The Galatta Golden Stars 2024 held held in Chennai on March 29 was a day to remember as several leading names in the film fraternity were honored on the big stage. Among those who went to be celebrated was Tamil superstar Karthi, who was conferred with the 'Entertainer of the Decade' award, which he went on to receive from leading Telugu actor Vijay Deverakonda and blockbuster filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Expressing his joy at the special honor at the Galatta Golden Stars 2024, Karthi revealed that the love he has received over the years in Tamil cinema is something he never expected, while extending his gratitude to everyone who had supported him since he began his career.
Karthi started off his speech at the Galatta Golden Stars 2024 by saying, "I try not to repeat what I do and choose new themes in each of the films I do. There will be wins and losses at times, but I'm working to give you all a good theatrical experience on each occasion. This award has convinced me that I don't need to change myself, but to continue to keep working as I am. So, I thank Galatta and all the artistes, and all my fans." He further said, "Receiving this award from Vijay Deverakonda and Sandeep Reddy Vanga gives me a lot of pleasure."
Vijay Deverakonda then chimed in stating, "Much before I became an actor, I remember watching many of Karthi anna's films Yuganiki Okkadu (Aayirathil Oruvan), Naa Peru Shiva (Naan Mahaan Alla), and Paruthiveeran in pirated prints with subtitles in Telugu dubbing. These are some of my favorite films. These are all actors that I studied, watched, admired, and loved. I don't think I ever even told you this. So, it's amazing that I'm here today and it's an honor, and I'm so happy for everything he's doing and everything that's coming soon." Animal director Sandeep Reddy Vanga too showered his praise at the Galatta Golden Stars 2024 and said, "After Arjun Reddy, I got a surprise call from Karthi sir. He really loved the film and supported everything, and we spoke for long. And, for the first time, I'm seeing you sir. I saw all your films from your first film Paruthiveeran. I give so many examples of Paruthiveeran while I was making Kabir Singh in Bombay by showing some of your scenes to Shahid Kapoor and we took so many references. He deserves this award."
The celebrations didn't end there for the fans at the Galatta Golden Stars 2024 as Karthi and Vijay Deverakonda teamed up for a special dance performance to the 'Adada Mazhaida' song from Paiyaa (2010). There was yet another special honor for Karthi, who went on to be felicitated by the farming community for his efforts to promote agriculture through his Uzhavan Foundation. Watch Karthi receive the 'Entertainer of the Decade' award at Galatta Golden Stars 2024 in the video below:
