Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Suriya Celebrates Karthi’s Journey From US to Paruthiveeran Stardom
Suriya and Karthi are brothers who are both famous Tamil actors.
Suriya said he feels more like a father to Karthi than just a brother.
Karthi studied engineering in the United States before becoming interested in movies.
He returned to India and first worked as an assistant director.
His big acting debut came in the film Paruthiveeran.
Suriya said Karthi changed his entire look and body for that role.
Suriya also joked that fans often ask him about Karthi instead of asking about him.
Karthi’s new movie Sardar 2 is scheduled to release worldwide on September 10.
Suriya said Paruthiveeran was the first film that truly stunned him with Karthi’s talent.
Karthi returned from studying Industrial Engineering at Binghamton University in New York before pursuing cinema.
He declined an acting role in Mani Ratnam’s Aayutha Ezhuthu and instead worked as an assistant director.
Suriya said Karthi transformed his appearance and physique completely for his lead debut in Paruthiveeran.
At the Sardar 2 event, Suriya described feeling fatherly affection for Karthi and said there was no jealousy between them.
- Who
- Actor Suriya discussed his younger brother and actor Karthi at the Sardar 2 audio and trailer launch.
- What
- Suriya recalled Karthi’s path from studying in the United States to becoming an actor recognized for Paruthiveeran.
- When
- The remarks were made at the audio and trailer launch of Sardar 2; the film is scheduled for worldwide release on September 10.
- Where
- The launch event’s location is not specified; Karthi studied at Binghamton University in New York before returning to India.
- Why
- Suriya was discussing Karthi’s career, transformation for Paruthiveeran, and their relationship while promoting Sardar 2.
- Film that impressed Suriya
- Paruthiveeran
- Karthi’s US university
- Binghamton University in New York
- Karthi’s field of study
- Industrial Engineering
- Karthi’s first lead debut
- Paruthiveeran, directed by Ameer
- Upcoming film
- Sardar 2
- Sardar 2 director
- PS Mithran
- Sardar 2 release
- Worldwide release scheduled for September 10