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DIRECTOR — FOUNDER — CEO — WRITER — INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER

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KANNAN SM

What I'm Known For

IT Entrepreneur (2017 – Present) Pvt Ltd Director (2018 – Present) Film Writer & Director (2017 – Present) Web Series Creator (2024 – Present) IT Project Manager (2015 – 2024) Ad Films Writer Co-Director (2019 – 2023) IT Professor (2012 – 2018) AI Contributor Author (2019 – 2025) BOS Member, SIES College (2020 – Present) Guest Lecturer (2016 – Present)
Dreamer Who Refuses to Quit

Every dream begins as a small spark — mine began somewhere between a line of code and a page of a script.

I completed my M.Sc. in Information Technology from SIES College, Nerul in 2014 and began my professional journey as a Software Developer in an MNC. A year later, driven by ambition and curiosity, I took a leap of faith and started my own IT startup — Keights Technologies — in January 2016.



Like many dreamers, I began with confidence but soon met the reality of struggle. Running a startup wasn’t easy. I faced setbacks, sleepless nights, and moments of doubt. But somewhere during this chaos, I discovered my true voice — the voice of a writer.



In December 2016, I wrote my first film script, Love to Be Single, later registered with FWAS as Maane Tu Ya Maane Na (MTYMN). That moment changed everything. I knew this was not just a passion — it was my purpose.

In January 2017, I began my creative journey full-time, meeting countless aspiring writers and filmmakers across Andheri, Mumbai. The energy of that city was infectious — but so was its struggle. I faced endless rejections. Many production houses refused to even read my scripts. I invested money, time, and faith into people who promised opportunities but delivered none. Yet, in those darkest moments, I refused to let the writer and entrepreneur within me die.

When I was nearly bankrupt, when my US IT client payments were delayed, and when life seemed to shut every door, I still held on to one belief — “This is not the end of my story.”

Every setback only made me stronger. I began freelancing for ad agencies, writing 8+ ad film concepts, of which 4 became successful campaigns. Each project taught me how to balance creativity and reality, and how to tell powerful stories within seconds. By 2018, I had written over 12 film scripts, spanning multiple genres — from romance and comedy to thrillers and mysteries.

In October 2018, I gave new life to my vision by registering Keights DigiTech Studios Pvt. Ltd., transforming my startup into a dual-service company offering both IT solutions and digital film production. My dream was to merge art and technology — two worlds I deeply understood.

In 2019, I started pre-production for my debut feature film, Kismat Hero. It was a dream taking shape — until funding issues and the COVID-19 pandemic forced it into pause. Yet again, I adapted. I focused back on my IT services, strengthened my base, and waited for the right time to rise again.

That time came in 2024, when I returned to filmmaking with renewed fire. I wrote, directed, and released my first short film, First Job — a heartfelt story that resonated with audiences for its simplicity and emotional depth. Encouraged by its success, I made Kaala Katta, a Hindi suspense thriller exploring human psychology and dark secrets — a film that marked a new phase of my creative evolution.

Now in Aug 2025, I am in the pre-production and fundraising stage for my web series, Psycho Partner — a gripping psychological thriller written across three complete seasons, designed for leading OTT platforms. Alongside, I continue managing IT projects under my studio banner — staying true to both the logical and creative sides of who I am.

Over the last 10 years, I’ve faced failures, betrayals, financial struggles, and heartbreaks — but I never stopped believing in the power of my dreams. I’ve learned that true success is not about fame or money — it’s about endurance. About showing up every day, even when the world doubts you.



My dream is bold, and I wear it with pride:
I want to make films in every language — Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Bhojpuri, Japanese, Korean, and beyond — and in every genre — horror, rom-com, murder mystery, detective thrillers, love stories, and everything in between.

And if I ever make a biopic, it will be about my own life — the story of a man who stumbled, fell, lost everything, yet stood up again and again because one dream refused to die.

Because one day, I believe — I will be successful.
And when that day comes, I’ll look back and smile — because the struggle was worth every frame.

Mail: keights.india@gmail.com

Website: www.keights.in

Facebook: Kannan S M

Instagram: kannan.s.m

My Projects

English Short Film
Written & Directed by Me

This ad film is written and co-directed

Made by My Team
and Many more Ads & Short Films Project

Additional Short Film Link

IT Service

At KEIGHTS DIGITECH STUDIO we want to offer the widest and the most efficient services to your company. Join us and get to a new level! WEB DESIGN, WEB DEVELOPMENT, E-COMMERCE, MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT, SEO & DIGITAL MARKETING

Film Making

In 2018, Keights India Technologies got an opportunity for VFX & color grading of feature film. And show tremendous scope in past production work. We established as KEIGHTS DIGITECH STUDIO PVT LTD. Now KEIGHTS STUDIO started Pre-production, Production & Post-production of Short films,
web series. and feature films .

Director

Kannan Maravar

Location

Nerul, Navi Mumbai