M. Karnan (pronunciation) (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.
Filmography
- Director
- Kalam Vellum (1970)
- Ganga (1972)
- Jakkamma (1972)
- Enga Pattan Sothu (1975)
- Ore Thanthai (1976)
- Edharkum Thunindhavan (1976)
- 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)
References
- வி.ராம்ஜி. "ஒளிப்பதிவு மேதை: 'கெளபாய்' சண்டைக்காட்சிகளில் விந்தைகள் செய்த கர்ணஜாலங்கள்!". காமதேனு (in Tamil). Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- "சண்டைக் காட்சிகளை ஹாலிவுட் பாணியில் படமாக்கிய கர்ணன்: 'கேமரா மேதை' என்று புகழ் பெற்றார்" [Karnan became a famous cinematographer for shooting fight scenes in Hollywood style]. Maalaimalar. Archived from the original on 5 April 2014. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- Guy, Randor (10 April 2011). "Blast from the past: Chakravarthi Thirumagal 1957". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
- Rangarajan, Malathi (20 November 2009). "Eastwood Ho!". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 25 November 2009. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
- "Cinematographer who said no to Kamal five times". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
- "Etharkum Thuninthavan: Suriya Drops First Look Poster of His 40th Film; Here's How Fans Reacted". 22 July 2021.
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