Karpanai is a 2005 Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Ashok Raj and produced by V. Radha Krishnan.
The film stars Harish Raghavendra, Keerthi, Sudhi Nambiar, and Arpitha, with Srikanth, Rajeev, Kadhal Sukumar, Mayilsamy, Nimmy, Srilatha, and Benjamin playing supporting roles.
The music was composed by Santhosh Jayaraj, while the cinematography was handled by K. C. Rajesh and editing by K. Madhu.
The film follows Mathi (Harish Raghavendra), a happy-go-lucky youngster who returns to his village after studying at a hostel in Chennai, only to fall under the spell of college student and Bharatanatyam dancer Malar (Keerthi). The story explores their past love affair, which was complicated by a fight with Mathi's elder brother Sakthivel (Sudhi Nambiar).
Karpanai was released on 16 September 2005.