Karthick Naren


Karthick Naren is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter, producer who works in Tamil cinema.

Early life

Karthick Naren was born on 23 July 1994 in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu to MNG Mani and Saradha Mani. A native of Ooty, he spent most of his life in Coimbatore. Naren completed his schooling at Lisieux Matriculation Higher Secondary School. He went on to join Mechanical Engineering at Kumaraguru College of Technology. He dropped out during his third year of Mechanical engineering course to pursue a career in filmmaking.
Naren had directed several award-winning short films like Pradhi and Nirangal Moondru before his silver screen debut.

Film career

Naren made his directorial debut at the age of 22 with the critically and commercially successful thriller Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru. Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru was bankrolled by his home banner Knight Nostalgia Filmotainment. The film crossed 100-days at the box office, becoming one of the highest grossing debut films in Kollywood. The film made Naren one of the most promising directors in Tamil Cinema.
Naren's sophomore project Naragasooran has an ensemble cast. Starring Arvind Swamy, Shriya Saran, Sundeep Kishan and Indrajith, the shoot of the film has been completed in 41 days. Naragasooran is produced by Badri Kasturi of Shradda Entertainment. The film has yet to see a theatrical release.
Karthick Naren's upcoming projects include Naadaga Medai under his banner Knight Nostalgia Filmotainment and an untitled project starring S.T.R., produced by Vijaya Productions
Karthick Naren's next film with Arun Vijay, Prasanna and Priya Bhavani Shankar is titled.

Filmography

; Pilot Film
;Short films
;As actor
YearTitleRoleNotes
2016Dhuruvangal PathinaaruShort film maker
2019Ninu Veedani Needanu NenePsychology studentTelugu film; cameo appearance

Awards

[International [Indian Film Academy Awards]]

YearFilmsCategoryResult
2017Dhuruvangal PathinaaruBest Story
2017Dhuruvangal PathinaaruBest Director

[South Indian International Movie Awards]

YearFilmsCategoryResult
2017Dhuruvangal PathinaaruBest Debut Directorrowspan="4"
--Best Debut Director-
--Best Debut Director-