Murali Karthikeyan Muthuraman born on 13 September 1960 at chennai, best known by stage name Karthik, is an Indian film actor, playback singer and politician. He is the son of actor R. Muthuraman. He was first introduced by Bharathiraja in the film Alaigal Oivathillai. He is married to Ragini and also married Rathi. He has three sons Gautham Karthik, Ghayn Karthik, Thiran Karthik. Karthik has been the recipient of the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and the Nandi Award. He has won four Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil. Filmfare Awards South, Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, Cinema Express Awards and Nandi Awards.