
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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Kalam Vellum (1970)
Director of Photography
Jakkamma (1972)
Director of Photography
Shubhashaya (1977)
Director of Photography
Enga Pattan Sothu (1975)
Director of Photography
Uyir Mel Aasai (1967)
Director of Photography

Simla Special (1982)
Director of Photography

Polladhavan (1980)
Director of Photography
Neela Vanam (1965)
Director of Photography
Kittur Chennamma (1961)
Director of Photography

Saradha (1962)
Director of Photography

Nirai Kudam (1969)
Director of Photography

Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum (1981)
Director of Photography

Veettuku Veedu (1970)
Director of Photography
Irattai Kuzhal Thuppaki (1989)
Director of Photography


