Karthi

Q: Has Karthi won any awards?

Yes, Karthi has won multiple awards including Filmfare Awards and Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for his performances, particularly for 'Paruthiveeran' and 'Naan Mahaan Alla'.

Q: What was Karthi's first film?

Karthi made his acting debut in the film 'Paruthiveeran' in 2007, which received widespread acclaim and established him as a talented newcomer in the industry.

Q: Which films are considered Karthi's most successful?

Some of Karthi's most successful films include 'Sir', 'Kaithi', and 'Naan Mahaan Alla', all of which performed well at the box office and received positive reviews from critics.

Q: What can you tell about Karthi's personal life?

Karthi is married to Ranjani and they have two children together. He values family life and often shares glimpses of his personal experiences on social media.

Q: What is Karthi's estimated net worth?

Karthi's estimated net worth is around $10 million, accumulated through his successful acting career and endorsements.

Q: What are some milestones in Karthi's filmography?

Karthi's filmography milestones include his debut in 'Paruthiveeran', his role in the blockbuster 'Sir', and his acclaimed performance in 'Kaithi', which marked a turning point in his career.

Q: Is Karthi involved in any philanthropic activities?

Yes, Karthi is involved in various philanthropic activities, supporting education and healthcare initiatives in Tamil Nadu, reflecting his commitment to social causes.

Known for

Kaithi (2019)

IMDb 8.4 / 10

2019 / Action, Adventure / 139mins

Dilli, a convicted criminal, is out on parole to meet his daughter. However, a drug bust sets him off on a mission to save...

Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru (2017)

IMDb 8.2 / 10

2017 / Action, Adventure / 156mins

A hardnosed cop goes after a gang of ruthless dacoits who have been terrorising residents along the highway for a decade.

Name

Karthi

Height

5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)

Born

25 May 1977, Madras, Tamil Nadu, India

Spouses

Ranjani (2013–present)

