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{{short description|Indian actor}} | {{short description|Indian actor, playback singer, politician (born 1960)}}<!-- Occupation(s) as given in the lead (see MOS:ROLEBIO) --> | ||
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{{Infobox person | {{Infobox person | ||
| name = Karthik | | name = Karthik | ||
| | | image = Navarasa nayagan karthik.jpg | ||
| | | caption = <!-- MOS:CAPTION: In a biography article no caption is necessary for a portrait of the subject pictured alone. --> | ||
| | | birth_name = Murali Karthikeyan Muthuraman<ref name="name"/> | ||
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1960|09|13}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1960|09|13}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Madras]], [[Madras State]], India | | birth_place = [[Madras]], [[Madras State]], India | ||
| father | | father = [[R. Muthuraman]] | ||
| mother | | mother = <!-- parents: include only if they are independently notable or particularly relevant. --> | ||
| spouse = Ragini | | spouse = {{Ubl | ||
| children = 3 including [[Gautham Karthik]] | | {{marriage |Ragini |1988}} | ||
| years active = | | {{marriage |Rathi|1992}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/photo-features/tamil-celebrities-who-married-more-than-once/tamil-celebrities-who-married-more-than-once/photostory/48093697.cms |title=Tamil celebrities who married more than once | work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=5 August 2021}}</ref> | ||
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|playback singer|politician}} | }} | ||
| othername = Navarasa Nayagan | | children = 3 including [[Gautham Karthik]] | ||
| alma_mater = [[The New College, Chennai]] | | years active = {{ubl|1981–2007|2010–present}} | ||
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|playback singer|politician}}<!-- Occupation(s) as given in the lead (see MOS:ROLEBIO) --> | |||
| othername = {{Ubl | Navarasa Nayagan|Murali}} | |||
| alma_mater = [[The New College, Chennai]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Murali Karthikeyan Muthuraman''' (born 13 September 1960), better known by his stage name '''Karthik''', is an Indian actor, [[playback singer]] and politician who works mainly in [[Tamil cinema]]. He is the son of veteran actor [[R. Muthuraman]]. He was first introduced by [[Bharathiraja]] in the film ''[[Alaigal Oivathillai]]'' (1981) and became a lead actor | '''Murali Karthikeyan Muthuraman''' (born 13 September 1960), better known by his stage name '''Karthik''', is an Indian actor, [[playback singer]] and politician who works mainly in [[Tamil cinema]]. He is the son of veteran actor [[R. Muthuraman]]. In the 1980s and 90s, Karthik was one of the biggest stars in the industry. He was first introduced by [[Bharathiraja]] in the Tamil film ''[[Alaigal Oivathillai]]'' (1981) and became a lead actor in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] films by his own. He has also appeared in some [[Telugu language|Telugu]] films where he is credited as Murali.<ref name="name">{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/vignesh-shivan-and-suriya-present-a-refreshing-adaptation-of-special-26/article22429803.ece|title=This is a fun 'Gang'|work=The Hindu|last=Devi Dundoo|first=Sangeetha|date=12 January 2022}}</ref> Karthik is popularly known as ''Navarasa Nayagan'' (multi-talented actor) for his "ability to emote all forms of actions and emotions".<ref>{{Cite web|date=7 April 2021|title=Navarasa Nayagan Karthik hospitalized again!|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/navarasa-nayagan-karthik-hospitalized-again-news-tamil-vehegtahebhea.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210407042133/https://www.sify.com/movies/navarasa-nayagan-karthik-hospitalized-again-news-tamil-vehegtahebhea.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 April 2021|access-date=7 April 2021|website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> He has acted in more than 125 films. He has been the recipient of the [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]] and the [[Nandi Award]]. He won four [[Filmfare Awards South]].<ref name="archive.org">{{cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/FilmfareBestActorActressDirectorTamil|archive-url=https://archive.today/20180501091723/https://archive.org/details/FilmfareBestActorActressDirectorTamil|url-status=dead|title=Filmfare Best Actor Actress Director Tamil : Santosh Kumar : Free Dow|date=1 May 2018|archive-date=1 May 2018|access-date=23 June 2022}}</ref> | ||
== Early life and background == | == Early life and background == | ||
Karthik was born on 13 September 1960 in Chennai to | Karthik was born as Murali Karthikeyan Muthuraman on 13 September 1960 in Chennai to veteran actor [[R. Muthuraman]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/like-father-like-son/article5928784.ece|title=like father, like son|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=19 April 2014|access-date=5 March 2015|last1=Naig|first1=Udhav}}</ref> He has two sons, [[Gautham Karthik|Gautham]] and Ghayn, from his first marriage with Ragini, and another son, Thiran, from his second marriage with Rathi.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/photo-features/tamil-celebrities-who-married-more-than-once/photostory/48093697.cms|title=Tamil Celebrities who married more than once – Tamil celebrities who married more than once|website=The Times of India}}</ref> | ||
== Film career == | == Film career == | ||
===Debut and success ( | ===Debut and success (1981–1986)=== | ||
Karthik was first introduced by [[Bharathiraja]] in the film ''[[Alaigal Oivathillai]]'' (1981). He received the [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards|Best New Face Award]] from the Tamil Nadu Government in 1981. He collaborated with leading film directors such as [[Mani Ratnam]], [[K. Balachander]], [[Bharathiraja]], [[Visu]], [[R. Sundarrajan (director)|R. Sundarrajan]], [[Ameerjan]], [[R. V. Udayakumar]], [[Priyadarshan]], [[Fazil (director)|Fazil]], [[Vikraman]], [[Agathiyan]], [[Sundar C.]], [[K. S. Ravikumar]], [[P. Vasu]] and [[K. V. Anand]]. | Karthik was first introduced by [[Bharathiraja]] in the film ''[[Alaigal Oivathillai]]'' (1981). He received the [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards|Best New Face Award]] from the Tamil Nadu Government in 1981. He starred in the Telugu version of the film ''[[Seethakoka Chilaka]]'' that same year under the stage name Murali.<ref name="name"/> He collaborated with leading film directors such as [[Mani Ratnam]], [[K. Balachander]], [[Bharathiraja]], [[Visu]], [[R. Sundarrajan (director)|R. Sundarrajan]], [[Ameerjan]], [[R. V. Udayakumar]], [[Priyadarshan]], [[Fazil (director)|Fazil]], [[Vikraman]], [[Agathiyan]], [[Sundar C.]], [[K. S. Ravikumar]], [[P. Vasu]] and [[K. V. Anand]]. | ||
During the earlier stages of his career, Karthik worked three times with R. V. Udaya Kumar | During the earlier stages of his career, Karthik worked three times with R. V. Udaya Kumar. Later, he formed a partnership with [[Goundamani]] in many comedy films. He was also well received by the Tamil audience for his performance in ''[[Nallavanukku Nallavan]]'' (1984) in a role against [[Rajinikanth]]. Karthik during the early to mid 80s did many films, but many of the films until 1986 like ''[[Bhagavathipuram Railway Gate]]'' (1983), ''Pei Veedu'' (1984) and ''Raja Thanthiram'' (1984) were typical low budget masala films and failed to make a mark. His onscreen pair with [[Radha (actress)|Radha]] was appreciated in the early 80s.<ref>{{Cite web|date= 26 May 2020|title = Projekt Ilaiyaraaja Season III – 56/365 – Maalai Sooda |url= https://medium.com/sylvianism/projekt-ilaiyaraaja-season-iii-56-365-maalai-sooda-671064b0221d}}</ref> He garnered acclaim for his role in the Telugu thriller ''[[Anveshana]]'' by Vamsy.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Arun|date=2018-12-13|title=అన్వేషణ సినిమా|trans-title=Anveshana movie|url=https://www.hmtvlive.com/content/anveshana-movie-12612|access-date=2020-08-09|website=[[HMTV]]|language=te}}</ref> His cameo in ''[[Mouna Ragam]]'' (1986) was very well received by the audience.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/karthik-muthuraman/biography.html|title=Exclusive biography of #KarthikMuthuraman and on his life.|website=FilmiBeat}}</ref> The film made Karthik an instant heartthrob. | ||
