Karnan
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.
Karnan
- Born
- 1933
- Died
- 2012
- Nationality
- India · British Raj · Dominion of India
- Occupation
- film director · cinematographer
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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.
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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.
• 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 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)
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