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Karuna Kumar

Born May 5, 1976 (age 50)

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 commerci…

Known For

HoneyHoney · 2026
Honey
★ 2.62026
MovieHorrorThriller
A broken family, a forbidden ritual, and a child trapped between reality and delusion. Honey exposes systemic abuse and spiritual madness, where the most terrifying monsters are painfully real.
Metro KathaluMetro Kathalu · 2020
Metro Kathalu
2020
MovieDrama
Revolving around Hyderabad, a city like no other, are the lives of eight people grappling with life-changing choices as their fates entwine with each other. However, they're determined to rise above the occasion and make room for life and a little more.
Sridevi Soda CenterSridevi Soda Center · 2021
Sridevi Soda Center
★ 5.92021
MovieDramaRomance
A lightman falls for a girl who runs a soda centre. While love blossoms between the couple, caste prejudice that runs deeply rooted in their town will not allow them to prevail.
MatkaMatka · 2024
Matka
★ 4.92024
MovieActionCrime
Set between the years 1958 and 1982, Matka tells the story of Vasu, who rises from poverty to create a powerful gambling empire in India, ultimately leading the nation into a battle with the government. Based on real events, the tale explores themes of love, moral choices, and the consequences of ambition.
Katha KamamishuKatha Kamamishu · 2025
Katha Kamamishu
2025
MovieDrama
The movie is about a family in a small town and how a small issue changes their relationships...
Naa Saami RangaNaa Saami Ranga · 2024
Naa Saami Ranga
★ 6.72024
MovieAction
Three brothers brought together by chance navigate their love lives while jealousy from village elders brews.
KalapuramKalapuram · 2022
Kalapuram
2022
MovieComedyDrama
An aspiring young director, Rajesh struggles to shoot his debut film in the small village of Kalapuram. Cheated by a group of scamsters, will he be able to fulfil his dream?
Uma Maheswara Ugra RoopasyaUma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya · 2020
Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya
★ 7.32020
MovieComedyDrama
Defeated and humiliated in a fight while trying to defuse a conflict among his fellow villagers, a photographer vows revenge on his attacker.

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