Sylvian Patrick from [[medium.com]] writes | Sylvian Patrick from [[medium.com]] writes "Mani Ratnam arguably wrote the best cameo ever in Tamil movie history with Manohar’s character. The total time on the screen for Karthik is around 25 min, but the impact he creates is humungous".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://medium.com/sylvianism/50-tamil-movies-to-watch-before-you-die-30-mouna-raagam-d56f0d08b2f7|title = 50 Tamil movies to watch before you die – 30 – Mouna Raagam |website=Medium.com|date = 21 June 2018 }}</ref> This film not only catapulted Karthik to fame but, even he would admit, it made him re-think his choice of films and also instilled confidence and belief that he had what is required as an actor to succeed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/karthik-muthuraman-an-artist-par-excellence-is-it-really-over--tamil-news-221987|title=Karthik Muthuraman – An Artist par Excellence – Is it really over? – Tamil News|date=4 October 2018|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> | ||
===Golden years ( | ===Golden years (1987–1991)=== | ||
This was a golden period in the career of Karthik, where he acted in numerous performance-oriented films. ''[[Vanna Kanavugal]]'' (1987) was a super hit. Karthik collaborated with several leading directors and gave several successful films. He acted in the Telugu film ''[[Abhinandana]]'' (1988) for which he won the [[Nandi Special Jury Award]]. He followed with commercial successes like ''[[Agni Natchathiram]]'' (1988), ''[[Varusham Padhinaaru]]'' (1989), ''[[Idhaya Thamarai]]'' (1990), ''[[Kizhakku Vaasal]]'' (1990) and culminated with the black comedy ''[[Gopura Vasalile]]'' (1991).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/karthik-muthuraman-an-artist-par-excellence-is-it-really-over--tamil-news-221987|title = Karthik Muthuraman – an Artist par Excellence – is it really over? – Tamil News|date = 4 October 2022}}</ref> | |||
This was period | |||
=== | ===Ups and downs (1992–1995)=== | ||
This was period when Karthik took considerable risks in choosing scripts. ''[[Amaran (film)|Amaran]]'' (1992) was an action film where Karthik plays an orphan who eventually becomes a don. When it released, it performed below expectations; however, the song sung by Karthik became a huge rage: 'Vethala Potta Sokkula', one of the super hit songs that [[Adithyan]] tuned was sung by Karthik himself in his signature style very similar to his dialogue delivery. The song is a 'love at first sight' kind and its simplicity and very hummable lyrics is what endeared it to many when it was first released.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-3/songs/amaran.html|title=Amaran – Behindwoods.com – Tamil Movie Slideshow – Aboorva Sagotharargal Amaran Billa|website=behindwoods.com}}</ref> ''[[Nadodi Thendral]]'' (1992) was a period film helmed by [[Bharathiraja]]. ''[[Ponnumani]]'' (1993) was a village-based melodrama, which was a super hit at the box office and fetched Karthik his fourth Filmfare award. Karthik also spent a considerable amount of time shooting for a Telugu film co-starring [[Vijayashanti]] in ''[[Maga Rayudu]]'' (1994). This period also witnessed films like ''[[Marumagan]]'' (1995), ''[[Chakravarthy (1995 film)|Chakravarthy]]'' (1995), ''[[Nandhavana Theru]]'' (1995) and an average success ''[[Thotta Chinungi]]'' (1995). | |||
=== | ===Breakout and consolidation years (1996–1999)=== | ||
In 1996 Karthik acted in ''[[Kizhakku Mugam]]''. In the same year, he acted in his biggest commercial success: the full-length comedy [[Sundar C]]'s ''[[Ullathai Allitha]],'' alongside [[Rambha (actress)|Rambha]] and [[Goundamani]]. Due to the success, he collaborated with the director again in another profitable venture, ''[[Mettukudi]].'' He went on to win critical acclaim for his role in ''[[Gokulathil Seethai (film)|Gokulathil Seethai]]''. He appeared in [[K. S. Ravikumar]]'s ''[[Pistha (1997 film)|Pistha]]'' (1997), which also won good reviews. Karthik carried on his good streak at the box office in 1998, while also winning accolades for his performances in [[Vikraman]]'s ''[[Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen]]'' (1998) (100th film), Cheyyar Ravi's ''[[Harichandra (1998 film)|Harichandra]]'' (1998) and [[Selva (director)|Selva]]'s ''[[Pooveli]]'' (1998), and won a [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize|Tamil Nadu State Award]] for Best Actor for the latter.<ref name="indolink">{{cite web|url=http://www.indolink.com/tamil/cinema/News/98/Nov/news1.htm|title=Tamil Movie News!|publisher=indolink.com|access-date=2014-07-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141219170120/http://www.indolink.com/tamil/cinema/News/98/Nov/news1.htm|archive-date=19 December 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="indolink2">{{cite web|url=http://www.indolink.com/tamil/cinema/Specials/99/Feb/best1998.htm|title=Best of 1998|publisher=indolink.com|access-date=2014-07-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150908073115/http://www.indolink.com/tamil/cinema/Specials/99/Feb/best1998.htm|archive-date=8 September 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 1999, he played drama films like ''[[Chinna Raja]]'', ''[[Nilave Mugam Kaattu]]'', ''[[Anandha Poongatre]]'', ''[[Suyamvaram]]'' and ''[[Rojavanam]].'' He acted in medium-budget comedy films, notably in four further [[Sundar C]] ventures including the successful blockbuster film, ''[[Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga]]'' (1999). His pairing with [[Rambha (actress)|Rambha]] was a hit with the audience as the pair provided good hits in the late 1990s. | |||
=== | ===Downfall begins (2000–2001)=== | ||
He | During the early 2000s, Karthik experienced a difficult period as he began to lose his popularity at the box office and new actors began to emerge in the Tamil film industry. He subsequently signed on to appear in several films, which were either dropped, shelved or indefinitely postponed during the period. His career as a lead actor subsequently began to dwindle in the early 2000s, with several of his ventures opening with little publicity or being delayed after financial troubles.<ref name="hindu">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2004/01/02/stories/2004010201720300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040820212906/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2004/01/02/stories/2004010201720300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=20 August 2004|title="Indru"|author=thmrn|date=2 January 2004|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=2014-07-20}}</ref> Many family films came but nothing different were noticed or not one performance was talked about. Such films include ''[[Thai Poranthachu]]'' (2000), ''[[Sandhitha Velai]]'' (2000), ''[[Kannan Varuvaan]]'' (2000), ''[[Kuberan (2000 film)|Kuberan]]'' (2000) and ''[[Seenu (2000 film)|Seenu]]'' (2000). Films including Prabhu Nepal's ''Kadhale Swasam'' alongside [[Meena (actress)|Meena]], [[Sundar C]]'s ''Kadhal Solla Vandhen'' with [[Isha Koppikar]] and Gowri Manohar's ''Kashmir'' with [[Priyanka Trivedi]] had audio release events but failed to have a theatrical release.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nilacharal.com/enter/cinebit/c10.html|title=Nilacharal|website=nilacharal.com|access-date=23 June 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2003/04/18/stories/2003041800930200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031118120432/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2003/04/18/stories/2003041800930200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 November 2003|title=Of a singer who makes it big|date=18 April 2003|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=23 June 2022}}</ref> | ||
