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| birth_name = Karunanidhi | | birth_name = Karunanidhi | ||
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1970|02|21}} | | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1970|02|21}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Kuruvikkarambai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India | | birth_place = [[Kuruvikkarambai]], [[Thanjavur District|Thanjavur]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]] | ||
| office1 = Member of [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]] from [[Thiruvadanai (State Assembly Constituency)|Thiruvadanai constituency]] | | office1 = Member of [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]] from [[Thiruvadanai (State Assembly Constituency)|Thiruvadanai constituency]] | ||
| term_start1 = 19 May 2016 | | term_start1 = 19 May 2016 | ||
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Karunas began work as a [[gaana]] singer aged 12, earning the moniker "Gaana" Karunas, and made his television debut through [[Yuhi Sethu]]'s ''Naiyaandi Darbar'' show in the late 1990s as a musician.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2005/06/04/stories/2005060400670400.htm|title=Laughing all the way|author=Prathibha Parameswaran|date=4 June 2005|access-date=22 February 2019|work=[[The Hindu]]}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Director [[Bala (director)|Bala]] heard one of his songs and subsequently signed Karunas on for an acting role in his second directorial venture, the drama film ''[[Nandha]]'' (2001). He was cast as the comedian and his role as 'Lodukku' it was successful , prompting him to accept further film offers.<ref name="hin">{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/its-karunas-call/article3022536.ece|title=It's Karunas' call|date=15 February 2008|access-date=19 July 2018|newspaper=The Hindu|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011155957/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/its-karunas-call/article3022536.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> He subsequently went on to appear in notable films including ''[[Baba (2002 film)|Baba]]'' (2002), ''[[Pithamagan]]'' (2003), ''[[Vasool Raja MBBS]]'' (2004) and ''[[Polladhavan (2007 film)|Polladhavan]]'' (2007) in supporting comedy roles. Karunas has also distributed two films, ''[[Pori (film)|Pori]]'' (2007) and ''[[Kattradhu Thamizh]]'' (2007), but the failure of both films has prompted him to stay away from distributing any further ventures.<ref name="hin"/> | Karunas began work as a [[gaana]] singer aged 12, earning the moniker "Gaana" Karunas, and made his television debut through [[Yuhi Sethu]]'s ''Naiyaandi Darbar'' show in the late 1990s as a musician.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2005/06/04/stories/2005060400670400.htm|title=Laughing all the way|author=Prathibha Parameswaran|date=4 June 2005|access-date=22 February 2019|work=[[The Hindu]]}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Director [[Bala (director)|Bala]] heard one of his songs and subsequently signed Karunas on for an acting role in his second directorial venture, the drama film ''[[Nandha]]'' (2001). He was cast as the comedian and his role as 'Lodukku' it was successful , prompting him to accept further film offers.<ref name="hin">{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/its-karunas-call/article3022536.ece|title=It's Karunas' call|date=15 February 2008|access-date=19 July 2018|newspaper=The Hindu|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011155957/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/its-karunas-call/article3022536.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> He subsequently went on to appear in notable films including ''[[Baba (2002 film)|Baba]]'' (2002), ''[[Pithamagan]]'' (2003), ''[[Vasool Raja MBBS]]'' (2004) and ''[[Polladhavan (2007 film)|Polladhavan]]'' (2007) in supporting comedy roles. Karunas has also distributed two films, ''[[Pori (film)|Pori]]'' (2007) and ''[[Kattradhu Thamizh]]'' (2007), but the failure of both films has prompted him to stay away from distributing any further ventures.<ref name="hin"/> | ||
