8 movies that made Karthi great

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Ponniyin Selvan I & II

Karthi delivered a brilliant performance as Vallavaraiyan Vanthiyathevan, the vagabond warrior in veteran filmmaker Mani Ratnam's much-loved Ponniyin Selvan franchise. 

Kaithi

The blockbuster action-drama film directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj featured Karthi in the role of Dilli, a convict who takes over the responsibility to save a group of police officials. 

Paruthiveeran

Karthi made his acting debut with Paruthiveeran, the iconic rural drama film directed by actor-filmmaker Ameer. 

Aayirathil Oruvan

The acclaimed action-adventure film directed by Selvaraghavan featured Karthi in the role of Muthu, a porter who is entrusted with the responsibility to save the last living  member of Chola dynasty. 

Theeran: Adhigaram Ondru

Karthi played the role of Theeran Thiruman, a dedicated police officer in this action thriller film directed by H Vinoth. 

Paiyaa

N Lingusamy's action adventure film featured Karthi in the role of Shiva, a carefree young man who agrees to take a girl named Charu (Tamannaah) to Mumbai, pretending to be a cab driver. 

Madras

The political action drama film directed by Pa Ranjith features Karthi in the role of Kaali, an impulsive and short-tempered working-class man.

Sardar

PS Mithran's spy action film featured Karthi in a double role as Agent Sardar Chandra Bose, and a young police officer named Vijay Prakash.