Karunas, born as Karunanidhi Sethu on February 21, 1970, is a multifaceted personality in the Tamil film industry, donning the roles of an actor, politician, and former comedian. While he predominantly appears in supporting roles, he has showcased his versatility by taking on lead roles.
Beyond acting, Karunas has left an imprint as a producer, music composer, and singer. Additionally, he serves as the Vice-President of the Nadigar Sangam, a position he secured in October 2015.
Karunas Wiki & Biography
Name
Karunas
Nickname
Not Known
Date Of Birth
February 21, 1970
Age
54 Years
Birth Place
Peravurani, India
Gender
Male
Profession
Actor
Debut
Nandha
Famous For
Tamil film Industry
Zodiac Sign
Pisces
Nationality
Indian
Religion
Hindu
Karunas Net Worth
Salary
Not Known
Net Worth
USD $5 Million approx
Height, Weight, and Color
Height in cm
165 cm
Height in Meters
1.65 m
Height in Feet Inches
5 feet 5 inches
Weight
68 kg
149 lbs
Body Type
Slim
Body Measurement
39-31-14 inches
Waist Size
31 inches
Shoe Size
7 (US)
Eye Colour
Black
Hair Colour
Black
Karuna’s Family and Relatives
Father
Sethu Karunas
Mother
Not Known
Brothers
Dhamodharan, Gopalakrishnan
Sisters
None
Boyfriends / Girlfriends
None
Marital Status
Married
Partner
Grace Karunas
Sons
Ken Karunas
Daughters
Not Known
Karunas Education School and Colleges
Education Qualification
Graduated
School
Local High School
College & University
Presidency college
Favorite Things Of Karunas
Favorite Colour
Apple Green
Favorite Actor
Not Known
Favorite Actress
Not Known
Favorite Food
Not Known
Favorite TV Shows
Not Known
Favorite Movie
Not Known
Favorite Pets
Not Known
Hobbies
Singing, Reading Books
Favorite Destination
Chennai
Interesting Facts About Karunas
On February 25, 2017, an incident garnered attention when an unidentified person hurled footwear at Karunas’ car. The occurrence took place while he was on his way to garland a statue of freedom fighter U. Muthuramalingam Thevar. Speculations linked the incident to his support of AIADMK leader V. K. Sasikala.
Karunas leads the “Mukkulathor PuliPadai,” a state political party. In the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election 2016, he contested from Thiruvadanai with AIADMK’s Twin Leaf (Irratai Ilai) as his election symbol and emerged victorious with a margin exceeding 10,000 votes.
Breaking away from supporting roles, Karunas ventured into lead roles with the comedy drama ‘Dindigul Sarathy’ (2008). The film, heavily promoted by Sun Pictures, surprised everyone with its success, encouraging Karunas to take on more lead roles in comedies like ‘Ambasamudram Ambani’ (2010), ‘Chandhamama’ (2013), ‘Ragalaipuram’ (2013), and ‘Lodukku Pandi’ (2015).
Despite his comedic roles, Karunas showcased his versatility by essaying serious performances. His involvement in Santosh Sivan’s war drama film, ‘Ceylon’ (2014), garnered acclaim. His decision to step back from lead roles in 2015 changed when he returned with supporting roles, earning praise for films like ‘Darling’ (2015) and ‘Komban’ (2015), the latter marking his hundredth film.
In his personal life, Karunas is married to Grace, a playback singer in the Tamil film industry. The couple met during an inter-collegiate singing competition where Karunas, a guest judge, was impressed by Grace’s talent. They have a daughter and a son named Ken Karunas, who made his debut as a child artist in the film industry.
Karunas initiated his career as a gaana singer at the age of 12, earning the moniker “Gaana” Karunas. His television debut took place on Yuhi Sethu’s ‘Naiyaandi Darbar’ show in the late 1990s as a musician. Director Bala, impressed by one of his songs, cast Karunas in his second directorial venture, the drama film ‘Nandha’ (2001), marking the beginning of his acting journey.
Notable for his supporting comedy roles, Karunas contributed to films like ‘Baba’ (2002), ‘Pithamagan’ (2003), ‘Vasool Raja MBBS’ (2004), and ‘Polladhavan’ (2007). Apart from acting, he took on the role of a film distributor for ‘Pori’ (2007) and ‘Kattradhu Thamizh’ (2007), but the setbacks prompted him to refrain from further ventures in film distribution.
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