Karunas has built a public profile as an Indian actor, born on 21 February 1970 in Pudukkottai.
As of 2026, he is 56 years old, and his birth date places him under the Pisces sign.
He has 54 credited works on public record and has held the office of Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
The sections that follow break down Karunas's biography into quick facts, early life, career history, personal life and a year-by-year timeline.
Karunas — Early Life, Family and Education
Karunas was born on 21 February 1970 in Pudukkottai, and holds Indian nationality.
He is recorded as speaking Tamil.
Karunas — Career and Professional Work
Karunas works primarily as an actor, comedian, musician and composer.
He has held the following offices: Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
Karunas — Movies and TV Shows
Public databases list 54 screen credits for Karunas, spanning 2002 to 2026. That breaks down as 53 as cast member and 1 as composer.
The most recent on record are Kara (2026), Gatta Kusthi (2022), Soorarai Pottru (2020) and Wagah (2016).
The 45 most recent are listed below, newest first.
| Year | Title | Credited as |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Kara | cast member |
| 2022 | Gatta Kusthi | cast member |
| 2020 | Soorarai Pottru | cast member |
| 2016 | Wagah | cast member |
| 2016 | Kathakali | cast member |
| 2015 | Massu Engira Masilamani | cast member |
| 2015 | Puli | cast member |
| 2013 | Ragalaipuram | cast member |
| 2013 | Chandhamama | cast member |
| 2012 | Kazhugu | cast member |
| 2012 | Aathi Narayana | cast member |
| 2011 | Kasethan Kadavulada | composer |
| 2010 | Baana Kaathadi | cast member |
| 2010 | Enthiran | cast member |
| 2010 | Ambasamudram Ambani | cast member |
| 2009 | Maasilamani | cast member |
| 2009 | Rajadhi Raja | cast member |
| 2009 | Rameswaram | cast member |
| 2009 | Arumugam | cast member |
| 2008 | Dhanam | cast member |
| 2008 | Dindigul Sarathy | cast member |
| 2008 | Netru Indru Naalai | cast member |
| 2008 | Panchamirtham | cast member |
| 2008 | Vallamai Tharayo | cast member |
| 2008 | Vedha | cast member |
| 2008 | Sadhu Miranda | cast member |
| 2008 | Yaaradi Nee Mohini | cast member |
| 2008 | Thiruvannamalai | cast member |
| 2007 | Polladhavan | cast member |
| 2007 | Puli Varudhu | cast member |
| 2007 | Pori | cast member |
| 2007 | Kattradhu Thamizh | cast member |
| 2006 | Arputha Theevu | cast member |
| 2006 | Sudesi | cast member |
| 2006 | Thagapansamy | cast member |
| 2006 | Prathi Gnayiru 9 Manimudhal 10.30 Varai | cast member |
| 2006 | E | cast member |
| 2005 | Devathayai Kanden | cast member |
| 2005 | Kasthuri Maan | cast member |
| 2004 | Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan | cast member |
| 2004 | Vasool Raja MBBS | cast member |
| 2003 | Indru | cast member |
| 2003 | Iyarkai | cast member |
| 2003 | Thirumalai | cast member |
| 2002 | Baba | cast member |
Karunas — Family, Marriage and Personal Life
He is married to Grace Karunas.
He is a parent to Ken Karunas.
Karunas — Net Worth: What Is Actually Verifiable
No audited net-worth figure for Karunas is on public record, so none is stated here.
His documented income sources are professional work as an actor, comedian, musician and composer and public office remuneration.
Why no number? Net-worth totals for public figures are almost never audited. BioStar publishes a figure only when a verifiable source exists, so this page describes income sources instead of guessing a total.
Karunas — Career Timeline
- 1970Born in Pudukkottai.
- 20025 credited releases including Baba and Bala.
- 20065 credited releases including Arputha Theevu and Sudesi.
- 20089 credited releases including Dhanam and Dindigul Sarathy.
Karunas — Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources and Corrections
Every dated fact on this page comes from structured public records rather than from unsourced reporting. Primary reference: Wikidata Q6373686 and the English Wikipedia entry. Records change; if you spot something out of date, please send a correction and we will review it.
