Karunakaran
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Film
Meesaya Murukku 2
Venkatesh
2026
Film
Gatta Kusthi 2
Partha
2026
Film
G.D.N
Perunkili
2026
Film
Photographer
Kabilan
2026
Film
Meiyazhagan
Jagadeesh
2024
Film
Retro
Anthony
2025
Film
Ratsasan
Himself (Guest Appearance)
2018
Film
Teddy
Karthik
2021
Series
Time Enna Boss!?
Buggy
2020
Film
Maanaadu
Syed Baasha
2021
Film
Vivegam
Arumai Prakasam "APS"
2017
Film
Vaa Vaathiyaar
Govindharaman
2026
Film
Lakshmi
Azhagu, Krishna's Cafe Worker
2018
Film
Yaan
Shaji
2014
Film
Oho Enthan Baby
Murali
2025
Film
Ayalaan
Sugirtharaja
2024
Film
Thandel
Manapuram Murali
2025
Series
Paper Rocket
Tiger
2022
Film
Indru Netru Naalai
Pulivetti Arumugam
2015
Film
Pizza
Raghavan
2012
Film
Jigarthanda
Oorni
2014
Film
Lingaa
Kothandam
2014
Film
Enemy
Babu
2021
Film
Miss You
Bobby
2024
Film
Iru Mugan
Peter
2016
Film
Untitled Prem Kumar - Fahadh Faasil Film
Film
Soodhu Kavvum
Arumai Pragasam
2013
Film
Adhiran
2025
Film
Mustafa Mustafa
Chitti
2026
Film
Hara Hara Mahadevaki
Kumar
2017
Film
Ninu Veedani Needanu Nene
Tamil Version
2019
Film
Nota
2018
Film
Iraivi
Ramesh
2016
Film
DNA
2025
Film
Yellow Yellow Dirty Fellow
Film
Maha
2022
Film
Iruttu Araiyil Murattu Kuthu
Girish Kalyan
2018
Film
Kavalai Vendam
2016
Film
Manmatha Leelai
2022
Film
Karungaapiyam
Pastor David
2023
Film
Silukkuvarupatti Singam
Bhaskar
2018
Film
Tughlaq Durbar
Vasu
2021
Film
Kaatteri
Gajaa
2022
Film
Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani
Paalpandi
2014
Film
Gethu
Kanagu
2016
Film
Veera
Pachamuthu
2018
Film
Ko 2
Kumaran
2016
Film
Malaysia to Amnesia
Prabhu
2021
Film
Kanithan
Balaji
2016
Film
Kalakalappu
Kumar
2012
Film
Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru
Special Appearance
2013
Film
Ghajinikanth
Karuna
2018
Film
Kappal
2014
Film
Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum
Chandran
2021
Film
Soppana Sundari
Durai
2023
Film
Nimir
Vigadakavi
2018
Film
Aadama Jaichomada
Panneer
2014
Film
Adhagappattathu Magajanangalay
2017
Film
Orange Mittai
Kailasam's Son
2015
Film
Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal
Ramesh
2017
Film
Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga
Gautham
2015
Film
Kutty Story
(voice)
2021
Parandhu Sella Vaa
2016
Film
Seethakathi
Advocate
2018
Film
Jiivi 2
Mani
2022
Film
Soodhu Kavvum 2: Nadum Naatu Makkalum...
G Arumai Pragasam
2024
Film
Oru Naal Koothu
Raghavendran
2016
Film
Red and Follow
Film
Perusu
Ice Box Owner
2025
Film
Navarasa Thilagam
Alangaram
2016
Film
Criminal
Tirupathi
Film
Payanigal Gavanikkavum
Antony
2022
Film
Nannbenda
Thangadurai
2015
Film
Thodari
Vairam
2016
Film
Double Tuckerr
Moorthy
2024
Film
Trip
2021
Film
Semma Botha Aagatha
Nandhu
2018
Film
Jiivi
Mani
2019
Film
Kasethan Kadavulada
Murali
2023
Film
Rajni
Selvam Arumugam
2023
Film
Panni Kutty
Uthrabathi
2022
Film
Kadikara Manithargal
Shiva
2018
Film
Hello Naan Pei Pesuren
Dr. Saravanan
2016
Film
Uppu Karuvadu
Chandran
2015
Film
Thiri
Jeeva's Friend
2017
Film
Vallavanukkum Vallavan
2023
Film
R. K. Nagar
2019
Film
Yaamirukka Bayamey
Sharath
2014
Film
Jeyikkira Kuthira
Film
Yaanai Mugathaan
Michael
2023
Film
Leg Piece
2025
Film
Mohan Das
Film
Grahanam
Film
Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey
Sampath
2012
Film
Kutrachaattu
Film
Nenjuku Neethi
Self
2010
Film
Jackson Durai
Veera
2016
Film
Jango
Krishnamoorthy
2021
Film
Monster
2019
Film
Indru Netru Naalai 2
Mahabalipuram
Kumar
2015
Film
Kalavu
2019
Film
Podhu Nalan Karudhi
2019
Film
Vidhi Mathi Ultaa
2018
Film
Nadanthathu yenanau
Self
2010
Film
Hide And Silk