Jagadeesh Kanna

Jagadeesh Kanna (born September 22, 1988) is an Indian stage actor,[1] playwright, film director, and lyricist best known for writing and directing Oru Cup Coffee, a short film on mercy killing.[2] and Never Give Up, a play inspired by the life of Olympic athlete Derek Redmond. Kanna[3] [4] [1] had his acting debut as the lead in the crowd-funded Tamil film Naalu Peruku Nalladhuna Edhuvum Thappilla[5] [6] He is also the founder and CEO of Vaayusastra Aerospace,[7][8] an educational and research firm combining theatre and aeronautics, with the goal of taking aeronautical knowledge to every village in India. Vaayusastra Aerospace is incubated and funded under IIT Madras's RTBI. Kanna is the author of fortnightly column that combines storytelling with aeronautical science in The Hindu Young World Magazine. [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16]

Jagadeesh Kanna
Born (1988-09-22) 22 September 1988
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
OccupationActor, playwright, songwriter, director, aeronautical engineer, entrepreneur, CEO
Years active2015–present

Early life

Jagadeesh Kanna was born in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, to a Saurashtrian father and mother. He grew up in Thanjavur, India, reached Chennai for post graduation education where he attended IIT Madras as PhD student in creative writing - humanities and sciences department and Hindustan University as a master's degree student in aeronautical engineering.[17][18] He has a bachelor's degree in aeronautics from Nehru Institute of Engineering Technology, Coimbatore. While in college, he worked as an actor for The Little Theatre and served as joint secretary of the cultural committee for Hindustan University.[19] Kanna is a co-founder and CEO of Vaayusastra Aerospace,[20] an educational firm combining theatre arts, aeronautics and practical sciences, which is officially recognized as "Rural Technology Development Firm" by Indian Institute of Technology Madras and incubated under the Rural Technology Business Incubator, which falls under India's Ministry of Science and Technology. [21] [15] [22] [23] [9]

Career

CEO Vaayusastra Aerospace

As CEO of Vaayusastra Aerospace Kanna created a theatre based aeronautics and aerospace curriculum for children from age five onwards, heads the R&D unit of Vaayusastra which focuses on various aerospace research areas in aerostats, aerodynes, space suits,[24][P 1] cube satellites and rocket control systems. Kanna was featured in IIT Madras innovatio series for his contribution and research in aeronautics and aerospace education. [25] He writes a fortnightly series in Hindu Young World under the title "Fly High". It is a re-imaginative version of the Ramayana with Hanuman and Megnath as the primary characters and the story narrated from an aeronautical and aerospace science perspective.[26] Kanna was featured in a Tamil hybrid web series titled Theervai Nokki for his works in Vaayusastra Aerospace and featured several times in IIT Madras Incubation Cell articles related to aeronautics and education.

Selected research publications
  1. Srishti Rawal; Aswini Madhubalan; Puviyarasu Manikandan; Jagadeesh Kanna (2022). "Study on the Design of Space Gloves and EVA Suits with Future Challenges". TLR Journal on Study on the Design of Space Gloves and EVA Suits with Future Challenges. TLR: 18–30. doi:10.31881/TLR.2021.25. ISSN 2623-6281.

Actor

Kanna began his stage career in pantomimes for The Little Theatre from 2009 to 2012.[27] He continued performing for several years.[28][29] The Madras Mag published his short story AnnaParavai.[30]

In 2015, he performed in The Hindu Theatre fest. He was seen in Grand Rehearsals in Chennai to positive reviews.[31]

In addition to stage work, he acted in Tamil feature films Naalu Peruku Nalladhuna Edhuvum Thappilla, The film released on 31 March 2017 and had a decent run at the box office but was critically acclaimed by reviewers.[32] and Thirai kadal (awaiting for release) [23]

Director

In addition to assisting director/cinematographer Rajiv Menon [9] Kanna directed a feature film titled "The Stealer" [33] and short film titled Oru Cup Coffee. [34] [35] The film was screened at international short film festivals Cisff and Aisff.[36][37]

Lyricist

Kanna had his lyricist debut with a music album composed by Bjorn Surrao and released by Anirudh Ravichander.

