Prior to acting in films, he was enrolled at
Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College in Coimbatore, India having graduated from Jaycee Higher Secondary School. He made his debut in the 2009 film,
Kulir 100° opposite
Riya Bamniyal, though the film became a commercial and critical failure. Sanjeev portrayed Surya, the son of a rowdy sent to a private boarding school. He since appeared in a string of low-budget films including
Neeyum Naanum (2010) and
Sagakkal (2011). In his latest release,
Nanbargal Kavanathirku, produced by Green Channel Entertainment, he played the lead role opposite Manisha Jith, who had previously played
Sarath Kumar's daughter in
Gambeeram. After being unable to garner success as a lead actor in films, he gained fame as television actor in his debut TV series
Raja Rani which aired on Vijay TV. ==Personal life==