Karunakaran
About Karunakaran
Karunakaran is a Tamilfilm actor, who has appeared in character roles. He made his breakthrough in Soodhu Kavvum (2013) portraying the role of Arumai Pragasam, before playing roles in Jigarthanda and Yaamirukka Bayamey.
He initially made a career as chemical engineer, graduating from SASTRA University, and then as an IT professional at Accenture, before director Nalan Kumarasamy (his friend) approached him to feature in a short film he was making for the reality television show, Naalaya Iyakkunar. Karunakaran had featured in such short film ventures at school and Nalan had cast him in Nenjuku Neethi, which went on to win the first place award that season. Sundar C gave him brief roles in two of his ventures, while he made his first breakthrough portraying Vijay Sethupathi's friend in Karthik Subbaraj's Pizza (2012), after which he left work and concentrated on a career in films.
Nalan subsequently cast him in his feature film debut Soodhu Kavvum, for which Karunakaran won rave reviews. His appearance in the "Kasu Panam Thuttu" song also was well received and prompted several further offers for the actor. His performance in Yaamirukka Bayamey was appreciated by critics.
Filmography(2)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Maanaadu Thriller | 24 Nov 2021 | Syed Baasha | Released |
 Vivegam Action | 24 Aug 2017 | Arumai Prakasam "APS" | Average |
Career Timeline
2 films · Debut 2017
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Trailers(1)
Karunakaran – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Karunakaran is one of Indian cinema's celebrated actors, having contributed to 2 films in the Indian film industry (popularly known as Indian), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Karunakaran has collaborated with some of Indian cinema's finest artists, including Venkat Prabhu, Siva, Adhi Narayana. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with audiences.
Karunakaran has worked across multiple genres in Indian cinema, including Thriller, Action, Science fiction. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of productions.
Karunakaran made their film debut in 2017 with the film Vivegam. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of Indian cinema's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global diaspora.
Follow Karunakaran's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on The Cinema Verse — the most comprehensive Indian cinema database online.
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How many films has Karunakaran acted in?▼
Karunakaran has been part of 2 films in Indian, spanning genres such as Thriller, Action, Science fiction.
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Karunakaran's notable films include "Maanaadu", "Vivegam". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
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Karunakaran works as a Actor in the Indian film industry. Karunakaran is a Tamilfilm actor, who has appeared in character roles. He made his breakthrough in Soodhu Kavvum (2013) portraying the role of Arumai ...
When did Karunakaran debut in Indian?▼
Karunakaran made their Indian debut in 2017 with the film "Vivegam".
What genres has Karunakaran worked in?▼
Karunakaran has worked in Thriller (2 films), Action (2 films), Science fiction (1 film) in their film career.