M. Karnan

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M. Karnan (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.

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1989
Rettai Kuzhal Thuppakki
Movie Director
1987
Poorna Chandra
Movie Director of Photography
1984
Idhu Enga Boomi
Movie Director
1982
Avanukku Nigar Avane
Movie Director of Photography
1982
Simla Special
Movie Director of Photography
1981
Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum
Movie Director of Photography
1980
Polladhavan
Movie Director of Photography
1980
Jamboo
Movie Director
1978
Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan
Movie Additional Director of Photography
1977
Shubhashaya
Movie Director of Photography
1976
Nee Ente Lahari
Movie Director of Photography
1975
Enga Pattan Sothu
Movie Director
1972
Jakkamma
Movie Director of Photography
1972
Ganga
Movie Director
1972
Ganga
Movie Director
1970
Kalam Vellum
Movie Director