Karthik Sivakumar Biography 2023
Karthik Sivakumar, popularly known as Karthi, is an Indian actor who primarily works in Tamil cinema. He was born on May 25, 1977. In 2007, he made his acting debut with the Tamil film “Paruthiveeran”, and the movie was a commercial success at the box office. He won awards like Filmfare Awards South, SIIMA Award, and Tamil Nadu State Film Award. His notable works include “Aayirathil Oruvan” (2010), “Paiyaa” (2010), “Naan Mahaan Alla” (2010), “Siruthai” (2010), “Saguni” (2012), “Alex Pandian” (2013), “Biriyani” (2013), “Madras” (2014), “Thoza” (2016), “Kaashmora” (2016), “Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru” (2017), “Kaithi” (2019), “Thambi” (2019), “Sulthan” (2021), “Viruman” (2022), “Ponniyin Selvan: I” (2022), “Sardar” (2022), “Ponniyan Selvan: II” (2023).
Karthi married Ranjani Chinnasamy, and the couple have two children, a daughter and a son.
| Name | Karthik Sivakumar |
| Born | 25th May 1977 (46 Years) |
| Birth Place | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Profession | Actor |
| Height | 5’10” (In Feet Inches) |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering |
| Debut | Paruthiveeran (2007) |
| Family | Father: Sivakumar (Actor)
Mother: Lakshmi Sivakumar Brother: Suriya (Actor) Sister-In-Law: Jyothika (Actress) Sister: Brindha Sivakumar (Singer) |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Children | Daughter-Umayaal
Son- Kandhan |
LESS-KNOWN FACTS ABOUT KARTHI
- While he was in New York, he worked as a part-time graphic designer.
- He attended courses on filmmaking at the State University of New York.
- He has been involved in Philanthropic activities and has also been associated with various charitable organizations and social service activities. He became a cause ambassador for LSDSS (Lysosomal Storage Diseases Support Society) to promote awareness of lysosomal storage diseases, a rare inherited metabolic disorder that results from defects in lysosomal function.
- Karthi visits orphanages and distributes funds to them on his birthday every year.
- He is the treasurer of the Nadigar Sangam. Nadigar Sangam is a union for film, television, and stage actors in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
- He is also a playback singer and has sung several songs like “Mississippi” (2013), “Gubu Gubu Gubu” (2017), “Cha Cha Chare” (2018), “Maaripoye” (2022), “Maaripocho” (2022), and “Yerumayileri” (2022).
- Before acting in films, he worked as an assistant director for Mani Ratnam.