Tamil cinema star Karthi is ready to collaborate with a highly successful young director for his next landmark movie. The upcoming project is temporarily titled Karthi 30, as it marks the 30th film of his acting career.
The production team officially announced the movie on social media, sharing that the film is being produced on a grand scale. Here is a breakdown of all the key details and every person involved in the project:
The Creative Team and Cast
- Karthi: Stars as the main lead actor. His recent theatrical release was the film Vaa Vaathiyaare, directed by Nalan Kumarasamy.
- Kalyan Shankar: He will write and direct Karthi 30, making his official debut in Tamil cinema. He is famous for directing the blockbuster Telugu youthful comedy-drama film MAD (released in 2023) and co-writing its upcoming sequel MAD Square.
The Production Team
- Suryadevara Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya: They are producing the movie.
- Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas: The two major production houses backing the project. This film marks their third continuous collaboration with Karthi, following their previous blockbusters Japan and Vaa Vaathiyaare.
- Srikara Studios: Presenting the movie.
What to Expect and Release Timeline
- Genre: The film is billed as a high-budget commercial action entertainer, packed with high-octane action sequences, witty entertainment, and a unique social concept.
- Multilingual Release: The creators are planning a massive release for the movie across four languages: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada.
- Filming Schedule: The movie is currently in its final pre-production stage. Principal photography and main shooting are officially scheduled to begin in July 2026.
- More Updates Soon: The filmmakers have asked fans to stay tuned, as announcements regarding the female lead, supporting cast members, and the core technical crew will be revealed very shortly.