Acting

Karthi

Born May 25, 1977 · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (age 49)

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 (2…

Known For

Sardar 2

Sardar 2 · 2026

MovieActionThriller

When the mysterious Black Dagger threatens national security, Inspector Vijay embarks on his most dangerous mission yet. As the battle unfolds, the extraordinary origin of legendary spy Sardar is finally revealed, uncovering the sacrifices that forged a legend and the secrets that could shape the future.

Vaa Vaathiyaar

Vaa Vaathiyaar · 2026

MovieComedyAction

After being raised as the reincarnation of a famous actor, a man finds himself clashing with his grandfather's expectations of him.

Vikram

MovieActionCrime

Amar is assigned to investigate a case of serial killings. When Amar investigates the case, he realizes it is not what it seems to be and following down this path will lead to nothing but war between everyone involved.

HIT: The Third Case

HIT: The Third Case · 2025

HIT: The Third Case

MovieCrimeThriller

The Homicide Intervention Team (HIT) sends ruthless police officer Arjun Sarkaar to find a group of killers and stop their grisly murder spree.

Meiyazhagan

Meiyazhagan · 2024

MovieFamilyDrama

Twenty-two years after losing his home, Arulmozhi Varman returns to his native Thanjavur to attend his cousin's wedding. Amidst the celebrations, Arul is reintroduced to an upbeat man whom he cannot recall. With the help of the unknown man, Arul reconnects with his past.

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I · 2022

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I

MovieActionAdventure

The Chola kingdom is under threat from forces both internal and external, and with crown prince Aaditha Karikalan, his younger brother Arunmozhi Varman and the emperor, Sundara Cholar separated by situations, it is up to a messenger to ensure the safety of the kingdom. Can he succeed in his mission, especially with Karikalan's former girlfriend, Nandhini, plotting to bring down the entire Chola empire?

Aayirathil Oruvan

Aayirathil Oruvan · 2010

Aayirathil Oruvan

MovieActionAdventure

An expedition sets out to uncover the long-lost traces of the Chola dynasty, venturing into uncharted lands filled with ancient traps, hostile forces, and forgotten secrets. What begins as a search for history soon becomes a perilous struggle for survival, where myths and reality collide and the fate of an entire legacy hangs in the balance.

Sardar

MovieThrillerAction

An espionage agent who is branded a traitor returns from exile to take down a dubious water project and safeguard the country.

Filmography

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Sardar 2

Sardar 2 · 2026

MovieActionThriller

When the mysterious Black Dagger threatens national security, Inspector Vijay embarks on his most dangerous mission yet. As the battle unfolds, the extraordinary origin of legendary spy Sardar is finally revealed, uncovering the sacrifices that forged a legend and the secrets that could shape the future.

Chandra Bose 'Agent Sardar' / Inspector Vijay Prakash

Vaa Vaathiyaar

Vaa Vaathiyaar · 2026

MovieComedyAction

After being raised as the reincarnation of a famous actor, a man finds himself clashing with his grandfather's expectations of him.

Rameshwaran "Ramu"

Vikram

MovieActionCrime

Amar is assigned to investigate a case of serial killings. When Amar investigates the case, he realizes it is not what it seems to be and following down this path will lead to nothing but war between everyone involved.

Dilli (voice)

HIT: The Third Case

HIT: The Third Case · 2025

HIT: The Third Case

MovieCrimeThriller

The Homicide Intervention Team (HIT) sends ruthless police officer Arjun Sarkaar to find a group of killers and stop their grisly murder spree.

ACP Veerappan (Special Appearance)

Meiyazhagan

Meiyazhagan · 2024

MovieFamilyDrama

Twenty-two years after losing his home, Arulmozhi Varman returns to his native Thanjavur to attend his cousin's wedding. Amidst the celebrations, Arul is reintroduced to an upbeat man whom he cannot recall. With the help of the unknown man, Arul reconnects with his past.

Meiyazhagan

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I · 2022

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I

MovieActionAdventure

The Chola kingdom is under threat from forces both internal and external, and with crown prince Aaditha Karikalan, his younger brother Arunmozhi Varman and the emperor, Sundara Cholar separated by situations, it is up to a messenger to ensure the safety of the kingdom. Can he succeed in his mission, especially with Karikalan's former girlfriend, Nandhini, plotting to bring down the entire Chola empire?

