# Kanal Kannan

Kanal Kannan (born as V. Kannan) is an Indian actor, action choreographer & screenwriter who works in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada & Hindi films. He has worked with actors Ajith Kumar, Vijay, Vikram, Suriya, Vishal, Arjun Sarja & R. Sarath Kumar in many films. Stunt coordinators including Stun Shiva, Peter Hein, Anal Arasu, K. Ganesh Kumar, Silva, Rajasekhar, Hari Dinesh, Supreme Sundar, T. Ramesh & Thunder Jeeva have worked as fighters & assistants to him.

## Personal life

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.
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.

## Arrest

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". 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.

## Filmography

* 1991 Cheran Pandiyan
* 1991 Anbu Sangili
* 1991 Putham Pudhu Payanam
* 1992 Oor Mariyadhai
* 1992 Mudhal Seethanam
* 1992 Kizhakku Veluthachu
* 1992 En Aasai Rasathi
* 1992 Abhirami
* 1993 Suriyan Chandiran
* 1993 Aranmanai Kili
* 1993 Gokulam
* 1994 Captain
* 1994 Sakthivel
* 1994 Priyanka
* 1994 Manasu Rendum Pudhusu
* 1994 Maindhan
* 1994 Chinna Madam
* 1994 Sevvanthi
* 1994 Pudhusa Pootha Rosa
* 1994 Nattamai
* 1994 Kaviyam
* 1994 Nila
* 1994 Pudhiya Mannargal
* 1995 Deva
* 1995 Chinna Mani
* 1995 Muthukulikka Vaariyala
* 1995 Ellame En Rasathan
* 1995 Pasumpon
* 1995 Ilaiya Ragam
* 1995 Nandhavana Theru
* 1995 Chellakannu
* 1995 Vishnu
* 1995 Periya Kudumbam
* 1995 Chandralekha
* 1995 Muthu
* 1995 Seethanam
* 1995 Thotta Chinungi
* 1995 Raja Simham (Telugu)
* 1995 Ayudha Poojai
* 1995 Mannai Thottu Kumbidanum
* 1996 Aruva Velu
* 1996 Parambarai
* 1996 Poove Unakkaga
* 1996 Sengottai
* 1996 Avathara Purushan
* 1996 Manikkam
* 1996 Namma Ooru Rasa
* 1996 Avvai Shanmughi
* 1996 Mr. Romeo
* 1996 Panchalankurichi
* 1996 Selva
* 1997 Sakthi
* 1997 Hitler (Telugu)
* 1997 Preminchukundam Raa (Telugu)
* 1997 Bharathi Kannamma
* 1997 Aravindhan
* 1997 Collector Garu (Telugu)
* 1997 Suryavamsam
* 1997 Adimai Sangili
* 1997 Samrat
* 1997 Adavilo Anna (Telugu)
* 1997 Porkkaalam
* 1998 Rathna
* 1998 Bavagaru Bagunnara (Telugu)
* 1998 Pavitra Prema (Telugu)
* 1998 Desiya Geetham
* 1998 Sri Ramulayya (Telugu)
* 1998 Suryavamsam (Telugu)
* 1999 Thulladha Manamum Thullum
* 1999 Adutha Kattam
* 1999 Padayappa
* 1999 Minsara Kanna
* 1999 Nenjinile
* 1999 Oruvan
* 1999 Nee Varuvai Ena
* 1999 Jodi
* 1999 Hello
* 1999 Mudhalvan
* 1999 Pattali
* 2000 Annayya (Telugu)
* 2000 Thirunelveli
* 2000 Narasimham
* 2000 Good Luck
* 2000 Sudhandhiram
* 2000 Mugavaree
* 2000 Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary (Telugu)
* 2000 Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven
* 2000 Pennin Manathai Thottu
* 2000 Yuvakudu (Telugu)
* 2000 Maayi
* 2000 Uyirile Kalanthathu
* 2000 Azaad (Telugu)
* 2000 Priyamanavale
* 2000 Ennavale
* 2000 Dada Sahib (Malayalam)
* 2001 Friends
* 2001 Eduruleni Manishi (Telugu)
* 2001 Karumadikkuttan (Malayalam)
* 2001 Badri
* 2001 Citizen
* 2001 Poovellam Un Vasam
* 2001 Rakshasa Rajavu (Malayalam)
* 2001 Alli Thandha Vaanam
* 2001 Nayak: The Real Hero (Hindi)
* 2001 Manadhai Thirudivittai
* 2001 Hanuman Junction (Telugu)
* 2001 Raavanaprabhu (Malayalam)
* 2002 Seema Simham (Telugu)
* 2002 Red
* 2002 Charlie Chaplin
* 2002 Roja Kootam
* 2002 Phantom (2002 film) (Malayalam)
* 2002 Sri Bannari Amman
* 2002 Junior Senior
* 2002 Ezhumalai
* 2002 Raja
* 2002 Samurai
* 2002 Youth
* 2002 Karmegham
* 2002 Ivan
* 2002 King
* 2002 Five Star
