How big is Karthik's filmography?

128 credits sit in Karthik's complete catalogue, spanning 1981–2022 — a body of work that places them among the most prolific in Indian cinema.

Which are Karthik's highest-rated films?

Alaigal Oivathillai (7.8), Nallavanuku Nallavan (7.8) top the list. Alaigal Oivathillai (1981) sits at 7.8/10 — the catalogue's high-water mark.

What jobs has Karthik held on a film set?

Karthik's credits split across multiple crafts: Actor (127), Director (1). The dominant role is Actor, accounting for 99% of the catalogue.

What was Karthik's first film?

The earliest credit on GudVibe is Alaigal Oivathillai (1981).

What is Karthik's latest movie?

Methagu 2 (2022) — released 4 years ago. Available on Sony Liv.

What was Karthik's busiest decade?

The 1990s — 52 releases, about 41% of the entire catalogue.

On which OTT platforms is Karthik's work available?

64 of Karthik's 128 films stream today across 5 platforms — Aha, Airtel Xstream Play, Apple TV+, Einthusan, and Eros Now. Use the OTT filter on this page to browse by service.

What is the language breakdown of Karthik's films?

128 Tamil films make up the catalogue. The language filter on this page narrows the list to any single industry.

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Karthik — Filmography (128 Films)

Artist · 1981–2022

Karthik is a artist with 128 film credits between 1981 and 2022, primarily in Tamil cinema. The highest-rated film is Alaigal Oivathillai (1981) at 7.8/10. Average rating across rated films: 4.5/10.

128+Total Credits

4.5Avg Rating

1981–2022Career Span

2Roles

128+Total Films

4.5Avg Rating

7.8Top Rating

41+Years Active

2Roles Played

The Karthik filmography

The span of work runs across 5 decades of Tamil cinema, from the 1980s to the 2020s. From Alaigal Oivathillai (1981) to Methagu 2 (2022). 50 of the credits sit in the debut decade alone — the 1980s set the foundation.

1982 was the biggest year, with 9 films in twelve months. For 41 years across 41 years, releases arrived almost without pause.

Career Trajectory

◆ Veteran·multi-decade career·128 films · 1981–2022

1981Debut
1982Peak · 9 films
1998First Director

1981–1985The Breakthrough1981–1985: 26 films, the first chapter.

1981–1984The Peak1981–1984: the busiest stretch — 21 films.

1998–2022The Reinvention1998 onwards: a turn behind the camera, starting with Director.

2018–2022Recent Work2018–2022: 3 recent releases.

Top-rated Karthik films

The five highest-rated entries in Karthik's filmography.

Career Timeline

1981
Debut
Alaigal Oivathillai
2022
Latest
Methagu 2

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All Films (128)

Activity by Decade

1980s50 films

1990s52 films

2000s14 films

2010s11 films

2020s1 film

Credits by Role

Actor

127

Director