Karthi

Quick Info

Born May 25, 1977

Birth Place Chennai (formerly Madras), Tamil Nadu, India

Height 5'10' (178 cm)

Fan Score 75

Popularity 75

Roles Actor

Photos

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Known For

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (...

Vanthiyathevan

★ 7.5

Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two...

Vanthiyathevan

★ 7.3

Filmography

Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two (2023)

7.3 2023

Vanthiyathevan

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022)

7.5 2022

Vanthiyathevan

Videos

Kaithi - Official Trailer | Karthi | Lokesh Kanagaraj |...

Sardar Official Trailer | Karthi, Raashii Khanna, Rajis...

Personal Details

Alternative Names Karthi , Karthik Sivakumar

Official Sites www.instagram.com, x.com, www.facebook.com

Children Daughter: Umayaal (born 2013)Son: Kandhan (born 2020)

Parents Father: Sivakumar (veteran Tamil actor)Mother: Lakshmi Sivakumar

Relatives Surya, Jothika

Did You Know

Trivia

Before acting, Karthi earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai.

He pursued a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering at Binghamton University, New York, and took courses in filmmaking at SUNY.

Worked as an assistant director to Mani Ratnam before his acting debut.

Co-founded the Agaram Foundation, focusing on education for underprivileged students in Tamil Nadu.

Quotes

"I was earning about 5000 per month and found the work monotonous. That was when I thought, I should do something more."

Trademarks

Versatility in roles across action, drama, and historical genres.

Collaborations with acclaimed directors like Mani Ratnam and Lokesh Kanagaraj.

Nicknames

Karthi

Salaries

He earn's ₹8 crore per film, making him one of the highest-paid actors in Tamil cinema.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Karthi related to actor Suriya?

Yes, Karthi is the younger brother of popular Tamil actor Suriya. Both are sons of veteran Tamil actor Sivakumar.

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What was Karthi's debut film?

Karthi made his acting debut in the critically acclaimed Tamil film Paruthiveeran (2007), which earned him several awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil.

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