* 2002 En Mana Vaanil
* 2002 Villain
* 2002 Virumbugiren
* 2003 Kadhaludan
* 2003 Manasellam
* 2003 Ennai Thalatta Varuvala
* 2003 Parasuram
* 2003 Whistle
* 2003 Eera Nilam
* 2003 Diwan
* 2003 Three Roses
* 2003 Anjaneya
* 2003 Vishnu (Telugu)
* 2004 Kadamba (Kannada)
* 2004 Gambeeram
* 2004 Aethiree
* 2004 Jana
* 2004 Sullan
* 2004 Singara Chennai
* 2004 Madurey
* 2004 Sathyam
* 2004 M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi
* 2004 Manmadhan
* 2005 Aayudham
* 2005 Bunny (Telugu)
* 2005 6'2
* 2005 Bhadra (Telugu)
* 2005 Kana Kandaen
* 2005 Andarivaadu (Telugu)
* 2005 Anbe Aaruyire
* 2005 Ghajini
* 2005 Bageeratha (Telugu)
* 2005 Bambara Kannaley
* 2005 Mahanandi (Telugu)
* 2005 Sandakozhi
* 2006 Saravana
* 2006 Lakshmi (Telugu)
* 2006 Yuga
* 2006 Asthram (Telugu)
* 2006 Thimiru
* 2006 Stalin (Telugu)
* 2006 Chinnodu (Telugu)
* 2006 The Don (Malayalam)
* 2006 Ilavattam
* 2006 Varalaru
* 2006 Thalaimagan
* 2006 Vallavan
* 2006 Chennai Kadhal
* 2007 Deepavali
* 2007 Pori
* 2007 Thullal
* 2007 Evadaithe Nakenti (Telugu)
* 2007 En Uyirinum Melana
* 2007 Dhee (Telugu)
* 2007 Lakshyam (Telugu)
* 2007 Malaikottai
* 2007 Thulasi (Telugu)
* 2007 Black Cat (Malayalam)
* 2008 Gaja
* 2008 Bheema
* 2008 Kaalai
* 2008 Sadhu Miranda
* 2008 Singakutty
* 2008 Dasavatharam
* 2008 Sathyam
* 2008 Dhaam Dhoom
* 2008 Ellam Avan Seyal
* 2008 Hero (Telugu)
* 2008 Saamida
* 2008 Silambattam
* 2009 Satrumun Kidaitha Thagaval
* 2009 Ayan
* 2009 Rajadhi Raja
* 2009 Raju Maharaju
* 2009 Current (Telugu)
* 2009 Malai Malai
* 2009 Kanthaswamy
* 2009 Aadhavan
* 2009 Amaravathi (Telugu)
* 2009 Vettaikaaran
* 2010 Aasal
* 2010 Paiyaa
* 2010 Sura
* 2010 Pokkiri Raja (Malayalam)
* 2010 Maanja Velu
* 2010 Kaadhal Solla Vandhen
* 2010 Moscowin Kavery
* 2011 Ponnar-Shankar
* 2011 Engeyum Kadhal
* 2011 Ra.One (Hindi)
* 2011 Thambi Vettothi Sundaram
* 2011 Osthe
* 2012 Nippu (Telugu)
* 2012 Mallu Singh (Malayalam)
* 2012 The King & the Commissioner (Malayalam)
* 2012 Hero (Malayalam)
* 2013 Naayak (Telugu)
* 2013 Samar
* 2013 Kammath & Kammath
* 2013 Mirchi (Telugu)
* 2013 Zila Ghaziabad (Hindi)
* 2013 Thirumathi Thamizh
* 2013 Mr. Pellikoduku (Telugu)
* 2013 Tadakha (Telugu)
* 2013 Policegiri (Hindi)
* 2013 Shortcut Romeo (Hindi)
* 2013 Adda (Telugu)
* 2013 D Company (Telugu)
* 2013 Phata Poster Nikhla Hero (Hindi)
* 2013 Ramayya Vasthavayya (Telugu)
* 2013 Doosukeltha (Telugu)
* 2013 Singh Saab The Great (Hindi)
* 2014 Legend (Telugu)
* 2014 Thirumanam Ennum Nikkah
* 2014 Irumbu Kuthirai
* 2014 Poojai
* 2015 Aambala
* 2015 Isai
* 2015 Killadi
* 2015 Anegan
* 2015 Rombha Nallavan Da Nee
* 2015 Vaalu
* 2015 Adhibar
* 2016 Saagasam
* 2016 Sowkarpettai
* 2016 Vaaliba Raja
* 2016 Mudinja Ivana Pudi
* 2016 Vaaimai
* 2016 Wagah
* 2016 Uchathula Shiva
* 2016 Kaththi Sandai
* 2017 Si3
* 2017 Sathya (Malayalam)
* 2017 Masterpiece(Malayalam)
* 2017 Vaigai Express
* 2017 Khaidi No. 150
* 2018 Saamy 2
* 2019 Charlie Chaplin 2
* 2019 Sandaikkari
* 2019 Kaaki Da
* 2019 Kanniyum Kaalaiyum Sema Kadhal
* 2019 Sankarapuram
* 2019 Vinaya Vidheya Rama (Telugu)
* 2019 Yajamana (Kannada)
* 2019 Jack & Daniel (Malayalam)
* 2019 My Santa (Malayalam)
* 2021 Jai Bhim
* 2021 Naanum Single Thaan
* 2022 Etharkkum Thunindhavan
* 2022 Carbon
* 2022 Yutha Satham
* 2022 Kaduva (Malayalam)
* 2023 Bommai
* 2023 Mark Antony
* 2023 Therkathi Veeran
* 2023 Pattathu Arasan
* 2023 Kulasami
* 2023 Chandramukhi 2
* 2024 Rathnam
* 2024 Paamban
* 2024 Aayiram Jenmangal

