| Karthik | |
|---|---|
| Born | Murali Karthikeyan 13 September 1960 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Film actor, playback singer, politician |
| Years active | 1981–present |
Murali Karthikeyan Muthuraman (born 13 September 1960), better known by his screen name Karthik (Tamil: கார்த்திக்), is a Tamil film actor and politician. He is the son of veteran actor R. Muthuraman. He was first introduced by Bharathiraja in the film Alaigal Oivathillai. He has primarily appeared in lead roles in Tamil films.
Karthik is a four-time winner of Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Tamil and is also a recipient of Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and Nandi Awards.
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Karthik was born in Chennai to R. Muthuraman, a popular Tamil actor. He studied in St. Bede's Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School in Chennai then at New College, Chennai and received a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Karthik was first introduced by Bharathiraja in the film Alaigal Oivathillai. He has received the Best New Face Award from the Tamil Nadu Government in 1980. He has collaborated with leading film directors in the Tamil and Telegu Industry. He has worked with leading Tamil Film directors like Maniratnam, Balachandar, Bharathiraja, R.Sundarrajan, R.V.Udayakumar, Priyadarshan, Fazil, Vikraman, Agathiyan, Sundar.C, KS.Ravikumar, P.Vasu etc.
He is a celebrated actor of Tamil Nadu next to Kamalhaasan according to co-artists and one of a pioneer from Southern India in film industry. He was awarded with the title “Navarasa Nayagan (Tamil)” implies multitalented actor. He has received the best actor for three consecutive times by Tamil Nadu government. He is an expert, true professional in Tamil Cine industry and has enormous talent in playing variety roles.
His way of acting, expressions, romantic style separates him from others. He is popular with the audience for sense of humor and was involved with several small comedy scenes in most of his movies. His cameo in Mouna Ragam was very well received by the audience. During his later years, he formed a partnership with Goundamani in many comedy movies. His pairing with Rambha was a hit with audience as the pair provided good hits in the nineties.
In 2009, Karthik signed on to play a supporting role in Mani Ratnam's Raavanan, thus making a comeback in Tamil cinema. His first release of the innings was however in Maanja Velu, in which he played a police officer alongside Arun Vijay, though the film became a financial failure. He received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Gnanapragasam in Raavanan featuring alongside Vikram, Aishwarya Rai and Prithviraj. He also went on to feature in a supporting role in Puli Vesham directed by P. Vasu, although the film went largely unnoticed.
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.
His party tried alliance with AIADMK for the 2011 Assembly elections,later it did not come up since AIADMK supremo denied tickets for his party . Karthik sat on a fast in Madurai demanding Madurai Airport be renamed as Pasumpon Thevar Airport .[1]
He is married to actress Ragini, heroine of Solai Kuyil. His son is also planning to be launched as hero in Tamil movies. His son's name is Gautham.
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
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| 1981 | Alaigal Oivathillai | Vichu | Tamil | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Male Debut |
| Seethakoka Chiluka | Telugu | Remake of Alaigal Oivathillai | ||
| 1982 | Ninaivellam Nithya | Tamil | ||
| Valibamey Vaa Vaa | Tamil | |||
| Ilanjodigal | Tamil | |||
| Kanney Raadha | Tamil | |||
