Sivakarthikeyan

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Sivakarthikeyan
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Sivakarthikeyan at Behindwoods 2024
Born
Sivakarthikeyan Doss

(1985-02-17) 17 February 1985 (age 39)
Singampunari, Sivaganga District, Tamil Nadu, India
Other namesSK
EducationJ. J. College of Engineering and Technology, Trichy (B.E.)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
  • film producer
  • lyricist
  • television presenter
Years active2011–present
Spouse
Aarthi
​
(m. 2010)​
Children2
Honours Kalaimamani (2020)

Sivakarthikeyan (born 17 February 1985 [1] ), also known by the initialism SK, is an Indian actor, singer, film producer, lyricist, and television presenter, who works predominantly in Tamil films. He is a recipient of a Tamil Nadu State Film Award, four Edison Awards, four SIIMA Awards, and two other Vijay Awards.

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Personal life

Sivakarthikeyan married Aarthi on 27 August 2010. [2] The couple have two children, including a daughter Aaradhana and a son. [3] [4] Aaradhana sang parts of the song "Vayadi Petha Pulla" from Kanaa alongside her father. [5]

Career

2011–2013: Television and shift to cinema

During college, Sivakarthikeyan took part in various cultural events and performed mimicry and standup comedy onstage. [6] Between his studies, he took a three month-break, and during this period, his friends convinced him to go for auditions of Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? , a comedy reality TV show airing on Star Vijay. He started his career as a mimicry artist. Despite initial reluctance to participate, he won the show. [7] He appeared in short films, including his friend Atlee's Mugapputhagam, [8] Identity, Kurahl 786, and 360°. The makers of Aegan noticed Sivakarthikeyan and offered him a supporting role in the film, but his portions did not make the final cut. [9]

Director Pandiraj approached Sivakarthikeyan to play the lead role in his film Marina , and he signed the project. He prepared for the role by paying close attention to Pandiraj's instructions and visiting Marina Beach extensively to study the surroundings, while revealing that he hoped that his natural talent of humor would come through onscreen. [10] Featuring alongside Oviya as a young couple in the film, Sivakarthikeyan's performance was well-received, with a critic noting "the romance adds color to a monochrome film", while the reviewer also noted that the "role of Senthilnathan requires Siva to be just himself, it is just a cake walk in terms of performance for this actor." [11]

Prior to Marina's release, Aishwarya Dhanush had signed Sivakarthikeyan up to play a supporting role as Dhanush's friend in 3 , after being impressed with his work onstage as a host. [12] Following significant pre-release hype, the film opened to predominantly positive reviews with critics appreciating Sivakarthikeyan's work providing comic relief in a serious film. [13] The project also marked the beginning of an association with Dhanush, whom Sivakarthikeyan has often stated is his mentor in the film industry.

He was next seen in Ezhil's romantic comedy Manam Kothi Paravai , which opened to mixed reviews but had a decent run at the box office. A critic from Behindwoods noted that the film "might not provide Sivakarthikeyan the platform he is aspiring for – lead roles in movies. But it does showcase his potential as an actor." [14]

2013–2019: Experimentation in genres and success

In 2013, Sivakarthikeyan appeared in three films. In his first release of the year, Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga , a dual hero coming-of-age comedy, Sivakarthikeyan partnered once again with Pandiraj and shot for the film in his hometown of Tiruchirappalli alongside Vimal. [15] The film opened to positive reviews from critics. [16] [17] The film became a surprise success at the box office and ended up being a profitable venture for producers and distributors. [18] His next success was through Dhanush's debut production venture Ethir Neechal , written and directed by R. S. Durai Senthilkumar, a former assistant of film director, Vetrimaaran. It is a story about a young man having talent as a runner, who strives to make an identity for himself. His third release in 2013, director Ponram's comedy Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam , saw him portray a carefree rural youth where he paired up with another newcomer Sri Divya. Actor Soori played an important role in the film as Sivakarthikeyan's close friend. It was also the first time that Sivakarthikeyan sang a song in a film, and a promotional video of its making was released to market the film. He won positive reviews for his performance from critics, with Sify noting "Sivakarthikeyan is terrific as Bosepandi because he makes it look so believable on screen with his body language, eyes and dialogue delivery". Another reviewer called him a delight to watch and claimed that he carried the script. [19] The film completed 100 days during its theatrical run and was Sivakarthikeyan's biggest commercial box office success at that time. [20] Sivakarthikeyan's entertaining performances in 2013 led him to win the year's Vijay Award for Entertainer of the Year, an onstage moment which Sivakarthikeyan described as "memorable". [21] He started the year 2014 with a comedy film Maan Karate produced by A. R. Murugadoss. The film featured him as a carefree urban youth who fakes himself as a boxer to impress a girl.

