Jagadeesh Kanna

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Jagadeesh Kanna
Born (1988-09-22) 22 September 1988 (age 36)
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupation(s)Actor, playwright, songwriter, director, aeronautical engineer, entrepreneur, CEO
Years active2015–present

Jagadeesh Kanna (born September 22, 1988) is an Indian stage actor, [1] playwright, film director, and lyricist best known for writing and directing The Stealer, An Experimental film with A non linear take on Hero's journey concept in combination with Rashomon effect, with multiple award recognitions. [2] [3] and Oru Cup Coffee, a short film on mercy killing. [4] and Never Give Up, a play inspired by the life of Olympic athlete Derek Redmond. Kanna [5] [6] [1] had his acting debut as the lead in the crowd-funded Tamil film Naalu Peruku Nalladhuna Edhuvum Thappilla (2017). [7] [8] He is also the founder and CEO of Vaayusastra Aerospace, [9] [10] 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. [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18]

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Early life

Jagadeesh Kanna was born in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, to a Saurashtrian palkar father and mother. He grew up in Thanjavur, India, reached Chennai for post graduation education where he attended IIT Madras as PhD Course work student in creative writing - humanities and sciences department and Hindustan University as a master's degree student in aeronautical engineering. [19] [20] 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. [21] Kanna is a co-founder and CEO of Vaayusastra Aerospace, [22] 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. [23] [24] [25]

Career

CEO Vaayusastra Aerospace

As CEO of Vaayusastra Aerospace Kanna created a theatre based aeronautics and aerospace curriculum for children from age five onwards, [26] heads the R&D unit of Vaayusastra which focuses on various aerospace research areas in aerostats, aerodynes, space suits, [27] [P 1] cube satellites [28] [29] and rocket control systems. Kanna was featured in IIT Madras innovation series for his contribution and research in aeronautics and aerospace education. [30] He writes a fortnightly series in Hindu Young World under the title "Sky 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. [31] 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. Under his leadership Vaayusastra achieved ISRO Space Tutor status. [32] and Team Vaayusastra become Drone training partner for Government of Tamil Nadu initiative TNSDC Naan Mudhalvan Program to train 3600 Engineering college students., [33] Vaayusastra has achieved the Candidacy status with Council for International American Accreditation, Newyork with support of Dr.Mohanalakshmi, Regional Director AIAASC.

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. 5. TLR: 18–30. doi: 10.31881/TLR.2021.25 . ISSN   2623-6281. S2CID   246616899.

Film

Kanna began his stage career in pantomimes for The Little Theatre from 2009 to 2012. He continued performing for several years. [34] [35] The Madras Mag published his short story AnnaParavai. [36] In 2015, he performed in The Hindu Theatre fest. He was seen in Grand Rehearsals in Chennai to positive reviews. [37] In addition to stage work, he acted in Tamil feature films Naalu Peruku Nalladhuna Edhuvum Thappilla (2017) [38] and Thirai kadal (awaiting for release) In addition to working as an assistant director for Sarvam Thaala Mayam (2019) and 90 ML (2019),Kanna directed a feature film titled "The Stealer" and short film titled Oru Cup Coffee. [39] [40] [41] [42] The film was screened at international short film festivals Cisff and Aisff. [43] [44] Kanna had his lyricist debut with a music album composed by Bjorn Surrao and released by Anirudh Ravichander. [45] followed by "Hey Babe" composed by Bjorn Surrao and released by Think Music and "Break up song" in his directorial film "The Stealer" composed by Arul Danie.

