Karunakaran
Known for Acting · 104 credits
- Born
- 1981-09-21 (age 44)
- Place of birth
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Also known as
- Karuna Karan · Karunagaran
Biography
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.
Known For
TV Shows (2)
Movies (102)
Gatta Kusthi 2
2026
as Partha
Hara Hara Mahadevaki
2017
as Kumar
Adhiran
2025
Meesaya Murukku 2
Silukkuvarupatti Singam
2018
as Bhaskar
Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal
2017
as Ramesh
Veera
2018
as Pachamuthu
Soodhu Kavvum
2013
as Arumai Pragasam
Kutty Story
2021
as (voice)
Kavalai Vendam
2016
Parandhu Sella Vaa
2016
Navarasa Thilagam
2016
as Alangaram
Mustafa Mustafa
2026
as Chitti
Aadama Jaichomada
2014
as Panneer
Maha
2022
Kadikara Manithargal
2018
as Shiva
Kanithan
2016
as Balaji
Thiri
2017
as Jeeva's Friend
Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum
2021
as Chandran
Payanigal Gavanikkavum
2022
as Antony
Yaan
2014
as Shaji
Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga
2015
as Gautham
Soppana Sundari
2023
as Durai
Manmatha Leelai
2022
Adhagappattathu Magajanangalay
2017
Kappal
2014
Vallavanukkum Vallavan
2023
Trip
2021
Ko 2
2016
as Kumaran
Maanaadu
2021
as Syed Baasha
Uppu Karuvadu
2015
as Chandran
Retro
2025
as Anthony
Ratsasan
2018
as Himself (Guest Appearance)
Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani
2014
as Paalpandi
Orange Mittai
2015
as Kailasam's Son
Jiivi 2
2022
as Mani
Vaa Vaathiyaar
2026
as Govindharaman
Grahanam
Nannbenda
2015
as Thangadurai
Malaysia to Amnesia
2021
as Prabhu
Yellow Yellow Dirty Fellow
Meiyazhagan
2024
as Jagadeesh
Oho Enthan Baby
2025
as Murali
Pizza
2012
as Raghavan
Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey
2012
as Sampath
Teddy
2021
as Karthik
DNA
2025
Thandel
2025
G.D.N
2026
Lakshmi
2018
as Azhagu, Krishna's Cafe Worker
Enemy
2021
as Babu
Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru
2013
as Special Appearance
Ayalaan
2024
as Sugirtharaja
Iruttu Araiyil Murattu Kuthu
2018
as Girish Kalyan
Ninu Veedani Needanu Nene
2019
as Tamil Version
Iru Mugan
2016
as Peter
Vivegam
2017
as Arumai Prakasam "APS"
Untitled Prem Kumar - Fahadh Faasil Film
Ghajinikanth
2018
as Karuna
Nimir
2018
as Vigadakavi
Miss You
2024
as Bobby
Indru Netru Naalai
2015
as Pulivetti Arumugam
Tughlaq Durbar
2021
as Vasu
Semma Botha Aagatha
2018
as Nandhu
Kaatteri
2022
as Gajaa
Jigarthanda
2014
as Oorni
Yaamirukka Bayamey
2014
as Sharath
Iraivi
2016
as Ramesh
Gethu
2016
as Kanagu
Oru Naal Koothu
2016
as Raghavendran
Mahabalipuram
2015
as Kumar
Hello Naan Pei Pesuren
2016
as Dr. Saravanan
Nenjuku Neethi
2010
as Self
Kalakalappu
2012
as Kumar
Perusu
2025
as Ice Box Owner
Double Tuckerr
2024
as Moorthy
Monster
2019
Jiivi
2019
as Mani
Lingaa
2014
as Kothandam
Karungaapiyam
2023
as Pastor David
Podhu Nalan Karudhi
2019
Nota
2018
Panni Kutty
2022
as Uthrabathi
Rajni
2023
as Selvam Arumugam
R. K. Nagar
2019
Red and Follow
Vidhi Mathi Ultaa
2018
Jackson Durai
2016
as Veera
Jeyikkira Kuthira
Soodhu Kavvum 2: Nadum Naatu Makkalum...
2024
as G Arumai Pragasam
Kasethan Kadavulada
2023
as Murali
Seethakathi
2018
as Advocate
Jango
2021
as Krishnamoorthy
Leg Piece
2025
Thodari
2016
as Vairam
Kutrachaattu
Yaanai Mugathaan
2023
as Michael
Nadanthathu yenanau
2010
as Self
Kalavu
2019
Criminal
as Tirupathi
Mohan Das
Indru Netru Naalai 2
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 ve… With 104 credits spanning from 2010 to 2026, Karunakaran has appeared in 102 films and 2 TV shows.
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Most Popular Karunakaran Movies
- Gatta Kusthi 2 (2026) — as Partha
- Hara Hara Mahadevaki (2017) — as Kumar
- Adhiran (2025)
- Meesaya Murukku 2
- Silukkuvarupatti Singam (2018) — as Bhaskar
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