Karnan (2021 film) (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Karnan (2021 film)" in English language version.

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archive.today (Global: 14^th place; English: 14^th place)

Rajasekar [@sekartweets] (19 February 2020). "Karunas' Mukkulathor Pulipadai demand a ban on @dhanushkraja 's #Karnan directed by #MaariSelvaraj. They also want to arrest the director. The film is said to be allegedly based on 1991 Kodiyankulam caste riot" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 7 May 2025. Retrieved 7 May 2025 – via Twitter.

cinemaexpress.com (Global: 454^th place; English: 248^th place)

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"Pre-production begins for Mari Selvaraj-Dhanush project". Cinema Express. 29 September 2019. Archived from the original on 23 June 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Cinematographer-actor Natty is part of Dhanush-Mari Selvaraj film". Cinema Express. 16 December 2019. Archived from the original on 22 January 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
R, Jaya Gomathi Mirra (10 April 2021). "Karnan: A deep reading into Mari Selvaraj's subversive searing saga". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 25 April 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
"Karnanin Yuddham: Uttradheenga Yeppov, fourth single from Karnan is out". Cinema Express. 7 March 2021. Archived from the original on 30 March 2021. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
"Tamil Nadu Govt issues new COVID-19 guidelines; 50% occupancy in theatres". Cinema Express. 8 April 2021. Archived from the original on 14 April 2021. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
Srinivasan, Sudhir (9 April 2021). "Karnan Movie Review: Mari Selvaraj's dance of defiance makes for glorious cinema". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 25 April 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2021.

etvbharat.com (Global: low place; English: 7,662^nd place)

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"ധനുഷിന്‍റെ 'കർണൻ' ആശിർവാദ് സിനിമാസ് കേരളത്തിലെത്തിക്കും". ETV Bharat News (in Malayalam). 30 March 2021. Archived from the original on 16 April 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2021.

filmcompanion.in (Global: 2,311^th place; English: 1,192^nd place)

Rangan, Baradwaj (10 April 2021). "Karnan, Starring Dhanush, Is The Rare "Hero Story" That Resists Easy Highs While Redefining The Mahabharata". Film Companion. Archived from the original on 25 April 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2021.

firstpost.com (Global: 283^rd place; English: 179^th place)

Krishnakumar, Ranjani (9 April 2021). "Karnan movie review: Dhanush, Mari Selvaraj deliver an audacious film about a community's fight for dignity". Firstpost. Archived from the original on 25 April 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2021.

hindustantimes.com (Global: 71^st place; English: 52^nd place)

"Karnan movie review: Dhanush's film is a powerful, bold portrait of caste-based riots and police brutality". Hindustan Times. 9 April 2021. Archived from the original on 12 April 2021. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
"Dhanush shares an update on upcoming film Karnan, says 90 per cent shoot completed". Hindustan Times. 24 February 2020. Archived from the original on 12 February 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
Pudipeddi, Haricharan (9 April 2021). "Karnan movie review: Dhanush's film is a powerful, bold portrait of caste-based riots and police brutality". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 12 April 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
"Udhayanidhi Stalin points out historical inaccuracy in Dhanush's Karnan, makers promise to rectify". Hindustan Times. 15 April 2021. Archived from the original on 23 April 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2021.

indianexpress.com (Global: 60^th place; English: 43^rd place)

"Best and worst of Tamil cinema so far: From disappointing Eswaran to rewarding Karnan". The Indian Express. 4 July 2021. Archived from the original on 5 August 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
"Karnan not based on Kodiyankulam caste riots, clarifies Mari Selvaraj". The Indian Express. 5 March 2020. Archived from the original on 15 February 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Dhanush's Karnan will release in theatres on April 9, says producer after TN govt withdraws 100 per cent occupancy in theatres". The Indian Express. 8 April 2021. Archived from the original on 8 May 2021. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
R, Manoj Kumar (10 April 2021). "Karnan movie review: Dhanush, Mari Selvaraj deliver a profound cinematic experience". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 25 April 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2021.

indiatimes.com (Global: 17^th place; English: 15^th place)

