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M. Karnan
Born — Died
1933-01-01 — 2012-12-13
Known for
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Credits
19 titles
M. Karnan (c. 1933 – 13 December 2012) was an Indian cinematographer and director who mainly worked in Tamil cinema. Starting his career as an assistant to V. Ramamurthi, Karnan gradually rose to a full-fledged cinematographer, and made a few films based on curry western featuring Jaishankar in the lead. In an interview to Behindwoods, cinematographer Ravi K. Chandran mentioned Karnan as an inspiration and noted the way he made films. He had a very good heart and he was a pure soul . He had helped many in his times. After prolonged illness, he died on 13 December 2012.
Known for
A callous husband does not pay attention to his wife and cheats on her with impunity. However, he begins to change his ways when she fights for the rights of his mistress.
Pennai Vazha Vidungal
1969
No synopsis available yet.
Jamboo
1980
NROwing to the exploitations of a vicious landlord, Velu, a meagre farmer, loses his sister. To avenge her death, Velu murders the landlord's brother and joins a gang of bandits.
Kalam Vellum
1970
Velu, a poor farmer, lives with his sister, Thangam, in a village. But when he suffers a heavy loss on his farm, he goes to the city to find a job and ends up becoming a robber.
Rettai Kuzhal Thuppakki
1989
Nagalingam, a rich landlord, kills the village leader, Shanmugam. Shanmugam's brother, Kumar, kills one of Nagalingam's aide and escapes from the police to take revenge on him.
Enga Pattan Sothu
1975
A brave woman sets out to save an entire village from the atrocities of a cruel man and even dares to kill him in order to free the villagers.
Jakkamma
1972
Behind the camera
A callous husband does not pay attention to his wife and cheats on her with impunity. However, he begins to change his ways when she fights for the rights of his mistress.
Pennai Vazha Vidungal
1969
No synopsis available yet.
Jamboo
1980
No synopsis available yet.
Jamboo
1980
No synopsis available yet.
Jamboo
1980
NROwing to the exploitations of a vicious landlord, Velu, a meagre farmer, loses his sister. To avenge her death, Velu murders the landlord's brother and joins a gang of bandits.
Kalam Vellum
1970
NROwing to the exploitations of a vicious landlord, Velu, a meagre farmer, loses his sister. To avenge her death, Velu murders the landlord's brother and joins a gang of bandits.
Kalam Vellum
1970
Velu, a poor farmer, lives with his sister, Thangam, in a village. But when he suffers a heavy loss on his farm, he goes to the city to find a job and ends up becoming a robber.
Rettai Kuzhal Thuppakki
1989
Velu, a poor farmer, lives with his sister, Thangam, in a village. But when he suffers a heavy loss on his farm, he goes to the city to find a job and ends up becoming a robber.
Rettai Kuzhal Thuppakki
1989
Nagalingam, a rich landlord, kills the village leader, Shanmugam. Shanmugam's brother, Kumar, kills one of Nagalingam's aide and escapes from the police to take revenge on him.
Enga Pattan Sothu
1975
Nagalingam, a rich landlord, kills the village leader, Shanmugam. Shanmugam's brother, Kumar, kills one of Nagalingam's aide and escapes from the police to take revenge on him.
Enga Pattan Sothu
1975
Nagalingam, a rich landlord, kills the village leader, Shanmugam. Shanmugam's brother, Kumar, kills one of Nagalingam's aide and escapes from the police to take revenge on him.
Enga Pattan Sothu
1975
A brave woman sets out to save an entire village from the atrocities of a cruel man and even dares to kill him in order to free the villagers.
Jakkamma
1972
A brave woman sets out to save an entire village from the atrocities of a cruel man and even dares to kill him in order to free the villagers.
Jakkamma
1972
No synopsis available yet.
Avanukku Nigar Avane
1982
No synopsis available yet.
Avanukku Nigar Avane
1982
No synopsis available yet.
Avanukku Nigar Avane
1982
Vijay lands in jail while avenging his sister's death. However, when he escapes prison and starts working at Nagalingam's home, he learns that he is planning to steal the villager's money.
Idhu Enga Boomi
1984
Ganga, a drunkard, is the son of a reformed dacoit. When Ganga's father is killed by a gang of criminals, he decides to take revenge.
Ganga
1972
NRGanga, a drunkard, is the son of a reformed dacoit. When Ganga's father is killed by a gang of criminals, he decides to take revenge.
Ganga
1972