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When studying S.R.M. College & MGR Movie Television Institute Kannan forayed into films. He began working as an associate director to [[Atlee (director)|Atlee]] for ''[[Raja Rani (2013 film)|Raja Rani]]'' (2013). |
When studying S.R.M. College & MGR Movie Television Institute Kannan forayed into films. He began working as an associate director to [[Atlee (director)|Atlee]] for ''[[Raja Rani (2013 film)|Raja Rani]]'' (2013). |
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He made his directional debut with ''[[Remo (film)|Remo]]'' (2016).<ref>{{Cite web|date=18 February 2016|title=Sivakarthikeyan - Bhagyaraj Kannan movie next titled as Remo|url=https://www.scooptimes.com/news/sivakarthikeyan-bhagyaraj-kannan-movie-next-titled-remo/2020|access-date=9 June 2021|website=Scooptimes|language=en-US}}</ref> The film |
He made his directional debut with ''[[Remo (film)|Remo]]'' (2016).<ref>{{Cite web|date=18 February 2016|title=Sivakarthikeyan - Bhagyaraj Kannan movie next titled as Remo|url=https://www.scooptimes.com/news/sivakarthikeyan-bhagyaraj-kannan-movie-next-titled-remo/2020|access-date=9 June 2021|website=Scooptimes|language=en-US}}</ref> The film stars [[Sivakarthikeyan]] and [[Keerthy Suresh]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=RD Raja signs one more film with Bakkiyaraj Kannan|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/rd-raja-signs-one-more-film-with-bakkiyaraj-kannan-news-tamil-qizkjQcfabfih.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160831103546/http://www.sify.com/movies/rd-raja-signs-one-more-film-with-bakkiyaraj-kannan-news-tamil-qizkjQcfabfih.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=31 August 2016|access-date=6 June 2021|website=[[Sify]]|language=en}}</ref> Which was an commercial success at the box-office. He earned a nomination for the Best Tamil Debut Director at the [[6th South Indian International Movie Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-07-03|title=SIIMA 2017: NTR, Nayanthara win top honours, Ranbir does a lungi dance|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/siima-2017-ntr-nayanthara-win-top-honours-ranbir-does-a-lungi-dance/story-j2xhmEhOIud4tpUGjQokCK.html|access-date=2021-08-29|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> He also has won [[Edison Awards (India)|Edison Awards]] for Best Debut Director, for the film. |
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Kannan's next film as a director was ''[[Sulthan (2021 film)|Sulthan]]'' (2021).The film |
Kannan's next film as a director was ''[[Sulthan (2021 film)|Sulthan]]'' (2021). The film stars [[Karthi]] and [[Rashmika Mandanna]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Karthi signs a film with 'Remo' director Bakkiyaraj Kannan!|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/karthi-signs-a-film-with-remo-director-bakkiyaraj-kannan-news-tamil-tbylmeaafdbig.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190124145356/http://www.sify.com/movies/karthi-signs-a-film-with-remo-director-bakkiyaraj-kannan-news-tamil-tbylmeaafdbig.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 January 2019|access-date=6 June 2021|website=[[Sify]]|language=en}}</ref> The film opened to mixed to positive reviews, but was a decent hit at the box-office.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-03|title='Sulthan' day 1 box office collection report: A career-best for Karthi|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/sulthan-day-1-box-office-collection-report-a-career-best-for-karthi-969830.html|access-date=2021-08-29|website=Deccan Herald|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Sulthan Movie Review: Sulthan is a solidly written, immensely satisfying masala movie|newspaper=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/sulthan/movie-review/81869545.cms|access-date=2021-08-29}}</ref> |
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On 14 April 2024, it was announced that Kannan would be directing his next film under [[Lokesh Kanagaraj]]'s banner, G Squad. Titled ''[[Benz (2025 tamil film)|Benz]]'', it will star [[Raghava Lawrence]] in the lead role.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-14 |title=Lokesh Kanagaraj's new venture with Raghava Lawrence and Bakkiyaraj Kannan titled Benz |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/lokesh-kanagarajs-new-venture-with-raghava-lawrence-and-bakkiyaraj-kannan-titled-benz-101713076324080.html |access-date=2024-04-14 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> On 30 October 2024,it was confirmed that ''Benz'' would be a part of the [[Lokesh Cinematic Universe]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Akshay |date=2024-10-29 |title=Raghava Lawrence's Benz is officially a part of LCU |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Oct/29/raghava-lawrences-benz-is-officially-a-part-of-lcu |access-date=2024-10-31 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Filmography == |
== Filmography == |
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|<ref>{{Cite web|date=1 July 2015|title=Sivakarthikeyan's next film with debut director Bakkiyaraj Kannan has the best names in the business|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/sivakarthikeyans-next-film-with-debut-director-bakkiyaraj-kannan-has-the-best-names-in-the-business.html|access-date=9 June 2021|website=Behindwoods}}</ref> |
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=1 July 2015|title=Sivakarthikeyan's next film with debut director Bakkiyaraj Kannan has the best names in the business|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/sivakarthikeyans-next-film-with-debut-director-bakkiyaraj-kannan-has-the-best-names-in-the-business.html|access-date=9 June 2021|website=Behindwoods}}</ref> |
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|Story by Lokesh Kanagaraj and part of the [[Lokesh Cinematic Universe|LCU]] |
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|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Akshay |date=2024-10-29 |title=Raghava Lawrence's Benz is officially a part of LCU |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Oct/29/raghava-lawrences-benz-is-officially-a-part-of-lcu |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Awards |
== Awards and nominations == |
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Latest revision as of 18:50, 16 December 2024
Bakkiyaraj Kannan | |
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| Born | 2 April 1987 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | DFTech(MGR FTIT) BSc(SRM) |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Years active | 2016- present |
| Spouse |
Asha (m. 2020) |
Bakkiyaraj Kannan (born 2 April 1987)[1] is an Indian film director who works in Tamil film industry. He has directed two films: Remo (2016) and Sulthan (2021).
