Murali Karthikeyan Muthuraman known by screen name Karthik, is an Indian film actor, playback singer and politician. He is the son of veteran actor R. Muthuraman. He was first introduced by Bharathiraja in the film Alaigal Oivathillai. He has primarily appeared in lead roles in Tamil films.

 

Karthik has won four Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Tamil. He is also the recipient of Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and a Nandi Award.