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Karunakaran (Actor) Wiki, Biography, Age, Movies, Images
Karunakaran is a Tamil actor, who is known for playing comedic roles in Tamil films. He rose to fame with his brilliant performances in Soodhu Kavvum (2013), Yaamirukka Bayamey (2014), and Jigarthanda (2014) movies. He made his digital debut through Amazon Prime’s Time Enna Boss web series. Karunakaran hosted Asaalta Alaravidum Pullingo show in Discovery Tami and Little Super Heros in Kalaignar TV. His performance in the Soppana Sundari movie was critically acclaimed. He is a part of Sivakarthikeyan‘s Ayalaan movie.
Biography
Name | Karunakaran |
Real Name | Karunakaran |
Nickname | Karunakaran |
Profession | Actor |
Date of Birth | 21 September 1981 |
Age (as of 2023) | 42 |
Zodiac sign | Virgo |
Family | Father: Yet to be updated (Former RAW Agent) Mother: Yet to be updated |
Marital Status | Married (2013) |
Affairs/Girlfriends | NA |
Wife | Thendral |
Children | NA |
Religion | Hindu |
Educational Qualification | Graduate |
School | Sri Akilandeswari vidyalaya, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu |
College | Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu |
Hobbies | Listening to Music, Driving, Reading Books |
Birth Place | Chennai, Tami Nadu, India |
Hometown | Chennai, Tami Nadu, India |
Current City | Chennai, Tami Nadu, India |
Nationality | Indian |
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Interesting Facts
- His father was a former RAW agent and he grew up in New Delhi.
- Before Karunakaran moved to Trichy with his parents, he met short filmmaker and friend Nalan Kumarasamy in Chennai.
- After graduation, he worked as an IT professional at Accenture.
- Later, Director Nalan approached him to feature in a short film where he was making for the Television reality television show, Naalaya Iyakkunar.
- He also acted in Sundar C films in brief roles. He came to the limelight after he portrayed Vijay Sethupathi‘s friend in Karthik Subbaraj’s Pizza (2012).
- Nalan subsequently cast him in his feature film debut Soodhu Kavvum, for which Karunakaran’s performances were applauded by critics and won rave reviews.
- He is a die-Hard fan of superstar Rajinikanth.
Movies
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2012 | Kalakalappu | Kumar | |
2012 | Pizza | Raghavan | |
2012 | Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey | Devendran | |
2013 | Soodhu Kavvum | Arumai Pragasam | Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor |
2013 | Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru | Himself | Also writer |
2014 | Yaamirukka Bayamey | Sharath | Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Comedian |
2014 | Jigarthanda | Oorni | |
2014 | Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani | Paalpaandi | |
2014 | Aadama Jaichomada | Call Taxi Panneer | |
2014 | Yaan | Shaji | |
2014 | Lingaa | Kothandam | |
2014 | Kappal | Kanagasabhapathi "Kanaga" | |
2015 | Mahabalipuram | Kumar | |
2015 | Nanbenda | Thangadurai | |
2015 | Inimey Ippadithan | ||
2015 | Indru Netru Naalai | Pulivetti Arumugam | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Comedian |
2015 | Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga | Gautham | |
2015 | Uppu Karuvaadu | Chandran | |
2016 | Gethu | Kanagu | |
2016 | Navarasa Thilagam | Alangaram | |
2016 | Kanithan | Balaji | |
2016 | Hello Naan Pei Pesuren | Dr. Saravanan | |
2016 | Ko 2 | Kumaran | |
2016 | Iraivi | Ramesh | |
2016 | Oru Naal Koothu | Raghavendran | |
2016 | Jackson Durai | Veera | |
2016 | Iru Mugan | Peter | |
2016 | Thodari | Vairam | |
2016 | Parandhu Sella Vaa | Arun | |
2017 | Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal | Ramesh | |
2017 | Adhagappattathu Magajanangalay | ||
2017 | Thiri | Jeeva's Friend | |
2017 | Vivegam | Arumai Prakasam aka "APS" | |
2017 | Hara Hara Mahadevaki | Kumaru | |
2018 | Vidhi Madhi Ultaa | Rajamani | |
2018 | Nimir | Vigadakavi | |
2018 | Veera | Pachamuthu | |
2018 | Iruttu Araiyil Murattu Kuththu | Girish Kalyan | |
2018 | Semma Botha Aagathey | Nandhu | |
2018 | Ghajinikanth | Karuna | |
2018 | NOTA | Rocky | |
2018 | Kadikara Manithargal | Shiva | |
2018 | Lakshmi | Azhagu | |
2018 | Ratsasan | Actor Karunakaran | Guest appearance |
2018 | Seethakaathi | Advocate | |
2018 | Silukkuvarupatti Singam | Bhaskar | |
2019 | Podhu Nalan Karudhi | Poovarasan | |
2019 | Kalavu | Gautham | direct-to-video released on ZEE5 |
2019 | Monster | Ravi | |
2019 | Jiivi | Mani | |
2019 | RK Nagar | Cameo Appearance | |
2021 | Trip | Amuthan | |
2021 | Teddy | Karthik | |
2021 | Malaysia to Amnesia | Prabhu | |
2021 | Tughlaq Durbar | Vasu | |
2021 | Enemy | Babu | |
2021 | Jango | ||
2021 | Maanaadu | Syed Baasha | |
2021 | Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum | Chandran | |
2022 | Manmadha Leelai | Sasi | |
2022 | Payanigal Gavanikkavum | Antony | |
2022 | Panni Kutty | Uthravathi | |
2022 | Maha | Sub-inspector Karuna | |
2022 | Kaatteri | Gajja | |
2022 | Jiivi 2 | Mani | Direct Aha OTT Release |
2023 | Vallavanukkum Vallavan | ||
2023 | Soppana Sundari | Durai | |
2023 | Yaanai Mugathaan | Michael | |
2023 | Kasethan Kadavulada | Completed | |
2023 | Ayalaan |
Images
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