M. Karnan

M. Karnan

Known for
Camera
Born
January 1, 1933
Died
December 13, 2012 (aged 79)

Biography

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

Filmography

1989
Rettai Kuzhal Thuppakki

Rettai Kuzhal Thuppakki

Movie · Director of Photography

1987
Poorna Chandra poster

Poorna Chandra

Movie · Director of Photography

1982
Simla Special poster

Simla Special

Movie · Director of Photography

1982
Avanukku Nigar Avane

Avanukku Nigar Avane

Movie · Director of Photography

1981
Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum poster

Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum

Movie · Director of Photography

1980
Polladhavan poster

Polladhavan

Movie · Director of Photography

1980
Jamboo

Jamboo

Movie · Director of Photography

1978
Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan poster

Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan

Movie · Additional Director of Photography

1977
Shubhashaya

Shubhashaya

Movie · Director of Photography

1976
Nee Ente Lahari poster

Nee Ente Lahari

Movie · Director of Photography

1975
Enga Pattan Sothu

Enga Pattan Sothu

Movie · Director of Photography

1972
Jakkamma

Jakkamma

Movie · Director of Photography

1972
Ganga

Ganga

Movie · Director of Photography

1970
Veettuku Veedu poster

Veettuku Veedu

Movie · Director of Photography

1970
Kalam Vellum poster

Kalam Vellum

Movie · Director of Photography

1969
Nirai Kudam poster

Nirai Kudam

Movie · Director of Photography

1969
Pennai Vazha Vidungal

Pennai Vazha Vidungal

Movie · Director of Photography

1968
Andru Kanda Mugam

Andru Kanda Mugam

Movie · Director of Photography

1967
Uyir Mel Aasai

Uyir Mel Aasai

Movie · Director of Photography

1967
Penne Nee Vaazhga

Penne Nee Vaazhga

Movie · Director of Photography

1967
Sabash Thambi

Sabash Thambi

Movie · Director of Photography

1966
Naam Moovar

Naam Moovar

Movie · Director of Photography

1966
Thenmazhai poster

Thenmazhai

Movie · Director of Photography

1965
Neela Vanam

Neela Vanam

Movie · Director of Photography

1964
Aayiram Roobai

Aayiram Roobai

Movie · Director of Photography

1964
Kai Kodutha Deivam poster

Kai Kodutha Deivam

Movie · Director of Photography

1962
Saradha poster

Saradha

Movie · Director of Photography

1962
Senthamarai

Senthamarai

Movie · Director of Photography

1961
Kittur Chennamma

Kittur Chennamma

Movie · Director of Photography

1961
Kappalottiya Thamizhan

Kappalottiya Thamizhan

Movie · Director of Photography

1960
Thangarathinam

Thangarathinam

Movie · Director of Photography

1959
School Master

School Master

Movie · Director of Photography