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Lokesh Kanagaraj
Indian Film Director, Screenwriter
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Lokesh Kanagaraj, born on March 14, 1986, in Kinathukadavu near Coimbatore, moved from a corporate life to cinema. After studying fashion technology and completing an MBA, he briefly worked in banking before shifting focus to filmmaking. His short film Acham Thavir o...
Lokesh Kanagaraj Bio
| Full Name | Lokesh Kanagaraj |
| Nick Name | Lokesh |
| Profession | Indian Film Director, Screenwriter |
| Height (approx.) | 5’ 9” |
| Weight (approx.) | 75 kg |
| Date Of Birth | Friday, 14 Mar 1986 |
| Age | 39 |
| Birthplace | Kinathukadavu, Coimbatore District Of Tamil Nadu, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Hometown | Madurai |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Aishwarya Lokesh |
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Parents:
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Father
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Parameshwaran
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Mother
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Sunitha Parameshwaran
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| Siblings: | Aravind Gnanasambandam |
| Net Worth | ~1 MN USD (RS 10cr) |
| Debut: |
Movie - Maanagaram |
| Upcoming Movies: | Coolie, Vikram 2, Kaithi 2, Benz |
| Quotes: |
“ Cinema is an art that transcends boundaries…“ “ I liken myself to John Woo—noir, violence, moral codes.“ “ I avoid ropes in stunts—the brutality should feel real.“ “ When you're writing, don't know it's LCU until the story demands.“ “ I believe gangsters and violent heroes can still have heart.“ |
| Awards: |
10th Vijay Awards (2017)
Zee Cine Awards (2019)
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Lokesh Kanagaraj News
Jun, 26 2025 22:06 PM IST
Anushka Shetty to pair up with Karthi in Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Kaithi 2? Here's what we know
Jun, 26 2025 18:06 PM IST
It’s Official: Not Majadoor, Rajinikanth’s Coolie gets a NEW name for Hindi version
Jun, 23 2025 21:06 PM IST
Rajinikanth starrer Coolie is titled Majadoor in Hindi? Here’s what we know
Lokesh Kanagaraj FAQ
His feature debut was Maanagaram in 2017 after directing the short “Kalam” (2016) in Aviyal
He earned an MBA and studied Fashion Technology at PSG College of Arts and Science
His Lokesh Cinematic Universe currently includes Kaithi (2019), Vikram (2022), and Leo (2023)
Yes, he worked in a private bank in Chennai for around five years before quitting to pursue directing
He is set to make his acting debut in a film directed by Arun Matheswaran, as announced in May 2025
Did You Know
Favourite Things
| Outfit | Shirts And Pants |
| Color | Black |
Trivias
- Lokesh Kanagaraj has confirmed that both Kaithi and Vikram belong to the same cinematic universe.
- He first gained notice by winning a club-level short-film contest judged by Karthik Subbaraj for Acham Thavir.
- He admires filmmakers like Tarantino, Scorsese, and John Woo—his films feature hyperlinked narratives, retro songs, and raw action sequences.
- He received a Lexus ES 300h from Kamal Haasan following the success of Vikram.
- A cameo by Suriya in Vikram sparked major crossover talk among fans
