Kiranraj K.
Kiranraj K. | |
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| Born | August 25, 1986 |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Education | ALPS Marikkana Pavoor J.A.S.B.S. School Manya Sri Annapoorneshwari High School, Agalpady Matha Education Mangalore |
| Alma mater | Star Creators Film Institute, Bengaluru |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Notable work | 777 Charlie |
| Parents |
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Kiranraj K. (born August 25, 1989) is an Indian director and writer, who works in the Kannada film industry. He is known for directing 777 Charlie.[1]
Early life
Kiranraj K. was born in a small village in Kasaragod district Kumbadaje, Kerala. His father, Achutha K., and mother, Godavari, were both farmers. He specialised in Film Direction from Star Creators Film Institute in Bengaluru.
Career
Kiranraj has directed multiple short films, documentaries and music videos. He made a telefilm called Kaavala. Later he made a short film called Kabbina Halu which was based on a real life incident and won the Vibha South Indian Short film Award in 2013.
He was Associate Director for Endendigu, Kirik Party and Ricky which were directed by Rakshit Shetty. He is also a part of "The Seven Odds" (A team of 7 writers) for Kirik Party. He gained popularity from 777 Charlie.[2][3]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Vibha South Indian Short Film Festival | Best Film | Kabbina Haalu | Won | ||
| 2022 | National Film Awards | Best Feature Film in Kannada | 777 Charlie | Won | Along with G. S. Gupta and Rakshit Shetty | [4] |
| 2023 | South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) | Best Director — Kannada | Won | [5] |
Filmography
| Year | Film | Direction | Writer | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Kirik Party | One of the "The Seven Odds" | |||
| 2019 | Katha Sangama (Sagara Sangamam) | Directed 16 minutes | |||
| 2022 | 777 Charlie |
As actor
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Kaavala | Santhosh | Short Film | |
| 2016 | Ricky | Radhakrishnan’s friend | ||
| 2022 | 777 Charlie | North Indian Hotel Owner | cameo | |
| 2024 | Ibbani Tabbida Ileyali | Guest Appearance |
References
- ^ "777 Charlie director Kiranraj K wins Best Director at 13th Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival". www.ottplay.com. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
- ^ "I am still processing the success of 777 Charlie: Kiranraj K". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
- ^ "Shooting with Charlie, the dog, was challenging, says director Kiranraj K". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
- ^ "National Film Award-Winning Kannada Film 777 Charlie Completes Two Years". Times Now. 2024-06-10. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
- ^ "SIIMA 2023 Kannada Winners List: 'ಅತ್ಯುತ್ತಮ ನಟ' ಯಶ್, 'ಅತ್ಯುತ್ತಮ ನಟಿ' ಶ್ರೀನಿಧಿ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ: ವಿಜೇತರ ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣ ಪಟ್ಟಿ ಇಲ್ಲಿದೆ". Vijay Karnataka (in Kannada). Retrieved 2025-05-16.
External links
Kiranraj K. at IMDb