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"Dhanush's next with Mari Selvaraj titled as Karnan?". The Times of India. 2 August 2019. Archived from the original on 26 February 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Santhosh Narayanan to score the music for Dhanush's next". The Times of India. 29 September 2019. Archived from the original on 8 May 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"It's official: Dhanush's next titled 'Karnan'". The Times of India. 6 January 2020. Archived from the original on 4 April 2020. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Rajisha Vijayan to play the female lead in Dhanush's next?". The Times of India. 13 September 2019. Archived from the original on 11 November 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Mollywood actor Lal in Mari Selvaraj's next with Dhanush". The Times of India. 21 October 2019. Archived from the original on 15 February 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Natty in Dhanush's film with Mari Selvaraj". The Times of India. 16 December 2019. Archived from the original on 14 April 2023. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Dhanush gives a precious wedding gift to Yogi Babu". The Times of India. 12 February 2020. Archived from the original on 23 February 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Confirmed! Rajisha Vijayayan to mark her Tamil debut with Dhanush starrer 'Karnan'". The Times of India. 7 January 2020. Archived from the original on 26 February 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Actor Lal character name in Dhanush's 'Karnan' revealed". The Times of India. 10 January 2020. Archived from the original on 11 December 2020. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Lakshmi Priyaa roped into Dhanush's Karnan". The Times of India. 17 January 2020. Archived from the original on 15 February 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"'96' and 'Master' actress joins Dhanush's film". The Times of India. 31 January 2020. Archived from the original on 2 February 2020. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Dhanush starts shooting in Thirunelveli for 'D41'". The Times of India. 3 January 2020. Archived from the original on 10 February 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Dhanush's 'Karnan' to be wrapped up in February!". The Times of India. 28 January 2020. Archived from the original on 31 January 2020. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Dhanush wraps up the second schedule of 'Karnan'". The Times of India. 24 February 2020. Archived from the original on 13 February 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Dhanush's 'Karnan' shooting to resume on 25 Nov for patch work". The Times of India. 21 November 2020. Archived from the original on 5 December 2020. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Dhanush's Karnan shooting completed". The Times of India. 9 December 2020. Archived from the original on 26 February 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Dhanush to start shooting for 'D43' soon". The Times of India. 11 December 2020. Archived from the original on 5 March 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Dhanush's character in 'Karnan' gets revealed thanks to new stills from the film". The Times of India. 5 March 2020. Archived from the original on 12 March 2020. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Santhosh Narayanan starts recording for Dhanush's D41". The Times of India. 7 November 2019. Archived from the original on 12 January 2020. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Dhanush calls Karnan a special film". The Times of India. 31 March 2021. Archived from the original on 25 August 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
"'Karnan' reservations to begin tomorrow; Makers follow a strong sentiment". The Times of India. 5 April 2021. Archived from the original on 5 April 2021. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
Suganth, M (9 April 2021). "Karnan Movie Review: Karnan is a powerful tale of defiance against oppression". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 9 April 2021. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
"Dhanush's Karnan factual error changed for the 3rd time". The Times of India. 20 April 2021. Archived from the original on 25 April 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2021.

indiatoday.in (Global: 94^th place; English: 66^th place)

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"Dhanush's film with Mari Selvaraj is titled Karnan. Sivaji Ganesan's fans are not happy". India Today. 9 January 2020. Archived from the original on 14 February 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
Janani K. (15 April 2021). "Udhyanidhi Stalin spots historical error in Dhanush's Karnan, makers rectify mistake". India Today. Archived from the original on 10 April 2023. Retrieved 25 April 2021.

letsott.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

"Dhanush's Karnan to proceed with a theatrical release in spite of COVID-19 rise!". LetsOTT. 4 April 2021. Archived from the original on 9 April 2021. Retrieved 8 April 2021.

ndtv.com (Global: 138^th place; English: 95^th place)

Chatterjee, Saibal (9 April 2021). "Karnan Review: Dhanush Stars In Action Film That Is More Than Just Fists And Lung Power". NDTV.com. Archived from the original on 10 April 2021. Retrieved 11 April 2021.

newindianexpress.com (Global: 188^th place; English: 118^th place)

"'Karnan' to hit theatres on April 9, Dhanush releases new poster". The New Indian Express. PTI. 14 February 2021. Archived from the original on 14 February 2021. Retrieved 14 February 2021.

news18.com (Global: 192^nd place; English: 126^th place)

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"Dhanush's Next Not Based On Kodiyankulam Caste Riots, Says Mari Selvaraj". News18. 5 March 2020. Archived from the original on 4 January 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Dhanush's Upcoming Film is Titled Karnan, Upsets Sivaji Ganesan Fans". News18. 10 January 2020. Archived from the original on 4 January 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2021.

sify.com (Global: 299^th place; English: 175^th place)

"Dhanush confirms doing a film with 'Pariyerum Perumal' director Mari Selvaraj". Sify. 14 November 2018. Archived from the original on 14 November 2018. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Dhanush gifts gold chain to Yogi Babu!". Sify. 12 February 2020. Archived from the original on 12 February 2020. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Zee Tamil has snapped the satellite rights of Dhanush's 'Karnan'!". Sify. 3 August 2020. Archived from the original on 4 August 2020. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
"'Karnan' pre-release business in full swing!". Sify. 8 March 2021. Archived from the original on 8 March 2021. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
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"Trouble for Dhanush's Karnan! Is the film based on 90's caste riot?". Sify. 20 February 2020. Archived from the original on 20 February 2020. Retrieved 9 February 2021.

thehindu.com (Global: 52^nd place; English: 35^th place)

"Dhanush shares working still from his next film 'Karnan'". The Hindu. 28 January 2020. Archived from the original on 4 February 2020. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
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"'Karnan' director explains the film's 1997 setting". The Hindu. 17 April 2021. Archived from the original on 25 April 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2021.

thenewsminute.com (Global: 449^th place; English: 247^th place)

