About Karthigeyan Durai
Karthigeyan Durai, known on stage as Karthi Durai or KD, is a Tamil stand-up comedian and product designer from Avadi, Chennai. He studied engineering before turning to graphic design and, around 2017, to stand-up comedy, building his profile within Chennai's stand-up circuit through open mics, regular live shows at venues such as Alliance Francaise and Backyard in Adyar, and online comedy videos, citing comedian Kenny Sebastian as a stylistic influence. He appeared as a contestant across all eight episodes of the first season of Amazon Prime Video's Comicstaan Semma Comedy Pa (Comicstaan Tamil) in 2020, where one of his sketches, 'Rabbit Dustbin', became a highlight of the season. His comedy blends observational and storytelling humour drawn from everyday experiences, delivered mainly in Tamil with English wordplay. He continues to post stand-up videos, including bits on Tamil advertisements and daily life, to his own YouTube channel.
Videos (96)
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0:31Understanding a Song as a kid vs Now
6.2K views
1:15KDNO1 - Trailer | Tamil Standup comedy special | Karthi Durai
5.9K views
0:50Getting old & Dating - Full Standup comedy video in my Channel
5.4K views
0:29single paridhabangal
5.1K views
0:57Best DeMotivational Video Ever -Kshetty by Karthi Durai | Mini Sketch Video
4.9K views
0:48When You Order Online | Mini Sketch Video | Karthi Durai
4.9K views
1:08Middle class Sothanaigal 2
4.3K views
4:58Posters | Dogs | Influencers - Tamil Standup Comedy by Karthi Durai
4.1K views
1:00Share this with your beard model friend
3.8K views
0:41Aptitude Exams
3.8K views
0:33Reason for baby kicking in stomach
3.7K views
1:16ரேடியோ விளம்பரங்கள்
3.5K views
0:36Relatable Reels
3.5K views
1:49Types of Singers - Mini Sketch Video | Karthi Durai
3.5K views
1:29Middle class & Showcase
3.4K views
0:46Instagram Algorithm Hotel!
3.4K views
0:51Privacy for Dogs
3.3K views
0:58Ghost Movies
3.3K views
2:24French Fries - A Food Battle | Karthi Durai
3.2K views
0:38Why I Don't Attend Marriages - Full Video in my YouTube Channel
2.9K views
1:00What if Hogwarts was an Engineering College
2.8K views
0:36Death Photography
2.7K views
0:25Pregnancy Photoshoot - Part 1
2.6K views
0:37How problems are handled in Abroad vs India
2.6K viewsFrequently asked questions
What stage name does Karthigeyan Durai use?
Karthigeyan Durai performs as Karthi Durai, also shortened to KD, and is a Tamil stand-up comedian from Avadi, Chennai.
What did Karthi Durai do before stand-up?
He studied engineering and then turned to graphic design, working as a product designer, before taking up stand-up comedy around 2017.
Was Karthi Durai on Comicstaan Tamil?
Yes. Karthi Durai was a contestant in all eight episodes of the first season of Comicstaan Semma Comedy Pa on Amazon Prime Video in 2020.
What was Rabbit Dustbin?
Rabbit Dustbin was a sketch by Karthi Durai that became one of the highlights of the first Comicstaan Tamil season.
Where has Karthi Durai performed in Chennai?
On the Chennai circuit he has played open mics and regular live shows at venues such as Alliance Francaise and Backyard in Adyar.
What language does Karthi Durai perform in?
Karthi Durai performs mainly in Tamil with English wordplay, mixing observational and storytelling humour from everyday life. He cites Kenny Sebastian as an influence.
