After reading the script of Vikram movie, Kamal Haasan told director Lokesh Kanakaraj. ‘This is your world, I like it. I’m just an actor in this’. Kamal Haasan returned the story to Lokesh without making any corrections. Those words were the Oscar award for Lokesh who adores Kamal Haasan with every breath.
Vikram is one of the biggest hits of his career. With the success of this film, another name came to the minds of the fans. Director Lokesh Kanakaraj. The victory was a dream come true for Lokesh, who is also a big fan of Kamal Haasan. He has directed only four films. City, Prisoner, Masters, then Vikram. All the best to each other. When Kamal Haasan’s acting skills were presented on the screen, the audience looked for the person behind the camera who said the action. The director’s life story has hit the internet. The director Lokesh Kanakaraj’s fan base increased as he got to know that life and film vibe better. They said in unison. Lokesh Kanakaraj has just started.
It was a troubled beginning like any other filmmaker. Hometown: Kinathukadavu near Pollachi. After graduating from Coimbatore, he came to Chennai to do his MBA. No cinematic background. The desire for cinema had no support from the family at all. What he got in return was beatings and fights from his father. He started his career as a regular bank employee. Despite his busy schedule, his mind was fixed on cinema. I do not have the courage to quit my job and experiment with cinema. She made her debut in short films. And friends with block support. Won first place in a corporate film competition. The award was presented by young director Karthik Subbaraj. It was he who advised me to come to the cinema. Those were very confident words. The 45 minute short film titled Kalam was included in the anthology of the short film ‘Avial’ released by Karthik Subbaraj in his production.
The distinctive frame and action scenes made Lokesh’s work stand out. Slowly he gained the strength to step out of short films. In 2017, he rewrote the story of the short film Kalam and scripted the movie ‘Managaram’. Set on a different track, this screenplay was a turning point in Lokesh’s life. The main characters have no names, just a different climax. Complicated scenes. ‘Extra ordinary ..!’ Even the real Rajinikanth described the film. The film became a hit. Next trip to prison. Mansoor Ali Khan was the first to think of the prisoner as a hero. But at the end of the discussion, the lot fell to Karthi. Karthi was excited to hear the story. Kaithi was once again recognized by the film industry as the signature of the genius Lokesh.
It was Vijay who realized Lokesh’s talent after his first film Managaram. The junior commander gave the date. So the next hit was born, Masters. Despite being a beginner, Vijay gave complete freedom to the director of Lokesh. And finally Vikram. Lokesh Vikram has mastered the art of filming action scenes. When action and drama were used interchangeably, it was an enjoyable feast for Kamal Haasan fans. Lokesh’s portrayal of conflict is different from other directors. The stunt director will not be given the task entirely. Beats and setbacks can be accurately written in the script. That’s why every fight scene in Vikram has rocked the theaters.
The next encounter is between Vikram and Rolex. Let’s wait until then. Lokesh Kanakaraj’s systemic excellence is another level.
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