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Sivaji Ganesan
Karnan
N.T. Rama Rao
Krishna
Savitri
Bhanumathi
Devika
Subhangi
M. V. Rajamma
Kunti Devi
S. A. Asokan
Duryodhanan
R. Muthuraman
Arjunan
O. A. K. Thevar
Kanagan
Javar Seetharaman
Bhishma
T. S. Muthaiah
Shakuni
R. Balasubramaniam
Parashuramar
V. S. Raghavan
Viduran
S. V. Ramadas
Indiran
Shanmugasundaram
Shalliyan
Sridhar
Meghanathan
Sobhan Babu
Chandran
Samikannu
Iyer
Kuladeivam Rajagopal
Kabandhan
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- B. Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu
- Screenplay & Story
- A.S. Nagarajan
- Original Score
- T. K. Ramamoorthy, M. S. Viswanathan
- Original Title
- கர்ணன்
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 57m
- Production Studios
- Padmini Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
B. Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu
A.S. Nagarajan, Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy, Kannadasan
T. K. Ramamoorthy, M. S. Viswanathan
V. Ramamoorthy
R. Devarajan
B. Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu
Department Leadership Roster
B. Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu
Director
R. Devarajan
Editor
B. Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu
Producer
V. Ramamoorthy
Director of Photography
T. K. Ramamoorthy
Original Music Composer
M. S. Viswanathan
Original Music Composer
A.S. Nagarajan
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Karnan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Karnan about?
Brave and loyal warrior-archer Karna joins the Kauravas to battle the Pandavas in the Kurukshetra.
Who directed Karnan?
Karnan was directed by B. Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu.
Who stars in Karnan?
The principal cast of Karnan includes Sivaji Ganesan, N.T. Rama Rao, Savitri, Devika, M. V. Rajamma.
When was Karnan released and how long is it?
Karnan was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 2h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Karnan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Karnan was composed by T. K. Ramamoorthy, M. S. Viswanathan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Karnan?
Karnan holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).