Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 21/09/1981 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Latest News about Karunakaran
24/10/2025
Karunakaran said in a 2025 interview that he had once considered leaving the film industry after a run of setbacks, but support from Vishnu Vishal helped him continue. He also mentioned that he currently has several projects lined up, including G D Naidu and Gatta Kusthi 2.
02/04/2025
Reports in 2025 noted that Karunakaran began the year with a strong response to his Telugu debut in Thandel. The coverage said the film helped expand his reach beyond Tamil cinema and added more projects to his schedule.
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Bio/Wiki
| Karunakaran is an Indian actor and comedian who primarily works in Tamil cinema. He made his breakthrough with the film Soodhu Kavvum (2013), where he portrayed the character Arumai Pragasam. He is known for his comedic timing and has appeared in supporting roles across multiple successful Tamil films. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Sri Akilandeswari Vidyalaya, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu |
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| College | SASTRA University, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
| Field of Study | Chemical Engineering |
Personal Life
| Before pursuing acting full-time, Karunakaran worked as an IT professional at Accenture. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife | Thendral |
| Marriage Date | 2013 |
| Children | 2 daughters |
Career
| Karunakaran made his acting debut in the short film 'Nenjuku Neethi,' directed by Nalan Kumarasamy, which won first place at a film festival. | |
| His breakthrough came with Soodhu Kavvum (2013), followed by supporting roles in Yaamirukka Bayamey (2014), Jigarthanda (2014), and Indru Netru Naalai (2015). | |
| He won the Best Comedian Award for his performance in Indru Netru Naalai (2015). | |
| He appeared in the successful films Monster (2019) and Maanaadu (2021). | |
| He made his television debut in 2019 with 'Asaalta Alaravidum Pullingo' on Discovery Network's Tamil channel. | |
| He starred alongside Yogi Babu in the comedy film Panni Kutty, which was released in 2022 after delays. | |
| He co-wrote the screenplay for the Tamil film Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru (2013). | |
| He appeared in the thriller film Raatchasan (2018). | |
| He made his Telugu film debut in 2025 with Thandel and continued to line up additional projects across Tamil cinema. |
Favourites
| Hobbies | Writing |
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| Favourite Singer | A.R. Rahman |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/actorkarunakaran/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Karunakaran began his professional journey as a chemical engineer before transitioning to work at Accenture in the IT sector. | |
| 2. Nalan Kumarasamy offered him a role in the short film 'Nenjuku Neethi,' marking the beginning of his acting career. | |
| 3. In 2012, he portrayed the character Kumar in the Tamil movie 'Kalakalappu.' | |
| 4. Apart from acting, he contributed to co-writing the screenplay for the Tamil film 'Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru' in 2013. | |
| 5. His appearance in the 'Kasu Panam Thuttu' song was well received and led to further acting offers. |