Aadhav Kannadasan
Aadhav Kannadasan is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Tamil-language films.
Career
Aadhav Kannadasan began his career in the film industry by working as an assistant director in G. N. R. Kumaravelan's team during the making of Yuvan Yuvathi (2011). Notably, Aadhav's father Kalaivanan Kannadasan had earlier apprenticed under Kumaravelan's father G. N. Rangarajan, hence he was keen to follow the same pattern. In late 2010, he agreed terms to make his acting debut in A. C. Durai's Ponmaalai Pozhudhu, and took up acting lessons with Koothu-P-Pattarai, as well as stunt and dance classes to prepare for the role.[1] Aadhav had been 86 kilograms, and had to shed 12 kilograms for the role. Aadhav spent time with the four school children in the film to imbibe their body language and to learn how to portray a school kid.[2] The film remained stuck for a number of years, before it was eventually released in August 2013.[3][4] Ponmaalai Pozhudhu opened to mixed reviews.[5][6]
In 2014, he appeared in the horror drama Yaamirukka Bayamey, which performed well at the box office, and subsequently reprised his role in the Kannada remake, Namo Bhootatma (2014).[7] He also produced a Tamil short film Oliyum Oliyum which was selected in the Chicago South Asian Film Festival (CSAFF).[8] In 2016, Aadhav worked simultaneously on two projects, Pagal by Ezhil Bharathi and Vadaname Chandra Bimbamo by Srinivas, but both films remain unreleased.[9][10][11] On the slow start to his acting career, Aadhav noted that he was poor at networking and apprehensive about approaching production houses for opportunities.[12]
He made his web series debut through the ZEE5 original High Priestess (2019), working alongside Amala Akkineni and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar.[13] Aadhav then portrayed a supporting role in the crime thriller Kaalidas (2019), appearing as a mysterious tenant.[14] In 2020, he notably directed on a short film titled Lockdown featuring Andrea Jeremiah.[15][16] He will also be seen in a feature film alongside actress Vani Bhojan.[17]
Personal life
His grandfather is the renowned poet Kannadasan, while his father Kalaivanan Kannadasan, also worked in the film industry as a director.
In December 2017, Aadhav married Vinodhnie Suresh in a ceremony held in Chennai.[18][19]
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
- Films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Ponmaalai Pozhudhu | Arjun | |
| 2014 | Yaamirukka Bayamey | Thamizh | |
| 2014 | Namo Bhootatma | Kannada film | |
| 2019 | Kaalidas | Kaalidas / Pappu |
- Web series
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | High Priestess | Vikram | ZEE5 original |
References
- ^ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (28 January 2011). "Showbitz" – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ Gupta, Rinku (28 August 2013). "Aadhav gets romance right". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ "Ponmaalai Pozhudhu ready for July release". The Times of India. TNN. 6 July 2013. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
- ^ "Breaking — Thanga Meengal and Ponmaalai Pozhudhu back off, Thalaivaa to decide". Behindwoods. 16 July 2013. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
- ^ Baradwaj Rangan (31 August 2013). "Ponmaalai Pozhudhu: His story repeats itself". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ "'Ponmaalai Pozhudhu' review: Good story, bad execution". CNN IBN. 30 August 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ "Yaamirukka Bayamey gets a sequel". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Human beings are god's biggest joke!: Aadhav Kannadasan". The New Indian Express.
- ^ Subhakeerthana, S. (19 May 2016). "Aadhav Kannadasan looks up to Dhanush!". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ "Aadhav Kannadasan updates on his next film directed by Ezhil Bharathi". Behindwoods. 28 May 2016.
- ^ Subhakeerthana, S. (28 June 2016). "Aadhav's project named after a popular old song". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ "Aadhav Kannadasan's next is a thriller". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Krishna turns producer for Amala's web debut, High Priestess". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Bharath plays cop in upcoming crime thriller 'Kaalidas'". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Aadhav Kannadasan, Andrea Jeremiah team up for Lockdown". The New Indian Express.
- ^ Jha, Aditya Mani (22 May 2020). "Will these films shot in quarantine find a place on streaming platforms?" – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "After Atharvaa, Vani Bhojan completes a film next with Aadhav Kannadasan". Behindwoods. 10 February 2020.
- ^ "Shruti Haasan, Michael Corsale and Kamal Haasan attend Aadhav's wedding festivities, see photos". 7 December 2017.
- ^ "A Celebrity Wedding Story Of Aadhav Kannadasan And Vinodhnie". shopzters.com.