Likewise, other ventures including Mahesh's ''Manathil'' alongside [[Kausalya (actress)|Kausalya]], Soundarrajan's ''Click'' co-starring [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]], and [[Selva (director)|Selva]]'s ''Kai Korthu Vaa'' progressed before being halted.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nilacharal.com/enter/cinebit/c77.html|title=Nilacharal – A Tamil entertainment ezine presenting interesting contents and useful services|website=nilacharal.com|access-date=23 June 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nilacharal.com/enter/cinebit/c7.html|title=Nilacharal|website=nilacharal.com|access-date=23 June 2022}}</ref> Similarly, other projects in the early 2000s, such as ''Gurudeva'' with Rimjim, ''Muthalaam Santhippil'' with Kausalya again and ''Enrum Unnai Naesippaen'' were dropped soon after filming had begun.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/07/12/stories/2002071200910400.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020807003231/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/07/12/stories/2002071200910400.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 August 2002|title=Enticing locations|last=thmrn|date=12 July 2002|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=23 June 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/05/07/stories/2004050701930300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041121005848/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/05/07/stories/2004050701930300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 November 2004|title=Hero and villain|date=7 May 2004|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=23 June 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/manathil-tamil-movie-preview-7159.html|title=Manathil Tamil Movie Preview cinema review stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes – IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=23 June 2022}}</ref> Potential home productions such as ''Tension'' and ''Avan Appadithaan'' under his banner Aalamara Films also did not materialise.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.chennaionline.com/reeltalk/aug033.asp |title=Back to normal routine |website=chennaionline.com |access-date=11 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030310091825/http://www.chennaionline.com/reeltalk/aug033.asp |archive-date=10 March 2003 |url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2001, his films were ''[[Ullam Kollai Poguthae]]'', ''[[Lovely (2001 film)|Lovely]]'' and ''[[Azhagana Naatkal]]''. | |||
===Years in wilderness (2002–2007)=== | |||
He starred in an action film, ''[[Devan (film)|Devan]]'' with [[Vijayakanth]] and [[Arun Pandian]], followed by ''[[Game (2002 film)|Game]]''. During the nadir of 2002, Karthik was signed on by producer [[Keyaar]] to make a film titled ''Enna Peyar Veikalaam'' directed by [[Vincent Selva]]. Despite travelling to Pollachi for the shoot, the actor refused to emerge from his hotel room, and following an extended period of confusion, the film was called off and the [[Nadigar Sangam]] began legal proceedings against the actor.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chennaionline.com/entertainment/filmplus/karthik.asp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040426071906/http://www.chennaionline.com/entertainment/filmplus/karthik.asp|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 April 2004|title=Ma(n)y troubles?!|date=26 April 2004|access-date=23 June 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/the-survivors-of-tamil-filmdom-tamil-news-9858.html|title=- Tamil Movie News – IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=23 June 2022}}</ref> He acted in the crime film, ''[[Indru]]'' (2003). The film was a disaster. | |||
Towards the nadir of 2005, he signed on to appear in a negative role in [[Sathyaraj]]'s ''Sivalingam IPS'', but the film was shelved.<ref name="sify">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/satyaraj-hero-karthik-villain-news-tamil-kkfvzvhgdbj.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150205071924/http://www.sify.com/movies/satyaraj-hero-karthik-villain-news-tamil-kkfvzvhgdbj.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2015-02-05|title=Satyaraj hero, Karthik villain!|website=Sify.com|access-date=2014-07-20}}</ref> In 2004, Karthik suggested that "his acts and habits" had landed him in trouble and was looking to make a comeback.<ref name="indiaglitz.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/-quot-together-after-a-dozen-years-for-gusti-quot--tamil-news-9376.html|title=- Tamil Movie News – IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=23 June 2022}}</ref> He subsequently appeared in "comeback" films such as ''[[Kusthi]]'' (2006) and ''[[Kalakkura Chandru]]'' (2007), both of which had delayed releases and went unnoticed at the box office.<ref name="indiaglitz.com"/> Other ventures that the actor described as "comeback projects", such as [[Kicha (director)|Kicha]]'s ''Unnidathil'' and [[Raj Kapoor (Tamil film director)|Raj Kapoor]]'s ''Sivalingam IPS'', were shelved mid-production.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/a-great-comeback-tamil-news-9728.html|title=A great comeback – Tamil Movie News – IndiaGlitz.com|date=6 July 2004|access-date=23 June 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/News/News36/31-10-05/tamil-movies-news-karthick.html|title=Tamil movies : Karthik nurses political ambitions|website=behindwoods.com|access-date=23 June 2022}}</ref> Later in 2006, he revealed that he had quit taking drugs and was keen to make another attempt at returning to the film industry.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/News/6-1-05/karthik_drugs.htm|title=Karthik out of drugs|website=behindwoods.com|access-date=23 June 2022}}</ref> | |||
=== | ===Renewal (2010–2013)=== | ||
Karthik opted to make a comeback into acting in 2010 and chose to appear in supporting rather than leading roles, much like his contemporaries [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]] and [[Sathyaraj]]. He was first seen portraying a caring police officer in ''[[Maanja Velu]]'', before winning positive reviews for his small role as a forest guard in [[Mani Ratnam]]'s ''[[Raavanan (2010 film)|Raavanan]]''.<ref name="behindwoods">{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/raavanan-movie-review.html|title=RAAVANAN REVIEW – TAMIL MOVIE RAAVANAN REVIEW|website=Behindwoods.com|access-date=2014-07-20}}</ref> He subsequently went on to play roles in [[P. Vasu]]'s ''[[Puli Vesham]]'' (2011) and the Telugu film ''[[Om 3D]]'' (2013), both of which failed at the box office. | |||
He acted in a negative role in [[K. V. Anand]]'s ''[[Anegan]]'', where he appears alongside [[Dhanush]].<ref name="indiatimes">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news-interviews/Karthik-is-Dhanushs-villain-in-Anegan/articleshow/29540453.cms|title=Karthik is Dhanush's villain in Anegan | ===Revival and comeback (2015–present)=== | ||
He acted in a negative role in [[K. V. Anand]]'s ''[[Anegan]]'', where he appears alongside [[Dhanush]].<ref name="indiatimes">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news-interviews/Karthik-is-Dhanushs-villain-in-Anegan/articleshow/29540453.cms|title=Karthik is Dhanush's villain in Anegan – The Times of India|publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|access-date=2014-07-20}}</ref> He acted with [[Suriya]] in ''[[Thaanaa Serndha Koottam]]'' (2018),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/thaanaa-serndha-koottam-movie-review-suriya-keerthy-suresh-star-rating-5020652/|title = Thaanaa Serndha Koottam movie review: The Suriya and Keerthy Suresh starrer is a fairly entertaining film|date = 13 January 2022}}</ref> and his son [[Gautham Karthik]] in ''[[Mr. Chandramouli]]'' (2018).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/mr-chandramouli/mr-chandramouli-review.html|title=Mr Chandramouli (Aka) Chandramouli review|date=7 July 2022}}</ref> He made a guest appearance with actor [[Karthi]] in the film, ''[[Dev (2019 film)|Dev]]'' (2019).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/dev-movie-review-karthi-rakul-preet-starrer-is-a-well-intentioned-but-dreary-story-of-self-discovery-and-love/story-6lDC2IQWLoDHnfYDKzdcgM.html|title = Dev movie review: Karthi, Rakul Preet starrer is a well-intentioned but dreary story of self-discovery and love|date = 14 February 2022}}</ref> | |||
