Actor
Gautham Ram Karthik
Based In
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Origin
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Years Active
2013–Present
Gautham Ram Karthik – Biography
Gautham Ram Karthik – Full Information
- Full Name: Gautham Ram Karthik
- Profession: Actor
- Industry: Tamil Cinema (Kollywood)
- Date of Birth: 12 September 1989
- Age: 36 years (as of 2026)
- Birth Place: Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Years Active: 2013 – Present
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, English & Media
- College: Christ University
- School: Hebron School, Ooty
- Father: Karthik
- Mother: Ragini Karthik
- Grandfather: R. Muthuraman
- Spouse: Manjima Mohan (Married in 2022)
- Siblings: Thiran Karthik, Ghayn Karthik
- Languages Known: Tamil, English
- Hobbies: Music, Guitar Playing, Singing, Traveling
- College Band: Dead End Street (Guitarist & Vocalist)
Career Highlight
| Year | Film Name | Career Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Kadal | Acting debut; won Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South, Vijay Award for Best Debut Actor, and SIIMA Award for Best Male Debutant |
| 2014 | Yennamo Yedho | First major romantic lead role after debut |
| 2015 | Vai Raja Vai | Won Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize |
| 2017 | Muthuramalingam | First release of a busy career year |
| 2017 | Rangoon | Earned praise for action-oriented performance |
| 2017 | Ivan Thanthiran | Commercial success and positive reviews |
| 2017 | Hara Hara Mahadevaki | Popular comedy entertainer |
| 2017 | Indrajith | Fantasy-action film with dual-shaded role |
| 2018 | Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren | Showcased comedy and rural character portrayal |
| 2018 | Iruttu Araiyil Murattu Kuththu | Successful adult horror-comedy film |
| 2018 | Mr. Chandramouli | Shared screen space with father Karthik |
| 2019 | Devarattam | Played an action-packed lead role |
| 2021 | Anandham Vilayadum Veedu | Family drama highlighting emotional performance |
| 2022 | Yutha Satham | Crime thriller comeback role |
| 2023 | Pathu Thala | One of his most recognized recent performances as Guna/Sakthivel IPS |
| 2023 | August 16 1947 | Lead role in a period drama based on India’s independence era |
| 2026 | Mr. X | Plays Amaran Chakaravarthi / “Lone Wolf” |
| 2026 | Bloody Politics † | Upcoming film (Post-production) |
| 2026 | Running Out Of Time † | Upcoming film (Filming) |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Male Debut – South | Kadal | Won |
| 2013 | Vijay Awards | Best Debut Actor | Kadal | Won |
| 2013 | South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) | Best Male Debutant | Kadal | Won |
| 2015 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Special Prize | Vai Raja Vai | Won |
About Gautham Ram Karthik
Gautham Ram Karthik is an Indian actor who primarily works in Tamil films.
He made his acting debut in 2013 with the film Kadal.
He is married to actress Manjima Mohan.
Kadal, Vai Raja Vai, Devarattam, Pathu Thala, and August 16 1947.
His father is actor Karthik and his mother is Ragini Karthik.