Karnan is a 1964 Indian Tamil language epic-historical drama film produced and directed by B. R. Panthulu. It features Sivaji Ganesan leading an ensemble cast consisting of N. T. Rama Rao, S. A. Ashokan, R. Muthuraman, Devika, Savitri and M. V. Rajamma.
The film is based on the story of Karna, a character from the Hindu epic Mahabharata. He is born to an unmarried mother Kunti who abandons him in the Ganges to avoid embarrassment.
The child is discovered and adopted by a charioteer. Karnan does not want to follow his foster father’s profession, and instead, becomes a warrior.
Directed by – B. R. Panthulu
Produced by – B. R. Panthulu
Screenplay by – A. S. Nagarajan
Starring – Sivaji Ganesan, N. T. Rama Rao, Savitri, Devika, M. V. Rajamma, S. A. Ashokan, R. Muthuraman
Music by – Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
Cinematography – V. Ramamurthy
Edited by – R. Devarajan
Production – Padmini Pictures
Release dates – 14 January 1964
Running time – 180 minutes
Country – India
Language – Tamil
