

Sivakarthikeyan with Nivin Pauly and Vikram at Iru Mugan film audio launch event. He started the year 2014 with a comedy film Maan Karate produced by AR Murugadoss The film featured him as a carefree urban youth who fakes himself as a boxer to impress a girl. Sivakarthikeyan's entertaining performances in 2013 has led him winning the year's Vijay Award for Entertainer of the Year, an on-stage moment which Sivakarthikeyan described as "memorable". The film completed 100 days during its theatrical run and is Sivakarthikeyan's biggest commercial box office success to date. Another reviewer called him a delight to watch and claimed that he carried the script. He won positive reviews for his performance from critics, with Sify noting "Sivakarthikeyan is terrific as Bosepandi because he makes this yarn look so believable on screen with his body language, eyes and dialogue delivery". It was also the first time that Sivakarthikeyan sang a song in a film and a promotional video of its making was released to market the film.

Actor Soori played an important role in the film as Sivakarthikeyan's close aide. His third release in 2013, director Ponram's comedy Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam, saw him portray a carefree rural youth where he paired up with another newcomer Sri Divya. It is a story about a young man having talent as a runner, who strives to make his identity into a pride one. Durai Senthilkumar, a former assistant of film director, Vetrimaaran. His next success was through Dhanush's debut production venture Ethir Neechal, written and directed by R. The film became a surprise success at the box office and ended up being a profitable venture for producers and distributors. The film opened to positive reviews with critics. In his first release of the year, Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga, a dual hero coming-of-age comedy, Sivakarthikeyan partnered once again with Pandiraj and shot for the film in his hometown of Tiruchirappalli alongside Vimal. Sivakarthikeyan at Maan Karate success meet in 2014.
But it does showcase his potential as an actor, moving away from the annals of a comedian." 2013– present (Rising to the Fame) He was next seen in Ezhil's romantic comedy Manam Kothi Paravai, which opened to mixed reviews but had a decent run at the box office.Ī critic noted that the film "might not provide Sivakarthikeyan the platform he is aspiring for – lead roles in movies. The project also marked the beginning of an association with Dhanush, whom Sivakarthikeyan has often stated is his mentor in the film industry. Following significant pre-release hype, the film opened to predominantly positive reviews with critics appreciating Sivakarthikeyan's work providing comic relief in a serious film. Prior to Marina 's release, Aishwarya Dhanush had signed him up to play a supporting role as Dhanush's friend in 3, after being impressed with his work on stage as a host. Featuring alongside Oviya as a young couple in the film, Siva's performance was well received with a critic noting "the romance adds color to a monochrome film", while the reviewer also noted that the "role of Senthilnathan requires Siva to be just himself, it is just a cake walk in terms of performance for this actor." He prepared for his first role by paying close attention to Pandiraj's instructions and visiting Marina Beach extensively to study the surroundings, while revealing that he hoped that his natural talent of humour would come through on-screen. ĭirector Pandiraj approached him to play the lead role in his film Marina, and Sivakarthikeyan signed the project. The makers of Aegan noticed Sivakarthikeyan and offered him a supporting role, but his portions didn't make the final cut. He appeared in short films including his friend Atlee's Mugapputhagam, Identity, Kurahl 786 and 360°. Despite initial reluctance to participate, he won the show. He started his career as a mimicry artist.

Between his studies he took three months break and during this period his friends convinced him to go for auditions of Kalakka Povathu Yaaru, a reality show for comedy aired on Star Vijay. Career 2007–2012 (Early Stage) ĭuring college, Sivakarthikeyan took part in various cultural events and performed mimicry and stand-up comedy on stage.
