Karunas

Karunas, yeah, the dude who pops up in so many Tamil films, was born way back on 21st Feb 1970, straight outta Peravurani, Tamil Nadu. He’s not just your typical actor—he’s been in the music game too, dropping some catchy tunes over the years. If you’ve watched Enthiran, you’ve probably caught his face, and let’s not forget his bits in Soorarai Pottru or Ayan. He’s one of those guys who’s always around, not exactly the main hero, but you’d totally miss him if he wasn’t there, you know? He kicked off his career as a gaana singer (basically, the local flavor of folk music in Chennai), and man, people just loved him for his energy and the way he owned the stage. Eventually, cinema caught on, and the next thing you know, he’s breaking out as a comedian in Tamil movies. But here’s the thing, this guy didn’t just stick to comedy—he tried his hand at lead roles and even played more serious, dramatic characters. What’s wild is, Karunas isn’t just confined to the screen. He’s dabbled in politics, too. Like, he actually became a Member of the Legislative Assembly in Tamil Nadu. Not something you see every day from film folks. Still, for most people, he’s that familiar, kinda goofy, but super relatable guy who just makes movies more fun. He’s got that “uncle next door” vibe—down-to-earth, but with this sneaky way of stealing scenes. If you’re into Tamil cinema, chances are you’ve laughed at one of his jokes or at least hummed along to one of his songs.