Karnan (1964): Cast & Plot
Karnan is a 1964 action drama directed by B. Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu, starring Sivaji Ganesan as Karnan, R. Muthuraman and S. A. Asokan. It runs 2 hours 57 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 57m (177 min)
- Director
- B. Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Padmini Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Karnan About?
The premise of Karnan without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A legend walked earth. Brave and loyal warrior-archer Karna joins the Kauravas to battle the Pandavas in the Kurukshetra.
Karnan Themes & Keywords
· 38 tags- hindu mythological
- battle
- warrior
- archery
- tragedy
- tragic hero
- death
- marriage
- princess
- chariot
- curse
- resilience
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- pain
- weapon
- blood
- warning
- worship
- idol
- sacrifice
- gold
- orphan
- bow and arrow
- prince
- king
- friendship
- archer
- contest
- illegitimacy
- unwed mother
- generosity
- baby
- foundling
- abandoned baby
- hinduism
- hindu
- hindu mythology
- epic
- character name in title
Karnan Cast & Characters
Sivaji Ganesan leads the cast as Karnan, with R. Muthuraman as Arjunan and S. A. Asokan as Duryodhanan. Directed by B. Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director B. Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu
- Sivaji Ganesan as Karnan
- R. Muthuraman as Arjunan
- S. A. Asokan as Duryodhanan
- Savitri as Bhanumathi
Also Starring in Karnan
· 17 more- R. Balasubramaniam Parashuramar
- Devika Subhangi
- Kalpana Fairy Goddess
- V. S. Raghavan Viduran
- N.T. Rama Rao Krishna
- Sridhar Meghanathan
- Shanmugasundaram Shalliyan
- Jayanthi Draupadi
- S. V. Ramadas Indiran
- Samikannu Iyer
- O. A. K. Thevar Kanagan
- Javar Seetharaman Bhishma
- G. Sakunthala Friend Mangala
- Kuladeivam Rajagopal Kabandhan
- Sobhan Babu Chandran
- T. S. Muthaiah Shakuni
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- Kumari Rukmini Adhirathan's wife, Radhai
More from B. Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu
More films directed by B. Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu: Aayirathil Oruvan, Bale Pandiya, Dil Tera Diwana and Kappalottiya Thamizhan.
Karnan Plot Summary
What happens in Karnan from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a sweeping mythic saga, the unmarried princess Kunti receives a powerful boon from the sage Durvasa: by uttering a mantra she can invoke a child begotten by any god. When she playfully tests the gift, the Sun blesses her with a son, whom she quietly places in the sacred Ganges to shield herself from shame. The infant is rescued by the loyal royal charioteer Adirathan and raised as his own, given the name Karnan, Sivaji Ganesan.
Full summary
The whole story of Karnan, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Karnan?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the mother of Karnan?
Karnan Also Known As
Also known as “迦尔纳”.
- Also known as
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- 迦尔纳
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Karnan FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Karnan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Karnan?
Karnan runs 2 hours 57 minutes (177 minutes).
When was Karnan released?
Karnan was released on January 14, 1964.
Who directed Karnan?
Karnan was directed by B. Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu.
More films by B. Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu Who is in the cast of Karnan?
Karnan stars Sivaji Ganesan as Karnan, R. Muthuraman as Arjunan and S. A. Asokan as Duryodhanan, among 21 credited actors.
Does Karnan have a post-credit scene?
No. Karnan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Karnan in?
The original language of Karnan is Tamil.
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