Children

2, Dhanvanth Karthi, Karthi

Parents

S. A. Chandrasekhar, Uma

Estimated Net Worth

$10 million

Year	Title	Character	Rating
2026	Movie Sardar 2	Agent Sardar Chandra Bose / Inspector Vijay Prakash	Not rated
2026	Movie Vaa Vaathiyaar After being raised as the reincarnation of a famous actor, a man finds himself clashing with his grandfather's expectations of...	Rameshwaran "Ramu"	TMDB 4.5 / 10
2025	Movie 3BHK A middle-class family battles financial hurdles and personal setbacks while pursuing their dream of owning a home in the bustling...	House - Tamil (voice)	TMDB 7.1 / 10
2025	Movie HIT: The Third Case The Homicide Intervention Team (HIT) sends ruthless police officer Arjun Sarkaar to find a group of killers and stop their...	ACP Veerappan (Special Appearance)	TMDB 6.7 / 10
2024	Movie Kanguva A bounty hunter in present day, learns about his previous life as a legendary warrior, when fate unites him with...	Rathaangasan / Commander Ryan	TMDB 3.6 / 10
2024	Movie Meiyazhagan Twenty-two years after losing his home, Arulmozhi Varman returns to his native Thanjavur to attend his cousin's wedding. Amidst the...	Meiyazhagan	TMDB 8.1 / 10
2023	Movie Japan A fictionalized version of the events surrounding notorious criminal Tiruvarur Murugan, who was involved in a big jewellery shop robbery.	Japan Muni	TMDB 3.4 / 10
2023	Movie Mark Antony Set in 1995, Mark, a skilled mechanic and the son of a former gangster, stumbles upon a phone that has...	Narrator (Voice)	TMDB 6.0 / 10
2023	Movie Ponniyin Selvan: Part II 968 AD. The Pandyan assassins gather once again to destroy the Chola dynasty. Now the mighty Chola princes must fight...	Vanthiyathevan	TMDB 6.2 / 10
2022	Movie Sardar An espionage agent who is branded a traitor returns from exile to take down a dubious water project and safeguard...	Chandrabose "Sardar"/Vijay Prakash	TMDB 6.8 / 10
2022	Movie Ponniyin Selvan: Part I The Chola kingdom is under threat from forces both internal and external, and with crown prince Aaditha Karikalan, his younger...	Vanthiyathevan	TMDB 7.1 / 10
2022	Movie Viruman An intrepid and good-hearted son fights to make his arrogant father pay the price for his sins, which includes his...	Viruman	TMDB 5.5 / 10
2022	Movie Vikram Amar is assigned to investigate a case of serial killings. When Amar investigates the case, he realizes it is not...	Dilli (voice)	TMDB 7.5 / 10
2021	Movie Sulthan A man raised by gangsters tries to reform them, and a hired job to protect a village presents him with...	Vikram Alias Sulthan	TMDB 5.3 / 10
2019	Movie Thambi Brother and sister who get separated and reunite years later when the brother has grown to be a criminal.	Vicky (Saravanan)	TMDB 6.5 / 10
2019	TV Cooku with Comali Cooku with Comali, also known by the acronym CWC, is an Indian Tamil-language comedy-based cooking competition show aired on Star...	Self - Guest	TMDB 8.4 / 10
2019	Movie Kaithi Dilli, a convicted criminal, is out on parole to meet his daughter. However, a drug bust sets him off on...	Dilli	TMDB 7.6 / 10
2019	Movie Dev A youngster who has to fight against all the odds in order to achieve his desires.	Dev Ramalingam	TMDB 4.9 / 10
2018	Movie Kadaikutty Singam Gunasingam, a family-loving farmer who hails from a small town, tries his best to keep his big family united despite...	Gunasingam	TMDB 6.7 / 10
2017	Movie Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru A hardnosed cop goes after a gang of ruthless dacoits who have been terrorising residents along the highway for a...	Theeran Thirumaran	TMDB 7.8 / 10
2017	TV Bigg Boss Many contestants live in a purpose-built house and are isolated from the rest of the world. Every week, housemates nominate...	Himself - Promo for Kadaikutty Singam	TMDB 3.7 / 10
2017	Movie Kaatru Veliyidai Romance is in the air as the lives of Fighter Pilot Varun & Medical Doctor Leela collide amidst the scenic...	Varun	TMDB 5.6 / 10
2016	Movie Kaashmora Kaashmora, a present era black magic specialist; Rajnayak, an ancient era warlord and Ratnamahadevi is his queen. How these three...	Kaashmora / Raj Nayak	TMDB 4.9 / 10
2016	TV The Kapil Sharma Show Kapil Sharma is back with his gang - Bindu, Chandan and 'mohalle ki dhoban' Gudiya. In tow is a new...	Self	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2016	Movie Oopiri Impressed by his carefree attitude, quadriplegic multi-billionaire Vikram hires a convict out on parole as his caretaker. What follows is...	Seenu	TMDB 7.1 / 10
2015	Movie Komban An angry young man tries to give up his violent ways after his marriage runs into trouble. But his nemesis...	Kombaiah Pandian	TMDB 5.1 / 10
2014	Movie Madras A portrayal of the lives of the people living in North Madras, focusing on the politics inside the slums and...	Kaali	TMDB 7.8 / 10
2013	Movie Biriyani The desire for biryani after drinks lands two friends in an endless frenzy as they get framed for a kidnapping...	Sugan	TMDB 4.8 / 10
2013	Movie All in All Azhagu Raja The film is centered around Azhaguraja (Karthi), his friend and adviser Kalyanam (Santhanam) who runs a little known TV channel....	Azhagu Raja	TMDB 3.6 / 10
2013	Movie Alex Pandian Alex Pandian (Tamil: அலெக்ஸ் பாண்டியன்) is a Tamil action-masala film directed by Suraj that features Karthi and Anushka Shetty in...	Alex Pandian	TMDB 3.6 / 10
2012	Movie Maattrraan Akhilan and Vimalan are the conjoined twins of genetic scientist Ramachandran, whose company makes Energion, a dietary supplement that promises...	Vimalan / Akhilan (Voice , Telugu version)	TMDB 5.7 / 10
2012	Movie Saguni Saguni is a Tamil political satire film directed by Shankar Dayal. The film features Karthi and Pranitha in the lead...	Kamalakannan	TMDB 4.8 / 10
2011	Movie Ko Ashwin is a photographer, covering the upcoming elections for a newspaper. His life gets entangled with politics when one of...	Cameo Appearance in "Aga Aga" Song	TMDB 7.2 / 10
2011	Movie Siruthai A thief comes across a little girl who says that he's her father. When he learns the truth about his...	Ratnavel Pandian IPS / Rocket Raja	TMDB 5.9 / 10
2010	Movie Naan Mahaan Alla A playful young man leads a very happy life, but everything changes when his father witnesses a heinous crime.	Jeeva Pragasam	TMDB 6.4 / 10
2010	Movie Paiyaa Shiva, an engineering graduate, is not serious about his job or future even when his friends advise him about life....	Siva	TMDB 6.1 / 10
2010	Movie Aayirathil Oruvan An expedition sets out to uncover the long-lost traces of the Chola dynasty, venturing into uncharted lands filled with ancient...	Muthu	TMDB 6.6 / 10
2007	Movie Paruthiveeran A village tough finally succumbs to the unconditional love of his angelic cousin, but his romance faces insurmountable challenges, including...	Paruthiveeran	TMDB 6.7 / 10
2004	Movie Aayitha Ezhuthu A goon, who dreams of making it big in life, a student leader, who strives to keep politicians away from...	Michael's Friend (Uncredited)	TMDB 7.0 / 10
TBA	Movie #Karthi 30	Unknown character	Not rated
TBA	Movie HIT: The Fourth Case The fourth installment in the HIT film series. Plot TBA.	ACP Veerappan	Not rated
TBA	Movie Vikram 2	Dilli	Not rated
TBA	Movie Kaithi 2	Dilli	Not rated
TBA	Movie Marshal	Unknown character	Not rated

