Karnan Kanapathy, or Karnan G Crak, is one of Malaysia’s most recognisable local artists, known for his versatility, passion, and strong screen presence. Born and raised in Klang, Karnan’s journey has been shaped by hard work and resilience. After the passing of his father, he left his studies after SPM to support his family, marking the beginning of a determination that now defines his career.

Karnan started out as a rapper in 2006, later stepping into acting through Director S. Balachandar’s short film projects. His lead role in Kickstart (2010) earned him the Best Actor Award at the BMW Shorties, launching him into the Malaysian Tamil entertainment scene.

Since then, Karnan has acted in popular local series and telemovies like Swaralayam, Sivanthu Pochu Nenju, Astra, and Naran, while also collaborating actively with Singaporean productions such as Avathaaram, Kavasam, and Annamalai.

Most recently, Karnan has gained attention for his performances in the Malaysian Tamil films Macai and Blues, proving once again his ability to take on diverse and impactful roles.

With multiple awards to his name, including the Icon of the Year at the MICA Awards 2019; Karnan continues to grow as an artist, earning love from audiences both locally and abroad.

Karnan G Crak is RAAGA’s Malaysian Star of the Month: a true talent whose journey inspires and whose star continues to rise.