M. Karnan
Known for
Cinematography
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.
Best known work
Polladhavan
1980
Kappalottiya Thamizhan
1961
Simla Special
1982
Kai Kodutha Deivam
1964
Saradha
1962Neela Vanam
1965Kittur Chennamma
1961
Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan
1978Aayiram Roobai
1964
Nee Ente Lahari
1976Filmography
1989
Rettai Kuzhal ThuppakkiDirector, Director of Photography, Screenplay
1987
Poorna ChandraDirector of Photography
1984
Idhu Enga BoomiDirector
1982
Avanukku Nigar AvaneDirector of Photography, Director, Producer, Screenplay
1982
Simla SpecialDirector of Photography
1981
Keezh Vaanam SivakkumDirector of Photography
1980
PolladhavanDirector of Photography
1980
JambooDirector, Director of Photography, Screenplay, Producer
1978
Madhuraiyai Meetta SundharapandiyanAdditional Director of Photography
1977
ShubhashayaDirector of Photography
1976
Nee Ente LahariDirector of Photography
1975
Enga Pattan SothuDirector, Screenplay, Producer, Director of Photography
1972
JakkammaDirector of Photography, Director, Screenplay
1972
GangaDirector, Director of Photography
1972
GangaDirector
1970
Kalam VellumDirector, Producer, Director of Photography
1970
Veettuku VeeduDirector of Photography
1969
Nirai KudamDirector of Photography
1969
Pennai Vazha VidungalProducer, Director of Photography
1967
Sabash ThambiDirector of Photography
1967
Penne Nee VaazhgaDirector of Photography
1967
Uyir Mel AasaiDirector of Photography
1966
Naam MoovarDirector of Photography
1965
Neela VanamDirector of Photography
1964
Aayiram RoobaiDirector of Photography