Karunas first appeared in the lead role in the comedy drama, ''[[Dindigul Sarathy]]'' (2008), portraying an insecure man with an inferiority complex. With heavy promotions by [[Sun Pictures]], the film became a surprise success at the box office and prompted Karunas to appear in further lead roles in the comedy films ''[[Ambasamudram Ambani]]'' (2010), ''[[Chandhamama]]'' (2013), ''[[Ragalaipuram]]'' (2013) and ''Lodukku Pandi'' (2015).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/new-videos/videos-q1-09/actor-actress-interview/karunas.html|title=Karunas - Tamil Movie Actor Interview - Karunas - Ambasamudiram Ambani - Navneet Kaur - Dindugul Sarathy - Behindwoods.com|website=Behindwoods.com|access-date=19 July 2018|archive-date=19 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180719203449/http://www.behindwoods.com/new-videos/videos-q1-09/actor-actress-interview/karunas.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In between the films, he also essayed serious performances, and was briefly involved in the making of ''[[Thanga Meenkal|Thanga Meengal]]'' (2013) before it underwent a change of cast, while he was successful for his role in [[Santosh Sivan]]'s war drama film, ''[[Ceylon (film)|Ceylon]]'' (2014).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/a-special-point-of-view/article5358064.ece|title=A special point of view|first=Sudhish|last=Kamath|date=16 November 2013|access-date=19 July 2018|newspaper=The Hindu|archive-date=27 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140327034214/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/a-special-point-of-view/article5358064.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> His films as the lead hero, gradually had lower key promotions than the previous ones, and in 2015, Karunas announced he would not appear in any further lead roles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tamildiplomat.com/karunass-last-movie-comes-to-screen-soon/|title=Karunas' last movie comes to screen soon - Tamil Diplomat|date=29 January 2015|website=Tamildiplomat.com|access-date=19 July 2018|archive-date=19 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180719233208/http://tamildiplomat.com/karunass-last-movie-comes-to-screen-soon/|url-status=live}}</ref> He subsequently made a return to starring supporting roles thereafter, being successful for his performance of a suicidal man in ''[[Darling (2015 Tamil film)|Darling]]'' (2015) and as a villager in ''[[Komban]]'' (2015), which became his hundredth film.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://heytamilcinema.com/karunas-makes-century/ |title=Karunas makes century |work=Hey Tamil Cinema |access-date=18 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180719233203/http://heytamilcinema.com/karunas-makes-century/ |archive-date=19 July 2018 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> In ''[[Azhagu Kutti Chellam]]'' (2016), Karunas has given one of his career best performances .<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/azhagu-kutti-chellam-tamil-movie-review-18322.html|title = Azhagu Kutti Chellam review. Azhagu Kutti Chellam Tamil movie review, story, rating}}</ref> He subsequently changed his mind about not appearing in leading roles, and began work on the sequel to ''Dindigul Sarathy'' in September 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/This-popularity-is-something-I-wasnt-prepared-for-Actor-Karunas/2016/09/13/article3620004.ece |title=This popularity is something I wasn't prepared for: Actor Karunas |work=New Indian Express |access-date=12 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913153312/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/This-popularity-is-something-I-wasnt-prepared-for-Actor-Karunas/2016/09/13/article3620004.ece |archive-date=13 September 2016 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> In 2016, he has also continued to act in comedy films including ''[[Jithan 2]]'', ''[[Enakku Innoru Per Irukku]]'', ''[[Dhilluku Dhuddu]]'' and ''[[Ka Ka Ka Po]]''. Karunas plays the responsible uncle, more than a comedian in ''[[Soorarai Pottru]]'' (2020) which has been a commercial success.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/soorarai-pottru-review/20201114.htm|title=Soorarai Pottru review}}</ref> | Karunas first appeared in the lead role in the comedy drama, ''[[Dindigul Sarathy]]'' (2008), portraying an insecure man with an inferiority complex. With heavy promotions by [[Sun Pictures]], the film became a surprise success at the box office and prompted Karunas to appear in further lead roles in the comedy films ''[[Ambasamudram Ambani]]'' (2010), ''[[Chandhamama]]'' (2013), ''[[Ragalaipuram]]'' (2013) and ''Lodukku Pandi'' (2015).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/new-videos/videos-q1-09/actor-actress-interview/karunas.html|title=Karunas - Tamil Movie Actor Interview - Karunas - Ambasamudiram Ambani - Navneet Kaur - Dindugul Sarathy - Behindwoods.com|website=Behindwoods.com|access-date=19 July 2018|archive-date=19 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180719203449/http://www.behindwoods.com/new-videos/videos-q1-09/actor-actress-interview/karunas.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In between the films, he also essayed serious performances, and was briefly involved in the making of ''[[Thanga Meenkal|Thanga Meengal]]'' (2013) before it underwent a change of cast, while he was successful for his role in [[Santosh Sivan]]'s war drama film, ''[[Ceylon (film)|Ceylon]]'' (2014).