Karthi Tamil Movie News

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: 

Leading Tamil actor Karthi's next film, the tentatively titled Karthi 26, is currently one of the most exciting projects of 2024 and is being directed by Nalan Kumarasamy of Soodhu Kavvum (2013) and Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum (2016) fame. The upcoming film rolled into production last year and has been progressing at a steady pace without making much noise up until now. Having said that, it looks like fans are all set to get a glimpse of how the Karthi 26 journey began as per the makers' big announcement on Thursday evening, March 7. 

The Karthi 26 team in their latest announcement has revealed that the much awaited pooja video of the film's team will be out on Friday, March 8, at 5 p.m. on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri. There has been quite a lot of buzz surrounding the Karthi-Nalan Kumarasamy venture right from the get-go and the pooja ceremony video will no doubt kickstart the promotions of the film, which is gearing up for a grand release in cinemas this year. Karthi 26 will see Karthi paired with youth sensation Krithi Shetty, while the supporting cast will feature Karunakaran, Anandaraj, among others, with veteran actors Sathyaraj and Rajkiran reportedly cast in key roles. 

We are overwhelmed with joyful emotions and cannot wait to showcase the glimpses from the Pooja Video of our #ProductionNo27#Karthi26 directed by #NalanKumarasamy March 8 at 5pm 💥@Karthi_Offl #StudioGreen @GnanavelrajaKe @NehaGnanavel @Dhananjayang @agrajaofficial… pic.twitter.com/nKSb4I9Bkw

— Studio Green (@StudioGreen2) March 7, 2024

Karthi 26 is in its final stages of filming and the team is currently filming at nights, as per the film's cinematographer George C. Williams, who posted a picture from the sets earlier today. There is quite a lot of buzz surrounding the film as it marks filmmaker Nalan Kumarasamy's comeback to the big screens after his Soodhu Kavvum and Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum, which have garnered a cult classic status among Tamil cinema audiences over the last decade. Karthi 26 is one of the several promising projects Karthi is at present attached to as also has in his lineup the tentatively titled Karthi 27 under 96 (2018) fame Prem Kumar's direction after which the actor will reunite with filmmakers Lokesh Kanagaraj and PS Mithran for Kaithi 2 and Sardar 2, respectively.

Leading Tamil actor Karthi attended a private college's cultural event in Chennai recently where he went on to reveal the shooting plans for the tentatively titled Kaithi 2. The Ponniyin Selvan star attended the college ceremony as the Chief Guest and addressed queries from students, including one about the sequel to the blockbuster Kaithi (2019) directed by celebrated filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj. Amidst loud cheers, Karthi spoke a popular dialogue from Kaithi, while revealing that filming on Kaithi 2 will begin in 2025 and declared that his character, "Dilli will be back!" 

A video from the college culturals event is taking social media by storm showing Karthi talking about Kaithi 2's shooting plans as the crowd roars with loud cheers. This latest statement from the Sardar star has come as exciting news for his fans everywhere, who have been waiting for an update about the Kaithi sequel for some time now. All sights will now be set on Lokesh Kanagaraj to complete his next big film, the tentatively titled Thalaivar 171 with 'Superstar' Rajinikanth, which is expected to begin principal photography in the months ahead after which the hit director and Karthi will be reuniting for their Kaithi 2. 

• Our Chief @Karthi_Offl Anna Craze In Alpha College Culturals, Porur. Crowd Roars For #Kaithi2 Adutha Varusham Aarambikurom, Dilli Will Be Back From The Man Himself. 😎🔥#Karthi #Karthi26 #Karthi27 pic.twitter.com/PaRGKob7Kd

— Karthi Videos  (@Karthi_Videos1) March 1, 2024

There has been tremendous buzz surrounding Kaithi 2 since the release of Kaithi, with Karthi's character Dilli making a voice-over cameo in Lokesh Kanagaraj's Vikram (2022) starring 'Ulaganayagan' Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi, Fahadh Faasil, and included a powerful guest appearance as by Suriya as Rolex. The inclusion of Karthi's voice-over in Vikram established the concept of a connected universe, which was labeled as the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU), with 'Thalapathy' Vijay's Leo (2023) also featuring a few actors from the previous Lokesh Kanagaraj directorials. 