== Political career == | == Political career == | ||
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=== 2011 Assembly elections === | === 2011 Assembly elections === | ||
Karthik's party tried an alliance with AIADMK for the 2011 Assembly elections,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://dinamani.com/edition/Story.aspx?SectionName=Tamilnadu&artid=363698&SectionID=129&MainSectionID=129&SEO=&Title=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110710131325/http://dinamani.com/edition/Story.aspx?SectionName=Tamilnadu&artid=363698&SectionID=129&MainSectionID=129&SEO=&Title=|url-status=dead|title=அ.தி.மு.க. அணியில் கார்த்திக் கட்சி | Karthik's party tried an alliance with AIADMK for the 2011 Assembly elections,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://dinamani.com/edition/Story.aspx?SectionName=Tamilnadu&artid=363698&SectionID=129&MainSectionID=129&SEO=&Title=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110710131325/http://dinamani.com/edition/Story.aspx?SectionName=Tamilnadu&artid=363698&SectionID=129&MainSectionID=129&SEO=&Title=|url-status=dead|title=அ.தி.மு.க. அணியில் கார்த்திக் கட்சி – Dinamani – Tamil Daily News<!-- Bot generated title -->|archive-date=10 July 2022}}</ref> but AIADMK supremo denied tickets for his party. Karthik announced his party will contest alone in 25 to 40 seats after it was not allotted any seat in the AIADMK coalition.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://dinamani.com/edition/story.aspx?SectionName=Tamilnadu&artid=391537&SectionID=129&MainSectionID=129&SEO=&Title=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110710130515/http://dinamani.com/edition/story.aspx?SectionName=Tamilnadu&artid=391537&SectionID=129&MainSectionID=129&SEO=&Title=|url-status=dead|title=கோவில்பட்டியில் கார்த்திக் போட்டி? – Dinamani – Tamil Daily News<!-- Bot generated title -->|archive-date=10 July 2022}}</ref> Karthik sat on a fast in Madurai demanding Madurai Airport be renamed as Pasumpon Thevar Airport.<ref>[http://thatstamil.oneindia.in/news/2011/02/20/karthik-demands-10-seats-aiadmk-alliance-aid0136.html Karthik demands 10 seats in AIADMK alliance | 10 சீட் வேணும்! – கார்த்திக் – Oneindia Tamil]. Thatstamil.oneindia.in. Retrieved on 22 October 2011.</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Third-front-will-play-spoilsport/articleshow/7789549.cms|title=Third front will play spoilsport | Chennai News – Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> His party with sizeable Thevar votes in southern Tamil Nadu is believed to eat into the AIADMK votebank. In 2006, former AIADMK minister Nainar Nagendran lost by 2,000 votes in Tirunelveli, where Karthik's party polled more than the margin. Two weeks later, he split from ADMK and announced his party will contest independently in 19 constituencies and support DMK in 213 constituencies.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://dinamani.com/edition/story.aspx?SectionName=Tamilnadu&artid=398782&SectionID=129&MainSectionId=129&SEO=&Title=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111006134132/http://dinamani.com/edition/story.aspx?SectionName=Tamilnadu&artid=398782&SectionID=129&MainSectionId=129&SEO=&Title=|url-status=dead|title=திமுக கூட்டணிக்கு நடிகர் கார்த்திக் கட்சி ஆதரவு – Dinamani – Tamil Daily News<!-- Bot generated title -->|archive-date=6 October 2022}}</ref> | ||
== Awards == | == Awards == | ||
;[[Filmfare Awards South]]<ref name="archive.org"/> | ;[[Filmfare Awards South]]<ref name="archive.org"/> | ||
* 1988 – [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor | * 1988 – [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil]] – ''[[Agni Natchathiram]]'' | ||
* 1989 – Filmfare Award for Best Actor | * 1989 – Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil – ''[[Varusham Padhinaaru]]'' | ||
* 1990 – Filmfare Award for Best Actor | * 1990 – Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil – ''[[Kizhakku Vasal]]'' | ||
* 1993 – Filmfare Award for Best Actor | * 1993 – Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil – ''[[Ponnumani]]'' | ||
;[[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]] | ;[[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]] | ||
* 1981 – Best Male Debut Award | * 1981 – Best Male Debut Award – ''[[Alaigal Oivathillai]]'' | ||
* 1988 – [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize|Special Prize for Best Actor]] | * 1988 – [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize|Special Prize for Best Actor]] – ''[[Agni Natchathiram]]'' | ||
* 1990 – [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor]] | * 1990 – [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor]] – ''[[Kizhakku Vasal]]'' | ||
* 1998 – [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize|Special Prize for Best Actor]] | * 1998 – [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize|Special Prize for Best Actor]] – ''[[Pooveli]]'' and ''[[Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen]]'' | ||
* [[Kalaimamani]] | * [[Kalaimamani]] | ||
;[[Cinema Express Awards]] | ;[[Cinema Express Awards]] | ||
* 1998 – [[Cinema Express Award for Best Actor – Tamil]] | * 1998 – [[Cinema Express Award for Best Actor – Tamil]] – ''[[Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen]]'' | ||
;[[Nandi Awards]] | ;[[Nandi Awards]] | ||
* 1988 – [[Nandi Special Jury Award]] | * 1988 – [[Nandi Special Jury Award]] – ''[[Abhinandana]]'' | ||
== Personal life == | == Personal life == | ||
===Relationships=== | ===Relationships=== | ||
He married actress Ragini in 1988, his co-star in the film ''[[Solaikuyil]]'' and the couple has two sons, actor [[Gautham Karthik]] and Ghayn Karthik. Later, he also married Ragini's sister, Rathi in 1992 and the couple have a son, Thiran Karthik.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/25543.html|title=Tamil Cinema News – Tamil Movie Reviews – Tamil Movie Trailers – IndiaGlitz Tamil|access-date=23 June 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/52468.html|title=Tamil Cinema News – Tamil Movie Reviews – Tamil Movie Trailers – IndiaGlitz Tamil|access-date=23 June 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/mani-ratnam-wants-to-meet-you/article4298707.ece|title=Mani Ratnam wants to meet you|first=Sangeetha Devi|last=Dundoo|newspaper=The Hindu|date=11 January 2013|access-date=23 June 2018|via=thehindu.com}}</ref> | |||
== Filmography == | == Filmography == | ||
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| rowspan="2"| 1981 || ''[[Alaigal Oivathillai]]'' || Vichu || [[Tamil language|Tamil]]|| [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards#Retired awards|Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Male Debut]] | | rowspan="2"| 1981 || ''[[Alaigal Oivathillai]]'' || Vichu || [[Tamil language|Tamil]]|| [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards#Retired awards|Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Male Debut]] | ||
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| ''[[Seethakoka Chiluka (1981 film)|Seethakoka Chiluka]]'' || Raghu || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || | | ''[[Seethakoka Chiluka (1981 film)|Seethakoka Chiluka]]'' || Raghu || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || | ||
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| rowspan="10"| 1982 || ''[[Ilanjodigal]]'' || Ramu || Tamil || | | rowspan="10"| 1982 || ''[[Ilanjodigal]]'' || Ramu || Tamil || | ||
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| rowspan="7"| 1984 || ''[[Anubandham (1984 film)|Anubandham]]'' || Satya Murthy || Telugu || | | rowspan="7"| 1984 || ''[[Anubandham (1984 film)|Anubandham]]'' || Satya Murthy || Telugu || | ||
|- | |||
| ''Raja Thanthiram'' || Boopathy || Tamil || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Ninaivugal]]'' || Kannan || Tamil || | | ''[[Ninaivugal]]'' || Kannan || Tamil || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Nandri]]'' || Shankar || Tamil || | | ''[[Nandri]]'' || Shankar || Tamil || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''[[Nallavanuku Nallavan]]'' || Vinod || Tamil || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Pei Veedu'' || Thyagu || Tamil || | ||
