M. Karnan
Indian cinematographer and director
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M. Karnan (ⓘ) (c. 1933 – 13 December 2012)[1] was an Indian cinematographer and director who mainly worked in Tamil cinema.[2] Starting his career as an assistant to V. Ramamurthi, Karnan gradually rose to a full-fledged cinematographer,[3][4] and made a few films based on curry western featuring Jaishankar in the lead.[5] 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.[6] 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)[7]
- 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 only
- 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)
