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Aadhav Kannadasan

Born: 1989-01-10
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Last Updated on 14 Nov 2025
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Aadhav Kannadasan is an Indian actor who works in the Tamil film industry. Known for his versatile performances across drama horro...

Aadhav Kannadasan is an Indian actor who works in the Tamil film industry. Known for his versatile performances across drama horror comedy and crime genres he made his acting debut with Ponmaalai Pozhudhu in 2013. Born in Chennai he carries a rich creative legacy as the grandson of legendary Tamil poet Kannadasan. Before entering acting he trained in theatre stunts and dance and worked as an assistant director. He later appeared in films like Yaamirukka Bayamey Namo Bhootatma Anel Meley Pani Thuli and Karungaapiyam. His dedication strong character preparation and interest in writing and direction have made him a rising talent in modern Tamil cinema.

Aadhav Kannadasan is an Indian actor known for his performances in Tamil cinema. Born in Chennai Tamil Nadu he comes from a respected artistic lineage as the grandson of iconic Tamil poet and lyricist Kannadasan. Before becoming an actor Aadhav worked as an assistant director and trained in acting at Koothu P Pattarai while also learning dance and stunt choreography.He made his film debut with Ponmaalai Pozhudhu in 2013 a role for which he transformed himself physically and mentally. He later appeared in films such as Yaamirukka Bayamey the Kannada remake Namo Bhootatma the crime drama Anel Meley Pani Thuli and the horror mystery Karungaapiyam. Aadhav has also acted in the Telugu web series High Priestess on Zee5.Beyond acting he has explored direction and production. He directed the short film Lockdown featuring Andrea Jeremiah and produced the short film Oliyum Oliyum which was screened at the Chicago South Asian Film Festival. Known for his calm creative approach Aadhav connects emotionally with his roles and continues to develop his career across multiple formats including films digital content and short films.
Aadhav Kannadasan is an Indian actor known for his performances in Tamil cinema. Born in Chennai Tamil Nadu he comes from a respected artistic lineage as the grandson of iconic Tamil poet and lyricist Kannadasan. Before becoming an actor Aadhav worked as an assistant director and trained in acting at Koothu P Pattarai while also learning dance and stunt choreography.He made his film debut with Ponmaalai Pozhudhu in 2013 a role for which he transformed himself physically and mentally. He later appeared in films such as Yaamirukka Bayamey the Kannada remake Namo Bhootatma the crime drama Anel Meley Pani Thuli and the horror mystery Karungaapiyam. Aadhav has also acted in the Telugu web series High Priestess on Zee5.Beyond acting he has explored direction and production. He directed the short film Lockdown featuring Andrea Jeremiah and produced the short film Oliyum Oliyum which was screened at the Chicago South Asian Film Festival. Known for his calm creative approach Aadhav connects emotionally with his roles and continues to develop his career across multiple formats including films digital content and short films.

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Alternative names Aadhav
Height 5'9"/60kg
Born January 10, 1989 · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Parents Kalaivanar Kannadasan Amiritha Gowri Kalaivanan
Other works
Assistant Director

FAQ

Aadhav Kannadasan is an Indian actor who works in Tamil cinema known for his roles in Ponmaalai Pozhudhu and Anel Meley Pani Thuli.

His debut film is Ponmaalai Pozhudhu released in 2013.

Yes he is the grandson of the famous Tamil poet and lyricist Kannadasan.

He appears in the Zee5 Telugu series High Priestess.

Yes he has directed and produced short films including Lockdown and Oliyum Oliyum.

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Trivia

Aadhav Kannadasan trained at Koothu P Pattarai before entering films
He started his career as an assistant director
He is the grandson of legendary poet Kannadasan
His short film Oliyum Oliyum was screened at the Chicago South Asian Film Festival
He directed a short film titled Lockdown starring Andrea Jeremiah

Quotes

"I believe every character teaches something new"
"Cinema is a space where you keep learning every day"

Trademarks

Calm natural acting style
Versatile performances across genres
Strong preparation for roles
Creative involvement in writing and direction

Nicknames

Aadhav

Salaries

Approx 15 to 30 lakh per film based on project

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