Karthik

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Characters played by Karthik

Chandru — Azhagana Naatkal (2001)

Chandru is one of the two central characters and falls in love with Indu. After she disappears, he becomes engaged to Rekha. When Indu returns three years later with a little girl she claims is his daughter, he vehemently denies paternity and tries to uncover the truth. Once the truth is revealed, he reunites with Indu.

Nadarajan / Aadalarasu / Thirunaavukkarasu — Sandhitha Velai (2000)

A kind-hearted but unemployed graduate, Aadalarasu is repeatedly criticized by his father for failing to find work. After meeting a wealthy businessman who looks like him and learning of his terminal condition, Aadalarasu takes his place, revives the business, and supports the man's family. He eventually reveals his identity and reunites with his wife, Thilaka.

Chandramouli — Mr. Chandramouli (2018)

Chandramouli is Raghav's father and a close friend of Bhairavi. He hosts her funeral and tells Ramamurthy that she was killed by someone other than the GoCabs driver, seeking help to expose the truth. He later dies when a truck hits the car he is driving with Raghav.

Raghu — Seethakoka Chilaka (1981)

A young village resident who transitions from a playful mischief-maker to a devoted lover willing to defy social and religious boundaries for Karuna.

P. Eswara Moorthy — Puli Vesham (2011)

An honest ACP who works with Munian, using his help to eliminate the rowdies. He sends Ashwini into Munian's gang disguised as an orphan to keep Munian under check. His role connects law enforcement with Munian's underworld activities.

Thangapandian — Paandi Naattu Thangam (1989)

An honest forest range officer transferred to Vembarali, Thangapandian opposes illegal tree logging and helps villagers obtain permits to collect firewood. He confronts the village chief and his men, protects Radha, and exposes the chief's corruption and smuggling. He and Radha ultimately unite.

Rasaiya / Chinna Jameendar — Chinna Jameen (1993)

Rasaiya is an innocent man and the legal heir to the property sought by his cruel uncle, Rathnavel. After Rathnavel's actions lead to the death of Jothi, Rasaiya's friends help Sathya transform him into a stronger person. He ultimately kills Rathnavel and his henchmen and becomes the heir to the palace.

Raja — Ullathai Allitha (1996)

Raja is the only son of a strict retired colonel, who leaves Chennai to escape an arranged marriage. In Ooty, he becomes friends with Vasu, takes a driver job at Indhu's home to pursue her, and secretly protects Vasu while investigating attacks. He ultimately exposes the kidnapping plot and reunites with Indhu.

Sakthivel — Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga (1999)

Sakthivel is the carefree only son of a wealthy landlord who avoids responsibility and falls in love with Indhu. With help from Kundalagesi and Madhi, he tries to cancel an arranged marriage, accidentally ruins the family meeting, and later works to regain Indhu's trust and his father's approval before marrying her.

Murthy — Nilavey Mugam Kaattu (1999)

A poor young man whose mother was killed in a car accident involving Prakash's father, Murthy becomes Prakash's close friend and is taken into his home. Later, he lives under the name Govind, cares for blind flower seller Kasthuri, and sacrifices his love for her so Prakash can be happy. After the truth is revealed, Prakash urges him to marry Kasthuri.

Ashok Vishwanath — Agni Natchathiram (1988)

Vishwanath's son by his second wife, Kamala, Ashok is Gautham's half-brother and openly resents both his father and brother. He begins a relationship with a mysterious girl, but his anger leads him to attack Gautham's home and later clash with him publicly. When Vishwanath is targeted, Ashok joins Gautham to thwart the murder attempt and help expose Chidambaram.

Balu "Informer" — Unnai Solli Kutramillai (1990)

Balu is a graduate who comes from his village to town hoping to become rich and works as a police informer. He falls in love with Janaki and is asked by her father, Veerapandian, to watch her. After refusing to identify a killer, he is imprisoned and tortured; later, Baby's death prompts him to steal from criminals, and he ultimately kills Kumar and Dharmaraj in revenge for his sister.

Career Overview

Karthik has 123 screen credits in a career dating back to 1981. Signature works include Azhagana Naatkal, Sandhitha Velai, Kalyana Rasi. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

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Gender
male
Known Credits
123
Birth Date
1960-09-13
Birth Place
Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India

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