
M. Karnan
- Known for
- Camera
- Born
- January 1, 1933
- Died
- December 13, 2012
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.
Filmography
- Rettai Kuzhal Thuppakki
Rettai Kuzhal Thuppakki 1989
Director, Director of Photography, Screenplay

Poorna Chandra 1987
Director of Photography
- Idhu Enga Boomi
Idhu Enga Boomi 1984
Director
- Avanukku Nigar Avane
Avanukku Nigar Avane 1982
Director of Photography, Director, Producer, Screenplay

Simla Special 1982
Director of Photography

Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum 1981
Director of Photography

Polladhavan 1980
Director of Photography
- Jamboo
Jamboo 1980
Director, Director of Photography, Screenplay, Producer

Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan 1978
Additional Director of Photography
- Shubhashaya
Shubhashaya 1977
Director of Photography

Nee Ente Lahari 1976
Director of Photography
- Enga Pattan Sothu
Enga Pattan Sothu 1975
Director, Screenplay, Producer, Director of Photography
- Jakkamma
Jakkamma 1972
Director of Photography, Director, Screenplay

Ganga 1972
Director
- Ganga
Ganga 1972
Director, Director of Photography

Kalam Vellum 1970
Director, Producer, Director of Photography

Veettuku Veedu 1970
Director of Photography

Nirai Kudam 1969
Director of Photography
- Pennai Vazha Vidungal
Pennai Vazha Vidungal 1969
Producer, Director of Photography
- Andru Kanda Mugam
Andru Kanda Mugam 1968
Director of Photography
- Sabash Thambi
Sabash Thambi 1967
Director of Photography
- Penne Nee Vaazhga
Penne Nee Vaazhga 1967
Director of Photography
- Uyir Mel Aasai
Uyir Mel Aasai 1967
Director of Photography

Thenmazhai 1966
Director of Photography
- Naam Moovar
Naam Moovar 1966
Director of Photography
- Neela Vanam
Neela Vanam 1965
Director of Photography
- Aayiram Roobai
Aayiram Roobai 1964
Director of Photography

Kai Kodutha Deivam 1964
Director of Photography
- Senthamarai
Senthamarai 1962
Director of Photography

Saradha 1962
Director of Photography
- Kittur Chennamma
Kittur Chennamma 1961
Director of Photography
- Kappalottiya Thamizhan
Kappalottiya Thamizhan 1961
Director of Photography
- Thangarathinam
Thangarathinam 1960
Director of Photography
- School Master
School Master 1959
Director of Photography
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