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| ''Puyal Kadantha Bhoomi'' || Murali || Tamil || | | ''Puyal Kadantha Bhoomi'' || Murali || Tamil || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="8"| 1985 || ''[[Nalla Thambi]]'' || Raju || Tamil || | | rowspan="8"| 1985 || ''[[Nalla Thambi]]'' || Raju || Tamil || | ||
|- | |||
| ''[[Viswanathan Velai Venum]]'' || Ashok || Tamil || | |||
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| ''Mookkanan Kaiyiru'' || Bhaskar || Tamil || | | ''Mookkanan Kaiyiru'' || Bhaskar || Tamil || | ||
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| ''[[Aval Sumangalithan]]'' || Bhaskaran || Tamil || | | ''[[Aval Sumangalithan]]'' || Bhaskaran || Tamil || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Arthamulla Aasaigal]]'' || Selvam || Tamil || | | ''[[Arthamulla Aasaigal]]'' || Selvam || Tamil || | ||
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| ''Nalla Pambu'' || Raja || Tamil || | | ''Nalla Pambu'' || Raja || Tamil || | ||
|- | |||
| ''[[Thaye Neeye Thunai]]'' || Karthik || Tamil || | |||
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| ''[[Ore Ratham]]'' || Mahesh || Tamil || | | ''[[Ore Ratham]]'' || Mahesh || Tamil || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Dhoorathu Pachai]]'' || Karthik || Tamil || | | ''[[Dhoorathu Pachai]]'' || Karthik || Tamil || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Veeran Veluthambi]]'' || Thirumalai || Tamil || Guest appearance | | ''[[Veeran Veluthambi]]'' || Thirumalai || Tamil || Guest appearance | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[ | | ''[[Vanna Kanavugal]]'' || Kannapan || Tamil || | ||
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| ''[[Parisam Pottachu]]'' || Murali || Tamil || | | ''[[Parisam Pottachu]]'' || Murali || Tamil || | ||
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| ''Enga Veettu Ramayanan'' || Murali || Tamil || | | ''Enga Veettu Ramayanan'' || Murali || Tamil || | ||
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| rowspan="7"| 1988 || ''[[ | | ''[[Chinnamanikkuyile]]'' || Unknown || Tamil || Unreleased | ||
|- | |||
| rowspan="7"| 1988 || ''[[Solla Thudikuthu Manasu]]'' || P. G. Thilainathan || Tamil || | |||
|- | |||
| ''[[Urimai Geetham]]'' || Chandru || Tamil || | |||
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| ''[[ | | ''[[Abhinandana]]'' || Raja || Telugu || [[Nandi Special Jury Award]] | ||
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| ''[[Kan Simittum Neram]]'' || Raja (Kannan) || Tamil || | | ''[[Kan Simittum Neram]]'' || Raja (Kannan) || Tamil || | ||
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| ''[[Agni Natchathiram]]'' || Ashok || Tamil || [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil]]<br />[[Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize|Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize for Best Actor]] | |||
| ''[[Agni Natchathiram]]'' || Ashok || Tamil || [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor | |||
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| ''[[En Jeevan Paduthu]]'' ||Surendran || Tamil || | | ''[[En Jeevan Paduthu]]'' ||Surendran || Tamil || | ||
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| ''[[Periya Veetu Pannakkaran]]'' || Sundara Pandi || Tamil || | | ''[[Periya Veetu Pannakkaran]]'' || Sundara Pandi || Tamil || | ||
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| ''[[Kizhakku Vasal]]'' || Ponnurangam || Tamil || [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil]]<br>[[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor]] | | ''[[Kizhakku Vasal]]'' || Ponnurangam || Tamil || [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil]]<br />[[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor]] | ||
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| ''[[Ethir Kaatru]]'' || Ram Narendran || Tamil || | | ''[[Ethir Kaatru]]'' || Ram Narendran || Tamil || | ||
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| rowspan="6"| 1995 || ''[[Muthu Kaalai]]'' || Muthu Kaalai || Tamil || | | rowspan="6"| 1995 || ''[[Muthu Kaalai]]'' || Muthu Kaalai || Tamil || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Lucky Man (film)|Lucky Man]]'' || Gopi || Tamil || | | ''[[Lucky Man (1995 film)|Lucky Man]]'' || Gopi || Tamil || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Nandhavana Theru]]'' || Seenu || Tamil || | | ''[[Nandhavana Theru]]'' || Seenu || Tamil || | ||
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| rowspan="2"| 1997 || ''[[Sishya (film)|Sishya]]'' || Aravind || Tamil || | | rowspan="2"| 1997 || ''[[Sishya (film)|Sishya]]'' || Aravind || Tamil || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Pistha]]'' || Manikandan || Tamil || | | ''[[Pistha (1997 film)|Pistha]]'' || Manikandan || Tamil || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="5"| 1998 || ''[[Udhavikku Varalaamaa]]'' ||Muthurasu (Pichumani, Hussain and James) || Tamil || | | rowspan="5"| 1998 || ''[[Udhavikku Varalaamaa]]'' ||Muthurasu (Pichumani, Hussain and James) || Tamil || | ||
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| ''[[Pooveli]]'' || Murali || Tamil || [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize|Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize for Best Actor]] | | ''[[Pooveli]]'' || Murali || Tamil || [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize|Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize for Best Actor]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="6"| 1999 || ''[[Chinna Raja]]'' || Raja/Dilip || Tamil || | | rowspan="6"| 1999 || ''[[Chinna Raja]]'' || Raja / Dilip || Tamil || | ||
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| ''[[Nilave Mugam Kaattu]]'' || Murthy (Govind) || Tamil || | | ''[[Nilave Mugam Kaattu]]'' || Murthy (Govind) || Tamil || | ||
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| rowspan="2"| 2010 || ''[[Maanja Velu]]'' || ACP Subash Chandra Bose || Tamil || | | rowspan="2"| 2010 || ''[[Maanja Velu]]'' || ACP Subash Chandra Bose || Tamil || | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Raavanan]]'' || Ganaprakasam || Tamil || | |''[[Raavanan (2010 film)|Raavanan]]'' || Ganaprakasam || Tamil || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2011 || ''[[Puli Vesham]]'' || ACP Easwaran Moorthy || Tamil || | | 2011 || ''[[Puli Vesham]]'' || ACP Easwaran Moorthy || Tamil || | ||
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| ''[[Mr. Chandramouli]]'' || Mr. Chandramouli || Tamil || | | ''[[Mr. Chandramouli]]'' || Mr. Chandramouli || Tamil || | ||
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| 2019 || ''[[Dev (2019 film)|Dev]]'' || Ashok || Tamil || Guest appearance | |||
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| rowspan="1"| | | rowspan="1"| 2022 || ''[[Andhagan]]'' || || Tamil || Delayed<ref name="Karthik is the hero of Thee Ivan">{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/220220/karthik-is-the-hero-of-thee-ivan.html|title = Karthik is the hero of Thee Ivan|date = 22 February 2022}}</ref> | ||
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! Year !! Title !! Song !! Music director !! Co-singer | ! Year !! Title !! Song !! Music director !! Co-singer | ||
