Anandha Kannan
Anandha Kannan | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | Anandha Kannan 1973 Singapore |
| Died | (aged 48) |
| Occupation | Television presenter, actor |
Anandha Kannan (1973 – 2021) was a Singaporean actor and television host, popularly known for his theatre works and shows broadcast in Singapore and Sun Network.[1]
Career[]
Kannan started his career in Singapore Vasantham TV as an actor and host. Later he moved to Chennai and started working in Sun Music as video jockey and he was one of the popular VJs of his time. Later he did Tamil movie Adhisaya Ulagam a Tamil science fantasy film. He also acted as lead in Mullum Malarum with his co-host Prajin and Ithanai Naalai Engirunthai with Manochitra but both were never released to audiences. He also made guest appearance in Venkat Prabu movie Saroja. He was also famous for being brand ambassador of Naturals Spa & Salon.[2] He was hosting Savaal Singapore show in Vasantham in Singapore which is a Tamil version of We Are Singaporeans.[3]
Filmography[]
| Year | Film | Language | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Saroja | Tamil | Guest Appearance |
| 2010 | Mullum Malarum | Tamil | Not yet Released |
| 2012 | Adisaya Ulagam | Tamil | 3D Movie |
| 2012 | Ithanai Naalai Engirunthai | Tamil | Not yet Released |
Television[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Savaal Singapore - Season 5[4] | Host | Vasantham (TV channel) |
| 2017 | Savaal Singapore - Season 4[4] | Host | Vasantham (TV channel) |
| 2015 | Savaal Singapore - Season 3[4] | Host | Vasantham (TV channel) |
| 2014 | Savaal Singapore - Season 2[4] | Host | Vasantham (TV channel) |
| 2013 | Savaal Singapore - Season 1[4] | Host | Vasantham (TV channel) |
| 2012 | Kadhal Channel[4] | Vikram Raj - Lead Role | Vasantham (TV channel) |
| Sindubad[4] | Sindubad - Lead Role | Sun TV |
Awards & Recognitions[]
- Awarded as "International Youth Icon" at World Universities Tamil Conference 2013.[5]
- Television Actors Guild Award (South India) for "Best Actor"[5]
Awards & Recognition at Pradhana Vizha as follows,
| Year | Award | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Best Host (Info-Ed) | Savaal Singapore | Won |
| 2014 | Best Host - Variety | Savaal Singapore | Nominated |
| 2016 | Best Host (Info-Ed) | Savaal Singapore | Nominated |
| 2018 | Best Host (Info-Ed) | Savaal Singapore | Nominated[6] |
Death[]
Kannan died on 16 August 2021 at the age of 48 due to bile-duct cancer.[1][5][7]
References[]
- ^ a b "Popular VJ and actor Ananda Kannan passes away - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "A beautiful affair - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 August 2017.
- ^ "Tamil actor and VJ Anandha Kannan dies due to cancer". OnManorama. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Popular Tamil actor and VJ Anandha Kannan passes away". The Week. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ a b c "Popular actor and VJ Anandha Kannan passes away, condolences pour in". The News Minute. 17 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "Pradhana Vizha 2018 to be telecast live on Vasantham on December 19". www.connectedtoindia.com. Retrieved 16 December 2018.
- ^ "Popular Tamil television anchor-actor Ananda Kannan passes away". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- 1970s births
- 2021 deaths
- 21st-century Indian male actors
- Indian male television actors
- Male actors in Tamil cinema