Sivakarthikeyan with Nivin Pauly and Vikram at Iru Mugan film audio launch event. Nivin Pauly, Sivakarthikeyan and Vikram at Iru Mugan Audio Launch.jpg
Sivakarthikeyan with Nivin Pauly and Vikram at Iru Mugan film audio launch event.

In 2015, Sivakarthikeyan paired up once again with Durai Senthilkumar for a police action film, Kaaki Sattai . The film released on 27 February 2015. It was a story about a sincere constable who takes risks to stop black market organ donation and having the aim to become an Inspector. [22] He again joined hands with Ponram in the film Rajini Murugan , starring another newcomer Keerthy Suresh. The film's producer, N. Linguswamy, ultimately failed to provide Sivakarthikeyan with his salary due to losses incurred by the film's delayed release. [23] His film Remo , directed by debutant Bakkiyaraj Kannan and produced by R. D. Raja, featured Sivakarthikeyan playing a lovestruck youth disguising himself as a female nurse to befriend his love interest. [24] Sivakarthikeyan's next venture was director Mohan Raja's action-thriller, Velaikkaran , pairing with Nayanthara and featuring Fahadh Faasil as the main antagonist. The film, which revolves around an employee fighting against food adulteration in society, was released in 2017 to positive reviews from critics. [25] He then featured in the 2018 film Seemaraja , collaborating with director Ponram for the third time. The film, featuring an ensemble cast including Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Simran, Lal and Soori, released to mixed reviews. [26] Later that year, he acted in the film, Kanaa , the directorial debut of Arunraja Kamaraj and the debut film of Sivakarthikeyan's production company Sivakarthikeyan Productions. The film features Sivakarthikeyan as a cricket coach, acting alongside Aishwarya Rajesh and Sathyaraj. The film released to highly positive reviews. [27] Sivakarthikeyan's first 2019 film was Mr. Local , starring opposite Nayanthara for the second time, which received poor reviews. His scenes from Kanaa were reused in the Telugu remake of the film titled Kousalya Krishnamurthy . In 2019, Sivakarthikeyan appeared in the family drama film Namma Veettu Pillai , and in a superhero film Hero . [28] [29]

2021–present: Career expansion

Sivakarthikeyan's only 2021 film was Doctor , which received highly positive reviews from the critics and audience. It became the highest-grossing film of his career, with a global collection of 100 crore rupees. This is his first movie to join the 100 crore club. His next release was Don , which released in 2022. [30] [31] Like Doctor, it received favorable reviews by both the critics and audience. It also went on to collect 100 crores at the global box office, becoming his second consecutive 100 crore hit. In 2022, he began filming for Prince under the direction of K. V. Anudeep. [32] [33] At the same time, he also began shooting for Maaveeran , which was directed by Madonne Ashwin. [34] [35] [36] Prince released in 2022 to negative reviews, but Maaveeran released in 2023 and was a commercial success. Soon after, on the occasion of Pongal, his long delayed film Ayalaan released in 2024, to generally positive reviews, especially with families. The film used 1,400 visual shots, which is the most for any Indian film. Clashing with his former co-star's film Captain Miller, the film grossed over ₹96 crore (US$12 million), emerging as a box office success, and becoming among the highest grossing Indian films of 2024. [37] A month later, Sivakarthikeyan's film with Raaj Kamal Films International, directed by Rajkumar Periyasamy, was announced, previously under the tentative title SK21. [38] On February 16, 2024, the title was revealed to be Amaran, as confirmed by a teaser trailer. [39] The teaser garnered more than 2 million views within 6 hours. On the same day, his next film was announced, to be directed by A. R. Murugadoss, in his second collaboration with the director, after him previously producing Kaaki Sattai . Anirudh Ravichander was announced as the music director for the film, in his ninth collaboration with the musician, [40] as confirmed by his presence at the film's muharat pooja. [41] The movie is under the working title SK23 .

