Karthik Raj
Karthik Raj | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 January 1988 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2011-present |
| Website | Karthik Raj on Instagram |
Karthik Raj is an Indian actor who works in Tamil film and television industry.
Career
Karthik started his acting career with the TV show, Kana Kaanum Kaalangal Kalooriyin Kadhai (2011-2012), where he essayed the role of Karthikeyan. Kana Kaanum Kaalangal Kalooriyin Kadhai was followed by Ram Vinayak’s Office. He participated in Jodi Number One Season 7 with Nancy Jennifer. He also rendered his voice as a narrator in a short film "Yaanum Neeyum" starring Vetri, his co-actor in K5.
He has acted as a lead actor in the movies 465 [1][2] and Naalu Peruku Nalladhun Edhuvum Thappilla.[3] The films, however, failed in the box office and his performance received mixed reviews. [4]
In 2017, Karthik essayed the role of Adithyaa in the Tamil daily soap Sembaruthi [5] alongside newcomer Shabana Shajahan. The serial made Karthik a household name. In December 2020, however, Karthik Raj was replaced due to unforeseen reasons as quoted in the channel's official statement.[citation needed]
In 2020 Karthik starred in Mugilan [6] alongside Ramya Pandian. The crime thriller miniseries released on ZEE5 streaming platform on October 30, 2020 to mixed reviews. [7]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Character |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 465 | Dr.Jai |
| Naalu Peruku Nalladhuna Edhuvum Thappilla | Anil | |
| 2020 | Mugilan | Mugilan |
| 2022 | Black 'n' White |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2012 | Kana Kanum Kalangal Kallooriyin Kathai | Karthik | Star Vijay |
| 2013–2015 | Office Season 1 & 2 | Karthikeyan a.k.a."Karthik" | |
| 2014 | Jodi Number One (Season 7) | Himself | |
| 2017– 2020 | Sembaruthi | Aadhi Kadavur "Adhitya" Adhi | Zee Tamil |
| 2020 | Mugilan | Mugilan | ZEE5 |
| 2022–Present | Karthigai Deepam | Karthikeyan Arunachalam | Zee Tamil |
Awards
Karthik won the Favourite Actor Award and Favourite Onscreen Pair for Sembaruthi in the Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal program for three consecutive years (2018,2019,2020). [8]
| Year | Award | Category | Serial | Role | Result | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 & 2015 | Vijay Television Award | Favourite Onscreen Pair | Office | Karthik & Raji | Won | STAR Vijay |
| 2019 | Galatta Nakshathra Award for the Best Actor 2019 | Best Actor | Sembaruthi | Aadhithya | Won | Galatta |
| 2018, 2019, 2020 | Zee Tamil Kudumba Virudhugal 2018, 2019, 2020. | Favourite Actor & Favourite Onscreen Pair | Sembaruthi | Adhitya & Parvathi | Won | Zee Tamil |
| 2021 | Galatta Tamil Awards | Dream Lover 2021 | Dream Lover 2021 Title winner[9] | Karthikraj | Won | Galatta Tamil |
References
- ^ "Karthik Raj: A horror thriller with very little dialogue". The Times of India.
- ^ "465 Movie Press Meet". Cineulagam.com.
- ^ "Naalu Peruku Nalladhuna Edhuvum Thappilla Movie Teaser". The Times of India.
- ^ "Tamil Box Office Collection, Hit & Flop Movies List 2017". scooptimes.com.
- ^ "Sembaruthi Behind The Scenes". Ananda Vikatan.
- ^ "Mugilan". mykollywood.com.
- ^ "Mugilan Series Review: A dumb gangster in a dull drama". cinemaexpress.com.
- ^ "Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal Sembaruthi ஜீ தமிழ் தொலைக்காட்சி விருது வெற்றியாளர்களின் முழு விவரம்". Cineulagam.
- ^ "Karthik Raj Dream Lover 2021". Galatta Tamil.