Personal info
Known for
Director
Gender
Male
Birthday
12 October
Location
Tamil Nadu, India
Edit pageYaar Kannan
Biography
Yaar Kannan is an Indian filmmaker and screenwriter associated primarily with Tamil cinema. He is known for his work as a director and writer, particularly in films featuring comedy, fantasy, and supernatural themes.
Career
Yaar Kannan began his career in the Tamil film industry during the 1980s. He made his directorial debut with Yaar? (1985), a supernatural thriller. The film's title became closely associated with his professional name, and he subsequently came to be known as Yaar Kannan.
He later directed films including Muthukkal Moondru (1987), Athisaya Piravi (1990) and Adhisaya Ulagam (1990). His work often combined commercial entertainment with fantasy, supernatural elements and humour.
Yaar Kannan also contributed as a writer to Tamil films, developing stories and screenplays for projects across different genres. His filmmaking career was particularly active during the 1980s and early 1990s.
Notable Works
Some of his associated works include:
- Yaar? (1985) – Director
- Muthukkal Moondru (1987) – Director
- Athisaya Piravi (1990) – Director
- Adhisaya Ulagam (1990) – Director
