Karunas
| Karunas | |
|---|---|
 Karunas | |
| Born |
Karunanidhi February 21, 1970  Pudukottai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian, musician |
| Years active | 2001 — present |
| Spouse(s) | Grace |
Karunaas (Tamil: கருணாஸ்; born 21 February 1970 as Karunanidhi) is a Tamil comedic film actor in the Tamil film industry. He has acted with many prominent actors and starred in successful films. Appearing mostly in supporting roles and providing comical relief, he also played lead roles in Dindigul Sarathy and Ambasamudram Ambani. Apart from acting, Karunas is known as a musician and singer as well.[1]
Early life
Karunas was born as Karunanidhi in Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu, India. He did his schooling at Palangudi Bharathi School and later studied at Nandanam Arts, Presidency College. Karunas began his career as pop singer and dancer. He became a popular singer of 'Gaana' or Tamil Folk Music.[2][3] He then gradually appeared in films as a comedian.
Film career
Karunas is a modern day comedian and has done good comic roles. His main comedy style like popular comedian Vivek is satire which he usually diverts in the direction of College romances or stuck up snobbish beauties.
His funniest tracks include Nandha where he plays the character 'Lodukku Pandi' (this brought him the ultimate recognition in the industry), April Maathathil. Villain and Pudukotayil Saravanan where he plays a spoof of the famous hit film 'Vaali'.
As of August 2011, Karunas has appeared in 79 films.[1] In July 2013, he was signed to play the protagonist in an untitled French-Indian film with Angana Roy playing his love interest.[4]
Personal life
Karunas is married to pop and playback singer Grace. He has two children, a daughter and a son.
Filmography
- As actor
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Nandha | 'Lodukku' Pandi | |
| 2002 | Kadhal Azhivathillai | Samy | |
| April Maadhathil | Jackson | ||
| Baba | Africa | ||
| 123 | Aalavandhaan | ||
| Pesadha Kannum Pesume | |||
| Villain | Kodukan | ||
| Jaya | |||
| Bala | |||
| 2003 | Puthiya Geethai | Ganesh | |
| Thirumalai | Thirumalai's friend | ||
| Kuthu | |||
| Kadhaludan | Durai | ||
| Ragasiyamai | Suraa Karuppan | ||
| Aahaa Ethanai Azhagu | |||
| Iyarkai | Nandu | ||
| Inidhu Inidhu Kadhal Inidhu | |||
| Kaiyodu Kai | |||
| Success | |||
| Pithamagan | Karuvaayan | ||
| Indru | |||
| Thiruda Thirudi | Rockfort Chandru | ||
| Sinthamal Sitharamal | |||
| 2004 | Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan | Vimal | |
| Ennavo Pudichirukku | Peela Magan | ||
| Varnajaalam | Logu | ||
| New | Vichu (Ex) | ||
| Jana | |||
| Vasool Raja MBBS | Amit | ||
| Attagasam | |||
| Ullam | unreleased; direct-to-television | ||
| 2005 | Devathaiyai Kanden | 'Kaduppu' Subramani | |
| Kadhal FM | Chili Chicken | ||
| Kasthuri Maan | |||
| Kadhal Seiya Virumbu | |||
| E | Tony | ||
| Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam | |||
| 2006 | Mercury Pookkal | ||
| Sudesi | |||
| Prathi Gnayiru 9.30 to 10.00 | Romeo | ||
| Thagappansaamy | |||
| Idhu Kadhal Varum Paruvam | |||
| Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam | Tiger Kumar | ||
| 2007 | Pori | ||
| Madurai Veeran | |||
| Arputha Theevu | |||
| Vedha | |||
| Muthal Kanave | |||
| Nee Naan Nila | |||
| Ninaithu Ninaithu Parthen | |||
| En Uyirinum Melana | |||
| Tholaipesi | |||
| Kattradhu Thamizh | Yuvaan-Suang | ||
| Maamadurai | Arumugam | ||
| Polladhavan | Auto Kumar | ||
| Rameswaram | |||
| Puli Varudhu | Karupa | ||
| 2008 | Sadhu Miranda | Vellai | |
| Yaaradi Nee Mohini | Ganesh | ||
| Vallamai Tharayo | |||
| Netru Indru Naalai | |||
| Dhanam | |||
| Thiruvannamalai | Duraisingam | ||
| Silambattam | |||
| Dindigul Sarathy | Sarathy | ||
| Panchamirtham | Pandi | ||
| 2009 | Satrumun Kidaitha Thagaval | ||
| Ayan | Dilli | ||
| Ilampuyal | K.S.Thurai | ||
| Adada Enna Azhagu | |||
| Rajathi Raja | Krishnamurthy | ||
| Maasilamani | |||
| Arumugam | Velu | ||
| 2010 | Ambasamudram Ambani | Thandapani | |
| Rettaisuzhi | Military army | ||
| Pournami Naagam | |||
| 365 Kadhal Kadithangal | |||
| Baana Kaathadi | Kumar | ||
| Enthiran | Ravi | ||
| Uthama Puthiran | Janaki | ||
| 2011 | Ilaignan | ||
| Kasethan Kadavulada | Karuna | ||
| Maharaja | |||
| 2012 | Kazhugu | Nandu | |
| Aathi Narayana | |||
| Pandi Oliperukki Nilayam | |||
| 2013 | Chandamama | Santhanakrishnan | also producer |
| Ragalaipuram | Velu | also producer | |
| 2014 | Ceylon | Stanley | Tamil title: Inam |
| Machan | All in All Azhaguraja | Filming | |
| Azhagu Kutty Chellam | filming | ||
- As music director
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Rajathi Raja | |
| 2010 | Ambasamudram Ambani | |
| 2011 | Kasethan Kadavulada |
- As singer
| Year | Film | Song | Composer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Chennai 600028 | "Jalsa" (Remix) | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| 2009 | Rajathi Raja | "Kathirikka" | himself | |
| 2011 | Kasethan Kadavulada | "Kasethan" | himself | |
| 2013 | Chandhamama | "Koyambedu Silk Akka" | Srikanth Deva | also lyrics |
| 2013 | Ragalaipuram | "Obamavum Ingethan" | Srikanth Deva | |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Hindu : Friday Review Chennai / Interview : Comedy proves a cakewalk
- ↑ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-14/news-interviews/31700461_1_karunas-movie-star-dindigul-sarathy
- ↑ http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/article519445.ece?service=print
- ↑ "Actor Karunas to act in a French film". Deccan Chronicle. 25 July 2013. Retrieved 2013-07-25.
External links
- Karunas at the Internet Movie Database