Jai (actor)
Jaikanth Sampath also known as Jai is Indian actor and musician working in Tamil films. The nephew of noted composer Deva & the cousin of Srikanth Deva, Jai had made his acting debut in a supporting role in Bagavathi (2002). In 2007, he successfully auditioned for a leading role in Venkat Prabhu's sports film Chennai 600028. His movie Subramaniapuram (2008) was also a big success, and Jai was praised for his performance.
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| Born | Jaikanth Sampath 6 April 1984 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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| Years active | 2002–present |
| Relatives | Srikanth Deva (cousin) Deva (uncle) Sabesh–Murali (uncles) |
Jai subsequently garnered more praise for diverse roles, including a villager on holiday in Goa (2010), a timid factory worker in Engaeyum Eppothum (2011) and a customer care executive in the romantic drama Raja Rani (2013), which became his biggest commercial successful film. He made his debut as a singer in the film Jarugandi (2018).