Kanal Kannan
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Kanal Kannan | |
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| Born | V. Kannan 12 February 1962 |
| Occupation(s) | actor, screenwriter, action choreographer, stunt co-ordinator |
| Years active | 1989-present |
Kanal Kannan (born as V. Kannan) is an Indian actor, action choreographer and screenwriter who works in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi films.[1] He has worked with actors Ajith Kumar, Vijay, Vikram, Suriya, Vishal, Arjun and R. Sarath Kumar in many films.[2]
Stunt coordinators including Stun Shiva, Peter Hein, Anal Arasu, K. Ganesh Kumar, Silva, Rajasekhar, Hari Dinesh, Supreme Sundar, T. Ramesh and Thunder Jeeva have worked as fighters and assistants to him.[3][4][5][6]
Filmography
[edit]As an action choreographer
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- All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
As an actor
[edit] | This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (January 2023) |
| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Anbu Kattalai | Henchman | special appearance |
| 1990 | Paattali Magan | ||
| 1993 | Aranmanai Kili | ||
| 1994 | Captain | Auto Driver | |
| Naatamai | Silambam player | ||
| 1995 | Muthu Kulikka Vaarieyala | ||
| Ellame En Rasathan | Rogue | ||
| Thai Thangai Paasam | |||
| 1996 | Avvai Shanmughi | Henchman | |
| 1997 | Porkkaalam | Postman | |
| 1998 | Kadhal Mannan | Taxi Driver | |
| Sollamale | Coconut Seller | ||
| 1999 | Padayappa | Village man | |
| Nee Varuvai Ena | Bus Passenger | ||
| Mudhalvan | Auto Driver | ||
| 2000 | Mugavaree | ||
| Pennin Manathai Thottu | Pickpocket | ||
| Uyirile Kalanthathu | Kanal | ||
| 2001 | Manadhai Thirudivittai | Rogue | special appearance |
| Citizen | Stunt Dupe | ||
| 2002 | Red | ||
| Vivaramana Aalu | Karuppu | ||
| Charlie Chaplin | Rouge | ||
| Raja | Henchman | ||
| Ivan | |||
| Villain | |||
| 2003 | Diwan | Referee | |
| Villain | Henchman | ||
| 2004 | Aethiree | Police Driver | |
| Sullan | Rouge | ||
| Singara Chennai | Auto Driver | ||
| 2006 | Thimiru | Dancer | special appearance in the song "Oppurane Oppurane" |
| Vallavan | special appearance | ||
| 2007 | Pori | Jackpot Ayyanardurai | |
| Madurai Veeran | Kanal | ||
| Sivaji | Kanal Kannan | special appearance as a Henchman | |
| En Uyirinum Melana | special appearance in the song "Kaakka Kaakka" | ||
| Malaikottai | Mattu Ravi | special appearance | |
| 2008 | Silambattam | Pulippal Boopathy | special appearance as a Henchman |
| Bheema | Rogue | special appearance | |
| 2009 | Satrumun Kidaitha Thagaval | Shiva | |
| 2010 | Moscowin Kavery | Azhagan's right hand | |
| 2011 | Sankarankovil | Kathir | |
| 2013 | Onbadhule Guru | special appearance in the song "Alaiyadhe Summa Summa" | |
| 2015 | Aambala | Henchman | |
| Killadi | Kangu Kannan | special appearance as a Thief | |
| Rombha Nallavan Da Nee | Henchman | ||
| 2016 | Vaaliba Raja | Romantic Kannan | guest appearance |
| Uchathula Shiva | |||
| 2017 | Sakka Podu Podu Raja | Himself | special appearance |
| 2022 | Etharkkum Thunindhavan | Passerby |
Writer
[edit]- 2011 Sankarankovil (also producer - uncredited)
Extra Fighter
[edit]- 1985 Pattuchelai
- 1989 Enne Petha Raasa
- 1990 Pachai Kodi
- 1990 Maruthu Pandi
Awards
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- Won
- 1995 Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Stunt Coordinator - Muthu
- 1996 Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Stunt Coordinator - Selva
- 1996 Dinakaran Award for Best Stunt Master - Selva
- 1999 Dinakaran Award for Best Stunt for Stunt Choreographer - Padayappa, Mudhalvan
- 1999 Nandi Award for Best Fight Master - Annayya
- 2000 Dinakaran Award for Best Stunt Master - Maayi
- 2000 Nandi Award for Best Fight Master - Azad
- 2004 Medimix-Dinakaran Award for Best Stunt Master - M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi
- 2004 Filmfare Award for Best Action Director - South - Madurey
- 2005 Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Stunt Coordinator - Sandakozhi
- 2006 Vijay Award for Best Stunt Director - Varalaru: The History of Godfather
