PERSONDIRECTOR · WRITER
Karuna Kumar
B. 1976/TELUGU
Biography
Karuna Kumar is an acclaimed Telugu film writer and director known for blending rooted storytelling with cinematic scale. His debut feature, Palasa 1978 (2020), a gritty period drama set in rural Andhra Pradesh, received widespread critical acclaim for its authentic portrayal of caste politics and social unrest. Then he made the OTT anthology Metro Kathalu (2020). He went on to direct the commercial hit Sridevi Soda Center (2021), the satirical comedy Kalapuram (2022), and MATKA (2024)
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TMDB RATING · 6 FILMS20202026
Palasa 19782020 · Action · Crime3.1Sign in to see what you've missed.
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DebutPalasa 1978 (2020)
Also writesWriting credit on 4 of 12
Born5 May 1976
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