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| 1992 || ''[[Amaran (film)|Amaran]]'' || "Vethala Potta Sokkula",<br>"Musthafa" || [[Adithyan]] || | | 1992 || ''[[Amaran (film)|Amaran]]'' || "Vethala Potta Sokkula",<br />"Musthafa" || [[Adithyan]] || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1992 || ''[[Suyamariyadhai]]'' || "Vanmedu Megham"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vp_w0OSq6k|title=Vanmedu Megham Song (Suya Mariyathai)|last=Tamil Movies|date=12 October 2011|access-date=23 June 2018|via=YouTube}}</ref> || Shivajiraaja || [[Malaysia Vasudevan]] | | 1992 || ''[[Suyamariyadhai]]'' || "Vanmedu Megham"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vp_w0OSq6k |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/1vp_w0OSq6k |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Vanmedu Megham Song (Suya Mariyathai)|last=Tamil Movies|date=12 October 2011|access-date=23 June 2018|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref> || Shivajiraaja || [[Malaysia Vasudevan]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1993 || ''[[Chinna Jameen]]'' || "Onappu Thattu"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xI2JwMLqnGo|title=Onappu Thattu | | 1993 || ''[[Chinna Jameen]]'' || "Onappu Thattu"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xI2JwMLqnGo|title=Onappu Thattu – "Chinna Jameen"-Tamil Movie – Karthik, Sukanya – Full song|last=Tamil Matinee|date=20 October 2014|access-date=23 June 2018|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead Youtube links|date=February 2022}}</ref> || [[Ilaiyaraaja]] || [[Swarnalatha]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1997 || ''[[Sishya]]'' || "Apollo Apollo"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOUuek4DrVg|title=YouTube| | | 1997 || ''[[Sishya]]'' || "Apollo Apollo"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOUuek4DrVg |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/GOUuek4DrVg |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=YouTube|via=YouTube|access-date=23 June 2022}}{{cbignore}}</ref> || [[Deva (composer)|Deva]] || Swarnalatha | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1997 || ''[[Pistha]]'' || "Kozhi Curry Kondu Varatta" || [[S. A. Rajkumar]] || | | 1997 || ''[[Pistha (1997 film)|Pistha]]'' || "Kozhi Curry Kondu Varatta" || [[S. A. Rajkumar]] || | ||
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| 1998 || ''[[Pooveli]]'' || "Kathai Sollapporaen" || [[Bharathwaj]] || [[Nizhalgal Ravi]], [[Charle]], [[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]] | | 1998 || ''[[Pooveli]]'' || "Kathai Sollapporaen" || [[Bharathwaj]] || [[Nizhalgal Ravi]], [[Charle]], [[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]] | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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[[Category:Living people]] | [[Category:Living people]] | ||
[[Category:Male actors from Chennai]] | [[Category:Male actors from Chennai]] | ||
[[Category:Indian male | [[Category:Indian male playback singers]] | ||
[[Category:Indian male voice actors]] | [[Category:Indian male voice actors]] | ||
[[Category:Tamil male actors]] | [[Category:Tamil male actors]] | ||
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[[Category:21st-century Indian politicians]] | [[Category:21st-century Indian politicians]] | ||
[[Category:20th-century male singers]] | [[Category:20th-century Indian male singers]] | ||
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Murali Karthikeyan Muthuraman (born 13 September 1960), better known by his stage name Karthik, is an Indian actor, playback singer and politician who works mainly in Tamil cinema. He is the son of veteran actor R. Muthuraman. In the 1980s and 90s, Karthik was one of the biggest stars in the industry. He was first introduced by Bharathiraja in the Tamil film Alaigal Oivathillai (1981) and became a lead actor in Tamil films by his own. He has also appeared in some Telugu films where he is credited as Murali.[1] Karthik is popularly known as Navarasa Nayagan (multi-talented actor) for his "ability to emote all forms of actions and emotions".[3] He has acted in more than 125 films. He has been the recipient of the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and the Nandi Award. He won four Filmfare Awards South.[4]
Early life and background[edit]
Karthik was born as Murali Karthikeyan Muthuraman on 13 September 1960 in Chennai to veteran actor R. Muthuraman.[5] He has two sons, Gautham and Ghayn, from his first marriage with Ragini, and another son, Thiran, from his second marriage with Rathi.[6]
Film career[edit]
Debut and success (1981–1986)[edit]
Karthik was first introduced by Bharathiraja in the film Alaigal Oivathillai (1981). He received the Best New Face Award from the Tamil Nadu Government in 1981. He starred in the Telugu version of the film Seethakoka Chilaka that same year under the stage name Murali.[1] He collaborated with leading film directors such as Mani Ratnam, K. Balachander, Bharathiraja, Visu, R. Sundarrajan, Ameerjan, R. V. Udayakumar, Priyadarshan, Fazil, Vikraman, Agathiyan, Sundar C., K. S. Ravikumar, P. Vasu and K. V. Anand.
During the earlier stages of his career, Karthik worked three times with R. V. Udaya Kumar. Later, he formed a partnership with Goundamani in many comedy films. He was also well received by the Tamil audience for his performance in Nallavanukku Nallavan (1984) in a role against Rajinikanth. Karthik during the early to mid 80s did many films, but many of the films until 1986 like Bhagavathipuram Railway Gate (1983), Pei Veedu (1984) and Raja Thanthiram (1984) were typical low budget masala films and failed to make a mark. His onscreen pair with Radha was appreciated in the early 80s.[7] He garnered acclaim for his role in the Telugu thriller Anveshana by Vamsy.[8] His cameo in Mouna Ragam (1986) was very well received by the audience.[9] The film made Karthik an instant heartthrob. Sylvian Patrick from medium.com writes "Mani Ratnam arguably wrote the best cameo ever in Tamil movie history with Manohar’s character. The total time on the screen for Karthik is around 25 min, but the impact he creates is humungous".[10] This film not only catapulted Karthik to fame but, even he would admit, it made him re-think his choice of films and also instilled confidence and belief that he had what is required as an actor to succeed.[11]
Golden years (1987–1991)[edit]
This was a golden period in the career of Karthik, where he acted in numerous performance-oriented films. Vanna Kanavugal (1987) was a super hit. Karthik collaborated with several leading directors and gave several successful films. He acted in the Telugu film Abhinandana (1988) for which he won the Nandi Special Jury Award. He followed with commercial successes like Agni Natchathiram (1988), Varusham Padhinaaru (1989), Idhaya Thamarai (1990), Kizhakku Vaasal (1990) and culminated with the black comedy Gopura Vasalile (1991).[12]
Ups and downs (1992–1995)[edit]
This was period when Karthik took considerable risks in choosing scripts. Amaran (1992) was an action film where Karthik plays an orphan who eventually becomes a don. When it released, it performed below expectations; however, the song sung by Karthik became a huge rage: 'Vethala Potta Sokkula', one of the super hit songs that Adithyan tuned was sung by Karthik himself in his signature style very similar to his dialogue delivery. The song is a 'love at first sight' kind and its simplicity and very hummable lyrics is what endeared it to many when it was first released.[13] Nadodi Thendral (1992) was a period film helmed by Bharathiraja. Ponnumani (1993) was a village-based melodrama, which was a super hit at the box office and fetched Karthik his fourth Filmfare award. Karthik also spent a considerable amount of time shooting for a Telugu film co-starring Vijayashanti in Maga Rayudu (1994). This period also witnessed films like Marumagan (1995), Chakravarthy (1995), Nandhavana Theru (1995) and an average success Thotta Chinungi (1995).
Breakout and consolidation years (1996–1999)[edit]
In 1996 Karthik acted in Kizhakku Mugam. In the same year, he acted in his biggest commercial success: the full-length comedy Sundar C's Ullathai Allitha, alongside Rambha and Goundamani. Due to the success, he collaborated with the director again in another profitable venture, Mettukudi. He went on to win critical acclaim for his role in Gokulathil Seethai. He appeared in K. S. Ravikumar's Pistha (1997), which also won good reviews. Karthik carried on his good streak at the box office in 1998, while also winning accolades for his performances in Vikraman's Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen (1998) (100th film), Cheyyar Ravi's Harichandra (1998) and Selva's Pooveli (1998), and won a Tamil Nadu State Award for Best Actor for the latter.[14][15] In 1999, he played drama films like Chinna Raja, Nilave Mugam Kaattu, Anandha Poongatre, Suyamvaram and Rojavanam. He acted in medium-budget comedy films, notably in four further Sundar C ventures including the successful blockbuster film, Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga (1999). His pairing with Rambha was a hit with the audience as the pair provided good hits in the late 1990s.
