Siva Karthikeyan Biography: Age, Family, Studies, Career, Shows, Awards, Physical measurements, Interesting facts.

Born: February 17, 1985, Singampuneri, Sivagangai, Tamil Nadu, India
Birth Name: Sivakarthikeyan Doss
Nicknames: Pottu, SK
Height: 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)

Sivakarthikeyan Doss, known simply as Sivakarthikeyan, is a celebrated Indian actor, lyricist, and television presenter who has made a significant impact in the Tamil film industry. Born in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, to G. Doss, a jail superintendent, and Raji Doss, a homemaker, Sivakarthikeyan completed his early education at Campion Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School in Tiruchirappalli. He later earned a degree in Computer Science Engineering from J.J. College of Engineering and Technology and pursued an MBA from the Indian Institute of Planning and Management in Chennai.

Siva Karthikeyan’s career:

Siva Karthikeyan’s career began in the realm of comedy with his participation in the Tamil reality TV show Kalakka Povadhu Yaaru (2005) on Star Vijay, where he first gained widespread recognition by winning the show. He continued to make his mark in reality TV by participating in Jodi Number One (2006) and Boys vs Girls. Additionally, he showcased his talent in short films like Mugaputhagam and Kural 786.

His dynamic hosting abilities led him to anchor numerous TV shows, including Airtel Super Singer and the fifth season of Jodi Number One. In 2011, he received the Vikatan Award for Best Anchor for his work on Jodi Number One. Director Pandiraj noticed his talent and cast him in the lead role in Marina (2012), earning Siva Karthikeyan critical acclaim and a nomination for the Vijay Award for Best Debut Actor.

Siva Karthikeyan’s popularity soared with a series of successful films in 2013, such as Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga, Ethir Neechal, and Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam, where he also showcased his musical talent by singing for the film. As a lyricist, he has penned popular Tamil songs like “Chellamma,” “Edakku Modakku,” and “Arabic Kuthu.”

His notable works include Kaaki Sattai (2015), which performed well at the box office, followed by hits like Rajini Murugan (2015) and Remo (2016). Siva Karthikeyan’s performance in Remo earned him the South Indian International Movie Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role and the Edison Award for Best Entertainer of the Year.

His filmography includes acclaimed projects such as Seema Raja (2018), Hero (2019), Don (2022), and Ayalaan (2024). Beyond acting, Siva Karthikeyan also produces films through his production house, Siva Karthikeyan Productions.

interesting facts:

Between his studies, he took a three month-break, and during this period, his friends convinced him to go for auditions of Kalakka Povathu Yaaru?, a comedy reality TV show airing on Star Vijay. He started his career as a mimicry artist. Despite initial reluctance to participate, he won the show.

Family:
Spouse: Aarthi
Children: Aaradhana Sivakarthikeyan, Gugan Doss, Pavan

Physical Measurements:

• Height: 5 feet 9 inches
• Weight: 69 kg
• Hair Color: Black
• Eye Color: Brown
• Body Measurements:
• Chest: 39 inches
• Waist: 32 inches
• Biceps: 12 inches