Published 10:48 IST, May 25th 2021

On Karthi’s birthday, let us have a look at ten of his best movies of all time

Karthi’s birthday is the best opportunity to have a look at some of his best films that have given him the title of Superstar of the South. Read on.

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On Tuesday, May 25, 2021, actor Karthi turns 44 years old. He got his break as a leing man in his first movie, Paruthiveeran. Since n, his film career has been steily improving. While re have been a few setbacks along ro, re have also been some triumphs. He gave Mras after an Alex Pandian. He n served fans Kaatru Veliyidai after Biriyani. This is what makes him a formidable force in South Indian film industry.

On Karthi’s birthday, let's have a look at best of Karthi’s movies

Paruthiveeran

With Paruthiveeran, he rendered his le acting debut. In director Ameer's emotional rural drama, he portrayed a village criminal and gave a one-of-a-kind result. Karthi served as an assistant director to Mani Ratnam prior to trying his hand at acting. But during this time, he went on to appear on screen in Aayutha Ezhuthu, in which Suriya played le role.

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Aayirathil Oruvan

Karthi stepped right into fantasy land of Selvaraghavan after a quaint regional drama. movie was groundbreaking, but when it came out in 2010, it didn't get its credit at box office. Since n, it has earned a cult following among movie buffs. Karthi portrays a rugged tactician in movie, leing a team of sherpas on a high-risk archaeology quest. Before he discovers his part in shifting history of humanity, Chennai-bred, noxious flirt with a decent heart, passes through a lot of soul-crushing tests.

Paiyaa

Karthi provided an easy romantic comedy with lots of action and chartbuster music after two movies with mature mes and strong emotions. Karthi played a charismatic youth who gets a chance to go on a ro excursion with woman of his deams, Tamannaah Bhatia, in movie written and directed by N. Linguswamy.

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Siruthai

2011 action movie is a recreation of Vikramarkudu, directed by SS Rajamouli. It was also Siva's filmmaking debut in Tamil cinema. This film was such a box office success that it became synonymous with Siva, who has been dubbed ‘Siruthai' Siva ever since. Karthi h a dual role in film, demonstrating that he could succeed in both comedy and action at same time.

Mras

Mras would be what Siruthai is to Siva for director Pa Ranjith. Ranjith's trump card was 2014 drama about caste politics unfolding in present Chennai. So much so that following its reception, he secured a Rajinikanth film. Karthi portrayed a fiery young man whose devotion to a childhood friend is catalyst for his destruction and subsequent salvation.

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Kaatru Veliyidai

Karthi considers this movie to be a personal achievement. With this movie, his career reached a complete circle, from accompanying Mani Ratnam to heing star team in a Mani Ratnam movie.  movie, like many or great works, did not, unfortunately, earn its worth at box office. Despite this, film's financial failure does not detract from its quality. As Varun Chakrapani, an airline pilot, Karthi effortlessly integrated his internal viciousness. Though he appears to be super cool and cultured, he is a top-notch misogynist who prioritises himself above ors in relationships.

eran higaaram Ondru

Karthi plays a trustworthy cop in film, which is built on a true event about Tamil Nu policemen in early 2000s. H Vinoth, who h directed and written well-studied film, h produced a very truthful movie without fear or hesitation. And it featured Karthi in one of his best roles to date.

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Kaithi

Karthi's popularity as a commercially successful south star grew even furr with release of 2019 movie. However, movie's success elevated director Lokesh Kanagaraj to top of Tamil cinema's hotlist. Karthi played a prisoner who was serving time for murder with passion. And on day he is released from prison, a chance for salvation presents itself. It's a nonstop action spectacle with powerful emotional beats.

Sulthan

film, which was shot on a massive scale, followed Karthi's character as he les an army of 100 men through his trials. occupation of agriculture, of course, was given its due in film.

Alex Pandian

Alex Pandian was an out and out commercial film. Karthi played  titular le in film. movie’s action, song and drama aided it in becoming one of biggest commercial successes of year.

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10:48 IST, May 25th 2021