Kannan Thamarakkulam is an Indian film director who works in Malayalam and Tamil films.

Kannan Thamarakkulamm
Born (1979-05-11) 11 May 1979 (age 45)[1]
Other namesThamara Kannan (Tamil)
Occupation(s)Film Director, Writer, Lyricist, Producer
Years active1997–present
Spouse
Vishnu Prabha
(m. 2020)
Children1

Personal life

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Thamarakkulam married Vishnu Prabha in a small ceremony at Chettikulangara in December 2020.[2]

Career

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He joined the cinema industry as an assistant director. He has worked as an assistant and associate in a lot of TV serials and movies. He made his first solo debut as a director in a TV Series, titled, Minnaram.[3]

In 2014, he directed his debut as director in Tamil movie Sooraiyadal.[4] His first direction venture in Malayalam was Thinkal Muthal Velli Vare (2015) with Jayaram.[5] His third release was big budget film Aadupuliyattam in 2016.[6] The horror genre received good response from the audiences and the critics.[7] The next titled was the comedy, Achayans (2017).[8] In 2018, Kannan Thamarakkulam has opted for Chanakya Thanthram (2018) an approach much similar to the second half of his previous film Achayans. He has given due importance to Unni Mukundan and he has portrayed his character with the required mass appeal and style quotient.[9] In 2019, Kannan directs Jayaram in the comedy drama, Pattabhiraman.[10] In 2021, he had two thriller releases Vidhi: The Verdict and Udumbu.[11][12] Next, the political drama Varaal (2022) was released.[13] In 2024, Virunnu also released in Tamil as Virundhu starring Arjun Sarja was a disappointment.[14]

Filmography

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Year Title Language Notes Source
2014 Sooraiyadal Tamil Debut film [15]
2015 Thinkal Muthal Velli Vare Malayalam [16]
2016 Aadupuliyattam Malayalam [17]
2017 Achayans Malayalam [18]
2018 Chanakya Thanthram Malayalam [19]
2019 Pattabhiraman Malayalam [20]
2021 Vidhi: The Verdict Malayalam [21]
2021 Udumbu Malayalam [22]
2022 Varaal Malayalam [23]
2024 Virunnu / Virundhu Malayalam, Tamil [24]

Television

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Year Film Channel Notes
2006 Minnaram Asianet
2006 Midhunam Asianet
2007 Ammakkayi Surya TV
2008-2009 Ammathottil Asianet
2009 Akkare Ikkare Asianet
2009-2011 Maharani Vijay TV Tamil serial
2011-2013 Amma Asianet
2011-2013 Aval Vijay TV Tamil serial
2019 Sabarimala Swami Ayyapan Asianet
2019 Pournami Thinkal Asianet
2021-2022 Kaliveedu Surya TV
2024 Janakiyudeyum Abhiyudeyum Veedu Asianet

References

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  1. ^ "Kannan-Thamarakkulam". Iflicks. Archived from the original on 25 October 2020. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Director Kannan Thamarakkulam gets married". Keralakaumudi Daily. 24 December 2020. Archived from the original on 23 September 2021. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Kannan Thamarakkulam".
  4. ^ "சூறையாடல் - விமர்சனம்".
  5. ^ "'Thinkal Muthal Velli Varae', a comedy drama directed by Kannan Thamarakulam". newindianexpress.com. Archived from the original on 26 November 2015. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  6. ^ "Thinkal Muthal Velli Vare Movie Review". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 27 July 2024. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  7. ^ "Aadupuliyattam Box Office: 21 Days Kerala Collections".
  8. ^ "Jayaram's next titled as 'Achayans' Prakash Raj and Unni Mukundan in lead roles". Cinema Bulletin. 22 September 2016. Archived from the original on 23 June 2018. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  9. ^ "Chanakya Thanthram Review: A Suspense Filled Entertainer That Qualifies To Be A Passable Fare!".
  10. ^ "'Pattabhiraman' review: A well-intentioned but hackneyed effort". 26 August 2019.
  11. ^ "Vidhi – Disappointing crime thriller". 3 November 2023.
  12. ^ "Udumbu". The Times of India. 10 December 2021.
  13. ^ "Varaal Movie Review : A trite political thriller". The Times of India.
  14. ^ "Virundhu Movie Review: This action flick has its moments but is hampered by chaotic treatment". Cinema Express. 31 August 2024.
  15. ^ "Sooraiyadal (2014)".
  16. ^ Rao, Subha J. (23 May 2015). "'I can never let KB down'". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 3 December 2020. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  17. ^ "Om Puri to be back in Malayalam films after 27 years". dnaindia.com. 22 November 2015. Archived from the original on 22 November 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  18. ^ "Anu Sithara and Sshivada in Achayans". Deccan Chronicle. 17 November 2016. Archived from the original on 27 July 2024. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  19. ^ "Chanakya Thanthram movie review: A tepid thriller". 4 May 2018.
  20. ^ "Pattabhiraman movie review: Relevant topic, poor execution". 25 August 2019.
  21. ^ "Vidhi: The Verdict Movie Review : A real-life story that doesn't quite connect". The Times of India.
  22. ^ "Udumbu". The Times of India.
  23. ^ "Varaal review: The best of Kannan Thamarakkulam's work ends up as a parody!". 15 October 2022.
  24. ^ "Arjun Sarja's Virunnu Trailer Promises Thrilling Action Ahead Of August 29 Release". News18. 24 August 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
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