Vanthiyathevan

Aayirathil Oruvan

Aayirathil Oruvan · 2010

Aayirathil Oruvan

MovieActionAdventure

An expedition sets out to uncover the long-lost traces of the Chola dynasty, venturing into uncharted lands filled with ancient traps, hostile forces, and forgotten secrets. What begins as a search for history soon becomes a perilous struggle for survival, where myths and reality collide and the fate of an entire legacy hangs in the balance.

Muthu

Sardar

MovieThrillerAction

An espionage agent who is branded a traitor returns from exile to take down a dubious water project and safeguard the country.

Playback Singer

Kaithi

MovieActionThriller

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

Dilli

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II · 2023

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II

MovieActionAdventure

968 AD. The Pandyan assassins gather once again to destroy the Chola dynasty. Now the mighty Chola princes must fight the Pandyas, the Rashtrakutas and other Chola enemies who have joined forces. Also, at play are the rumours of Ponniyin Selvan’s death at sea, the powerful Pazhuvettarayar’s betrayal, and the tragic destiny of Aditha Karikalan, whose heart was long lost to the vengeful Nandini.

Vanthiyathevan

Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru

Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru · 2017

Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru

MovieActionThriller

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

Theeran Thirumaran

Kanguva

Kanguva · 2024

MovieActionThriller

A bounty hunter in present day, learns about his previous life as a legendary warrior, when fate unites him with a mutant kid.

Rathaangasan / Commander Ryan

Thambi

MovieThrillerAction

Brother and sister who get separated and reunite years later when the brother has grown to be a criminal.

Vicky (Saravanan)

All in All Azhagu Raja

All in All Azhagu Raja · 2013

All in All Azhagu Raja

MovieComedyRomance

The film is centered around Azhaguraja (Karthi), his friend and adviser Kalyanam (Santhanam) who runs a little known TV channel. He falls head over heels for at first sight with Devi Priya (Kajal Aggarwal) daughter of a rich businessman and the rest of the story is how he wins her in the end.

Azhagu Raja

Biriyani

Biriyani · 2013

MovieActionComedy

The desire for biryani after drinks lands two friends in an endless frenzy as they get framed for a kidnapping and go on the run.

Playback Singer

Oopiri

MovieDramaFamily

Impressed by his carefree attitude, quadriplegic multi-billionaire Vikram hires a convict out on parole as his caretaker. What follows is a string of life lessons they learn from each other.

Seenu

Aayitha Ezhuthu

Aayitha Ezhuthu · 2004

Aayitha Ezhuthu

MovieActionDrama

A goon, who dreams of making it big in life, a student leader, who strives to keep politicians away from college election and a third guy who wants to settle abroad. Their lives change after an incident on a bridge.

Assistant Director

Mark Antony

Mark Antony · 2023

MovieScience FictionAction

Set in 1995, Mark, a skilled mechanic and the son of a former gangster, stumbles upon a phone that has the ability to connect with the past, tries to save his estranged mother from a grim fate. While facing his own family's legacy, Mark must navigate through dangerous consequences of altering the past, as it causes unforeseen repercussions in the present.

Narrator (Voice)

Viruman

Viruman · 2022

MovieActionFamily

An intrepid and good-hearted son fights to make his arrogant father pay the price for his sins, which includes his mother's death, and save his brothers from the man's grip.

Viruman

Kaashmora

Kaashmora · 2016

MovieFantasyHorror

Kaashmora, a present era black magic specialist; Rajnayak, an ancient era warlord and Ratnamahadevi is his queen. How these three are connected? What are the issues that arise?

Kaashmora / Raj Nayak

Sulthan

Sulthan · 2021

MovieActionThriller

A man raised by gangsters tries to reform them, and a hired job to protect a village presents him with the perfect opportunity.

Vikram Alias Sulthan

Siruthai

Siruthai · 2011

MovieActionComedy

A thief comes across a little girl who says that he's her father. When he learns the truth about his lookalike, who's an honest cop, he decides to turn a new leaf and help get rid of the local baddie.

Ratnavel Pandian IPS / Rocket Raja

Paiyaa

MovieActionAdventure

Shiva, an engineering graduate, is not serious about his job or future even when his friends advise him about life. He falls in love with a girl he saw at a bus stop and finally gets to ride with her in a car.

Siva

Madras

MovieDramaAction

A portrayal of the lives of the people living in North Madras, focusing on the politics inside the slums and how their plight remains the same, despite the political class luring them constantly during elections.

Kaali