Bakkiyaraj Kannan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 April 1987 |
| Education | DFTech(MGR FTIT) BSc(SRM) |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Spouse(s) | 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 | edit source]
Kannan married Asha in October 2020.[2]
Career[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
Films[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Remo | Debut as director; also special appearance in the song "Tamilselvi" | [11] |
| 2021 | Sulthan | [12] | |
| 2026 | Benz 
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Story by Lokesh Kanagaraj and part of the LCU | [13] |
Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]
| 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 | edit source]
- ↑ @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 தமிழ்). 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.