Sivakarthikeyan

Winning the second season of Star Vijay's comedy contest Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? in 2006 opened the door for Sivakarthikeyan, who then hosted several shows on the channel. Often called SK, he is an actor, producer, lyricist and playback singer in Tamil cinema. He was born on 17 February 1985 in Piranmalai near Singampunari in Sivagangai district, went to school in Tiruchirappalli, and earned his degree from JJ College of Engineering. Mimicry and stand-up comedy were part of his college years. A supporting part in Aegan (2008) did not survive the edit, and he appeared in short films before his feature career began in earnest. Pandiraj cast him as the lead of Marina (2012), his breakthrough. The same year he played Dhanush's friend in 3 and starred in Manam Kothi Paravai. Successes followed: Ethir Neechal (2013), Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam (2013), Remo, Velaikkaran, Namma Veettu Pillai (2019) and Nelson Dilipkumar's Doctor (2021). Amaran (2024) ranked among the top-grossing Tamil films of its year. Under Sivakarthikeyan Productions he has produced films including Kanaa (2018). His awards include one Filmfare Award, two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and eight SIIMA Awards, and the Tamil Nadu government gave him the Kalaimamani award in 2020.