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2023	Movie Japan A fictionalized version of the events surrounding notorious criminal Tiruvarur Murugan, who was involved in a big jewellery shop robbery.	Playback Singer Sound	TMDB 3.4 / 10
2022	Movie Sardar An espionage agent who is branded a traitor returns from exile to take down a dubious water project and safeguard...	Playback Singer Sound	TMDB 6.8 / 10
2022	Movie Kanam A struggling young musician, along with his two friends, with the help of a quantum physicist goes back in time...	Playback Singer Sound	TMDB 7.1 / 10
2017	Movie Magalir Mattum A progressive-minded documentary filmmaker reunites three older women who have been separated since college and takes them on a trip.	Playback Singer Sound	TMDB 6.8 / 10
2013	Movie Biriyani The desire for biryani after drinks lands two friends in an endless frenzy as they get framed for a kidnapping...	Playback Singer Sound	TMDB 4.8 / 10
2012	Movie Saguni Saguni is a Tamil political satire film directed by Shankar Dayal. The film features Karthi and Pranitha in the lead...	Playback Singer Sound	TMDB 4.8 / 10
2007	Movie Paruthiveeran A village tough finally succumbs to the unconditional love of his angelic cousin, but his romance faces insurmountable challenges, including...	Playback Singer Sound	TMDB 6.7 / 10
2004	Movie Aayitha Ezhuthu A goon, who dreams of making it big in life, a student leader, who strives to keep politicians away from...	Assistant Director Directing	TMDB 7.0 / 10
TBA	Movie Party	Playback Singer Sound	Not rated

Vaa Vaathiyaar

2026 / TMDB 4.5

3BHK

2025 / TMDB 7.1

HIT: The Third Case

2025 / TMDB 6.7

Kanguva

2024 / TMDB 3.6

Meiyazhagan

2024 / TMDB 8.1

Japan

2023 / TMDB 3.4

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Got a question about Karthi?

What are Karthi's career highlights?

Karthi's career highlights include critically acclaimed films like 'Paruthiveeran' and 'Kaithi', showcasing his range as an actor. His performances have earned him several awards and nominations, solidifying his status in Tamil cinema.

Has Karthi won any awards?

What was Karthi's first film?

Which films are considered Karthi's most successful?

What can you tell about Karthi's personal life?

What is Karthi's estimated net worth?

What are some milestones in Karthi's filmography?

Is Karthi involved in any philanthropic activities?