Karthi
Known for
Karthi is a Tamil film star from Chennai, younger brother of actor Suriya, who debuted to immediate acclaim in the rustic drama 'Paruthiveeran' (2007). After years alternating masala entertainers and romances, his career found a new gear with Lokesh Kanagaraj's lean thriller 'Kaithi' (2019), playing the convict Dilli through one relentless night — a role he revisited in 'Vikram' (2022). He then won broad praise as the roguish warrior Vanthiyathevan in Mani Ratnam's two-part epic 'Ponniyin Selvan' (2022-2023). Earthy, expressive and unpretentious, Karthi excels as common men pushed into uncommon circumstances.
Karthi
34 Movies
Karthi is a Tamil film star from Chennai, younger brother of actor Suriya, who debuted to immediate acclaim in the rustic drama 'Paruthiveeran' (2007). After years alternating masala entertainers and romances, his career found a new gear with Lokesh Kanagaraj's lean thriller 'Kaithi' (2019), playing the convict Dilli through one relentless night — a role he revisited in 'Vikram' (2022). He then won broad praise as the roguish warrior Vanthiyathevan in Mani Ratnam's two-part epic 'Ponniyin Selvan' (2022-2023). Earthy, expressive and unpretentious, Karthi excels as common men pushed into uncommon circumstances.
Movies
Plays Dilli (voice)
Vikram
2022
Plays ACP Veerappan (Special Appearance)
HIT: The Third Case
2025
Plays Rathaangasan / Commander Ryan
Kanguva
2024
Plays Rameshwaran "Ramu"
Vaa Vaathiyaar
2026
Plays Dilli
Kaithi
2019
Plays Siva
Paiyaa
2010
Plays Ratnavel Pandian IPS / Rocket Raja
Siruthai
2011
Plays Varun
Kaatru Veliyidai
2017
Plays Chandrabose "Sardar"/Vijay Prakash
Sardar
2022
Plays Meiyazhagan
Meiyazhagan
2024
Plays Vanthiyathevan
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
2022
Plays Vanthiyathevan
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
2023
Plays Seenu
Oopiri
2016
Plays Gunasingam
Kadaikutty Singam
2018
Plays Kamalakannan
Saguni
2012
Plays Vikram Alias Sulthan
Sulthan
2021
Plays Muthu
Aayirathil Oruvan
2010
Plays Cameo Appearance in "Aga Aga" Song
Ko
2011
Plays Theeran Thirumaran
Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru
2017
Plays Japan Muni
Japan
2023
Plays Alex Pandian
Alex Pandian
2013
Plays Paruthiveeran
Paruthiveeran
2007
Plays Kaali
Madras
2014
Plays Vicky (Saravanan)
Thambi
2019
Plays Dev Ramalingam
Dev
2019
Plays House - Tamil (voice)
3BHK
2025
Plays Sugan
Biriyani
2013
Plays Kombaiah Pandian
Komban
2015
Plays Kaashmora / Raj Nayak
Kaashmora
2016
Plays Viruman
Viruman
2022
Plays Jeeva Pragasam
Naan Mahaan Alla
2010
Plays Azhagu Raja
All in All Azhagu Raja
2013
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HIT: The Third Case
Full Filmography
Sardar 2
Agent Sardar Chandra Bose / Inspector Vijay Prakash
2026
Film
Vaa Vaathiyaar
Rameshwaran "Ramu"
2026
Film
3BHK
House - Tamil (voice)
2025
Film
HIT: The Third Case
ACP Veerappan (Special Appearance)
2025
Film
Kanguva
Rathaangasan / Commander Ryan
2024
Film
Meiyazhagan
Meiyazhagan
2024
Film
Japan
Japan Muni
2023
Film
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Vanthiyathevan
2023
Film
Sardar
Chandrabose "Sardar"/Vijay Prakash
2022
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Karthi and where are they from?
Karthi is 49 years old, born on May 25, 1977 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
What are the most famous roles of Karthi?
Karthi is best known for roles in Vikram, Kaithi, Ponniyin Selvan: Part I.
How many movies has Karthi been in?
Over a 22-year career (since 2004), Karthi has appeared in 34 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was Karthi's first movie?
The career of Karthi began with Aayitha Ezhuthu (2004).
What is Karthi's most recent movie or series?
Karthi's most recent release is Vaa Vaathiyaar, which premiered on January 14, 2026.
Does Karthi have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Karthi's upcoming work includes: Sardar 2 (2026).
Karthi
1977-05-25 · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Karthi is an Indian film actor who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. He began his career in cinema as an assistant director to Mani Ratnam on the film Aayutha Ezhuthu (2004). Karthi made his acting debut with Paruthiveeran (2007), becoming an overnight sensation. He then went on to star in commercially successful films including Paiyaa (2010), Naan Mahaan Alla (2010), Siruthai (2011), Madras (2014), Thozha (2016), Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru (2017), Kadaikutty Singam (2018), Kaithi (2019), Thambi (2019), Ponniyin Selvan: I (2022), Sardar (2022), and Ponniyin Selvan: II (2023), establishing himself as a successful leading actor of Tamil cinema. Karthi has won three Filmfare Awards, an Edison Award, two SIIMA Awards, and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award.