Last updated on October 1st, 2023 at 02:19 pm
Lokesh Kanagaraj is a renowned Indian film director and screenwriter who works mainly in Tamil cinema. He was born on 14th March 1986 in Kinathukadavu, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. He pursued his graduation in Fashion Technology at PSG College of Arts and Science before completing an MBA.
Lokesh started his career in the film industry with a short film called Kalam in the 2016 anthology Aviyal. His directorial debut in a feature film was with the hyperlinked movie Maanagaram (2017).
| Full Name | Lokesh Kanagaraj |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | March 14, 1986 |
| Place of Birth | Kinathukadavu, Coimbatore |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | PSG College of Arts and Science |
| MBA | |
| Occupation | Film director, screenwriter |
| Years Active | 2015-present |
| Notable Works | Maanagaram, Kaithi, Master, Vikram |
| Wife | Aishwarya Lokesh |
| Net Worth | Unknown |
| Height | Unknown |
Personal Life
Lokesh Kanagaraj is a private person and has not disclosed much about his personal life. He did his schooling at Palanayiammal Matric Hr. Sec. School Kalliyapuram, Pollachi. Lokesh married his wife’s name Aishwarya Lokesh on Jan 8, 2012., He has two children named Advika Lokesh and Arudra Lokesh. Lokesh is an ex-bank employee who pursued his passion for filmmaking by participating in a corporate short film competition, where he met Karthik Subbaraj. The judge of the competition was impressed with Lokesh’s short film, and he encouraged him to pursue a directorial career.
Career
Lokesh Kanagaraj started his career in the film industry with a short film called Kalam in the 2016 anthology Aviyal, produced by Karthick Subbaraj. His directorial debut in a feature film was with the hyperlinked movie Maanagaram (2017), which received critical acclaim and was a commercial success.
In late 2018, he began working on a film for Dream Warrior Pictures, the same production company behind Maanagaram. The action-thriller was titled Kaithi and featured Karthi in the lead role.
His next film, Master (2021), was an action-drama starring Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi. The film was released on 13 January 2021 and opened to mostly positive reviews, becoming the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2021. Lokesh then directed Vikram (2022), featuring Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi, and Fahadh Faasil, which was a huge success.
Following the film’s success, he is actively creating the Lokesh Cinematic Universe, on the basis of carrying the story forward from Kaithi and Vikram. Lokesh’s upcoming film is Leo, his second collaboration with Vijay after Master.
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Aviyal | Yes | Yes | Segment: Kalam |
| 2017 | Maanagaram | Yes | Yes | Directorial Debut |
| 2019 | Kaithi | Yes | Yes | First Installment in the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU) |
| 2021 | Master | Yes | Yes | Cameo appearance as a prisoner |
| 2022 | Vikram | Yes | Yes | Second Installment in the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU) |
| 2023 | Michael | No | No | Presenter for the Tamil version |
| Leo | Yes | Yes | Stand Alone Film |
Contact Details| Social Media Accounts
Net Worth
Lokesh Kanagaraj’s net worth is currently unknown, as he has not revealed any information about his earnings and financial status. However, with the success of his recent films, it is estimated that he earns a substantial amount from his directorial ventures.
Body Measurements, Height & Weight
There is no information available about Lokesh Kanagaraj’s body measurements, height, and weight as he keeps his personal life very private.
Unknown Facts
Lokesh Kanagaraj’s directorial debut feature film, Maanagaram, was shot entirely in Chennai, and the story revolves around the lives of four different characters. Lokesh’s inspiration for the film came from his own experiences of living in a metropolitan city like Chennai.
His upcoming film, Leo, will mark his second collaboration with Vijay after Master. Lokesh is known for creating the Lokesh Cinematic Universe franchise, which involves carrying the story forward from Kaithi and Vikram.
