Karunanithi.K
Karunanithi.K is an MLA belonging to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, representing Pallavaram, Tamil Nadu. He is 67 years old and has declared 10th Pass as his highest education. In the 2021 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹1.00 Cr with liabilities of ₹20.2 L, compared with ₹77.5 L in 2016. The affidavit lists 12 criminal cases, 12 of them pending; pending cases are allegations, not findings of guilt. Our records show 3 elections contested, 2 won.
Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology
Political Career Timeline
- 2016Member of Legislative Assembly· Pallavaram
Elected to 15th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from Pallavaram constituency.
- 2021Member of Legislative Assembly· PallavaramCurrent
Re-elected to 16th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from Pallavaram.
Election History
| Year | House | Constituency | Party | Result | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Assembly | Pallavaram | DMK DMK | Won | 1,12,891 | 44.94% |
| 2021 | Assembly | Pallavaram | DMK DMK | Won | 1,26,427 | 47.5% |
| 2026 | Assembly | Pallavaram | DMK DMK | Lost | — | — |
Financial Profile(2021)
- Immovable Assets₹30.0 L30%
- Movable Assets₹70.1 L70%
- Liabilities₹20.2 L20%
Source: 2021 Election Affidavit · Not independently audited
Criminal Cases
- 1Pallavaram Police Station Case2021PendingCourt — Judicial Magistrate Court, Tambaram
- 2Meenambakkam Police Station Case2020PendingCourt — Judicial Magistrate Court, Alandur
- 3K.K. Nagar Police Station Case2005PendingCourt — Special Court for MLA/MP Cases, Chennai
Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions. Source: 2021 Election Affidavit.
Declared assets over time
Only one affidavit is on record, so there is no growth to show yet.
Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology
Family
Education
Income(2019 - 2020)
Declared income by year (3)
Frequently asked questions
Which constituency does Karunanithi.K represent?
Karunanithi.K is an MLA representing Pallavaram, Tamil Nadu and belongs to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.
What are the declared assets of Karunanithi.K?
Karunanithi.K declared total assets of ₹1.00 Cr and liabilities of ₹20.2 L in the 2021 election affidavit.
How many criminal cases does Karunanithi.K have?
Karunanithi.K declared 12 criminal cases in the election affidavit (12 pending). Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions.
What is the educational qualification of Karunanithi.K?
Karunanithi.K declared 10th Pass as the highest educational qualification.
How old is Karunanithi.K?
Karunanithi.K is 67 years old as per the records on file.
What was Karunanithi.K's most recent election result?
Karunanithi.K lost the 2026 Assembly election from Pallavaram with a 0% vote share.
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