- 2008 Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Stunt Coordinator - Silambattam
- 2008 Anada Vikatan Award for Best Stunt Director - Bheemaa
- 2009 Edison Awards For Best Action - Ayan
- 2009 Maha Fine Arts for Best Stunt - Aadhavan
- 2009 V4 Popular Film Awards Best Stunt - Aadhavan
- Nominated
- 2007 Vijay Award for Best Stunt Director - Deepavali
- 2008 Vijay Award for Best Stunt Director - Dasavathaaram
- 2008 Vijay Award for Best Stunt Director - Bheema
- 2009 Vijay Award for Best Stunt Director - Ayan
- 2009 Vijay Award for Best Stunt Director - Vettaikaaran
- 2010 Vijay Award for Best Stunt Director - Paiyaa
- 2014 Vijay Award for Best Stunt Director - Poojai
- 2015 Edison Awards For Best Action - Aambala
Controversies
[edit]Cases
[edit]Kannan has filed a case against his wife in April 2012 in a city family court to bring his wife Hemavathi who was living in separation from him due to some differences, back to his family.[10]
Kannan's neighbour filed a complaint against Kannan in the Chennai police department on October 2007 accusing him of shooting dead one of the stray dogs she feeds with a gun. The complainant also filed a complaint against Kannan at the Chennai Police Commissioner Office. She later told the Journalists that Kannan who was enraged of her complaint, entered her house and beat up her brother and also said that her life is in danger and the police are trying to cover up the incident. Kannan denied the allegations and claimed that he was not in Chennai when the incident took place.[11][12]
Arrest
[edit]On June 18, 2023, Kanal Kannan shared a misleading video in social media of Brazilian actor playing the role of a Christian priest and dancing with a woman, and included a caption urging converted Hindus to repent for the state of "foreign religious culture".[13][14] Kannan was detained for disrespecting religious sentiments and was sent to judicial custody and an FIR for insulting religious sentiments has been filed under various sections of the Indian Penal Code.[15]
References
[edit]- ^ "Bharathi pairs with Kanal Kannan". IndiaGlitz. 23 January 2008. Archived from the original on 24 January 2008. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
- ^ "Kanal Kannan I'm proud to have worked in most of Ajith Kumar, Vijay and Sarath Kumar films". Youtube. 15 July 2013. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
- ^ "Arindhathum Ariyathathum - With Stunt Master Kanal Kannan". Youtube. 5 January 2014. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
- ^ "Peter Hein (Fight Master) in Arinthathum Ariyathathum (20/04/2014) - Part 1". Youtube. 14 May 2014. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
- ^ Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (5 June 2017). "Kanal Kannan: Fighting for fame". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (21 February 2020). "Kamal Haasan offers Rs 1 crore to EVP mishap victims' kin". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
- ^ "Vishal injured during 'Poojai' shoot". Sify. Archived from the original on 30 April 2014. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
- ^ "tamil/news/Anegan_41013_m". img.indiaglitz.com. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
- ^ "Simbu fights in a railway station". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
- ^ "Stunt Master 'Kanal' Kannan Files Case Against his Wife". 22 April 2012.
- ^ "நாயை சுட்டுக் கொன்றதாக கனல் கண்ணன் மீது புகார்". tamil.filmibeat.com (in Tamil). 25 October 2007.
- ^ "KANAL KANNAN SALMAN KHAN KOLLYWOOD STUNT MASTER SIVAJI SHOOT DOG Veterinary Hospital tamil movie news hot stills picture image gallery". Kollywood. 26 November 2006.
- ^ Ali, Prantik (19 July 2023). "Viral videos of 'Christian priest' dancing: Man seen in the clips is a Brazilian actor dressed up as a pastor". Alt News.
- ^ Alphonso, Anmol (13 July 2023). "Video Of Brazilian Actor Falsely Shared As Christian Priest Dancing Proactively". BOOM. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ^ "Tamil stunt choreographer Kanal Kannan sent to judicial custody". Rediff. 11 July 2023.
External links
[edit]- Kanal Kannan at IMDb