## Actor

* 1989 Anbu Kattalai as Henchman (special appearance)
* 1990 Paattali Magan as Henchman (special appearance)
* 1993 Aranmanai Kili as Henchman (special appearance)
* 1994 Captain as Auto Driver (special appearance)
* 1994 Naatamai as Silambam player (special appearance)
* 1995 Muthu Kulikka Vaarieyala (special appearance)
* 1995 Ellame En Rasathan as Rogue (special appearance)
* 1995 Thai Thangai Paasam (special appearance)
* 1996 Avvai Shanmughi as Henchman (special appearance)
* 1997 Porkkaalam as Postman (special appearance)
* 1998 Kadhal Mannan as Taxi Driver (special appearance)
* 1998 Sollamale as Coconut Seller (special appearance)
* 1999 Padayappa as Village man (a special appearance)
* 1999 Nee Varuvai Ena as Bus Passenger (special appearance)
* 1999 Mudhalvan as Auto Driver (special appearance)
* 2000 Mugavaree (special appearance)
* 2000 Pennin Manathai Thottu as Pickpocket (special appearance)
* 2000 Uyirile Kalanthathu as Kanal
* 2002 Red (special appearance)
* 2002 Vivaramana Aalu as Karuppu (in a special appearance)
* 2001 Citizen as Stunt Dupe (special appearance)
* 2001 Manadhai Thirudivittai as Rogue (special appearance)
* 2002 Charlie Chaplin as Rouge (special appearance)
* 2002 Raja as Henchman (special appearance)
* 2002 Ivan as Henchman (special appearance)
* 2002 Villain as Henchman (special appearance)
* 2003 Diwan as Referee (special appearance)
* 2003 Villain as Henchman (special appearance)
* 2004 Aethiree as Police Driver (special appearance)
* 2004 Sullan as Rouge (special appearance)
* 2004 Singara Chennai Auto Driver
* 2006 Thimiru as Dancer (special appearance in the song Oppurane Oppurane)
* 2006 Vallavan (special appearance)
* 2007 Pori as Jackpot Ayyanardurai (special appearance)
* 2007 Madurai Veeran as Kanal (special appearance)
* 2007 Sivaji as Kanal Kannan (in a special appearance as a Henchman)
* 2007 En Uyirinum Melana (special appearance in the song Kaakka Kaakka)
* 2007 Malaikottai as Mattu Ravi (special appearance)
* 2008 Silambattam as Pulippal Boopathy (in a special appearance as a Henchman)
* 2008 Bheema as Rogue (special appearance)
* 2009 Satrumun Kidaitha Thagaval as Shiva
* 2011 Sankarankovil as Kathir
* 2013 Onbadhule Guru (special appearance in the song Alaiyadhe Summa Summa)
* 2015 Aambala as Henchman
* 2015 Killadi as Kangu Kannan (in a special appearance as a Thief)
* 2015 Rombha Nallavan Da Nee as Henchman
* 2016 Vaaliba Raja as Romantic Kannan (guest appearance)
* 2016 Uchathula Shiva
* 2017 Sakka Podu Podu Raja as himself (special appearance)
* 2022 Etharkkum Thunindhavan as a passerby

## Writer

* 2011 Sankarankovil (also producer - uncredited)

## Extra Fighter

* 1985 Pattuchelai
* 1989 Enne Petha Raasa
* 1990 Pachai Kodi
* 1990 Maruthu Pandi

## Awards
### 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