How this continued oppression and suppression at the hands of the upper class men supported by the bureaucracy forces this ordinary man to inspire a rebellion and turn him into the champion of his people is what 'Karnan' is all about. The scenes then cut to 1997 and we are introduced to Karnan a young man who like the others in his village is angry about the oppression of the neighbouring village men that prevents even a bus from stopping for them which means the young cannot study or go outside for work. We hear the now popular chartbuster song "Kanda Vara Sollunga" as an entire village prays for the return of its hero Karnan who is suffering police brutality. The story opens with a preteen girl lying on the middle of the road having fits and no passing vehicle stopping to help her and she dies. Will 'Karnan' be a worthy successor of Pariyan or even surpass him remains to be seen. In his second venture he has joined hands with the powerhouse of acting Dhanush and has created a hero who hits back and inspires his people. Mari Selvaraj with his debut movie 'Pariyerum Perumal' got instant acclaim for his portrayal of a submissive hero against oppression. Karnan - Powerful rebellion against oppression