Sivakarthikeyan is one of Tamil cinema’s most fascinating actors, and in a very short time, he has seen professional success. The multi-talented performer first made a name for himself as a stand-up comic before appearing in numerous reality competitions, hosting a few television programs, and then transitioning into acting. One-liners by Sivakarthikeyan are well-recognized for making people smile right away. He is renowned for his fit body and roles that are full of action. Director Pandiraj approached Sivakarthikeyan to play the lead character in his film Marina in the year 2012 after being impressed by his hosting abilities at the audio launch event for the movie Vaagai Sooda Vaa. He appeared with Oviya and received appreciation for his work. Moreover, the actor was a Vijay Award nominee for Best Debut Actor for Marina.
Ethir Neechal (2013)
Ethir Neechal is a 2013 coming-of-age comedic drama film in the Tamil language that was written and directed by R. S. Durai Senthilkumar. A young man chooses to run a marathon to show himself since he feels self-conscious about his name. The actor did well in the movie, which blended romance, comedy, and suspense elements. About 22 crore were made during its whole run, making it a “blockbuster” at the international box office.
Doctor (2021)
Nelson wrote and directed Doctor, an action comedy movie in Tamil that will be released in 2021. A stoic military doctor and his motley crew start a rescue operation after his fiancee’s niece is abducted, and they will need all of their wits. The movie came in third place for Tamil box office collections in 2021, after Master and Annaatthe, together with Maanaadu. The film has raked in 100 crores in 25 days, making it Sivakarthikeyan’s first to accomplish the mark.
Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam (2013)
The 2013 love comedy Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam was directed by Ponram, making his feature film debut. The plot, which is set in the Tamil Nadu village of Silukkuvarpatti, revolves around a band of wastrels commanded by Bosepandi and his devoted sidekick Soori who develop feelings for a young woman whose father is a frequent shooter. At the time of its release, Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam had Sivakarthikeyan’s greatest opening in his career. In 25 locations across Tamil Nadu, the movie’s 50-day theatrical run came to an end.
Remo (2016)
In 2016, Bakkiyaraj Kannan, making his directorial debut, wrote and helmed the romantic comedy Remo, which was also produced by R. D. Raja under the banner of 24AM Studios. The movie centres on an aspiring actor who considers to dress as a female nurse in order to test his acting abilities and earn the affection of his lady love, a doctor by trade. 76 crore were earned by the movie.
Kaaki Sattai (2015)
R. S. Durai Senthilkumar co-wrote and directed the 2015 action-thriller Kaaki Sattai, which was also produced by Dhanush. The protagonist of the novel is police constable Mathimaran, who seeks to establish himself as a real, strong police officer by figuring out how to address problems with corruption in the law and order structure within the department of police.
Rajinimurugan (2016)
Ponram wrote the screenplay and directed Rajinimurugan in 2016, and Thirrupathi Brothers producers N. Lingusamy and N. Subash Chandra Bose handled the production. For the first time in his career, it features Sivakarthikeyan in two roles: the titular part, a young man without a job who decides to sell his grandpa’s property in order to become wealthy, and a cameo as Bosepandi from the previous movie. The movie was a commercial success, earning a total of 51 crores globally and 43 crores in India.
Maan Karate(2014)
Krish Thirukumaran is the writer and director of the 2014 movie Maan Karate. On a journey, four friends encounter a stranger who gives them a newspaper that will be printed four months from now and prophesies their destiny. To bring about the prediction, they put forth a lot of effort. The movie opened on 650 screens globally, which at the time was Sivakarthikeyan’s highest opening.
Velaikkaran (2017)
Mohan Raja is the writer and director of the 2017 Indian Tamil action thriller movie Velaikkaran. R. D. Raja’s 24AM Studios produced the film. A young guy leads a struggle against food firms that manufacture contaminated products after launching a community radio in his ghetto to raise awareness about a local criminal. The movie was deemed a box office triumph after earning over 51 crore in theatres throughout the world.
Namma Veettu Pillai (2019)
The 2019 movie Namma Veettu Pillai was written and directed by Pandiraj, and it was made by Kalanithi Maran under the Sun Pictures banner. A young man who despises the local thug is pressured by his family to marry off his sister to him. Later, the thug bullies him using their bond. In 5 weeks, the movie made 50 crore in Tamil Nadu.
Don (2022)
Cibi Chakaravarthi, making his directorial debut, wrote and directed the 2022 movie Don. A man goes back on his glory days in college and considers how he came to discover his calling and organise his life. The movie had made 100 crore within the second week of its cinema release.
