Karthika | |
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| Born | Karthika Adaikalam (1991-05-03)3 May 1991 (age 33) Thirukadaiyur,Tamil Nadu, India |
| Other names | 'Thoothukudi' Karthika |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Karthika Adaikalam (born 3 May 1991), better knownmononymously asKarthika, is an Indian actress who has appeared inTamil films. She is probably best known for her performances inThoothukudi andRaman Thediya Seethai.[citation needed]
Karthika made her debut as an actress throughSanjay Ram'sThoothukudi, a village action drama, where she appeared opposite choreographer-turned-actorHarikumar. She was cast in the film after the makers had spotted her in a commercial.[1] The relative success of the film prompted Karthika to be labelled as 'Thootukudi' Karthika or 'Karuvappaiya' Karthika by the media, after a popular song from the film.[2][3] A song titled "Ulaga Azhagi" from her second film,Pirappu (2008) also won her recognition, despite the relative low-key release of the film. She was recognised by directorBala, who cast her in the leading female role of a bling beggar oppositeArya inNaan Kadavul (2009) during mid-2007. However, despite being completing a test shoot, where she was asked to beg in the streets ofPeriyakulam, Bala later dropped her from the project.[4] Some of the other films she worked on during the period including Raghavan'sAlaiyodu Vilaiyadu,Jawahar Pattalam andMachan also failed to have a theatrical release.[5][6]
Karthika featured inRaman Thediya Seethai (2008) alongside an ensemble cast includingCheran,Pasupathy andVimala Raman.[7] She then signed on to appear inMadurai Sambavam (2009), once again appearing alongside Harikumar. Post-release, she revealed that she had accepted the brief role as a goodwill gesture to Harikumar, who had played a role in beginning her acting career.[8]
Karthika took an extended break from the film industry after getting married in 2012.[citation needed] In mid-2019, Karthika announced plans of making a comeback to acting.[9] She will next be seen in the fantasy film,Mayamukhi.[10][11]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Thoothukudi | Mallika | |
| 2007 | Pirappu | Padma Shankarapandi | |
| Naalaiya Pozhuthum Unnodu | Nangai | ||
| 2008 | Raman Thediya Seethai | Gayathri | |
| 2009 | Madurai Sambavam | Gomathi | |
| Vaidehi | Vaidehi | ||
| 2010 | Thairiyam | Jennifer | |
| 365 Kadhal Kadithangal | Jasmine | ||
| 2021 | Mayamukhi | Filming |