Years active 2010–present | ||
Full Name Jagadeesh Kanna.G Residence Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India Occupation Playwright, actor, director | ||
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Jagadeesh Kanna is an Indian stage actor, playwright and film director, best known for writing and directing Oru Cup Coffee, a short film on mercy killing. and "Never give up", a theatre play inspired from Olympic Athlete Derek Redmond life
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Early life
Jagadeesh kanna was born in Madurai, Tamil Nadu to a Sourastrian father and mother. He grew up in Thanjavur, India, where he attended Hindustan University as a Master's degree student in aeronautical engineering. While in college, he worked as an actor for The Little Theatre and served as Joint Secretary for University Cultural fest Yarona. He received his aeronautical degree from Hinudstan University.
Actor
Kanna began his stage career in pantomimes for The Little Theatre from 2009 to 2012. He continued performing for several years. The Madras Mag published his short story AnnaParavai.
In 2015, he performed in The Hindu Theatre Fest. He was seen in Grand Rehearsals in Chennai to positive reviews.
In addition to stage work, he acted in Tamil feature films Naalu Peruku Nalladhuna Edhuvum Thappilla, and Aazhi Tamil (awaiting for release).
Direction
In addition to assisting Director/Cinemetographer Rajiv Menon, Kanna directed a short film titled Oru Cup Coffee. The film screened at international short film festivals Cisff and Aisff.