Table of Biography
- 1 Early Life
- 2 Professional Career
- 3 Awards
- 4 Ganja Karuppu – Net Worth 2026
- 5 Relationship Status
- 6 Body Measurements
- 7 Ganja Karuppu – Social Media
Ganja Karuppu is a well-known Tamil comedian actor from India. Ganja Karuppu rose to fame as ‘Kanja Karuppu‘ following his role as a cannabis seller in the debut film “Pithamagan.”
Early Life
Born under the name Karuppu Raja, this performer entered the world on January 5, 1976 in Sivagangai, Tamil Nadu, India. Currently aged 48 years, he falls under the zodiac sign of Capricorn. His spiritual beliefs align with Hinduism and his ethnic background is Asian.
Publicly, Karuppu maintains privacy regarding his familial background and early years. Details about his parents, siblings, and childhood remain undisclosed. There is anticipation for potential future revelations about his family life.
Information concerning his educational background remains scarce. While many Tamil individuals are noted for their academic achievements, Karuppu has not revealed specifics about his schooling or qualifications.
Professional Career
Ganja Karuppu debuted in Tamil cinema through Bala's 2002 action drama Pithamagan, portraying a character involved in ganja cultivation. This performance earned him recognition as Ganja Karuppu.
Caption: The poster of the film, Pithamagan (Source: Tamil movies – Tamil films)
Throughout the 2000s, Karuppu frequently appeared in rural-themed films such as Ram's Raath (2005), Paruthiveeran (2007), Subramaniapuram (2008), Naadodigal (2009), and Kalavani (2010). He also featured as the second lead in Arai En 305-il Kadavul (2008) alongside Santhanam, produced by S Pictures.
Despite professional momentum, his anticipated Bollywood project Mannar Valaikuda (2012) never materialized. Earlier ambitions included adopting the name Ganja Khan for potential Hindi ventures.
Recent Career
Post-2014's Velmurugan Borewells, Karuppu transitioned into producing, though this endeavor faced delays and limited success. After a hiatus, he delivered notable performances in Isai (2015) and Dharma Durai (2016).
Beyond acting, he participated in the inaugural season of Bigg Boss (2017), exiting after 14 days due to conflicts. Recent film credits include Kalavani 2 (2019), Irumbu Manithan (2026), and Aruvaa Sanda (2026).
Awards
To date, Karuppu has not received formal awards. However, he received dual nominations for Best Comedian at jury awards for his work in Naadodigal and Kalavani.
Ganja Karuppu – Net Worth 2026
Financial details remain undisclosed publicly. Unofficial estimates place his net worth at approximately ₹67 Crore ($10 Million), though verification is pending.
Relationship Status
Since January 2010, Karuppu has been married to Sangeetha, a physiotherapist. The couple keeps their personal life largely private, with no public mention of children.
Caption: Ganja Karuppu with his wife Sangeetha (Source: StarsUnfolded)
Karuppu avoids public controversies and maintains a disciplined approach to his public image.
Body Measurements
Caption: Ganja Karuppu posing for a photo (Source: FilmiBeat)
Physical attributes: 5'9" height, ~75 kg weight. Eye color: dark brown; Hair color: black. Additional measurements unlisted.
Ganja Karuppu – Social Media
Currently inactive on major social platforms including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
