Ken Karunas

Ken Karunas (born 18 April 2001) is an Indian actor known for his work in Tamil cinema. He is the son of actor and politician Karunas and has appeared in several notable films, earning recognition for his performances.

Ken Karunas
Born	Ken Karunas (2001-04-18) 18 April 2001 (age 23) Tamil Nadu, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2013–present
Known for	Asuran
Parent	Karunas (father)

Early Life

Ken Karunas was born on 18 April 2001 in Tamil Nadu, India, to actor and politician Karunas and playback singer Grace Karunas. Growing up in a family deeply rooted in the Tamil film industry, Ken was exposed to cinema from a young age.

Career

Ken made his acting debut in the Tamil film Ragalaipuram (2013), where he played a supporting role alongside his father, Karunas. He continued to take on minor roles in films such as Nedunchalai (2014) and Azhagu Kutti Chellam (2016).

His breakthrough came with the critically acclaimed film Asuran (2019), directed by Vetrimaaran. In Asuran, Ken portrayed Chidambaram, the son of the protagonist played by Dhanush. His performance was well-received, with critics praising his portrayal of a young boy caught in tumultuous circumstances.

Following the success of Asuran, Ken appeared in Vaathi (2023) and is slated to feature in Viduthalai Part 2 (2024), further establishing his presence in the Tamil film industry.^[1]

Personal Life

Ken maintains an active presence on social media platforms, including Instagram, where he shares insights into his personal and professional life. As of March 2025, his Instagram account has over 226,000 followers.

Filmography

• Ragalaipuram (2013)
• Nedunchalai (2014)
• Azhagu Kutti Chellam (2016)
• Asuran (2019)
• Vaathi (2023)
• Viduthalai Part 2 (2024)