Controversies

Break down at audio launch

On 12 October 2016, at the success meet of Remo, Sivakarthikeyan revealed that, when the film was ready for release, there were quite a few obstacles created by people who wanted to ensure it did not release. [42] He faced a similar agony when his film Rajinimurugan saw a delayed release in January 2016. [42] P. L. Thenappan, the general secretary of the Tamil Nadu Producers Council, has told a website that K. E. Gnanavel Raja of Studio Green, Madan of Escape Artists, and Madhan of Vendhar Movies have filed formal complaints accusing the actor of taking advance amounts to act in their films, but failing to fulfill his commitments. Gnanavel Raja has an agreement copy of their deal, while the other two do not have the same. On the other hand, Sivakarthikeyan has admitted to have taken the advance amount from Gnanavel Raja, but there is no mention of the other two. [43] Actors Silambarasan and Vishal extended support to Sivakarthikeyan about the issue. [44]

Racist comment at school event

In 2022, at a school event, Sivakarthikeyan jokingly said he could not tell Korean men apart from women due all Korean people looking alike. His comments received backlash, with some accusing him of racism, and others calling it "cringe". Simran Arora of Times Now believed Sivakarthikeyan's actions were a display of the cross-race effect. [45]

D. Imman’s interview

On 16 October 2023, in a YouTube interview, music director D. Imman declared that he would never work with Sivakarthikeyan again due to a perceived betrayal. [46] They had previously collaborated on Manam Kothi Paravai, Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam, Rajini Murugan, Seemaraja, and Namma Veettu Pillai. Imman mentioned that their personal relationship was significantly strained, and he cited concerns about the welfare of his children as the reason for not disclosing further details. The rift between them appears to be rooted in a breach of trust, and Imman highlighted that he could not forget the events that transpired, making future collaborations impossible. Despite this, he clarified that Sivakarthikeyan was not the sole cause of what transpired. [47] [48]

Filmography

Films

Key
†Denotes films that have not yet been released

As an actor

  • All films are in Tamil unless otherwise noted.
List of Sivakarthikeyan film acting credits
YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2012 Marina Senthilnathan [49]
3 Kumaran [50]
Manam Kothi Paravai Kannan [51]
2013 Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga Pattai Murugan / Ranga Murugan [52]
Ethir Neechal Kunjithapatham "Harish" [53]
Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam Bose Pandi [54]
2014 Maan Karate Peter [55]
2015 Kaaki Sattai Madhimaran Ratnavel [56]
Vajrakaya Himself Kannada film; cameo appearance [57]
2016 Rajinimurugan Rajinimurugan / Bosepandi [58]
Remo Siva Karthikeyan "SK" / Regina Motwani "Remo" [59]
2017 Velaikkaran Arivazhagan "Arivu" [60]
2018 Seemaraja Seemaraja / Kadambavel Raja [61]
Kanaa Nelson DilipkumarSpecial appearance [62]
2019 Mr. Local Manohar [63]
Kousalya Krishnamurthy Nelson Dilipkumar Telugu film; special appearance [64]
Namma Veettu Pillai Arumpon [28]
Hero Sakthivel [29]
2021 Doctor Dr. Varun [65]
2022 Don Chakaravarthi "Don" [66]
Prince Anbarasan [67]
2023 Maaveeran Sathya [34]
2024 Ayalaan Tamizh [68]
2024 Amaran † Major Mukund Varadarajan Filming [69]
SK 23 †Filming [70] [71]

As a producer

List of Sivakarthikeyan film producer credits
YearTitleNotes
2018 Kanaa
2019 Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja
2021 Vaazhl
Doctor
2022 Don
2024 The Adamant Girl †