The music video features Punitha Karthik and Kanna making his debut as a lyricist. Bjorn Surrao has already composed music for the film Naalu Peruku Nalladhuna Edhuvum Thappilla. The song was directed by Vamsidharan Mukundhan.[38]

Story writer

Kanna is the author of a fortnightly column that combines storytelling with aeronautical science in The Hindu Young World Magazine and Sun Shine Patrika.

List of Published works
TypeDescriptionTitleDateRef
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - King Ravana's son Meghnath undergoes his first flying lesson — with a paper plane!Take to the skies8 February 2021[26]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Meghnath gets more curious about Ravana's flying machines. He learns more about them while also teaching his father a lesson of his ownOf flying and freedom22 February 2021[39]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - While on a quest to grab a "fruit", Hanuman makes friends with some invisible matter who, he learns, are not as weak as they seem...Lessons in the air7 March 2021[40]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - As he travels at a super speed, way above the Earth's atmosphere, Hanuman encounters an obstacle in his journey towards the "orange".On top of the world26 March 2021[41]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Both Hanuman and Meghnath realise the importance of knowledge and determination. And another lesson in flying...The power of perseverance5 April 2021[42]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Megnath is surprised that the minutest elements have the power to create the most powerful energy.The real power26 April 2021[43]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - The air molecules take the opportunity to teach Hanuman exactly what went on when he flew towards the sun.The science behind his flight7 June 2021[44]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Hanuman finds out how the Moon orbits the Earth and also makes a new friend.Power of the pull21 June 2021[45]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Meghnath is eager to learn the secrets behind Lord Vishnu's weapons and, as it turns out, it's all Science again!Ready for take off9 July 2021[46]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Aerofoil, wing, inverted fish... what does all of this have to do with flying? Hanuman finds out.It's all in the shape30 July 2021[47]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - On his way to meet Guru Sukracharya, Meghnath is amazed to learn and experience new ways of flying. And there's a surprise in store...Sailing across space23 August 2021[48]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - On their way to meet Sukracharya, Meghnath is full of questions about buoyancy, how Venus is like Earth, and more...Designing a simple spaceship4 September 2021[49]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - At Tripura, Meghnath meets Sukracharya and dives straight into learning. His first lesson: about electrolysis.The light of knowledge18 September 2021[50]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Hanuman's day is turning out to be super exciting with tasty snacks and the rockets he is able to make at home, thanks to Nala.Ready for take off!25 October 2021[51]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Meghnath learns how sages used to communicate and meet with ethereal beings.Across space and time25 October 2021[52]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Sukracharya tells Meghnath about wormholes and how they were used to communicate with ethereal beings.Travelling through time5 January 2022[53]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Hanuman learns about the Wright Brothers' determination and perseverance in building the world's first successful motor-operated aeroplane.Inspired by Nature17 January 2022[54]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Hanuman and Nala meet a wingless warrior Sampati who teaches them the science of flying.Swimming in the air20 February 2022[55]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Jatayu’s epic flight and Sampati begins the story of how his wings caught fireJatayu’s epic flight7 March 2022[56]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Magnetic attraction - Nala gives a curious Hanuman a lecture on magnetism, as Jatayu and Sampati listen inMagnetic attraction21 March 2022[57]

Filmography
Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
List of works in feature films / Music Albums / Short films
YearFilm / Music AlbumScript Writer/Associate DirectorDirectorActorLyricistCharacter
2015Oru Cup Coffee (Short Film)Yes (Script Writer and Director)Yes--
2017Naalu Peruku Nalladhuna Edhuvum Thappilla--Yes-Johnny
2017Thiraikadal --YesYes-
2017Kadhal Neeye (Music Album)--YesYesWarrior & Artist
201990ML (2019 Tamil film)Yes (Associate Director)----
2019Sarvam Thaala MayamYes (Assistant Director)----
2021The Stealer [58]Yes (Script Writer and Director)Yes---
2022Hey Babe (Music Album)---Yes[59]-

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