Karthik Kumar

Karthik Kumar (born 21 November 1977) is an Indian stand-up comedian and actor in the Tamil film and television industries.

Karthik Kumar
Born (1977-11-21) 21 November 1977
Chennai, India
Occupation(s)Actor, stand-up comedian
Years active2000–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

    Biography

    He studied chemical engineering in Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering.[1][2]

    After earning his Bachelor's degree, 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 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.

    Personal life

    Karthik Kumar married Suchitra, a singer, in 2005.[1] The couple parted ways in 2017. In December 2021, he married actress Amrutha Srinivasan.[7]

    Filmography

    Actor
    YearFilmRoleLanguage
    2000AlaipayutheyShyamTamil
    2002SaathiyaShyamHindi
    2004Vaanam VasappadumKarthikTamil
    2004YuvaVishnuHindi
    2005Kanda Naal MudhalAravindTamil
    2007ChaurahenNaveenEnglish
    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/English

    Director
    YearTitleNotes
    2022Super Senior HeroesDirect Television release in Sun TV

    Television
    YearTitleRoleLanguageChannel
    2012DharmayuthamArjunTamilVijay TV

    Voice artist

    References
    1. "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.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
    3. "Their world's a STAGE". The Hindu. 9 September 2003. Archived from the original on 15 July 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2018.
    4. "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. "Karthik Kumar and Amrutha Srinivasan tie the knot!". Sify. 13 December 2021. Archived from the original on 13 December 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
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