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/a-special-point-of-view/article5358064.ece|title=A special point of view|first=Sudhish|last=Kamath|date=16 November 2013|access-date=19 July 2018|newspaper=The Hindu|archive-date=27 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140327034214/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/a-special-point-of-view/article5358064.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> His films as the lead hero, gradually had lower key promotions than the previous ones, and in 2015, Karunas announced he would not appear in any further lead roles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tamildiplomat.com/karunass-last-movie-comes-to-screen-soon/|title=Karunas' last movie comes to screen soon - Tamil Diplomat|date=29 January 2015|website=Tamildiplomat.com|access-date=19 July 2018|archive-date=19 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180719233208/http://tamildiplomat.com/karunass-last-movie-comes-to-screen-soon/|url-status=live}}</ref> He subsequently made a return to starring supporting roles thereafter, being successful for his performance of a suicidal man in ''[[Darling (2015 Tamil film)|Darling]]'' (2015) and as a villager in ''[[Komban]]'' (2015), which became his hundredth film.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://heytamilcinema.com/karunas-makes-century/ |title=Karunas makes century |work=Hey Tamil Cinema |access-date=18 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180719233203/http://heytamilcinema.com/karunas-makes-century/ |archive-date=19 July 2018 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> In ''[[Azhagu Kutti Chellam]]'' (2016), Karunas has given one of his career best performances .<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/azhagu-kutti-chellam-tamil-movie-review-18322.html|title = Azhagu Kutti Chellam review. Azhagu Kutti Chellam Tamil movie review, story, rating}}</ref> He subsequently changed his mind about not appearing in leading roles, and began work on the sequel to ''Dindigul Sarathy'' in September 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/This-popularity-is-something-I-wasnt-prepared-for-Actor-Karunas/2016/09/13/article3620004.ece |title=This popularity is something I wasn't prepared for: Actor Karunas |work=New Indian Express |access-date=12 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913153312/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/This-popularity-is-something-I-wasnt-prepared-for-Actor-Karunas/2016/09/13/article3620004.ece |archive-date=13 September 2016 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> In 2016, he has also continued to act in comedy films including ''[[Jithan 2]]'', ''[[Enakku Innoru Per Irukku]]'', ''[[Dhilluku Dhuddu]]'' and ''[[Ka Ka Ka Po]]''. Karunas plays the responsible uncle, more than a comedian in ''[[Soorarai Pottru]]'' (2020) which has been a commercial success.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/soorarai-pottru-review/20201114.htm|title=Soorarai Pottru review}}</ref> | ||
== Political career == | == Political career == | ||
He was the leader of Mukkulathor Pulipadai, a Thevar political outfit. He contested for the Tamil Nadu State Legislative Assembly from [[Tiruvadanai (state assembly constituency)|Thiruvadanai]] in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election 2016 with [[All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|AIADMK's]] Twin Leaf (Irratai Ilai) as his election symbol. He won it with a margin of over 10,000 votes.{{ | He was the leader of Mukkulathor Pulipadai, a Thevar political outfit. He contested for the Tamil Nadu State Legislative Assembly from [[Tiruvadanai (state assembly constituency)|Thiruvadanai]] in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election 2016 with [[All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|AIADMK's]] Twin Leaf (Irratai Ilai) as his election symbol. He won it with a margin of over 10,000 votes.{{citation needed|date=September 2020}} | ||
On 25 February 2017, an unidentified person threw footwear at Karunas' car while out to garland a statue of freedom fighter [[U. Muthuramalingam Thevar]]. It is believed that the incident could be connected to his support of AIADMK leader [[V. K. Sasikala]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/footwear-hurled-at-aiadmk-mla-karunas-car/|title=Footwear hurled at AIADMK MLA Karunas' car|date=25 February 2017|website=Indianexpress.com|access-date=19 July 2018|archive-date=19 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180719233704/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/footwear-hurled-at-aiadmk-mla-karunas-car/|url-status=live}}</ref> | On 25 February 2017, an unidentified person threw footwear at Karunas' car while out to garland a statue of freedom fighter [[U. Muthuramalingam Thevar]]. It is believed that the incident could be connected to his support of AIADMK leader [[V. K. Sasikala]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/footwear-hurled-at-aiadmk-mla-karunas-car/|title=Footwear hurled at AIADMK MLA Karunas' car|date=25 February 2017|website=Indianexpress.com|access-date=19 July 2018|archive-date=19 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180719233704/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/footwear-hurled-at-aiadmk-mla-karunas-car/|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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Karunas's younger brother, Nagas, was set to making his acting debut through [[C. Ranganathan]]'s ''Vantharu Jaicharu'', but the film eventually did not release.