"Dhanush announces new project with 'Pariyerum Perumal' director Mari Selvaraj". The News Minute. 14 November 2018. Archived from the original on 10 February 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Mari Selvaraj meets Dhanush in London, finalises script for their film". The News Minute. 26 September 2019. Archived from the original on 26 September 2019. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Malayalam actor Lal in Dhanush's film". The News Minute. 21 October 2019. Archived from the original on 31 July 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Watch: The making of 'Karnan', Dhanush-Mari Selvaraj's next". The News Minute. 29 July 2020. Archived from the original on 9 February 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Watch: 'Karnan' song 'Pandarathi Puranam' is a husband's lament". The News Minute. 26 February 2021. Archived from the original on 3 March 2021. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
"Watch: New single 'Thattaan Thattaan' from Dhanush starrer 'Karnan' is out". The News Minute. 3 March 2021. Archived from the original on 11 March 2021. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
"Dhanush's 'Karnan' to be screened in TN theatres with 50% occupancy cap". The News Minute. 8 April 2021. Archived from the original on 8 April 2021. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
Singaravel, Bharaty (9 April 2021). "'Karnan' review: Dhanush leads a hard-hitting film on caste". The News Minute. Archived from the original on 11 April 2021. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
"Actor Sivaji's welfare association urges Dhanush not to use 'Karnan' as film title". The News Minute. 13 December 2020. Archived from the original on 13 December 2020. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Udhayanidhi says 'Karnan' makers promise to change year of riots in film". The News Minute. 13 April 2021. Archived from the original on 25 April 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2021.

theprint.in (Global: 987^th place; English: 560^th place)

Daksnamurthy, Aananth (15 April 2021). "Why DMK is angry with portrayal of 1995 Kodiyankulam violence in the Tamil movie Karnan". ThePrint. Archived from the original on 25 April 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2021.

timesnownews.com (Global: 725^th place; English: 424^th place)

"Karnan Day 1 Box Office Collection: Dhanush-starrer gets a thunderous start at the ticket windows". Times Now. 10 April 2021. Archived from the original on 25 April 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
"Karnan box office collection: Dhanush's film earns Rs 25 crores in just 3 days". Times Now. 12 April 2021. Archived from the original on 25 April 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2021.

web.archive.org (Global: 1^st place; English: 1^st place)

"Best and worst of Tamil cinema so far: From disappointing Eswaran to rewarding Karnan". The Indian Express. 4 July 2021. Archived from the original on 5 August 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
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"Dhanush announces new project with 'Pariyerum Perumal' director Mari Selvaraj". The News Minute. 14 November 2018. Archived from the original on 10 February 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Dhanush's next with Mari Selvaraj titled as Karnan?". The Times of India. 2 August 2019. Archived from the original on 26 February 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Dhanush's film with Mari Selvaraj to go on floors in December. Details inside". India Today. 16 September 2019. Archived from the original on 27 September 2019. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Jagame Thanthiram: Dhanush's next film's title, motion poster, and release date out!". Cinema Express. 19 February 2020. Archived from the original on 23 November 2020. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
"Mari Selvaraj meets Dhanush in London, finalises script for their film". The News Minute. 26 September 2019. Archived from the original on 26 September 2019. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Pre-production begins for Mari Selvaraj-Dhanush project". Cinema Express. 29 September 2019. Archived from the original on 23 June 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Santhosh Narayanan to score the music for Dhanush's next". The Times of India. 29 September 2019. Archived from the original on 8 May 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"It's official: Dhanush's next titled 'Karnan'". The Times of India. 6 January 2020. Archived from the original on 4 April 2020. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Karnan movie review: Dhanush's film is a powerful, bold portrait of caste-based riots and police brutality". Hindustan Times. 9 April 2021. Archived from the original on 12 April 2021. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
"Rajisha Vijayan to play the female lead in Dhanush's next?". The Times of India. 13 September 2019. Archived from the original on 11 November 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
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"Cinematographer-actor Natty is part of Dhanush-Mari Selvaraj film". Cinema Express. 16 December 2019. Archived from the original on 22 January 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Dhanush gives a precious wedding gift to Yogi Babu". The Times of India. 12 February 2020. Archived from the original on 23 February 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
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"Lakshmi Priyaa roped into Dhanush's Karnan". The Times of India. 17 January 2020. Archived from the original on 15 February 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"'96' and 'Master' actress joins Dhanush's film". The Times of India. 31 January 2020. Archived from the original on 2 February 2020. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Dhanush starts shooting in Thirunelveli for 'D41'". The Times of India. 3 January 2020. Archived from the original on 10 February 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Watch: The making of 'Karnan', Dhanush-Mari Selvaraj's next". The News Minute. 29 July 2020. Archived from the original on 9 February 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
"Dhanush's 'Karnan' to be wrapped up in February!". The Times of India. 28 January 2020. Archived from the original on 31 January 2020. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
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"Dhanush's Next Not Based On Kodiyankulam Caste Riots, Says Mari Selvaraj". News18. 5 March 2020. Archived from the original on 4 January 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
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