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'''M. Karnan''' ({{audio|Ta-கர்ணன்.ogg|pronunciation}}) (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,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2013/11/21221542/karnan-cinema-history.html |title=சண்டைக் காட்சிகளை ஹாலிவுட் பாணியில் படமாக்கிய கர்ணன்: 'கேமரா மேதை' என்று புகழ் பெற்றார் |trans-title=Karnan became a famous cinematographer for shooting fight scenes in Hollywood style |work=Maalaimalar |accessdate=2013-12-04 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140405234044/http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2013/11/21221542/karnan-cinema-history.html |archivedate=2014-04-05 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Guy|first=Randor|title=Blast from the past: Chakravarthi Thirumagal 1957|url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2011/04/10/stories/2011041050311600.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131215144643/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2011/04/10/stories/2011041050311600.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 December 2013|accessdate=3 October 2013|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=10 April 2011|authorlink=Randor Guy}}</ref> and made a few films based on [[Western (genre)|curry western]] featuring [[Jaishankar]] in the lead.<ref>{{cite news|last=Rangarajan|first=Malathi|title=Eastwood Ho!|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2009/11/20/stories/2009112050250100.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091125042927/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2009/11/20/stories/2009112050250100.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 November 2009|accessdate=3 October 2013|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=20 November 2009}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cinematographer who said no to Kamal five times|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/interview-5/cinematographer/ravi-k-chandran.html|publisher=behindwoods.com|accessdate=3 October 2013}}</ref> After prolonged illness, he died on 13 December 2012.<br />
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== Filmography ==<br />
;Director<br />
*''[[Kalam Vellum]]'' (1970)<br />
*''[[Ganga (1972 film)|Ganga]]'' (1972)<br />
*''[[Jakkamma (film)|Jakkamma]]'' (1972)<br />
*''[[Enga Pattan Sothu]]'' (1975)<br />
*''Ore Thanthai'' (1976)<br />
*''Edharkum Thunindhavan'' (1977)<br />
*''[[Jamboo]]'' (1980)<br />
*''Pudhiya Thoranangal'' (1980)<br />
*''Avanukku Nigar Avane'' (1982)<br />
*''Sattathukku Oru Saval'' (1983)<br />
*''Idhu Engal Bhoomi'' (1984)<br />
*''Aandavan Sothu'' (1985)<br />
*''Jansi Rani'' (1985)<br />
*''Karuppu Sattaikaran'' (1985)<br />
*'' Vettai puli '' (1986)(திஞா)<br />
*''Rettai Kuzhal Thuppakki'' (1989)<br />
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;Cinematographer<br />
*''[[Sabaash Meena]]'' (1958)<br />
*''[[President Panchatcharam]]'' (1959)<br />
*''[[Kadavulin Kuzhandhai]]'' (1960)<br />
*''[[Sangilithevan]]'' (1960)<br />
*''[[Thangarathinam]]'' (1960)<br />
*''[[Deivathin Deivam]]'' (1962)<br />
*''[[Sarada (1962 film)|Sarada]]'' (1962)<br />
*''[[Karpagam]]'' (1963)<br />
*''[[Kai Koduttha Dheivam|Kai Kodutha Deivam]]'' (1964)<br />
*''[[Anandhi (film)|Anandhi]]'' (1965)<br />
*''[[Neela Vaanam]]'' (1965)<br />
*''[[Kalyana Mandapam (1965 film)|Kalyana Mandapam]]'' (1965)<br />
*''[[Thenmazhai]]'' (1966)<br />
*''[[Naam Moovar]]'' (1966)<br />
*''[[Uyir Mel Aasai]]'' (1967)<br />
*''[[Andru Kanda Mugam]]'' (1968)<br />
*''[[Nirai Kudam]]'' (1969)<br />
*''[[Thirumagal (1971 film)|Thirumagal]]'' (1971)<br />
*''[[Veettuku Veedu]]'' (1970)<br />
*''[[Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan]]'' (1978)<br />
*''[[Polladhavan (1980 film)|Polladhavan]]'' (1980)<br />
*''[[Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum]]'' (1981)<br />
*''[[Simla Special]]'' (1982)<br />
*''[[Paritchaikku Neramaachu]]'' (1982)<br />
*''[[Sivappu Sooriyan]]'' (1983)<br />
*''[[Iru Medhaigal]]'' (1984)<br />
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== References ==<br />
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