Karthi is widely acclaimed for his versatility, shifting seamlessly between action masala films (like Siruthai and Sardar ) and critically acclaimed realistic dramas (like Madras , Kaithi , and Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru ).
Below is the definitive , categorized by career phases, alongside a look at his upcoming projects. The Breakthrough Years (2007–2011) karthi film list
His debut as a rural youth won him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor and a Tamil Nadu State Film Special Prize. Karthi is widely acclaimed for his versatility, shifting
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes | |------|------|------|----------|-------| | 2007 | Paruthiveeran | Paruthiveeran | Tamil | Debut film; Won | | 2008 | Aayirathil Oruvan | Muthu | Tamil | Cult classic | | 2009 | Paiyaa | Shiva | Tamil | Blockbuster hit | | Year | Film | Role | Language
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes | |------|------|------|----------|-------| | 2020 | Putham Pudhu Kaalai | (segment role) | Tamil | Anthology on Amazon Prime | | 2021 | Sulthan | Sulthan | Tamil | Action | | 2022 | Viruman | Viruman | Tamil | Rural action hit | | 2022 | Sardar | Sardar / Vijay Prakash | Tamil | Dual role; spy thriller – Hit | | 2023 | Japan | Japan | Tamil | Action-comedy | | 2024 | Meiyazhagan | Arulmozhi Varman | Tamil | Drama; critical acclaim | | 2024 | Satyabhama (cameo) | — | Telugu | Special appearance |