Quick Info
| Profession | Director, Screenwriter |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 14/03/1986 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Kinathukadavu, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Lokesh Kanagaraj
26/09/2026
Lokesh Kanagaraj’s production banner G Squad reportedly announced a collaboration with Telugu production house Mythri Movie Makers for a new project. The exact nature of the project and Lokesh’s role were not disclosed, and speculation grew around whether it could connect to the Lokesh Cinematic Universe.
03/09/2026
Karthi publicly teased that Kaithi 2 is still in discussion while joking that Lokesh Kanagaraj is currently busy with acting commitments and other work. The comment came amid renewed interest in the sequel and Lokesh’s expanding presence beyond direction.
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Bio/Wiki
| Lokesh Kanagaraj is an Indian film director and screenwriter who primarily works in Tamil cinema. | |
| He started his film career with the short film Kalam in the 2016 anthology Aviyal and made his feature film debut with Maanagaram in 2017. | |
| He is the creator of the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU), which began after the success of Kaithi in 2019. | |
| Lokesh Kanagaraj is an Indian film director, screenwriter, actor, and producer who primarily works in Tamil cinema. | |
| He holds a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) from PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, in addition to his graduation in fashion technology from Anna University, Chennai. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore | Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) |
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| Anna University, Chennai | Graduation in fashion technology |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 08/01/2012 |
| Engagement Date | 15/09/2011 |
Relationships & More
| Wife/Spouse | Aishwarya Lokesh | ||||
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Career
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| Notable Achievement | Creator of the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU), a film franchise established after the commercial success of Kaithi (2019) |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Lexus ES 300h |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Lokesh Kanagaraj is an Indian film director known for his work in the Tamil film industry. | |
| 2. His father used to work as a bus conductor. | |
| 3. During college, Lokesh developed an interest in filmmaking. | |
| 4. Lokesh participated in the Clubace Short Film Festival and won the Best Director award for his short film Acham Thavir. | |
| 5. He worked with a private bank in Chennai before pursuing a career in filmmaking. | |
| 6. Lokesh directed the short film "Customer Delight," which won the Best Shortfilm Award in 2014. | |
| 7. He was a judge at the AVTAR film festival in 2017. | |
| 8. In 2019, Lokesh gained recognition for directing the film "Kaithi." | |
| 9. Following the success of "Kaithi," Lokesh directed "Master" in 2021. | |
| 10. He made a cameo appearance in the film "Master". | |
| 11. In 2022, Lokesh directed the film "Vikram," starring Kamal Haasan. | |
| 12. In 2023, Lokesh collaborated with Vijay in the film "Leo". | |
| 13. Kamal Haasan gifted Lokesh a luxury car after the success of "Vikram". | |
| 14. Lokesh launched the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU), a film franchise. | |
| 15. He revealed that Kamal Haasan was one of his favorite actors and biggest inspirations. | |
| 16. The Bollywood film "Bholla" was adapted from Lokesh’s film "Kaithi". | |
| 17. In 2023, Lokesh had a brief appearance in the film "Singapore Saloon". |
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