Downfall begins (2000–2001)[edit]
During the early 2000s, Karthik experienced a difficult period as he began to lose his popularity at the box office and new actors began to emerge in the Tamil film industry. He subsequently signed on to appear in several films, which were either dropped, shelved or indefinitely postponed during the period. His career as a lead actor subsequently began to dwindle in the early 2000s, with several of his ventures opening with little publicity or being delayed after financial troubles.[16] Many family films came but nothing different were noticed or not one performance was talked about. Such films include Thai Poranthachu (2000), Sandhitha Velai (2000), Kannan Varuvaan (2000), Kuberan (2000) and Seenu (2000). Films including Prabhu Nepal's Kadhale Swasam alongside Meena, Sundar C's Kadhal Solla Vandhen with Isha Koppikar and Gowri Manohar's Kashmir with Priyanka Trivedi had audio release events but failed to have a theatrical release.[17][18] Likewise, other ventures including Mahesh's Manathil alongside Kausalya, Soundarrajan's Click co-starring Prabhu, and Selva's Kai Korthu Vaa progressed before being halted.[19][20] Similarly, other projects in the early 2000s, such as Gurudeva with Rimjim, Muthalaam Santhippil with Kausalya again and Enrum Unnai Naesippaen were dropped soon after filming had begun.[21][22][23] Potential home productions such as Tension and Avan Appadithaan under his banner Aalamara Films also did not materialise.[24] In 2001, his films were Ullam Kollai Poguthae, Lovely and Azhagana Naatkal.
Years in wilderness (2002–2007)[edit]
He starred in an action film, Devan with Vijayakanth and Arun Pandian, followed by Game. During the nadir of 2002, Karthik was signed on by producer Keyaar to make a film titled Enna Peyar Veikalaam directed by Vincent Selva. Despite travelling to Pollachi for the shoot, the actor refused to emerge from his hotel room, and following an extended period of confusion, the film was called off and the Nadigar Sangam began legal proceedings against the actor.[25][26] He acted in the crime film, Indru (2003). The film was a disaster.
Towards the nadir of 2005, he signed on to appear in a negative role in Sathyaraj's Sivalingam IPS, but the film was shelved.[27] In 2004, Karthik suggested that "his acts and habits" had landed him in trouble and was looking to make a comeback.[28] He subsequently appeared in "comeback" films such as Kusthi (2006) and Kalakkura Chandru (2007), both of which had delayed releases and went unnoticed at the box office.[28] Other ventures that the actor described as "comeback projects", such as Kicha's Unnidathil and Raj Kapoor's Sivalingam IPS, were shelved mid-production.[29][30] Later in 2006, he revealed that he had quit taking drugs and was keen to make another attempt at returning to the film industry.[31]
Renewal (2010–2013)[edit]
Karthik opted to make a comeback into acting in 2010 and chose to appear in supporting rather than leading roles, much like his contemporaries Prabhu and Sathyaraj. He was first seen portraying a caring police officer in Maanja Velu, before winning positive reviews for his small role as a forest guard in Mani Ratnam's Raavanan.[32] He subsequently went on to play roles in P. Vasu's Puli Vesham (2011) and the Telugu film Om 3D (2013), both of which failed at the box office.
Revival and comeback (2015–present)[edit]
He acted in a negative role in K. V. Anand's Anegan, where he appears alongside Dhanush.[33] He acted with Suriya in Thaanaa Serndha Koottam (2018),[34] and his son Gautham Karthik in Mr. Chandramouli (2018).[35] He made a guest appearance with actor Karthi in the film, Dev (2019).[36]
Political career[edit]
Karthik entered politics ahead of the 2006 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election. He joined the All India Forward Bloc and was appointed as the Secretary of the Tamil Nadu state unit of the party. He led the party during its electoral campaign on 24 September 2006. He later started his own party Ahila India Naadalum Makkal Katchi in 2009 before the Lok Sabha Elections. He contested from Virudhunagar constituency and got only 15000 votes. He again started another party named Manitha Urimaigal Kaakkum Katchi on 15 December 2018 at Tirunelveli before Lok saba elections and he expressed his support to AIADMK alliance.
2011 Assembly elections[edit]
Karthik's party tried an alliance with AIADMK for the 2011 Assembly elections,[37] but AIADMK supremo denied tickets for his party. Karthik announced his party will contest alone in 25 to 40 seats after it was not allotted any seat in the AIADMK coalition.[38] Karthik sat on a fast in Madurai demanding Madurai Airport be renamed as Pasumpon Thevar Airport.[39][40] His party with sizeable Thevar votes in southern Tamil Nadu is believed to eat into the AIADMK votebank. In 2006, former AIADMK minister Nainar Nagendran lost by 2,000 votes in Tirunelveli, where Karthik's party polled more than the margin. Two weeks later, he split from ADMK and announced his party will contest independently in 19 constituencies and support DMK in 213 constituencies.[41]
Awards[edit]
- 1988 – Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil – Agni Natchathiram
- 1989 – Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil – Varusham Padhinaaru
- 1990 – Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil – Kizhakku Vasal
- 1993 – Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil – Ponnumani
- 1981 – Best Male Debut Award – Alaigal Oivathillai
- 1988 – Special Prize for Best Actor – Agni Natchathiram
- 1990 – Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor – Kizhakku Vasal
- 1998 – Special Prize for Best Actor – Pooveli and Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen
- Kalaimamani
- 1988 – Nandi Special Jury Award – Abhinandana
Personal life[edit]
Relationships[edit]
He married actress Ragini in 1988, his co-star in the film Solaikuyil and the couple has two sons, actor Gautham Karthik and Ghayn Karthik. Later, he also married Ragini's sister, Rathi in 1992 and the couple have a son, Thiran Karthik.[42][43][44]
Filmography[edit]
As actor[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notess |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Alaigal Oivathillai | Vichu | Tamil | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Male Debut |
| Seethakoka Chiluka | Raghu | Telugu | ||
| 1982 | Ilanjodigal | Ramu | Tamil | |
| Neram Vandhachu | Raja | Tamil | ||
| Kelviyum Naane Pathilum Naane | Nirmal, Babu | Tamil | ||
| Thaai Mookaambikai | Muthu | Tamil | Guest appearance | |
| Ninaivellam Nithya | Chandru | Tamil | ||
| Kanne Radha | Nagarajan "Raja" | Tamil | ||
| Pakkathu Veetu Roja | Kannan | Tamil | ||
| Valibamey Vaa Vaa | Karthik | Tamil | ||
| Adhisayappiravigal | Thangamuthu | Tamil | ||
| Agaya Gangai | Murali | Tamil | ||
| 1983 | Maarupatta Konangal | Karthik | Tamil | |
| Oru Kai Pappom | Jayaraman | Tamil | In This Film He has got the title 'Navarasa Nayagan' | |
| Bhagavathipuram Railway Gate | Conductor | Tamil | ||
| Aayiram Nilave Vaa | Chandhar, Soori | Tamil | First Double Role | |
| Apoorva Sahodarigal | Ravi | Tamil | ||
| Dhooram Adhighamillai | Araamuthu | Tamil | ||
| 1984 | Anubandham | Satya Murthy | Telugu | |
| Raja Thanthiram | Boopathy | Tamil | ||
| Ninaivugal | Kannan | Tamil | ||
| Nandri | Shankar | Tamil | ||
| Nallavanuku Nallavan | Vinod | Tamil | ||
| Pei Veedu | Thyagu | Tamil | ||
| Puyal Kadantha Bhoomi | Murali | Tamil | ||
| 1985 | Nalla Thambi | Raju | Tamil | |
| Viswanathan Velai Venum | Ashok | Tamil | ||
| Mookkanan Kaiyiru | Bhaskar | Tamil | ||
| Puthiya Sagaptham | Deepak | Tamil | Guest appearance | |
| Anveshana | Amar | Telugu | ||
| Aval Sumangalithan | Bhaskaran | Tamil | ||
| Arthamulla Aasaigal | Selvam | Tamil | ||
| Ketti Melam | Vasu | Tamil | ||
| 1986 | Dharma Pathini | Inspector Prem Kumar | Tamil | |
| Punyasthree | Bhaskar | Telugu | ||
| Natpu | Vanchinathan | Tamil | ||
| Mouna Ragam | Manohar | Tamil | Guest appearance | |
| Oomai Vizhigal | Ramesh | Tamil | Guest appearance | |
| Thodarum Uravu | Tamil | |||
| 1987 | Raja Mariyadhai | Raguram | Tamil | |
| Velicham | Ashok Kumar | Tamil | ||
| Nalla Pambu | Raja | Tamil | ||
| Thaye Neeye Thunai | Karthik | Tamil | ||
| Ore Ratham | Mahesh | Tamil | ||
| Dhoorathu Pachai | Karthik | Tamil | ||
| Veeran Veluthambi | Thirumalai | Tamil | Guest appearance | |
| Vanna Kanavugal | Kannapan | Tamil | ||
| Parisam Pottachu | Murali | Tamil | ||
| Enga Veettu Ramayanan | Murali | Tamil | ||
| Chinnamanikkuyile | Unknown | Tamil | Unreleased | |
| 1988 | Solla Thudikuthu Manasu | P. G. Thilainathan | Tamil | |
| Urimai Geetham | Chandru | Tamil | ||
| Abhinandana | Raja | Telugu | Nandi Special Jury Award | |
| Kan Simittum Neram | Raja (Kannan) | Tamil | ||
| Agni Natchathiram | Ashok | Tamil | Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize for Best Actor | |
| En Jeevan Paduthu | Surendran | Tamil | ||
| Kalicharan | Raja | Tamil | ||
| 1989 | Varusham Padhinaaru | Kannan | Tamil | Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil |
| Sattathin Thirappu Vizhaa | Rajesh | Tamil | ||
| Solaikuyil | Maruthu | Tamil | ||
| Paandi Nattu Thangam | Thangapandian | Tamil | ||
| Rettai Kuzhal Thuppakki | Velu | Tamil | ||
| Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi | Raghu | Telugu | ||
| Thiruppu Munai | Rajaram / Vanchinathan | Tamil | ||
| 1990 | Idhaya Thamarai | Vijay | Tamil | |
| Mr. Karthik | Karthik | Tamil | ||
| Unnai Solli Kutramillai | Balu | Tamil | ||
| Kalyana Rasi | Murali | Tamil | ||
| Periya Veetu Pannakkaran | Sundara Pandi | Tamil | ||
| Kizhakku Vasal | Ponnurangam | Tamil | Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor | |
| Ethir Kaatru | Ram Narendran | Tamil | ||
| Engal Swamy Ayyappan | Himself | Tamil | Guest appearance | |
| 1991 | Vanakkam Vathiyare | Rajappa | Tamil | |
| Irumbu Pookkal | Dharma | Tamil | ||
| Gopura Vasalile | Manohar | Tamil | ||
| Vigneshwar | Vigneshwar | Tamil | ||
| 1992 | Amaran | Amaran | Tamil | |
| Unna Nenachen Pattu Padichen | Muthurasu | Tamil | ||
| Nadodi Thendral | Thangarasu | Tamil | ||
| Nadodi Pattukkaran | Sundaram | Tamil | ||
| Idhu Namma Bhoomi | Gopi | Tamil | ||
| Suyamariyadhai | Vijay | Tamil | ||
| Deiva Vaakku | Thambi Durai | Tamil | ||
| 1993 | Chinna Kannamma | Aravind | Tamil | |
| Ponnumani | Ponnumani | Tamil | Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil | |
| Chinna Jameen | Raasaiyya | Tamil | ||
| Kathirukka Neramillai | Raju, Somasekhar | Tamil | ||
| 1994 | Seeman | Seeman | Tamil | |
| Ilaignar Ani | Prisoner | Tamil | Guest appearance | |
| Maga Rayudu | Karthik | Telugu | ||
| 1995 | Muthu Kaalai | Muthu Kaalai | Tamil | |
| Lucky Man | Gopi | Tamil | ||
| Nandhavana Theru | Seenu | Tamil | ||
| Marumagan | Thangarasu | Tamil | ||
| Chakravarthy | Inspector Chakravarthy | Tamil | ||
| Thotta Chinungi | Mano | Tamil | ||
| 1996 | Kizhakku Mugam | Venu | Tamil | |
| Ullathai Allitha | Rajasekhar | Tamil | ||
| Katta Panchayathu | Rajadurai | Tamil | ||
| Poovarasan | Poovarasan | Tamil | ||
| Mettukudi | Raja | Tamil | ||
| Gokulathil Seethai | Rishi | Tamil | ||
| 1997 | Sishya | Aravind | Tamil | |
| Pistha | Manikandan | Tamil | ||
| 1998 | Udhavikku Varalaamaa | Muthurasu (Pichumani, Hussain and James) | Tamil | |
| Sundara Pandian | Pandi, Sundar | Tamil | ||
| Harichandra | Harichandra | Tamil | ||
| Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen | Selvam | Tamil | 100th film Cinema Express Award for Best Actor – Tamil Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize for Best Actor | |
| Pooveli | Murali | Tamil | Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize for Best Actor | |
| 1999 | Chinna Raja | Raja / Dilip | Tamil | |
| Nilave Mugam Kaattu | Murthy (Govind) | Tamil | ||
| Anandha Poongatre | Haridas | Tamil | ||
| Suyamvaram | Ram Kumar | Tamil | ||
| Rojavanam | Muthu | Tamil | ||
| Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga | Sakthivel | Tamil | ||
| 2000 | Thai Poranthachu | Aravind | Tamil | Guest appearance |
| Sandhitha Velai | Aadalarasu, Thirunaavukkarasu | Tamil | ||
| Kannan Varuvaan | Kannan | Tamil | ||
| Kuberan | Kuberan | Tamil | ||
| Seenu | Seenu | Tamil | ||
| 2001 | Ullam Kollai Poguthae | Gautham | Tamil | Guest appearance |
| Lovely | Chandru | Tamil | ||
| Azhagana Naatkal | Chandru | Tamil | ||
| 2002 | Devan | Chakravarthy | Tamil | Guest appearance |
| Game | Raja | Tamil | ||
| 2003 | Indru | Goutham | Tamil | |
| 2006 | Kusthi | Singam | Tamil | |
| 2007 | Kalakkura Chandru |
Chandru | Tamil | |
| 2010 | Maanja Velu | ACP Subash Chandra Bose | Tamil | |
| Raavanan | Ganaprakasam | Tamil | ||
| 2011 | Puli Vesham | ACP Easwaran Moorthy | Tamil | |
| 2013 | Om 3D | Harischandra Prasad | Telugu | |
| 2015 | Anegan | Ravikiran | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Thaana Serndha Kootam | Kurunjivendhan | Tamil | |
| Mr. Chandramouli | Mr. Chandramouli | Tamil | ||
| 2019 | Dev | Ashok | Tamil | Guest appearance |
| 2022 | Andhagan | Tamil | Delayed[45] |
As singer[edit]
| Year | Title | Song | Music director | Co-singer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Amaran | "Vethala Potta Sokkula", "Musthafa" |
Adithyan | |
| 1992 | Suyamariyadhai | "Vanmedu Megham"[46] | Shivajiraaja | Malaysia Vasudevan |
| 1993 | Chinna Jameen | "Onappu Thattu"[47] | Ilaiyaraaja | Swarnalatha |
| 1997 | Sishya | "Apollo Apollo"[48] | Deva | Swarnalatha |
| 1997 | Pistha | "Kozhi Curry Kondu Varatta" | S. A. Rajkumar | |
| 1998 | Pooveli | "Kathai Sollapporaen" | Bharathwaj | Nizhalgal Ravi, Charle, Manorama |
| 1998 | Harichandra | "Harichandran Varaan" | Gopal Rao, Shaleen Sharma, R. Anandh | Gopal Rao |
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