Karthik Kumar

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Karthik Kumar
Born (1977-11-21) 21 November 1977 (age 48)
Chennai, India
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Stand-up comedian
Years active2000–2016
2022–present
Spouses
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(m. 2005⁠–⁠2017)​
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(m. 2021)​
Comedy career
MediumStand-up comedy
GenresObservational comedy, improvisational comedy, physical comedy, political satire
Websitewww.evamstanduptamasha.in

Karthik Kumar (born 21 November 1977) is an Indian stand-up comedian and actor who works in Tamil films and television.

Early life and education

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He studied chemical engineering in Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering.[1][2] After earning his Bachelor's 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.

Career

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Karthik made his acting debut with Alaipayuthey (2000) portraying a small role as the female lead character's prospective suitor.[3] 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.[4] He went on to portray supporting roles notably in films like Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008) and Poi Solla Porom (2008).

In November 2016, Karthik lamented getting typecast in particular roles, especially as the American mappillai, and announced his retirement from the film industry.[4][5] However, he returned with a role in Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (2022).[6]

Karthik Kumar is also a 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.[7]

Personal life

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Karthik Kumar married Suchitra, an RJ and singer, in 2005.[1] The couple divorced in 2017. In December 2021, he married actress Amrutha Srinivasan.[8] In 2024, Suchitra alleged that the reason for her divorce was that Karthik had homosexual encounters with his co-star Dhanush during the filming of Yaaradi Nee Mohini and even with Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar.[9][10]

Filmography

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Actor

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Year Film Role Language Notes
2000 Alaipayuthey Shyam Tamil
2002 Saathiya Hindi
2004 Vaanam Vasappadum Karthik Tamil
2004 Yuva Vishnu Hindi
2005 Kanda Naal Mudhal Aravind Tamil
2007 Framed Sanjay English Dubbed in Hindi as Sapno Ke Desh Mein
Chaurahen Nandu English
2008 Yaaradi Nee Mohini Cheenu Tamil
Poi Solla Porom Uppilinathan Tamil
2009 Ninaithale Inikkum Vasu Tamil
Edhuvum Nadakkum Naga Tamil
2010 Kola Kolaya Mundhirika Krish Tamil
2011 Deiva Thirumagal Karthik Tamil
Veppam Vishnu Tamil
2015 Pasanga 2 Akhil Tamil
Vellaiya Irukiravan Poi Solla Maatan Dr. Raghu Tamil
2017 Ticket Athif Hussain Tamil
2018 Mannar Vagaiyara Arivazhagan Tamil
2022 Rocketry: The Nambi Effect P. M. Nayar Tamil/Hindi
2023 Annapoorani Chef Aswin Tamil

Director

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Year Title Notes
2022 Super Senior Heroes Direct Television release in Sun TV

Discography

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Year Film Song Language Composer Co-singers
2010 Manmadan Ambu "Oyyale" Tamil Devi Sri Prasad Mukesh Mohamed, Suchitra
Manmadha Banam (D) "Uyyala" Telugu

Television

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Year Title Role Language Channel
2012 Dharmayutham Arjun Tamil Vijay TV
2025-present Heart Beat Dr. Vijay Tamil JioHotstar

Voice artist

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References

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