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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).


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 starred [[Sivakarthikeyan]], [[Keerthy Suresh]], [[Sathish]], [[Anson Paul]].<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|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.
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 starred [[Sivakarthikeyan]], [[Keerthy Suresh]], [[Sathish]], [[Anson Paul]].<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.


Kannan's next film as a director was ''[[Sulthan (2021 film)|Sulthan]]'' (2021).The film starred [[Karthi]], [[Rashmika Mandanna]], [[Napoleon (actor)|Nepoleon]], [[Lal (actor)|Lal]], [[Yogi Babu]].<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|access-date=6 June 2021|website=Sify|language=en}}</ref> Which opens a 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|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/sulthan/movie-review/81869545.cms|access-date=2021-08-29}}</ref>
Kannan's next film as a director was ''[[Sulthan (2021 film)|Sulthan]]'' (2021).The film starred [[Karthi]], [[Rashmika Mandanna]], [[Napoleon (actor)|Nepoleon]], [[Lal (actor)|Lal]], [[Yogi Babu]].<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> Which opens a 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|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/sulthan/movie-review/81869545.cms|access-date=2021-08-29}}</ref>


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==

Revision as of 14:31, 1 October 2022

Bakkiyaraj Kannan
Born (1987-04-02) 2 April 1987 (age 37)
NationalityIndian
EducationDFTech(MGR FTIT) BSc(SRM)
OccupationFilmmaker
Years active2016- 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

Kannan married Asha in October 2020.[2]

Career

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 starred Sivakarthikeyan, Keerthy Suresh, Sathish, Anson Paul.[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 starred Karthi, Rashmika Mandanna, Nepoleon, Lal, Yogi Babu.[6] Which opens a mixed to positive reviews, but was a decent hit at the box-office.[7][8]

Filmography

Films

Year Film Writer Director Production Company Notes Ref
2016 Remo Yes Yes 24AM Studios Debut as director; also special appearance in the song "Tamilselvi" [9]
2021 Sulthan Yes Yes Dream Warrior Pictures [10]

Awards & nominations

Year Film Award Category Result
2016 Remo 6th South Indian International Movie Awards Best Debut Director Nominated
Edison Awards Best Debut Director Won

References

  1. ^ @KollywoodStreet (2 April 2019). "Wish You Happy Birthday #Remo Director @Bakkiyaraj_k brother 🎉🎊" (Tweet). Retrieved 28 August 2021 – via Twitter.
  2. ^ "ரெமோ, சுல்தான் பட இயக்குனர் பாக்யராஜ் கண்ணன் திருமணம்". Dailythanthi.com (in Tamil). 28 October 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
  3. ^ "Sivakarthikeyan - Bhagyaraj Kannan movie next titled as Remo". Scooptimes. 18 February 2016. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  4. ^ "RD Raja signs one more film with Bakkiyaraj Kannan". Sify. Archived from the original on 31 August 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
  5. ^ "SIIMA 2017: NTR, Nayanthara win top honours, Ranbir does a lungi dance". Hindustan Times. 3 July 2017. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  6. ^ "Karthi signs a film with 'Remo' director Bakkiyaraj Kannan!". Sify. Archived from the original on 24 January 2019. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
  7. ^ "'Sulthan' day 1 box office collection report: A career-best for Karthi". Deccan Herald. 3 April 2021. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  8. ^ Sulthan Movie Review: Sulthan is a solidly written, immensely satisfying masala movie, retrieved 29 August 2021
  9. ^ "Sivakarthikeyan's next film with debut director Bakkiyaraj Kannan has the best names in the business". Behindwoods. 1 July 2015. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  10. ^ "Karthi film with Bakkiyaraj Kannan is an action-comedy - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 June 2021.