Raghu Kesavan, better known by the stage name of Karan is an Indian film actor. He began his career as a child artist in the film Achanum Bappayum (1972) and went on to act in films Rajahamsam (1974), Choola (1979) and Ina (1982). Karan won a Kerala State Film Award for his spectacular performance in Rajahamsam (1974). He essayed lead roles in Malayan (2009), Irandu Mogum (2010) and Sooran (2014). Karan has the film Kanniyum Kaalaiyum Sema Kadhal lined up.