| Kelviyum Naane Pathilum Naane | Tamil | |||
| 1983 | Ayiram Nilave Vaa | Tamil | ||
| 1984 | Nallavanuku Nallavan | Vinod | Tamil | |
| Veera Bhadrudu | Telugu | |||
| Nandri | Tamil | |||
| 1985 | Anveshana | Telugu | ||
| Puthiya Sagaptham | Tamil | Guest appearance | ||
| Aval Sumangalithan | Tamil | |||
| Nalla Thambi | Raju | Tamil | ||
| 1986 | Punyastri | Telugu | ||
| Natpu | Tamil | |||
| Mouna Raagam | Manohar | Tamil | ||
| Oomai Vizhigal | Ramesh | Tamil | Guest appearance | |
| 1987 | Vanna Kanavugal | Kannapan | Tamil | |
| 1988 | Agni Natchathiram | Ashok | Tamil | Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Tamil Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize for Best Actor |
| Abhinandana | Raja | Telugu | Nandi Special Jury Award | |
| En Jeevan Paduthu | Surendran | Tamil | ||
| Kan Simittum Neram | Raja, Kannan |
Tamil | ||
| 1989 | Thiruppu Munai | Tamil | ||
| Varusham Padhinaaru | Kannan | Tamil | Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil | |
| Gopalrao Gari Ammai | Telugu | |||
| Rettaikuzhal Thuppaakki | Tamil | |||
| 1990 | Idhaya Thamarai | Vijay | Tamil | |
| Mr. Karthick | Tamil | |||
| Unnai Solli Kutramillai | Balu | Tamil | ||
| Kalyana Rasi | Tamil | |||
| Periya Veetu Pannakkaran | Tamil | |||
| Kizhakku Vasal | Ponnurangam | Tamil | Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor |
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| Engal Sami Ayyappan | Tamil | Guest appearance | ||
| Edhir Kaatru | Tamil | |||
| 1991 | Vanakkam Vadiyare | Tamil | ||
| Gopura Vasalile | Manohar | Tamil | ||
| Vigneshwar | Vigneshwar | Tamil | ||
| Irumbu Pookkal | Tamil | |||
| 1992 | Amaran | Amaran | Tamil | |
| Unnai Ninaichaen Paatu Padichaen | Tamil | |||
| Nadodi Thendral | Tangaraasu | Tamil | ||
| Nadodi Paatukkaaran | Tamil | |||
| Idhu Namma Boomi | Tamil | |||
| Suyamariyadhai | 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 | Ilaignar Ani | Tamil | ||
| Seeman | Tamil | |||
| 1995 | Muthukalai | Tamil | ||
| Lucky Man | Gopi | Tamil | ||
| Nandhavana Theru | Seenu | Tamil | ||
| Marumagan | Thangarasu | Tamil | ||
| Chakkravarthy | Tamil | |||
| Thotta Chinungi | Mano | Tamil | ||
| 1996 | Kizhakku Mugam | Tamil | ||
| Ullathai Allitha | Raja | Tamil | ||
| Katta Panchayathu | Tamil | |||
| Poovarasan | Poovarasan | Tamil | ||
| Mettukudi | Raja | Tamil | ||
| Gokulathil Seethai | Rishi | Tamil | ||
| 1997 | Sishya | Tamil | ||
| Pistha | Manikandan | Tamil | ||
| 1998 | Udhavikku Varalaamaa | Muthurasu | Tamil | |
| Harichandra | Harichandra | Tamil | ||
| Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen | Selvam | Tamil | ||
| Pooveli | Murali | Tamil | ||
| 1999 | Chinna Raja | Raja, Dilip |
Tamil | |
| Nilave Mugam Kaattu | Murthy | Tamil | ||
| Anandha Poongatre | Haridas | Tamil | Guest appearance | |
| Suyamvaram | Ram Kumar | Tamil | ||
| Rojavanam | Muthu | Tamil | ||
| Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga | Sakthivelu | Tamil | ||
| 2000 | Thai Poranthachu | Aravind | Tamil | Guest appearance |
| Sandhitha Velai | Aadalarasu | Tamil | ||
| Kannan Varuvaan | Kannan | Tamil | ||
| Seenu | Seenu | Tamil | ||
| Kuberan | Kuberan | Tamil | ||
| 2001 | Ullam Kollai Poguthae | Gautham | Tamil | Guest appearance |
| Lovely | Chandru | Tamil | ||
| Azhagana Naatkal | Chandru | Tamil | ||
| 2002 | Devan | Chakravarthy | Tamil | Guest appearance |
| Game | Tamil | |||
| 2003 | Indru | Gauthaman | Tamil | |
| 2004 | Manathil | Siva, Agni |
Tamil | |
| 2006 | Kusthi | Singam | Tamil | |
| 2007 | Kalakkura Chandru | Chandru | Tamil | |
| 2010 | Maanja Velu | Subash Chandra Bose | Tamil | |
| Raavanan | Gyanaprakasam | Tamil | ||
| 2011 | Puli Vesham | Easwaran Moorthy | Tamil |
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