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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 and his friend Sunil Vishnu quit their jobs and started the event management company "Evam", which today is a theatre company.

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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YearFilmRoleLanguage Notes
2000AlaipayutheyShyamTamil
2002SaathiyaHindi
2004Vaanam VasappadumKarthikTamil
2004YuvaVishnuHindi
2005Kanda Naal MudhalAravindTamil
2007FramedSanjayEnglish Dubbed in Hindi as Sapno Ke Desh Mein
ChaurahenNanduEnglish
2008Yaaradi Nee MohiniCheenuTamil
Poi Solla PoromUppilinathanTamil
2009Ninaithale InikkumVasuTamil
Edhuvum NadakkumNagaTamil
2010 Kola Kolaya MundhirikaKrishTamil
2011Deiva ThirumagalKarthikTamil
VeppamVishnuTamil
2015Pasanga 2AkhilTamil
Vellaiya Irukiravan Poi Solla MaatanDr. RaghuTamil
2017TicketAthif HussainTamil
2018Mannar VagaiyaraArivazhaganTamil
2022 Rocketry: The Nambi Effect P. M. Nayar Tamil/Hindi
2023 Annapoorani Chef Aswin Tamil
2026Carmeni SelvamInsurance advisorTamil[11]

Director

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YearTitleNotes
2022Super Senior HeroesDirect Television release in Sun TV

Discography

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YearFilmSongLanguageComposerCo-singers
2010Manmadan Ambu "Oyyale"TamilDevi Sri PrasadMukesh Mohamed, Suchitra
Manmadha Banam (D)"Uyyala"Telugu

Television

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YearTitleRoleLanguageChannel
2012DharmayuthamArjunTamilVijay TV
2025–presentHeart BeatDr. VijayTamilJioHotstar

Voice artist

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References

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  1. 1 2 "Wedding bells for 'Mirchi' Suchi!". Sify. 6 October 2005. Archived from the original on 19 May 2011. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
  2. ↑ "All fun and adventure". The Hindu. 11 February 2005. Archived from the original on 6 June 2011. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
  3. ↑ "Their world's a STAGE". The Hindu. 9 September 2003. Archived from the original on 15 July 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2018.
  4. 1 2 "The Madhavan who wasn't". The Hindu. 14 November 2016. Archived from the original on 12 July 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
  5. ↑ "Actor Karthik Kumar's confessions are a refreshing take on the film industry". The News Minute. 1 November 2016. Archived from the original on 13 June 2018. Retrieved 15 October 2018.
  6. ↑ Muthalaly, Shonali (6 July 2022). "Karthik Kumar's latest show, Aansplaining, is therapy disguised as stand up comedy". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 14 August 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  7. ↑ U, Chandini (24 October 2015). "A Socially Awkward Stand-up Comic Who Loves Being Goofy". The New Indian Express.
  8. ↑ "Karthik Kumar and Amrutha Srinivasan tie the knot!". Sify. 13 December 2021. Archived from the original on 13 December 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
  9. ↑ "Karthik Kumar had gay encounter with Karan Johar and Shah Rukh Khan: Singer Suchitra makes scandalous allegations". Onmanorama. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  10. ↑ "VIDEO: Singer Suchitra's ex-husband Karthik Kumar responds to 'gay' allegations with Dhanush". Pinkvilla. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  11. ↑ "Carmeni Selvam – Review". News Today. 3 April 2026. Archived from the original on 6 April 2026. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
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