Directing
Community Rating
5.6
Initial estimate
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 commercial hit Sridevi Soda Center (2021), the satirical comedy Kalapuram (2022), and MATKA (2024) Karuna's upcoming project, Honey, is a suspense-driven thriller. Beyond cinema, he is the author of Savarlakonda, a bestselling Telugu short story collection celebrated for its rich depiction of rural life. Known for his ability to craft emotionally resonant narratives rooted in regional culture, Karuna Kumar continues to work across theatrical and streaming platforms, developing original content that bridges local authenticity with global appeal.

Honey
as Writer, Director
2026

Katha Kamamishu
2025

Matka
as Director, Writer
2024

Naa Saami Ranga
2024

Kalapuram
as Director, Writer
2022

Sridevi Soda Center
as Director, Writer
2021

Metro Kathalu
as Director
2020

Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya
as Karuna
2020

Palasa 1978
as Director
2020