Karthik

Published: February 13, 2015

Karthik, is a Indian film actor, playback singer and politician. His real name is Murali Karthikeyan Muthuraman. He is the son of veteran actor R. Muthuraman, and has acted in more than 100 films. He was first introduced by Bharathiraja in the film Alaigal Oivathillai. He has acted in Tamil and Telugu films. Actor Karthik has a unique style of acting and a very humble, down to earth simple personality. He received the Best New Face Award from the Tamil Nadu Government in 1980. His film “Vanna Kanavugal” was a super hit at the box office and K.Balachander praised his performance in the film. He collaborated with leading film directors like Mani Ratnam, K. Balachander, Bharathiraja, Visu, R. Sundarrajan, Ameerjan, R. V. Udayakumar, Priyadarshan, Fazil, Vikraman, Agathiyan, Sundar C., K. S. Ravikumar, P. Vasu and K. V. Anand. Karthik won four Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil and one Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu. Karthik entered politics ahead of the 2006 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election. He joined the All India Forward Bloc, and was appointed as the Secretary of the Tamil Nadu state unit of the party. He led the party during its electoral campaign on 24 September 2006. He later started his own party Ahila India Naadalum Makkal Katchi in 2009 before the Lok Sabha Elections. As an actor Karthik has acted in almost 133 movies till Anegan.

Personal
Name	Karthik
Real Name	Murali Karthikeyan
DOB	13/09/1960
Place of Birth	Chennai
Complexion	Fair
Hair color	Black
Nationality	Indian
Religion	Hindu
College	New College, Chennai
Height	5’8”
Birth Sign	Virgo
Professional
Occupation	Actor
Active from	1981
Debut movie	Alaigal Oivathillai
Known For	Agni Natchathiram, Mouna Ragam,Ponnumani,Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen
Awards	Tamil State Award For Best Actor – Kizhakku Vasal
Family
Home Town	Chennai
Parents	Muthuraman – Sulochana
Spouse	Ragini (died),Rathi
Children	Gautham Karthik,Ghayn ,Thiran