Sutharsan Kanagarajah
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Sutharsan Kanagarajah is a Sri Lankan film director and television producer, known for his work in both cinema and television. He directed the feature film Senthanal (2015),[1] a Sri Lanka-India collaboration, which faced delays in its public release. Sutharsan Kanagarajah later joined Shakthi TV, where he created historical adventure series Ruthrachakra (2021)[2] and science fiction series Nagara Nodigal (2023).[3] In addition to his television work, Sutharsan Kanagarajah has produced acclaimed documentaries like Ravana Desam and Nedunchalai.[4] He has won two National Awards from the Sri Lankan government.
Early Life and Career
Sutharsan Kanagarajah is a Sri Lankan film director and television producer. He completed his education in Jaffna Hindu College, Sri Lanka. He began his career in the entertainment industry with an interest in both film and television production.
Feature Film Career
In 2015, Sutharsan Kanagarajah directed his first feature film Senthanal[5][1], a collaborative project between India and Sri Lanka. The film, featured a blend of both Sri Lankan and Indian cultural elements, bringing together talents from both nations. However, despite the film's potential, it faced an unfortunate delay in its public release. Senthanal was only previewed to a limited audience due to unforeseen circumstances, and its full public release was ultimately postponed indefinitely.
Television Career
Following the delayed release of Senthanal, Sutharsan Kanagarajah transitioned into television production. He joined Shakthi TV, Sri Lanka's largest Tamil television network. He began working on smaller-budget experimental productions for the network. In 2019, Sutharsan Kanagarajah created an experimental Tv movie Athira,[6] that was produced with a modest budget. This project premiered on Shakthi TV on May 1, 2020, coinciding with Workers' Day.
Notable Television Series
In 2021, Sutharsan Kanagarajah directed Ruthrachakra, a historical adventure series. The show, which aired in 10 episodes, garnered attention for its intricate storyline and detailed portrayal of historical events. In 2023, Sutharsan Kanagarajah directed Nagara Nodigal,[7] a science fiction series, aired in the same year.
Documentaries
Alongside his work in television and film, Sutharsan Kanagarajah has also worked on several documentaries, including Ravana Desam, cultural and historical explorations about Ravana and Nedunchalai, a travel documentary series.
Awards and Recognition
Sutharsan Kanagarajah's contributions to Sri Lankan cinema and television earned him two National Awards from the Sri Lankan government—one in 2018 for his documentary work and another in 2020 for his documentary and other projects.
Filmography
- Senthanal (2015)[8]
- Athira (2019) Experimental TV Movie
- Ruthrachakra (2021)[9]
- Nagara Nodigal (2023)[10]
Documentaries
Awards
- National Award (2018) – Documentary and Other Works
- National Award (2020) – Documentary[13]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Senthanal". Time Out Sri Lanka. Archived from the original on 2017-07-10. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
- ↑ TV, Shakthi (2021-01-18). "Ruthrashakkraa - ௫தஂரஷகஂரா - Tele Series Official Trailer". Shakthi TV. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
- ↑ TV, Shakthi (2023-07-18). "காலத்தைக் கடந்து பேசக்கூடிய Telephone". Shakthi TV. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
- ↑ "NEDUNCHAALAI Archives". Shakthi TV. 2020-10-07. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
- ↑ "BestRandoms- random address, movie, character, animal, superhero, etc". www.bestrandoms.com. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
- ↑ TV, Shakthi (2020-04-15). "Shakthi TV presents the Official Trailer of "ATHIRAA"". Shakthi TV. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
- ↑ TV, Shakthi (2023-07-12). "காலத்தை கடக்க முடியுமா?". Shakthi TV. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
- ↑ AAA Movies International (2016-01-01). Senthanal 2016 Official Trailer. Retrieved 2025-02-15 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Shakthi TV (2021-01-17). RUTHRASHAKKRAA | ௫தஂரஷகஂரா | TELESERIES OFFICIAL TRAILER | Shakthi TV. Retrieved 2025-02-15 – via YouTube.
- ↑ TV, Shakthi (2023-07-04). "நகரா நொடிகள் Nagara Nodigal - Episode 01". Shakthi TV. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
- ↑ Shakthi TV (2021-07-30). RAVANA DESAM #01 | INCREDIBLE HISTORY OF SRI LANKA | RAVANA CAVE | PAYANAM | SHAKTHI TV. Retrieved 2025-02-15 – via YouTube.
- ↑ TV, Shakthi (2020-08-31). "NEDUNCHAALAI - நெடுஞ்சாலை - TRAVEL - 08". Shakthi TV. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
- ↑ "2020 அரச தொலைக்காட்சி விருது: பல விருதுகளை சுவீகரித்த நியூஸ்பெஸ்ட், சக்தி TV". tamil.newsfirst.lk. Retrieved 2025-02-18.
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