With Kaithi 2 set to continue Lokesh Kanagaraj's story of the LCU, the wait is now on for what the filmmaker and Karthi are planning, with various fan theories contemplating appearances by stars like Kamal Haasan, Fahadh Faasil, and even 'Thalapathy' Vijay as Leo once again despite announcing his plans to bid farewell from cinema after Thalapathy 69 for his political journey. Meanwhile, Karthi is at present busy filming two films back-to-back starting with the tentatively titled Karthi 26, which is being directed by Nalan Kumarasamy of Soodhu Kavvum (2013) and Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum (2016) fame and Karthi 27 under filmmaker Prem Kumar's direction, who impressed audiences with 96 (2018).

Filmmaker Raju Murugan's latest directorial, Japan, starring Karthi in the lead role is out in cinemas worldwide and is the actor's landmark 25th film in his glorious career. The hit director, who is known best for his films Cuckoo (2014), Joker (2016), and Gypsy (2020), recently sat down with Galatta to talk about his Japan and address whether the heist action comedy entertainer is based on a jewelry store burglary. Speaking about whether his film with Karthi is based on a real-life incident, Raju Murugan said, "No, it's not like that. This film is completely fictional based on my own imagination. There will be elements from my personal observations included in the story. Although there will be a collection of those aspects, this is a fictional story."

Addressing his speech at the Japan audio launch last month and how he said at the time that the film will raise the question of who the real thief is, Raju Murugan explained, "I've said this before about how Charlie Chaplin, M. R. Radha, and artistes like them did a satire on society with sarcasm. This isn't relegated to the politicians or the system but is rather a question posed to the entire society. If there's a burglar in our society, that question is addressed to everyone because such a space exists in each of us. We take money for votes and we say that the system is wrong. In such a scenario, there are many basic differences in us as a society. At such a point, we have to look at every one. The questions we ask the politicians need to be posed to the society. The people need to be assembled as a system and that's what many are doing constantly. This query is posed to the general society." 

Watch Japan director Raju Murugan's interview below:

National Award-winning Tamil actor Suriya extended his heartfelt wishes to his younger brother Karthi on the release of his landmark 25th film, Japan, in theatres worldwide ahead of Diwali. The Soorarai Pottru (2020) star took to social media on Friday, November 10, and shared his hopes for the film to be a memorable outing for his sibling. "Let this special 25 be the one that reaches millions of hearts and may you stay in them forever Dearest Thambi @Karthi_Offl Win it big time #Japan and team!" (sic), Suriya wrote on X congratulating the Ponniyin Selvan star while sharing the release posters of his latest film directed by Raju Murugan of Cuckoo (2014), Joker (2016), and Gypsy (2020) fame. 

Let this special 25 be the one that reaches millions of hearts and may you stay in them forever Dearest Thambi @Karthi_Offl
Win it big time #Japan and team! pic.twitter.com/Z8fZGHQ0bf

— Suriya Sivakumar (@Suriya_offl) November 10, 2023

Suriya's latest words of affirmation and love for Karthi show the special bond Tamil cinema's favorite siblings share for each other after the duo shared the stage at the star-studded Japan audio launch ceremony held in Chennai in October. The Jai Bhim (2021) star had noted his brother's growth and rise in Tamil cinema from the days of Paruthiveeran (2007), which was flagged off by 'Ulaganayagan' Kamal Haasan, with 'Superstar' Rajinikanth blessing him saying that he made use of the opportunity presented to him in all the bestways possible. During his speech at the Japan audio launch, Suriya also cited celebrated filmmaker Mani Ratnam, acclaimed director Ameer, and hit producer K. E. Gnanavel Raja for playing mentors to Karthi in the Tamil film industry. 

With Suriya sharing his wishes to Karthi for Japan to become a major box-office success, fans have once again expressed their hope to witness the duo on the big screen as Dilli and Rolex in the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU). Considering blockbuster director Lokesh Kanagaraj has often stated that both the actors' characters will meet at one point in the future, the excitement among fans keeps getting bigger by the day. Japan has Karthi paired with Anu Emmanuel, while the supporting cast includes K. S. Ravikumar, Sunil, Vijay Milton, and Vagai Chandrasekhar, among others, and features music composed by National Award winner G. V. Prakash Kumar. Suriya, on the other hand, is currently busy filming the highly-anticipated Kanguva under Siva's direction and is set to begin production work on the tentatively titled Suriya 43 with filmmaker Sudha Kongara once again after their Soorarai Pottru. He also has Vaadivaasal with National Award-winning director Vetri Maaran, which is based on Tamil writer C. S. Chellapa's novel of the same name. 

