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Karnan

2021·Movie·UA·152 min·★ 7.3(75)

Karnan, an angry young man, fights for the rights of his oppressed people. Can he save them from those who wield power and weapons?

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Where to watch Karnan in India

Can I watch Karnan in India? Yes — you can stream Karnan in India on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video.

Click a service to open Karnan there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.

Where is Karnan streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
IndiaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video
United StatesAmazon Prime VideoGoogle Play Movies, YouTube
United KingdomAmazon Prime VideoYouTube
CanadaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsYouTube
AustraliaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsYouTube
SpainAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads—
BrazilAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads—
South KoreaAmazon Prime Video—

About Karnan

Karnan is a 2021 Tamil-language drama and action film directed by Mari Selvaraj. The cast is led by Dhanush, Rajisha Vijayan, Natarajan Subramaniam. It has a runtime of 2h 32m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 100 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Karnan was produced by V Creations and made in India. It was released on April 9, 2021, and carries a UA certification.

Director
Mari Selvaraj
Writers
Mari Selvaraj
Release date
April 9, 2021
Original language
Tamil
Age rating
UA
Status
Released
Country
India
Production
V Creations
#based on true story#intimidation by police

Karnan cast & crew

Karnan was directed by Mari Selvaraj and written by Mari Selvaraj.

The cast features Dhanush as Karnan, Rajisha Vijayan as Draupathi, Natarajan Subramaniam as Kannapiran, Lal as Yeman, Yogi Babu as Vadamaalaiyan, and N. Azhagamperumal as Villager.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Santhosh Narayanan, cinematography is by Theni Eashwar, and it was produced by S. Thanu.

Is Karnan worth watching?

Karnan holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 75 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 2h 32m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy drama and action, Karnan is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Karnan

In India, you can stream Karnan on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video. Click any service above to open it directly.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of Karnan

Dhanush

Dhanush

Karnan

Rajisha Vijayan

Rajisha Vijayan

Draupathi

Natarajan Subramaniam

Natarajan Subramaniam

Kannapiran

Lal

Lal

Yeman

Yogi Babu

Yogi Babu

Vadamaalaiyan

N. Azhagamperumal

N. Azhagamperumal

Villager

Lakshmi Priyaa

Lakshmi Priyaa

Padmini

Gouri G Kishan

Gouri G Kishan

Poyilal

G. M. Kumar

G. M. Kumar

Duriyodhanan

Shanmugarajan

Shanmugarajan

Abhimanyu

'Poo' Ram

'Poo' Ram

Karnan's father

Janaki Jayaraman

Janaki Jayaraman

Karnan — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Karnan in India?

Karnan is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in India.

▸Where can I watch Karnan in the US?

In the US, Karnan is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube.

▸Where can I watch Karnan in the UK?

In the UK, Karnan is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, and available to rent or buy on YouTube.

▸Is Karnan on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Karnan is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in India.

▸What language is Karnan in?

Karnan is originally in Tamil. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is Karnan?

Karnan runs 2 hours 32 minutes (152 minutes).

▸What is Karnan rated?

Karnan is rated UA. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 75 ratings.

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