Karthik Kumar

Karthik Kumar
Born (1977-11-21) 21 November 1977
Chennai, India
Occupation "Former" Actor and Standup Comedian
Years active 2000-2017
Spouse(s) Suchitra
Website www.evam.in

Karthik Kumar (born 21 November 1977 ) is a "former" Indian actor and stand up comedian.

Personal life

He studied chemical engineering in Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Chennai. He is married to playback singer Suchitra Ramadurai.[1][2]

Career

After completing Chemical Engineering, Karthik along with his friend Sunil Vishnu quit their respective jobs and started the event management company "Evam", which today is a theatre company of renown.

Karthik made his acting debut with Alaipayuthey (2000) portraying a small role as Shalini's prospective suitor.[3] He was first test shooted for the role of R. Madhavan in Alaipayuthey (2000) and rejected as he was too young (around 20). He went on to portray supporting roles notably in films like Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008) and Poi Solla Porom (2008).

He mentioned in a recent interview that he had small arguments with Selvaraghavan during the shoot of Yaaradi Nee Mohini as he wrote the script. He added that he shooted the flim half minded without enjoying.

In November 2016, Karthik expressed regret for getting typecast in particular roles, and wrote about his "retirement" from the film industry.[4]

Karthik Kumar is also a prolific 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". And his third special Blood Chutney streams 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 leading stand-up movement in South India.

Filmography

YearFilmRoleLanguageNotes
2000AlaipayutheyShyamTamil
2002SaathiyaHindi
2004Vaanam VasappadumKarthikTamil
2004YuvaVishnuHindi
2005Kanda Naal MudhalAravindTamil
2008Yaaradi Nee MohiniCheenuTamil
Poi Solla PoromUppilinathanTamil
2009Ninaithale InikkumVasuTamil
Edhuvum NadakkumNagaTamil
2010Sapno Ke Desh MeinHindi
Kola Kolaya MundhirikaKrishTamil
2011Deiva ThirumagalKarthikTamilGuest appearance
VeppamVishnuTamil
2015Pasanga 2AkhilTamil
Vellaiya Irukiravan Poi Solla MaatanDr. RaghuTamil
2018Mannar VagaiyaraArivazhaganTamil
VinodhanTamilFilming

Television

YearTitleRoleLanguageNotes
2012DharmayuthamArjunTamil

References

  1. ↑ "Wedding bells for `Mirchi` Suchi!". Sify. 6 October 2005. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
  2. ↑ "All fun and adventure". The Hindu. 11 February 2005. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
  3. ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/mp/2003/09/09/stories/2003090900230100.htm
  4. ↑ http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/actor-karthik-kumars-confessions-refreshing-take-film-industry-52223



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