M. Karnan

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,[1][2] and made a few films based on curry western featuring Jaishankar in the lead.[3] 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.[4] After prolonged illness, he died on 13 December 2012.

This article is about the Indian cinematographer. For other people, see Karna (disambiguation).

Filmography
Director
  • Kalam Vellum (1970)
  • Ganga (1972)
  • Jakkamma (1972)
  • Enga Pattan Sothu (1975)
  • Ore Thanthai (1976)
  • Edharkum Thunindhavan (1977)
  • 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)(திஞா)
  • Rettai Kuzhal Thuppakki (1989)
Cinematographer

References
  1. "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.
  2. Guy, Randor (10 April 2011). "Blast from the past: Chakravarthi Thirumagal 1957". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
  3. Rangarajan, Malathi (20 November 2009). "Eastwood Ho!". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
  4. "Cinematographer who said no to Kamal five times". behindwoods.com. Retrieved 3 October 2013.


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