M. Karnan

M. Karnan (pronunciationⓘ) (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
Cinematographer only

References

  1. ↑ "ஒளிப்பதிவாளர் கர்ணன் மாரடைப்பால் மரணம்". Dinamalar (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 8 March 2016. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
  2. ↑ ராம்ஜி, வி. (13 December 2022). "ஒளிப்பதிவு மேதை: 'கெளபாய்' சண்டைக்காட்சிகளில் விந்தைகள் செய்த கர்ணஜாலங்கள்!". Kamadenu (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 15 December 2022. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
  3. ↑ "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.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ Rangarajan, Malathi (20 November 2009). "Eastwood Ho!". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 25 November 2009. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
  6. ↑ "Cinematographer who said no to Kamal five times". Behindwoods. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
  7. ↑ "Etharkum Thuninthavan: Suriya Drops First Look Poster of His 40th Film; Here's How Fans Reacted". 22 July 2021.