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 [31]
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 [46]
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 [47]
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 [48]
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 [49]
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 [50]
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 [51]
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 [52]
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 [53]
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 [54]
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 [55]
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 [56]
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 [57]
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 [58]
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 time13 December 2021 [59]
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 [60]
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 [61]
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 [62]
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 [63]
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 [64]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - When things heat up - Sampati finally explains how his wings got burntWhen things heat up2 April 2022 [65]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Meghnath meets Shakti learning Energy and Quantum physics - Having learnt from the Trinity, Meghnath now seeks to learn moreEnergy and Quantum physics4 June 2022 [66]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Nala and Hanuman build an air-powered vehicle to help them meet someone who is smarter and stronger than Nala himself!Unravelling a surprise4 July 2022 [67]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Hanuman hears about the curse on Nala and Nila, one that will have an impact in the futureCan stones float25 July 2022 [68]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Meghnath is intrigued to learn about a technology that takes on anotherOn Stealth mode29 August 2022 [69]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Nala and Hanuman learn about the centre of gravity from NilaBalancing act5 September 2022 [70]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Nala, Nila and Hanuman try to understand the different types of forcesForces that power us23 September 2022 [71]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Meghnath learns about the different types of weapons that add to Goddess Durga’s powersWeapons of power14 October 2022 [72]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Discussions about weapons prompts Meghnath to build his own little rocket launcher.You can too!The potential of power5 November 2022 [73]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - This vanara king learns an illusionary trick from the master of illusions.Smoke effect17 November 2022 [74]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Vali reveals the secret to wireless electricity transfer that could work against him in the futureelectrifying invention2 December 2022 [75]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Sugriva learns that humans owe a lot of their scientific knowledge and inspiration for inventions to NatureNature, the teacher15 December 2022 [76]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Meghnath learns about a principle that will give him the upper hand against his opponents during warGetting crafty21 January 2023 [77]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Meghnath discovers that Sukracharya’s life could have a connection to quantum physicsA matter of favouritism9 February 2023 [78]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - On National Science Day, Vali learns about the science behind Nature’s beautiful artThe artist in the sky27 February 2023 [79]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Sukracharya draws a parallel between the churning of the ocean and the black hole phenomenonChurning the ‘matter’7 March 2023 [80]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Sukracharya continues to narrate the story of how more matter came into the universe.A baffling mystery31 March 2023 [81]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Vali learns about the power of sound vibrations and the patterns they create.Drawing with music14 April 2023 [82]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Vaayu helps Hanuman tick things off his bucket list starting with a supersonic flight and view through the vortexA view like no other28 April 2023 [83]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Vaayu explains the relationship between the Moon and the stars to HanumanCelestial relationships9 June 2023 [84]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Hanuman hears a story from Japan and sets off to explore the surface of the Moon remotelyOn a lunar mission24 June 2023 [85]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Hanuman learns about the Indian version of the rabbit on the Moon and is introduced to SputnikView from space8 July 2023 [86]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Hanuman learns more about aerodynamics as he listens to the story of his birthAll in the shape21 July 2023 [87]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Hanuman learns why Jambhavan sleeps for almost six months of the yearA hibernating mentor18 August 2023 [88]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Hanuman meets Jambhavan and learns more about his mentorThe story of Jambhavan8 September 2023 [89]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Hanuman and Nala learn about the various aspects of music from Jambhava and also build a spacecraft.A musical interlude23 September 2023 [90]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Before King Dasaratha tells the story of how he defeated the asura Shambara, he offers an explanation of the different kinds of aircraft.Powered by air27 October 2023 [91]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Dasaratha continues the story of how he defeated Shambara and how Kaikeyi helped him in the battleA battle and two boons16 November 2023 [92]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Lakshmana and Shatrughna fall foul of Kaikeyi and Manthara but regain ground with a lesson in the science behind archeryEnter the twins1 December 2023 [93]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Rama explains thrust vectoring and guided missile technology to Kaikeyi but also makes an enemy of MantharaThe Prince of Ayodhya6 January 2024 [94]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Kakabhushundi learns about the magnitude of the universe from Sage LomasaOf universes and multiverses2 February 2024 [95]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Kakabhushundi time travels into the future to see Sir C.V. Raman in action and learns of his connection to India’s National Science DayLearning of the Raman Effect22 February 2024 [96]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - When he changes his game with Lord Rama, Kakabhushundi gets a glimpse of the planet’s wondersEarthy matters29 March 2024 [97]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Sage Lomasa takes Kakabhushundi further into the mysteries of the Solar SystemSpheres that spin26 April 2024 [98]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Meghnath and his brothers are going to be tested by their grand-uncle, Prahasta, who is also the commander in chief of Lanka’s armyReady for the race26 June 2024 [99]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Meghnath and his brothers face stormy winds, turbulence and birds, as they take to the sky in Prahasta’s testThe first challenge12 July 2024 [100]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Meghnath uses observations from Nature to pilot his craft, as his brothers and he face Prahasta’s testsWinging it16 August 2024 [101]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Prahasta begins to tell Ravana’s sons the story of how their father got the Pushpaka VimanaFight over a flying machine20 September 2024 [102]
Mythology + Aeronautics / Aerospace FictionRe-imangination of Ramayana with Hanuman and Meghnath as Primary characters from Aeronautical and Aerospace science perspective - Meghnath explains the concept of frequency and communicating through resonance and oscillationsA question of frequency12 July 2024 [103]

Filmography

Key
†Denotes films that have not yet been released
List of works in feature films / Music Albums / Short films
YearFilm / Music AlbumDirectorScreenwriterLyricistActorRole / AwardsRef.
2015Oru Cup Coffee (Short Film)YesYes-- [104]
2017 Naalu Peruku Nalladhuna Edhuvum Thappilla ---YesJohnny [105]
Thiraikadal†--YesYes-
Kadhal Neeye (Music Album)--YesYesWarrior, Artist [106]
2022Hey Babe (Music Album)--Yes-- [107]
2024The Stealer†YesYesYes-8 Awards and 14 International festival selections.

Best Experimental Film Award in IFA - Indie Film Awards - Pakistan

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