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.chennaionline.com/entertainment/filmplus/tmovies.asp|title=New launches - Tamil films|date=14 August 2003|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030814215543/http://www.chennaionline.com/entertainment/filmplus/tmovies.asp|archive-date=14 August 2003}}</ref> | Karunas's younger brother, Nagas, was set to making his acting debut through [[C. Ranganathan]]'s ''Vantharu Jaicharu'', but the film eventually did not release.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.chennaionline.com/entertainment/filmplus/tmovies.asp|title=New launches - Tamil films|date=14 August 2003|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030814215543/http://www.chennaionline.com/entertainment/filmplus/tmovies.asp|archive-date=14 August 2003}}</ref> | ||
== | ==Partial filmography == | ||
===As an actor=== | ===As an actor=== | ||
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| ''[[Album (2002 film)|Album]]'' || || | | ''[[Album (2002 film)|Album]]'' || || | ||
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| ''[[Jaya (film)|Jaya]]'' || || | | ''[[Jaya (film)|Jaya]]'' || Micheal || | ||
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| ''[[Bala (2002 film)|Bala]]'' || Kutty || | | ''[[Bala (2002 film)|Bala]]'' || Kutty || | ||
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| ''[[Varnajaalam]]'' || Logu || | | ''[[Varnajaalam]]'' || Logu || | ||
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| ''[[Swetha Naagu|Madhumathi]]'' || || | | ''[[Swetha Naagu|Madhumathi]]'' || "Black" Baba || | ||
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| ''[[Kuththu]]'' || Guru's friend || | | ''[[Kuththu]]'' || Guru's friend || | ||
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| ''[[New (film)|New]]'' || Vichu (Ex) || | | ''[[New (film)|New]]'' || Vichu (Ex) || | ||
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| ''[[Vasool Raja MBBS]]'' || | | ''[[Vasool Raja MBBS]]'' || Kalaialangaram || | ||
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| ''[[Attagasam]]'' || Pangu || | | ''[[Attagasam]]'' || Pangu || | ||
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| rowspan=" | | rowspan="7"| 2005 || ''[[Devathaiyai Kanden]]'' || 'Kaduppu' Subramani || | ||
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| ''[[Athbhutha Dweepu|Arputha Theevu]]'' || Karuppiah || | |||
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| ''[[Kadhal Seiya Virumbu]]'' || Odibaba Ulaganathan || | | ''[[Kadhal Seiya Virumbu]]'' || Odibaba Ulaganathan || | ||
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| ''[[Mercury Pookkal]]'' || || | | ''[[Mercury Pookkal]]'' || || | ||
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| ''[[Prathi Gnayiru 9.30 | | ''[[Prathi Gnayiru 9 Manimudhal 10.30 Varai]]'' || Romeo || | ||
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| ''[[Idhu Kadhal Varum Paruvam]]'' || || | | ''[[Idhu Kadhal Varum Paruvam]]'' || || | ||
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| ''[[Ayan (film)|Ayan]]'' || Dilli || | | ''[[Ayan (film)|Ayan]]'' || Dilli || | ||
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| ''[[Ilampuyal]]'' || | | ''[[Ilampuyal]]'' || || | ||
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| ''[[Rajadhi Raja (2009 film)|Rajathi Raja]]'' || Krishnamoorthy || | | ''[[Rajadhi Raja (2009 film)|Rajathi Raja]]'' || Krishnamoorthy || | ||
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| 2003 || ''[[Iyarkai]]'' || "Seetu Kattu" || [[Vidyasagar (composer)|Vidyasagar]] || intro portions | | 2003 || ''[[Iyarkai]]'' || "Seetu Kattu" || [[Vidyasagar (composer)|Vidyasagar]] || intro portions | ||
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| 2005 || ''[[Kadhal Seiya Virumbu]]'' || "Elam Elam" || G. Ram | |||
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| 2005 || ''[[Thunichal]]'' || "Katikalama" || [[Premji Amaren]] || | | 2005 || ''[[Thunichal]]'' || "Katikalama" || [[Premji Amaren]] || | ||
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[[Category:Tamil Nadu politicians]] | [[Category:Tamil Nadu politicians]] | ||
[[Category:Indian actor-politicians]] | [[Category:Indian actor-politicians]] | ||
[[Category:Tamil Nadu MLAs 2016–2021]] | |||