Karthi Film List
Below is the definitive , categorized by career phases, alongside a look at his upcoming projects. The Breakthrough Years (2007–2011)
Karthi didn't take the typical path to stardom. He began as an assistant director under Mani Ratnam for Aayutha Ezhuthu (2004) before making a massive splash as a lead actor.
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes | |------|------|------|----------|-------| | 2007 | Paruthiveeran | Paruthiveeran | Tamil | Debut film; Won | | 2008 | Aayirathil Oruvan | Muthu | Tamil | Cult classic | | 2009 | Paiyaa | Shiva | Tamil | Blockbuster hit | karthi film list
During this period, Karthi experimented with various genres, ranging from political dramas to high-octane action thrillers.
The cinematic journey of (born Karthik Sivakumar) is often cited as one of the most unique and consistent in modern Tamil cinema . Unlike many actors who transition from urban "lover boy" roles to action stars, Karthi established his reputation through a raw, uninhibited debut that defied industry norms. Over nearly two decades, his filmography has evolved into a versatile catalog that balances commercial mass-appeal with high-concept storytelling. The Landmark Debut: Paruthiveeran (2007) Ponniyin Selvan: I Below is the definitive , categorized by career
| Film | Language | Status | |------|----------|--------| | Sardar 2 | Tamil | Announced | | Vaa Vaathiyaare | Tamil | Filming | | Untitled with Lokesh Kanagaraj | Tamil | Pre-production (rumored) |
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes | |------|------|------|----------|-------| | 2010 | Naan Mahaan Alla | Jeeva | Tamil | Hit | | 2011 | Siruthai | Rathnavel / "Siruthai" Shiva | Tamil | Dual role; Remake of Telugu hit Vikramarkudu | | 2011 | Ko | Jeeva | Tamil | Critical & commercial success | | 2012 | Saguni | Shakthi / Kamalakannan | Tamil | Political satire | | 2012 | Alex Pandian | Alex Pandian | Tamil | Action entertainer | | 2013 | Biriyani | Sugan | Tamil | Black comedy | | 2013 | All in All Azhagu Raja | Azhagu Raja | Tamil | Comedy | | 2014 | Madras | Kaali | Tamil | Critically acclaimed | | 2015 | Komban | Komban | Tamil | Rural action drama | | 2016 | Thozha | Seenu | Tamil | Remake of French film The Intouchables | | 2016 | Kashmora | Kaali / Kashmora | Tamil | Horror-comedy | | 2017 | Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru | DCP Theeran | Tamil | Inspired by true events; Major hit | | 2017 | Kadaikutty Singam | Gunasingam | Tamil | Family drama | | 2018 | Dev | Devaraj | Tamil | Action | | 2019 | Oru Kal Oru Kannadi | Saravanan | Tamil | Delayed release; comedy | | Year | Film | Role | Language
A stylish road-trip romance that established him as a commercial star.