Karthi

Biography

Karthi is a prominent Indian actor recognized for his work in the Tamil film industry. He has garnered several accolades throughout his career, including three Filmfare Awards South, an Edison Award, two SIIMA Awards, and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award. As the younger sibling of actor Suriya and the son of actor Sivakumar, Karthi began his professional journey as an assistant director under the renowned filmmaker Mani Ratnam. He made his acting debut in the critically acclaimed film Paruthiveeran in 2007, which brought him significant recognition and the Filmfare Award for Best Actor.

Following his debut, Karthi starred in a series of successful films that solidified his status as a leading actor in Tamil cinema, including Paiyaa (2010), Naan Mahaan Alla (2010), Siruthai (2011), Madras (2014), Thozha (2016), Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru (2017), Kadaikutty Singam (2018), Kaithi (2019), Thambi (2019), and Ponniyin Selvan: I (2022). His versatility and engaging performances have made him a favorite among audiences. In addition to his earlier works, Karthi featured in Sardar (2022) and the highly anticipated Ponniyin Selvan: II (2023), further cementing his reputation as a commercially successful actor in the Tamil film landscape.