Filmfare Award for Best Actor and is considered a cult classic. Kaithi (2019) : An intense, songless action-thriller where Karthi plays Dilli, an ex-convict. It is widely regarded as one of his best performances. Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru (2017) : A gritty, realistic cop thriller based on true events. Madras (2014) : A socio-political drama set in North Chennai that showcased his ability to handle grounded, intense characters. Aayirathil Oruvan (2010) : A cult-favorite adventure fantasy directed by Selvaraghavan that was ahead of its time. Show more 🎥 Complete Filmography & Box Office Status Karthi has experimented with diverse genres throughout his nearly two-decade career. Year Movie Title Director Verdict 2007 Paruthiveeran Ameer Sultan Blockbuster 2010 Aayirathil Oruvan Selvaraghavan Average (Cult Hit) 2010 Paiyaa N. Linguswamy Super Hit 2010 Naan Mahaan Alla Suseenthiran Super Hit 2011 Siruthai Siva Super Hit 2012 Saguni N. Shankar Dayal Average 2013 Alex Pandian Suraj Flop 2013 All in All Azhagu Raja M. Rajesh Flop 2013 Biriyani Venkat Prabhu Hit 2014 Madras Pa. Ranjith Super Hit 2015 Komban M. Muthaiah Hit 2016 Thozha (Oopiri) Vamshi Paidipally Blockbuster 2016 Kaashmora Gokul Hit 2017 Kaatru Veliyidai Mani Ratnam Flop 2017 Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru H. Vinoth Blockbuster 2018 Kadaikutty Singam Pandiraj Blockbuster 2019 Dev Rajath Ravishankar Flop 2019 Kaithi Lokesh Kanagaraj Blockbuster 2019 Thambi Jeethu Joseph Above Average 2021 Sulthan Bakkiyaraj Kannan Hit 2022 Viruman M. Muthaiah Hit 2022 Ponniyin Selvan: I Mani Ratnam Industry Hit 2022 Sardar P.S. Mithran Super Hit 2023 Ponniyin Selvan: II Mani Ratnam Mega Blockbuster 2023 Japan Raju Murugan Flop 2024 Meiyazhagan C. Prem Kumar Super Hit 2026 Vaa Vaathiyaar Nalan Kumarasamy Flop 🚀 Future Projects: What’s Next for Karthi? As of early 2026, Karthi has an incredibly packed lineup of sequels and fresh experimental films: Sardar 2 : A sequel to the 2022 spy thriller, directed by P.S. Mithran (Expected Summer 2026). Marshal : An upcoming action film directed by Thamizh, slated for a late 2026 release. Kaithi 2 : One of the most anticipated sequels in the
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A stylish road-trip rom-com that showcased his "urban hero" charm and featured a blockbuster soundtrack. Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru (2017) : A gritty, realistic