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Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Karthi credits ‘brother' Suriya for contributions in his career since launch: ‘I just wanted to give…'
Karthi has been in the news with buzz surrounding his next project Kaithi 2. The film is a sequel to his popular movie by the same name, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Amid this, the actor recently attended the pre-release event for the movie Oho Enthan Baby where he looked back at his film debut. Karthi spills beans on Suriya's lucky presence in his life and career Speaking at the event, the Sardaar actor revisited the time of his film debut and recalled how much inspiration his brother Suriya left behind for him to look up to. He added that the Retro actor did so many things for him even without his knowledge. He said, 'Having a brother is always special. I'm very lucky that way. I have learned a lot from my brother and he did many things for me. I had so much love when I was launched.' Karthi to pair up with Anushka Shetty in Kaithi 2? In other news, Karthi will be joining forces with Lokesh Kanagaraj again in Kaithi 2. While the project is yet to go on floors, a recent report by Asianet claimed that actress Anushka Shetty has been roped in to play the leading lady. However these are unconfirmed reports at the moment and a final update is yet to be made by the production house. When Suriya rejected comparisons with his brother Well, Suriya and Karthi have frequently been compared with one another by their fans. In one of his previous interactions with Karthik Subbaraj, the actor addressed the same and mentioned how 'he could never do what his brother does'. Taking reference from the latter's film Meiyazhagan, Suriya had even said, 'I can't be like Karthi. I can't do Meiyazhagan.' Suriya's work front On the other hand, Suriya too has a busy work front lately. After the mediocre success with Retro, the actor is now busy with his film Karuppu with RJ Balaji, where he pairs up opposite Trisha Krishnan. He also has a project with Venky Atluri in the pipeline. Suriya will romance Mamitha Baiju in this film for the first time.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Karthi 29': Nani to appear for a cameo in Karthi's film with Thamizh
Karthi is currently busy with his next film, titled 'Karthi29,' which will be directed by director Thamizh, and the film shooting was supposed to begin in the first week of July. But the film faces a delay, and the film is likely to begin a week later. However, a special report about 'Karthi 29' excites fans as natural star Nani is said to be part of the film. According to Valai Pechu, Nani is likely to appear in a short role in 'Karthi 29.' While an official announcement is awaited, expectations are high that the two talented actors will be seen together on screen. Nani and Karthi's growing on-screen bond Nani and Karthi have already teamed up for a film. As the latter appeared in the climax of 'HIT: The Third Case' to take the successful franchise to the fourth installment. 'HIT 3,' which was released in theaters on May 1, 2025, tells a horror story through the character of SP Arjun Sarkar IPS. Karthi appeared in the role of ACP Veerappan IPS, and he will be playing the lead role in 'HIT 4.' During the promotions of 'HIT 3,' he expressed his love for Karthi's 'Meiyazhagan,' and both stars share a great respect for each other. Nani and Karthi's exciting lineup of projects Meanwhile, Nani's next film is with director Srikanth Odela, and the film, titled 'The Paradise,' is set to release on March 26, 2026. Karthi recently starred in the film 'Meiyazhagan,' which seized hearts for its emotional storytelling. He will next be seen in 'Vaa Vaathiyaar,' and the film, helmed by Nallan Kumarasamy, is ready for release. Karthi also completed filming for PS Mithran's directorial 'Sardar 2,' and the sequel also stars SJ Suryah, Rajisha Vijayan, Malavika Mohanan, and Ashika Ranganath in lead roles.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Karthi 29': The superstar's film with Thamizh faces a major change even before the shoot
Actor Karthi , who has carved a niche for himself in Tamil cinema with his consistent performances, is currently busy with various projects simultaneously. His recent film 'Meiyazhagan' received a lot of acclaim. After that, Karthi made a special appearance in Nani's 'Hit 3'. Following that, he participated in the shooting of 'Sardar 2,' which marks his reunion with director PS Mithran. Its climax scenes were shot in Bangkok, and the shooting of the film was recently completed. ' Karthi 29 ' undergoes an unexpected change Now, Karthi's 29th film is ready. This film will be directed by Tamizh, who directed 'Taanaakkaran' starring Vikram Prabhu . Since he previously worked as an assistant to director Vetrimaaran, there is anticipation for this film as well. Nivin Pauly, Jayaram, and others are said to be playing important roles, and the film shooting was expected to start shooting in July. But there has been a major change regarding 'Karthi 29.' As per Asianet, S.R. Kathir, who was initially committed as the cinematographer, has opted out of the project. As a result, cinematographer Sathyan Sooryan has been roped in to replace him. Since Sathyan Sooryan had already worked with Karthi in the film 'Kaithi,' their reunion is happy news for the fans. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Karthi's busy films Karthi is also set to star in 'Kaithi 2,' directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, as his next project after 'Karthi 29.' The film is expected to go on floors by the end of this year. After this, Karthi has signed to act in a direct Telugu film, which will be the fourth installment of the 'HIT' franchise. Also, the film 'Vaa Vaathiyar' directed by Nalan Kumaraswamy is also ready for release. Karthi, who is working on four or five films at the same time, is currently one of the busiest actors in the Tamil film industry, and he is set to have quick releases in a short time.
