Lokesh Kanagaraj

Lokesh Kanagaraj

Born: March 13, 1986
Place of Birth: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Biography

Lokesh Kanagaraj, born on March 14, 1986, in Kinathukadavu, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, is a distinguished film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his significant contributions to Tamil cinema. His journey in the film industry began with short films, notably "Acham Thavir," which won multiple awards at the short film festival Clubace, and "Kalam," included in the anthology "Aviyal." Lokesh's directorial debut was the critically acclaimed "Maanagaram" in 2017. He gained widespread recognition with "Kaithi" in 2019, which marked the beginning of the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU). Following this, he directed "Master" in 2021, featuring the prominent actor Vijay, which…