★ HOW OLD IS LOKESH KANAGARAJ?
Lokesh Kanagaraj is 40 years old, born March 14, 1986 in IN · Pisces.
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About
Lokesh Kanagaraj built a Tamil-cinema empire by directing crime thrillers that spawned their own shared universe. Born in India in 1986, he made his feature debut with Maanagaram (2017) before launching the Lokesh Cinematic Universe with Kaithi (2019). Pisces filmmakers tend toward emotional depth and visual storytelling—traits his noir-leaning franchise leans into.
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Biography
Lokesh Kanagaraj is an Indian film director, screenwriter, actor, and producer working in Tamil cinema. Born 14 March 1986, he launched his directorial career with a short film in the 2016 anthology Aviyal before completing his feature debut, Maanagaram, in 2017. The commercial breakthrough came with Kaithi (2019), which became the flagship installment of the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU)—a franchise strategy that established him as a major Tamil-film architect. As a screenwriter and director, he shapes narrative and visual language across his productions. His Pisces nature aligns with the introspective, morally complex characters that define his LCU films. Screenwriters and producers in Indian cinema typically juggle script development, casting, and post-production oversight—roles Kanagaraj has held across his projects. Based in India, he works within Tamil cinema's industry and distribution networks.
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Trivia
- Started his directorial career with a short film contribution to the 2016 anthology Aviyal before transitioning to features.
- Created the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU) franchise, a shared-universe model in Tamil cinema built on the commercial success of Kaithi (2019).
- Works across multiple roles—director, screenwriter, actor, and producer—within his own productions.
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Numerology
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The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Lokesh Kanagaraj reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
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Frequently asked
- How old is Lokesh Kanagaraj?
- Lokesh Kanagaraj is 40 years old (born March 14, 1986).
- When is Lokesh Kanagaraj's birthday?
- Lokesh Kanagaraj was born on March 14, 1986.
- What is Lokesh Kanagaraj's zodiac sign?
- Lokesh Kanagaraj is a Pisces, born March 14, 1986.
- What is Lokesh Kanagaraj's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Lokesh Kanagaraj was born in 1986, the year of the Fire Tiger.
- Where is Lokesh Kanagaraj from?
- Lokesh Kanagaraj is from IN.
- What does Lokesh Kanagaraj do?
- Lokesh Kanagaraj is a writer.
- Is Lokesh Kanagaraj still alive?
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