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Public records list Karunakaran as an actor. Karunakaran was born on September 21, 1981 in Chennai, Chennai district, India. The age as of 2026 is 44.
My Take
Karunakaran is the kind of actor I find quietly essential. His breakthrough in Soodhu Kavvum, followed by memorable supporting turns in Jigarthanda and Indru Netru Naalai, shows a performer trusted by serious directors to add texture and comic relief without overshadowing leads. Comedians carry a special burden: they have to lighten an audience instantly, and that's harder than it looks. Tamil cinema's depth owes a great deal to character actors like him who hold scenes together. I have a soft spot for performers who shine in the wings rather than the spotlight, and Karunakaran feels like one of those reliable craftsmen.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Karunakaran
- Name (Japanese)
- カルナカラン
- Reading
- かるなからん
- Born
- September 21, 1981 (age 44)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rooster
- Origin
- Chennai, Chennai district, India
- Occupation
- actor
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karunakaran%20(actor)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16730609
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Karunakaran born?
Born September 21, 1981 (age 44).
Where is Karunakaran from?
Karunakaran is from Chennai, Chennai district, India.
What does Karunakaran do?
Karunakaran works as actor.