India Today
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Nani calls Meiyazhagan absolute beauty, one of his favourite films of the decade
Actor Nani, who was recently seen in HIT 3, opened up about a film that left a deep emotional impact on him, 'Meiyazhagan'. The actor described it as one of the most beautiful and personal cinematic experiences he's had in recent 'Meiyazhagan' "an absolute beauty," Nani was visibly moved while talking about the film during the promotions of his film HIT3. "I think one of my most favourite films in this entire decade is 'Meiyazhagan'," he said. 'Forget crying — I was overwhelmed,' said Nani during an interview with the YouTube channel Cinema actor praised the film for its emotional depth and authenticity, contrasting it with the high-budget spectacles that dominate Indian cinema today. 'You can build sets. You can spend thousands of crores. That is respected, appreciated — all that. But this (Meiyazhagan) is magic. Oh, this is something else,' he added. Nani also reflected on the challenge of translating something so intimate and personal onto the screen, calling 'Meiyazhagan' a rare kind of storytelling. 'This... to touch that moment. Something which is so personal, extremely personal. How do you tell this story?' 'Meiyazhagan' has clearly struck a chord with Nani. Written and directed by C Prem Kumar of 96 fame, the film is an emotional drama featuring Karthi and Arvind Swami in lead roles. The drama is about a man's journey of self-discovery when he meets a distant relative at his family village where he goes to attend his cousin's wedding. You May Also Like
India Today
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
It's a wrap for Karthi, Malavika Mohanan starrer Sardar 2: What an adventure
Actor Karthi has officially wrapped up shooting for his much-awaited film 'Sardar 2', the sequel to the 2022 spy action thriller 'Sardar'. Directed by PS Mithran, who also helmed the first instalment, the sequel promises to raise the stakes in the franchise's espionage narrative. The makers announced the completion of the film's shoot earlier last a post on X, Malavika Mohanan posted pictures with Karthi from the sets of 'Sardar 2' and shared a heartfelt note. The caption read, 'And it's a wrap for Sardar 2! I started this project with the most challenging schedule of the film & ended it with the most fun schedule in Bangkok. What a mad ride this one's been! Karthi you've been an absolute gem to work with. Who knew we had so many interests in common. PS Mithran, thank you for making me a part of this one. So unlike anything I've done before. This is a special one. See you in the cinemas soon (sic).'advertisement Meiyazhagan actor Karthi had announced the wrap on June 7 by uploading pictures with the whole team of 'Sardar 2', cutting a cake celebrating completion of shoots. His caption read, 'Sardar2 - That's a wrap!. What an adventure it's been!!'.The upcoming film sees Karthi reprising his dual role as the aged undercover spy and his police officer son, continuing the story from where it left off in the original. The sequel also stars Malavika Mohanan, SJ Suryah, and Rajisha Vijayan in key roles. Music for 'Sardar 2' is composed by Sam CS, known for his work on 'Kaithi'. The makers had previously released a short teaser that hinted at another action-packed instalment. While an official release date is yet to be announced, 'Sardar 2' will hit cinemas later this year. The film will be released in five languages — Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada — expanding its reach beyond the Tamil audience. With PS Mithran returning to the director's chair, expectations are high that the sequel will live up to the success of the Watch
