Karthik Kumar
About Karthik Kumar
Karthik Kumar (born 21 November 1977) is an Indian stand-up comedian and actor who works in Tamil films and television. He studied chemical engineering at Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering. After earning his Bachelor's degree, Karthik and his friend Sunil Vishnu quit their jobs and started the event management company Evam, which today is a theatre company.
Karthik made his acting debut with Alaipayuthey (2000), portraying a small role as the female lead character's prospective suitor. He went on to portray supporting roles notably in films like Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008) and Poi Solla Porom (2008). In November 2016, he lamented getting typecast in particular roles, especially as the American mappillai, and announced his retirement from the film industry, though he returned with a role in Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (2022).
As a stand-up comedian, Karthik has done three stand-up specials. His first special, #PokeMe, has more than half a million views on YouTube, followed by Second Decoction and Blood Chutney, which streams on Amazon Prime. He has performed over 1000 shows across India, USA, UK, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong, and is managed by Evam Standup Tamasha, a stand-up movement in South India.
Videos (221)
Videos 73 to 96 of 221.
3:39A Man making Sambhaar! - Clip from Aansplaining by Karthik Kumar
1.8K views
4:35Heterosexual Marriage - Clip from Aansplaining by Karthik Kumar
1.6K views
1:00எதுக்கு எடுத்தாலும் Paper-னா எப்படி பா | Karthik Kumar
1.6K views
2:58I'm on the Way! Why Indians are always late | Stand up Comedy | Karthik Kumar
1.5K views
0:44Consent-க்கும் Indian Men's-க்கும் ரொம்ப தூரம் | Karthik Kumar
1.5K views
0:57Overnight-ல Mind-க்கு Upload பண்ணிருவோம் | Karthik Kumar
1.4K views
1:52Usupethify - Clip from Aansplaining by Karthik Kumar
1.3K views
1:05Trailer 2 - Blood Chutney on Amazon Prime
1.3K views
2:41Interstellar and Dust | Stand up Comedy | Karthik Kumar
1.3K views
3:06Lockdown Atrocities! - Clip from Aansplaining by Karthik Kumar
1.3K views
0:37Indian Women's-ஏ இப்டி தான் Correct-ஆ தப்பா பண்ணுவாங்க | Karthik Kumar
1.2K views
2:02'Motion' Pictures - Clip from Aansplaining by Karthik Kumar
1.2K views
0:48Valentines Day-க்கு Dinner Gift-ஆ புதுசா இருக்கே | Karthik Kumar
1.2K views
2:59Bajaj Finance Ma'am (Spam?) - Clip from Aansplaining by Karthik Kumar
1.2K views
0:56ஒருத்தன் மட்டும் தான் Original Engineer | Karithik Kumar
1.2K views
0:54What is Blood Chutney? - Streaming on Amazon Prime
1.2K views
1:57Blood Chutney - "Your Journey in one line?" - Q&A
1.1K views
3:34Vibrator or Me? - Clip from Aansplaining by Karthik Kumar
1.1K views
1:45Parents & Slapping - Clip from Aansplaining by Karthik Kumar
1.1K views
12:52Evam's SoapBox - Asthma to Redefining fitness Ft. Raj Ganpath
1.1K views
2:11Foreign People - Clip from Aansplaining by Karthik Kumar
1.1K views
2:19கற்பு | Virginity - Clip from Aansplaining by Karthik Kumar
1K views
1:46P.T. Master - Clip from Aansplaining by Karthik Kumar
998 views
4:05Don't Start Up - First Excerpt | Handling Failures
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Karthik Kumar?
Karthik Kumar, born on 21 November 1977 in Chennai, is an Indian stand-up comedian and actor who works in Tamil films and television.
What company did Karthik Kumar co-found?
After earning his engineering degree, he and his friend Sunil Vishnu started the event management company Evam, which today is a theatre company.
What was Karthik Kumar's acting debut?
He made his acting debut in Alaipayuthey (2000), playing a small role as the female lead's prospective suitor.
What stand-up specials has Karthik Kumar performed?
He has done three specials: #PokeMe, which has over half a million YouTube views, Second Decoction, and Blood Chutney, which streams on Amazon Prime.
How many shows has Karthik Kumar performed?
He has performed over 1000 shows across India, the USA, the UK, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong.
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