TM Karthik
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TM Karthik is a versatile Indian actor and theatre artist who primarily works in the Tamil film industry. Born and raised in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Karthik began his journey in performing arts through theatre, joining the acclaimed Chennai-based group Evam. Over the years, he honed his craft, performing in over 60 stage plays across India and internationally, earning recognition for his natural dialogue delivery, expressive performances, and comic timing. His transition to films allowed him to showcase his versatility on screen, with notable roles in Panchathanthiram (2002), Oh My Kadavule (2020), and Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (2022). He also appeared in the popular Netflix series Navarasa (2021). Known for his dedication and ability to embody a wide range of characters, Karthik has established himself as a respected supporting actor in Tamil cinema while continuing to maintain a strong presence in theatre. Today, TM Karthik is regarded as one of the prominent faces bridging theatre and film, admired for his authentic performances and commitment to the craft of acting.
TM Karthik is a versatile Indian actor and theatre artist who primarily works in the Tamil film industry. Born and raised in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Karthik began his journey in performing arts through theatre, joining the acclaimed Chennai-based group Evam. Over the years, he honed his craft, performing in over 60 stage plays across India and internationally, earning recognition for his natural dialogue delivery, expressive performances, and comic timing. His transition to films allowed him to showcase his versatility on screen, with notable roles in Panchathanthiram (2002), Oh My Kadavule (2020), and Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (2022). He also appeared in the popular Netflix series Navarasa (2021). Known for his dedication and ability to embody a wide range of characters, Karthik has established himself as a respected supporting actor in Tamil cinema while continuing to maintain a strong presence in theatre. Today, TM Karthik is regarded as one of the prominent faces bridging theatre and film, admired for his authentic performances and commitment to the craft of acting.
TM Karthik is a talented Indian actor and theatre artist primarily active in the Tamil film industry and Chennai’s stage theatre scene. Known for his versatility and natural dialogue delivery, he has appeared in films like Panchathanthiram, Oh My Kadavule, and Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, as well as the Netflix series Navarasa. Born and raised in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Karthik started his acting journey in theatre with the renowned group Evam before transitioning to films and OTT projects, earning acclaim for his expressive performances and comic timing.
TM Karthik is a talented Indian actor and theatre artist primarily active in
the Tamil film industry and Chennai’s stage theatre scene. Known for his versatility and natural dialogue delivery, he has appeared in films like Panchathanthiram, Oh My Kadavule, and Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, as well as the Netflix series Navarasa. Born and raised in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Karthik started his acting journey in theatre with the renowned group Evam before transitioning to films and OTT projects, earning acclaim for his expressive performances and comic timing.
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Personal details
- Alternative names TM Karthik
- Height 5′ 10″
- Born · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Other works
- Actor
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TM Karthik is a versatile Indian actor and theatre artist known for his supporting roles in Tamil cinema and his extensive work in stage plays.
Some of his notable films include Panchathanthiram, Oh My Kadavule, and Rocketry: The Nambi Effect.
He began his career in theatre with the Chennai-based group Evam and later transitioned into films and web series.
Yes, he appeared in the Netflix anthology series Navarasa and continues to take roles in other web projects.
He is known for his natural dialogue delivery, versatile performances, strong comic timing, and ability to bring authenticity to every character.
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Trivia
TM Karthik began his acting career in theatre before transitioning to films.
He is a prominent member of the Chennai-based theatre group Evam, performing in over 60 plays nationally and internationally.
He gained recognition in Tamil cinema for his supporting roles in films like Panchathanthiram, Oh My Kadavule, and Rocketry: The Nambi Effect.
Quotes
“Theatre teaches you to respect the craft of acting.”
“Every character has something to say if you listen.”
Trademarks
Natural and expressive dialogue delivery.
Strong comic timing and versatile acting.
Ability to seamlessly transition between theatre and cinema performances.
Salaries
Films: ₹2–5 lakhs per project
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