As dubbing artist

List of Sivakarthikeyan film dubbing credits
YearTitleActorNotes
2012 Sridhar Siddharth Tamil dubbed version

Television

List of Sivakarthikeyan television credits
YearSeriesRoleChannelNotes
2006 Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Season 2Contestant Star Vijay Winner
2008Kalakkal Champions
Jodi Number One Season 3Runner-up
Kana Kaanum Kaalangal HimselfSpecial appearance
Kodambakkam SkoolBilla
2009Boys vs Girls Season 1Contestant
Kana Kaanum Kaalangal HimselfSpecial appearance
Adhu Idhu EdhuHost
Super Singer Junior
Boys vs Girls Season 2Host / Contestant
2010Jodi Number One Season 5Host
Airtel Super Singer Season 3
Jodi Number One Junior
2011 5th Annual Vijay Awards
Kings of Comedy Season 1
2012 6th Annual Vijay Awards

Discography

As playback singer

List of Sivakarthikeyan film playback singing credits
YearFilmSongComposerNotes
2013 Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam "Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam" D. Imman
2014 Maan Karate "Royapuram Peter" Anirudh Ravichander
2015 Kaaki Sattai "I'm So Cool"
Mapla Singam "Edhukku Machchan" N. R. Raghunanthan Movie Version Only
2016 Rajini Murugan "Rajini Murugan" D. Imman
2018 Kanaa "Vaayadi Petha Pulla" Dhibu Ninan Thomas
2019 Mr. Local "Kalakkalu Mr. Localu" Hiphop Tamizha
Thumbaa "Humpty Dumpty" Santhosh Dhayanidhi
Sixer "Engavena Kochikinu Po" Ghibran
2021 Lift "Inna Myluu" Britto Michael
2023 Maaveeran "Vannarapettayila"Bharath Sankar [72]

As lyricist

List of Sivakarthikeyan film credits as a lyricist
YearFilmSongComposerNotes
2018 Kolamaavu Kokila "Kalyana Vayasu" Anirudh Ravichander
2019 Gurkha "Hey Poya"Raj Aryan
Namma Veettu Pillai "Gaandha Kannazhagi" D. Imman
Adithya Varma "Idhu Enna Maayamo" Radhan
2021 Doctor "Chellamma" Anirudh Ravichander
"So Baby"
Naai Sekar "Edakku Modakku" Anirudh Ravichander
2022 Etharkkum Thunindhavan "Summa Surrunu" D. Imman
Beast "Arabic Kuthu" Anirudh Ravichander
Don "Private Party"
2024 Ayalaan "Maanja Nee" A. R. Rahman

Awards and nominations

List of Sivakarthikeyan awards and nominations
YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.
2012 Tamil Nadu State Film Awards Special Prize Award Marina Won [73]
2013 South Indian International Movie Awards Best Male Debut – Tamil Manam Kothi Paravai Nominated [74]
Vijay Awards Best Debut Actor Marina Nominated [6]
2014 South Indian International Movie Awards Best Actor – Tamil Ethir Neechal Won [75]
Sensation of South Indian Cinema—Won
Vijay Awards Entertainer of the Year Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga , Ethir Neechal ,
Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam 		Won [76]
Vijay Television Awards Pride of Vijay TV —Won [77]
2017 Edison Awards Best Entertainer of the year Remo Won [78]
IIFA Utsavam Best Actor – Tamil Rajini Murugan Nominated [79]
South Indian International Movie Awards Best Actor – Tamil Remo Won [80]
2018 Edison Awards Best Actor Velaikkaran Nominated [81]
Favorite ActorWon [82]
South Indian International Movie Awards Best Actor – Tamil Won [83]
2021 South Indian International Movie Awards Best Actor – Tamil Namma Veettu Pillai Nominated [84]
2022 South Indian International Movie Awards Best Actor – Tamil Doctor Won [85]
2023 Pinkvilla Style Icons Awards Most Elegant Personality—Won [86]
2023Vikatan AwardsBest EntertainterDoctorWon

Edison Awards

Other awards

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