Personal life
[edit]Kannan married Asha in October 2020.[2]
Career
[edit]When studying S.R.M. College & MGR Movie Television Institute Kannan forayed into films. He began working as an associate director to Atlee for Raja Rani (2013).
He made his directional debut with Remo (2016).[3] The film stars Sivakarthikeyan and Keerthy Suresh.[4] Which was an commercial success at the box-office. He earned a nomination for the Best Tamil Debut Director at the 6th South Indian International Movie Awards.[5] He also has won Edison Awards for Best Debut Director, for the film.
Kannan's next film as a director was Sulthan (2021). The film stars Karthi and Rashmika Mandanna.[6] The film opened to mixed to positive reviews, but was a decent hit at the box-office.[7][8]
On 14 April 2024, it was announced that Kannan would be directing his next film under Lokesh Kanagaraj's banner, G Squad. Titled Benz, it will star Raghava Lawrence in the lead role.[9] On 30 October 2024,it was confirmed that Benz would be a part of the Lokesh Cinematic Universe.[10]
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]| Year | Film | Notes | Ref |
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| 2016 | Remo | Debut as director; also special appearance in the song "Tamilselvi" | [11] |
| 2021 | Sulthan | [12] | |
| 2025 | Benz † | Story by Lokesh Kanagaraj and part of the LCU | [13] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Film | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Remo | 6th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Debut Director | Nominated |
| Edison Awards | Best Debut Director | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ @KollywoodStreet (2 April 2019). "Wish You Happy Birthday #Remo Director @Bakkiyaraj_k brother 🎉🎊" (Tweet). Retrieved 28 August 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ "ரெமோ, சுல்தான் பட இயக்குனர் பாக்யராஜ் கண்ணன் திருமணம்". Dailythanthi.com (in Tamil). 28 October 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
- ^ "Sivakarthikeyan - Bhagyaraj Kannan movie next titled as Remo". Scooptimes. 18 February 2016. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ^ "RD Raja signs one more film with Bakkiyaraj Kannan". Sify. Archived from the original on 31 August 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
- ^ "SIIMA 2017: NTR, Nayanthara win top honours, Ranbir does a lungi dance". Hindustan Times. 3 July 2017. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ "Karthi signs a film with 'Remo' director Bakkiyaraj Kannan!". Sify. Archived from the original on 24 January 2019. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
- ^ "'Sulthan' day 1 box office collection report: A career-best for Karthi". Deccan Herald. 3 April 2021. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ "Sulthan Movie Review: Sulthan is a solidly written, immensely satisfying masala movie", The Times of India, retrieved 29 August 2021
- ^ "Lokesh Kanagaraj's new venture with Raghava Lawrence and Bakkiyaraj Kannan titled Benz". Hindustan Times. 14 April 2024. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ Kumar, Akshay (29 October 2024). "Raghava Lawrence's Benz is officially a part of LCU". Cinema Express. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ "Sivakarthikeyan's next film with debut director Bakkiyaraj Kannan has the best names in the business". Behindwoods. 1 July 2015. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ^ "Karthi film with Bakkiyaraj Kannan is an action-comedy". The Times of India. 14 March 2019. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
- ^ Kumar, Akshay (29 October 2024). "Raghava Lawrence's Benz is officially a part of LCU". Cinema Express. Retrieved 30 October 2024.