M. Karnan Explained

M. Karnan (c. 1933 – 13 December 2012) was an Indian cinematographer and director who mainly worked in Tamil cinema.^[1] Starting his career as an assistant to V. Ramamurthi, Karnan gradually rose to a full-fledged cinematographer,^{[2] [3]} and made a few films based on curry western featuring Jaishankar in the lead.^[4] 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.^[5] After prolonged illness, he died on 13 December 2012.

Filmography

Director

• Kalam Vellum (1970)
• Ganga (1972)
• Jakkamma (1972)
• Enga Pattan Sothu (1975)
• Ore Thanthai (1976)
• Edharkum Thunindhavan (1976)^[6]
• Jamboo (1980)
• Pudhiya Thoranangal (1980)
• Avanukku Nigar Avane (1982)
• Sattathukku Oru Saval (1983)
• Idhu Engal Bhoomi (1984)
• Aandavan Sothu (1985)
• Jansi Rani (1985)
• Karuppu Sattaikaran (1985)
• Vettai Puli (1986)
• Rettai Kuzhal Thuppakki (1989)
• Nallathai Naadu Kekum (1991)

Cinematographer

• Sabaash Meena (1958)
• President Panchatcharam (1959)
• Kadavulin Kuzhandhai (1960)
• Sangilithevan (1960)
• Thangarathinam (1960)
• Deivathin Deivam (1962)
• Sarada (1962)
• Karpagam (1963)
• Kai Kodutha Deivam (1964)
• Anandhi (1965)
• Neela Vaanam (1965)
• Kalyana Mandapam (1965)
• Thenmazhai (1966)
• Naam Moovar (1966)
• Uyir Mel Aasai (1967)
• Andru Kanda Mugam (1968)
• Nirai Kudam (1969)
• Thirumagal (1971)
• Veettuku Veedu (1970)
• Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan (1978)
• Polladhavan (1980)
• Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum (1981)
• Simla Special (1982)
• Paritchaikku Neramaachu (1982)
• Sivappu Sooriyan (1983)
• Iru Medhaigal (1984)

Notes and References

1. Web site: வி.ராம்ஜி . ஒளிப்பதிவு மேதை: 'கெளபாய்' சண்டைக்காட்சிகளில் விந்தைகள் செய்த கர்ணஜாலங்கள்! . 2022-12-15 . காமதேனு . ta.
2. Web site: சண்டைக் காட்சிகளை ஹாலிவுட் பாணியில் படமாக்கிய கர்ணன்: 'கேமரா மேதை' என்று புகழ் பெற்றார் . Karnan became a famous cinematographer for shooting fight scenes in Hollywood style . Maalaimalar . 2013-12-04 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140405234044/http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2013/11/21221542/karnan-cinema-history.html . 2014-04-05 .
3. News: Guy. Randor. Blast from the past: Chakravarthi Thirumagal 1957. https://web.archive.org/web/20131215144643/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2011/04/10/stories/2011041050311600.htm. dead. 15 December 2013. 3 October 2013. The Hindu. 10 April 2011. Randor Guy.
4. News: Rangarajan. Malathi. Eastwood Ho!. https://web.archive.org/web/20091125042927/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2009/11/20/stories/2009112050250100.htm. dead. 25 November 2009. 3 October 2013. The Hindu. 20 November 2009.
5. Web site: Cinematographer who said no to Kamal five times. Behindwoods.com. 3 October 2013.
6. Web site: Etharkum Thuninthavan: Suriya Drops First Look Poster of His 40th Film; Here's How Fans Reacted . 22 July 2021 .