Leading Tamil actor Karthi's landmark 25th film Japan is all set for a grand Diwali release starting November 10 and the early buzz for the action entertainer has skyrocketed after a star-studded audio launch ceremony held in Chennai last month. The upcoming film directed by Raju Murugan of Cuckoo (2014), Joker (2016), and Gypsy (2020) fame featuring music composed by National Award winner G. V. Prakash Kumar has been made on a grand scale, with the teaser and trailer unveiling several high-octane sequences. With Japan coming out in theatres tomorrow, the team has now released a video highlighting the making and the massive production, including Karthi undergoing a look change for his role. 

The Japan making video starts off with the pooja ceremony earlier this year and also shows Karthi's transformation as 'Golden Star', including his look change. The glimpse also showcases the actor's costumes and the accessories for his character in the film, with the team revealing that there were 165 days of intense shooting carried out. We also see director Raju Murugan coordinating with the crew of Japan across various locations, including the rest of the cast featuring the likes of heroine Anu Emmanuel, Sunil, Vijay Milton, and others. The making video also gives audiences a small preview of the action and the set-making, including the various major locations where the film has been shot. 

Releasing in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada languages, Japan is Karthi's fifth film coming out on the festive occasion of Diwali after All in All Azhagu Raja (2013), Kaashmora (2016), Kaithi (2019), and Sardar (2022). Considering he's hit the bullseye each time over the past couple of years starting with Viruman, Ponniyin Selvan: 1, and Sardar in 2022, and Ponniyin Selvan: 2 released back in April, he will be looking to ace it with Japan in theatres once again. Watch the Japan making video below: 

We're only a couple of days away from the grand release of leading Tamil actor Karthi's Japan and promotions for the mass entertainer are currently in full swing. Directed by Raju Murugan of Cuckoo (2014), Joker (2016), and Gypsy (2020) fame and featuring music composed by National Award winner G. V. Prakash Kumar, the highly-anticipated film has Namma Veettu Pillai (2019) heroine Anu Emmanuel playing the female lead, with the smash hit 'Touching Touching' video song now being released by the team ahead of the theatrical release. 

'Touching Touching' was released as the first single in Japan and is yet another peppy and foot-tapping number from GV Prakash picturized on the Karthi-Anu Emmanuel pair, who are seen effortlessly at ease while dancing to the pulsating beats. The song sung by Karthi, who is introduced as 'Golden Star', and Indravati Chauhan, to the lyrics penned by Arunraja Kamaraj, is already a favorite among the youth after it was first released in October. Incidentally, the song features choreography by Jani master, and the duo has collaborated after 'Kanja Poovu Kannala' in Viruman (2022), which garnered a huge response. The 'Touching Touching' video song has now been released ahead of Japan opening in cinemas worldwide, with the buzz for the film already high after a grand audio launch was held a few days back in Chennai. 

Japan is coming out in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada languages on November 10 and marks the fifth time that a Karthi-starrer is releasing in cinemas for Diwali after All in All Azhagu Raja (2013), Kaashmora (2016), Kaithi (2019), and Sardar (2022). The actor who has been on a roll over the past couple of years, delivering back-to-back box office hits, starting with Viruman, Ponniyin Selvan: 1, and Sardar in 2022, and Ponniyin Selvan: 2 released earlier this year, will be looking to sign off 2023 on a big note with Japan, which is his landmark 25th film. Watch Karthi and Anu Emmanuel in the 'Touching Touching' video song below: 

Leading Tamil actor Karthi's landmark 25th film, Japan, is all set for a grand opening in cinemas worldwide this Diwali in November, and fresh action-packed visuals are now out in the form of a trailer. The highly-anticipated crime comedy film directed by Raju Murugan of Cuckoo, Joker, and Gypsy fame, and featuring music composed by National Award winner G.V. Prakash Kumar starts off establishing Karthi's character as Japan, whose life in crime begins with petty theft during his childhood, before rising to the ranks of looting a jewelry store all by himself, which eventually leads to mammoth problems that extend into the political landscape. 

The Japan trailer then shows how Karthi's actions have rattled the cages of the politicians, the gangster underworld, and the police department, with a massive manhunt launched for him by the authorities and third parties. Namma Veettu Pillai heroine Anu Emmanuel is cast as Japan's lover and we see her being tagged along in his escapade, with K. S. Ravikumar, Vagai Chandrasekar, and Sunil, among others forming the supporting cast. We see Karthi adopting a quirky voice modulation in Japan giving his character an extra edge, which varies in a vast manner from his roles in other films over the years. 

