Karthik Palani

Profession: Cinematographer
Date of Birth: 06 Dec 1985

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Karthik Palani is an Indian cinematographer known for his visual work in major Indian films including Penguin, Varisu, Adipurush, and The RajaSaab. He has rapidly become one of the sought‑after Directors of Photography in Indian cinema.

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Karthik Palani: Age, Net Worth, Movies, Family, and Personal Details

Name	Karthik Palani
Date Of Birth	06 Dec 1985
Age	40 Years
Birth Place	India
Height	5′ 9″
Profession	Cinematographer
Current Residence	Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad
Religion	Hinduism
Nationality	Indian
Zodiac Sign	Sagittarius
Hobbies	Photography, travel, film techniques, art, design

Karthik Palani: Education

Education Qualification	Diploma in Cinematography, Film Tech
College(s)	Film & Television Institute of Tamil Nadu (FTIT)
School(s)	Schooling in hometown region

Karthik Palani: Net Worth

Net Worth	₹4–8 Crore

Sources: Compiled from official corporate biographies, public statements, and media reports.

Karthik Palani: Overview

Karthik Palani (born 6 December 1985) is a cinematographer working in the Indian film industry. He began his career assisting seasoned cinematographers and later made his independent debut with the Hindi feature Love Shagun (2016). Since then he has shot a mix of regional and pan‑India films including Next Nuvve, Brand Babu, Penguin (2020), French Biriyani (2020), Tamil blockbuster Varisu (2023), and the high‑profile epic Adipurush (2023). His distinctive visual style and ability to work across languages brought him widespread industry recognition. He frequently collaborates on large commercial projects and continues to shape the visual storytelling of contemporary Indian cinema.