Some of KARUNAKARUNA’S best scripts

RAJAKUMARI (1947):

At 23, Karunanidhi decided to turn his art into a weapon. For this film he collaborated with MG Ramachandran (MGR), who would later become a fierce political rival.

MANTHIRI KUMARI (1950):

Based on Tamil epic Kundalakesi, with at least five primary characters, the film showed how good-writing can create drama through twists and turns. It was one of the biggest hits of the year and a validation or Karunanidhi’s talent.

PARASHAKTI (1952):

Sivaji Ganesan and SS Rajendran made this film immortal. Even now, it’s one of the finest stories on the ‘lost and found’ theme. The tale of three brothers and their sister has all the elements of an entertaining movie, yet it was a sharp comment on the state of women and poor in society.

IRUVAR ULAM (1963):

Karunanidhi wasn’t only good with satirical writing, he also knew how to strike a balance between popular taste and complex themes. On the outset, it was about two people falling in love, but in his own way, the writer slipped in some hard-hitting social comments.

NYAYA THARASU (1989):

Karunanidhi’s screenplay was all about conveying the real meaning of othering in Indian society. With many layers, this story brought back the focus on the idea of women emancipation and how free are our surroundings in reality.

PONNAR SHANKAR (2011):