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