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 Sundar C and Atlee for Kalakalappu (2012) and 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 due to the closure of theatres because of COVID 19 pandemi.<.[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
Films
| Year | Film | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Remo | Debut as director; also special appearance in the song "Tamilselvi" | [11] |
| 2021 | Sulthan | [12] | |
| 2026 | Template:Pending film | Story by Lokesh Kanagaraj and part of the LCU | [13] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Film | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Remo | 6th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Debut Director | Template:Nominated |
| Edison Awards | Best Debut Director | Template:Won |
References
- ↑ Template:Cite tweet
- ↑ ரெமோ, சுல்தான் பட இயக்குனர் பாக்யராஜ் கண்ணன் திருமணம். Dailythanthi.com(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. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
- ↑ SIIMA 2017: NTR, Nayanthara win top honours, Ranbir does a lungi dance. Hindustan Times(2017-07-03). Retrieved 2021-08-29.
- ↑ Karthi signs a film with 'Remo' director Bakkiyaraj Kannan!. Sify. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
- ↑ 'Sulthan' day 1 box office collection report: A career-best for Karthi. Deccan Herald(2021-04-03). Retrieved 2021-08-29.
- ↑ Sulthan Movie Review: Sulthan is a solidly written, immensely satisfying masala movie.
- ↑ Lokesh Kanagaraj's new venture with Raghava Lawrence and Bakkiyaraj Kannan titled Benz. Hindustan Times(2024-04-14). Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ↑ Raghava Lawrence's Benz is officially a part of LCU, Kumar, Akshay. Cinema Express(2024-10-29). Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Raghava Lawrence's Benz is officially a part of LCU, Kumar, Akshay. Cinema Express(2024-10-29). Retrieved 2024-10-30.