Karthik returns like a tornado!

Karthik Kumar, who made his debut with a small role in Mani Ratnam's Alaipayuthe, went on to do several movies including Vaanam Vasappadum, Kanda Naal Mudhal, Yaaradi Nee Mohini and Poi Solla Porom.

Now, after gaining recognition both as a film actor and theatre personality, he has just been signed up as the hero of Edhuvum Nadakkum directed by K. Rozario with story and screenplay written by K. Maheshwaran. Karthik is cast opposite newcomer Aparna Nair.

Another movie, for which the shooting is drawing to a close, is Ninaithale Inikkum (Tanil remake of Malayalam superhit Classmates) has Karthik playing a role with negative shades.

Before his entry into films, Karthik was a prominent celebrity among theatre actors. He is popularly known as 'Evam' Karthik, due to his theatre connections. He is married to playback singer Suchitra Ramadurai.