There are plenty of commercial elements like action, comedy, and heists teased in the Japan trailer that will definitely appeal to audiences of all ages, and are factors that will draw audiences to cinemas in huge numbers, who will want to witness a proper and fully-packaged entertainer that can be enjoyed on the big screen. Announced to be coming out in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada languages, Japan is Karthi's fifth Diwali release after All in All Azhagu Raja (2013), Kaashmora (2016), Kaithi (2019), and Sardar (2022). Karthi will no doubt be coming out firing on all cylinders with Japan considering he is already on a phenomenal winning streak with four back-to-back hits starting with Viruman, Ponniyin Selvan: 1, and Sardar in 2022, and Ponniyin Selvan: 2, which was released earlier this year.  

Watch Karthi in action in the Japan trailer below: 

Leading Tamil actor Karthi's landmark 25th film, Japan, is gearing up for a grand Diwali release this November, and the online promotions for the highly-anticipated film directed by Raju Murugan of Cuckoo, Joker, and Gypsy fame have kicked off. Billed to be a heist action entertainer, the upcoming film featuring music composed by National Award winner G. V. Prakash Kumar had a fun-filled high-octane teaser released a few days back to a rousing reception, with the much-awaited first single titled 'Touching Touching' now out. The Japan first single 'Touching Touching' sees Karthi dancing to the foot-tapping beats by GV Prakash alongside Namma Veettu Pillai heroine Anu Emmanuel, and is a peppy number that will no doubt strike a chord, especially with the youth and kids. 

The Japan first single 'Touching Touching' has been sung by Karthi himself with Indravati Chauhan to the lyrics penned by the multi-talented Arunraja Kamaraj and features choreography by Jani master. It is to be noted that the song is the second time that Jani has collaborated with Karthi after the dance in the 'Kanja Poovu Kannala' song in the blockbuster Viruman (2022) garnered a huge response among fans. The 'Touching Touching' lyrical video from Japan also gives a glimpse into the making of the song, including showing director Raju Murugan coordinating with Jani master, Karthi, Anu Emmanuel, and Telugu actor Sunil of Jailer and Mark Antony fame. 

Announced to be coming out in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada languages, Japan is Karthi's fifth Diwali release after All in All Azhagu Raja (2013), Kaashmora (2016), Kaithi (2019), and Sardar (2022). The celebrated actor will be coming out firing on all cylinders considering he is already on a massive winning streak with four back-to-back hits Viruman, Ponniyin Selvan: 1, and Sardar in 2022, and Ponniyin Selvan: 2, which was released earlier this year. 

Watch the 'Touching Touching' song video from Japan below: 

Leading Tamil actor Karthi's landmark 25th film, Japan, is scheduled to open in cinemas this Diwali in November and new visuals are out now from the highly-anticipated heist action entertainer directed by Raju Murugan of Cuckoo, Joker, and Gypsy fame. The upcoming film's teaser starts off by introducing Karthi as a robber who has burgled jewelry worth more than Rs. 200 crores, with the police from four states on the lookout for him as more than 180 cases have been registered against him for his thievery. The Japan teaser gives viewers a glimpse at Karthi's wacky antics as a burglar, who eludes the authorities while living a life of luxury at every step of his life. 

The Japan teaser also sees several notable names sharing screen space with Karthi among whom include Namma Veettu Pillai heroine Anu Emmanuel, Sunil, Vijay Milton, K. S. Ravikumar, Chandrasekhar, among others, with National Award-winning composer G. V. Prakash Kumar powering the visuals with his musical score. The visuals in the teaser depict that the much-awaited film will be high on entertainment and action, with Karthi's look and slang set to be major highlights for fans. With the Japan teaser predominantly revolving around Karthi as a thief who is seen giving chase to the cops, fans will be expecting an exciting cat-and-mouse game to be presented on the big screen next month. 

Japan will be releasing in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada languages considering Karthi's popularity shot up after his portrayal of Vallavaraiyan Vandiyadevan in the Ponniyin Selvan films directed by Mani Ratnam. The film is also the actor's fifth Diwali release after All in All Azhagu Raja (2013), Kaashmora (2016), Kaithi (2019), and Sardar (2022). It is to be noted that Karthi is already on a winning streak with four back-to-back hits from 2022 starting with Viruman, Ponniyin Selvan: 1, Sardar, including Ponniyin Selvan: 2, which was released earlier this year, and he will no doubt be aiming for a massive outing in theatres once again. 

Watch Karthi's Japan teaser below: