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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
He studied chemical engineering in [[Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=13957767|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819210857/http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=13957767|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 August 2014|title=Wedding bells for 'Mirchi' Suchi!|date=6 October 2005|work=[[Sify]]|access-date=7 May 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2005021102370500.htm&date=2005/02/11/&prd=fr&|title=All fun and adventure|date=11 February 2005|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=7 May 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606133018/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2005021102370500.htm&date=2005%2F02%2F11%2F&prd=fr&|archive-date=6 June 2011|url-status= | He studied chemical engineering in [[Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=13957767|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819210857/http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=13957767|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 August 2014|title=Wedding bells for 'Mirchi' Suchi!|date=6 October 2005|work=[[Sify]]|access-date=7 May 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2005021102370500.htm&date=2005/02/11/&prd=fr&|title=All fun and adventure|date=11 February 2005|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=7 May 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606133018/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2005021102370500.htm&date=2005%2F02%2F11%2F&prd=fr&|archive-date=6 June 2011|url-status=usurped}}</ref> | ||
After | After earning his Bacherlors' degree, Karthik along with his friend Sunil Vishnu quit their respective jobs and started the event management company "Evam", which today is a theatre company of renown. | ||
Karthik made his acting debut with ''[[Alaipayuthey]]'' (2000) portraying a small role as Shalini's prospective suitor.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/mp/2003/09/09/stories/2003090900230100.htm|title=Their world's a STAGE|last=thsgp|access-date=2018-10-15|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=9 September 2003}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> He was first | Karthik made his acting debut with ''[[Alaipayuthey]]'' (2000) portraying a small role as Shalini's prospective suitor.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/mp/2003/09/09/stories/2003090900230100.htm|title=Their world's a STAGE|last=thsgp|access-date=2018-10-15|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=9 September 2003}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> He was first tested for the role of [[R. Madhavan]] in the film but was rejected as he was too young with no acting experience at the time. He went on to portray supporting roles notably in films like ''[[Yaaradi Nee Mohini]]'' (2008) and ''[[Poi Solla Porom]]'' (2008). | ||
In November 2016, Karthik expressed regret for getting typecast in particular roles, and wrote about his "retirement" from the film industry.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/actor-karthik-kumars-confessions-refreshing-take-film-industry-52223|title=Actor Karthik Kumar's confessions are a refreshing take on the film industry|date=2016-11-01|work=The News Minute|access-date=2018-10-15}}</ref> | In November 2016, Karthik expressed regret for getting typecast in particular roles, and wrote about his "retirement" from the film industry.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/actor-karthik-kumars-confessions-refreshing-take-film-industry-52223|title=Actor Karthik Kumar's confessions are a refreshing take on the film industry|date=2016-11-01|work=The News Minute|access-date=2018-10-15}}</ref> | ||
Karthik Kumar is also a prolific stand-up comedian who has done three stand-up specials. His first special, "'''#PokeMe'''" has more than half a million views on YouTube. His second special was titled "'''Second Decoction'''" | Karthik Kumar is also a prolific stand-up comedian who has done three stand-up specials. His first special, "'''#PokeMe'''" has more than half a million views on YouTube. His second special was titled "'''Second Decoction'''" followed by "'''Blood Chutney'''" streaming on Amazon Prime. He has performed over 1000 shows across India, USA, UK, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong. He is managed by Evam Standup Tamasha, a stand-up movement in South India. | ||
==Personal life== | |||
Karthik Kumar is married to [[Suchitra]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/karthik-kumar-gives-perfect-reply-online-troll-who-tried-put-down-his-ex-wife-suchitra-576124|title=Karthik Kumar gives the perfect reply|last=R|first=Aishwarya |date=12 August 2015|work=pinkvilla|access-date=15 November 2017|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | |||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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| 2005 || ''[[Kanda Naal Mudhal]]'' || Aravind || Tamil || | | 2005 || ''[[Kanda Naal Mudhal]]'' || Aravind || Tamil || | ||
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| 2007 || ''[[Chaurahen]]'' || Naveen || [[English language|English]] || | |||
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|rowspan="2"| 2008 || ''[[Yaaradi Nee Mohini]]'' || Cheenu || Tamil || | |rowspan="2"| 2008 || ''[[Yaaradi Nee Mohini]]'' || Cheenu || Tamil || | ||
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[[Category:Indian male film actors]] | [[Category:Indian male film actors]] | ||
[[Category:Male actors from Chennai]] | [[Category:Male actors from Chennai]] | ||
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