While many might assume that his son followed in his cinematic footsteps to become a superstar, he chose a completely different path, one of public service. He cracked one of the toughest exams in India: the UPSC Civil Services Examination. UPSC is conducted in three rigorous stages- Prelims, Mains, and Interview. Not only did he clear all three, but he also secured an All India Rank of 75. Who Is This Actor? We are talking about Tamil actor Chinni Jayanth, whose real name is Krishnamurthy Narayanan. He has appeared alongside Rajinikanth in popular films such as Raja Chinna Roja, Adhisaya Piravi, and Petta. Despite his extensive work, Chinni was never cast in lead roles. His son, however, made headlines not in cinema, but in civil service. Srutanjay Narayanan chose to stay away from the limelight and forge his own path. Srutanjay's Educational Journey Srutanjay completed his engineering degree before beginning his UPSC preparation in 2015. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Science and Cartography. Later, he pursued a Master's degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies from Ashoka University. His Professional Experience Unlike many UPSC aspirants who focus solely on academics, Srutanjay gained valuable work experience alongside his studies. He worked as a marketing intern at a startup, co-founded an event company called Ayamara Events, and served as a Project Manager at NASSCOM Foundation. He consistently studied 5–6 hours a day to stay on track. Srutanjay's UPSC Journey Srutanjay appeared for his first UPSC attempt in 2018, which did not result in success. However, he didn't give up. On his second attempt in 2019, he secured an impressive All India Rank (AIR) of 75. He initially worked as the Sub-Collector of Tiruppur district and is currently serving as the Sub-Collector of Villupuram district. This IAS officer's journey is a testament to the fact that failures and setbacks should not pull you down- but instead motivate you to push harder. From being the son of a supporting actor to achieving national service, Srutanjay Narayanan's story is one of perseverance, grit, and quiet determination.
India.com
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet man, son of famous Tamil actor who worked with Rajnikanth, cleared UPSC exam, became IAS Officer with AIR..., his father is….
It is a common notion that a doctor's son will become a doctor, an engineer's son will become an engineer, and an actor's son will become an actor. And so these notions give birth to topics such as nepotism and favoritism. There are certain examples where children often opt for a unique career path, leaving their father's well-established career path. Well, this story also revolves around an individual whose father is a Tamil superstar and has worked with Rajnikanth. Yet, the individual did not see acting as his career but chose UPSC, his AIR was…, he is.. Well, he is IAS Srutanjay Narayanan, son of a renowned Tamil actor (birth name Krishnamurthy Narayanan). Jayanth made a name for himself in the Tamil film industry, appearing in several films alongside superstar Rajinikanth. According to Srutanjay Narayanan's LinkedIn profile, he pursued a Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Science and Cartography from the College of Engineering, Guindy from 2011 to 2015. For higher studies, he took admission in Ashoka University, where he pursued his Master's degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Speaking of his work experience, Srutanjay worked as a project manager at NASSCOM Foundation, co-founded Ayamara events, and worked as a creative Consultant at ACE Events and Celebrity Management. In 2018, he worked as a Customer Engagement Specialist at Chargebee. As per a Navbharat Times Hindi report, Srutanjay commenced his UPSC journey in 2018, but had to face a setback in his first attempt. Regaining determination, he appeared for the exam again in 2019, hoping for a better outcome. His perseverance paid off when the UPSC results were announced in 2020, and he secured an impressive All India Rank(AIR) of 75. He served as an Additional Collector (Trainee) in Tuticorin. In July 2022, he took the position of Assistant Secretary in the Government of India in the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, India. He served as an Additional Collector (Development) of the Villupuram district in Tamil Nadu from October 2023 to February 2025. Currently, he holds the position of Joint Chief Executive Officer at TamilNadu e governance agency.
