Karthi30 Is Official — Tamil Star Teams Up With MAD Director Kalyan Shankar for a Superhero Bilingual That Sounds Like Nothing You’ve Seen Before

Tamil cinema has a brand new announcement to celebrate, and it's a big one. Karthi has officially launched his 30th film — tentatively titled Karthi30 — and the combination of…

By Reetam Bodhak

May 25, 2026

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Tamil cinema has a brand new announcement to celebrate, and it’s a big one. Karthi has officially launched his 30th film — tentatively titled Karthi30 — and the combination of cast, crew, and concept is already generating serious excitement across South India.

Karthi30: Everything We Know So Far

Detail	Info
Working Title	Karthi30
Lead Actor	Karthi
Female Lead	Meenakshi Chaudhary
Director	Kalyan Shankar (MAD fame)
Production House	Sithara Entertainments & Fortune Four Cinemas
Language	Tamil–Telugu Bilingual
Genre	Superhero/Action Comedy Entertainer
Launch	Pooja ceremony, Hyderabad
Shoot Status	Progressing at a brisk pace
Title & First Look	Coming soon

Why This Project Has Everyone Talking

Tamil star Karthi has officially joined hands with MAD fame director Kalyan Shankar for an ambitious superhero bilingual project, launched in Hyderabad with a formal pooja ceremony and generating strong buzz among fans and industry circles.

The big-budget action entertainer is being jointly produced by Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas, and according to industry buzz, the collaboration is based on a superhero concept — making it a unique attempt in South cinema.

Interestingly, reports suggest the story was initially narrated to Ravi Teja, but the project eventually landed with Karthi, who was thoroughly impressed with the script’s scale and treatment.

Shoot Update & What Producers Said

On the occasion of Karthi’s birthday, Sithara Entertainments confirmed on X that the shoot was progressing in full swing, writing: “Excited to bring him to audiences in a brand new entertainer you never saw coming. Title & First Look coming soon.”

Sithara Entertainments, known for delivering hits like Vaathi and Lucky Baskhar, is once again backing a project with strong commercial potential.

For more Tamil and Telugu cinema updates, check out TechnoSports’ South entertainment section.

A Dream Pan-India Combination

Karthi, the son of legendary actor Sivakumar and younger brother of Suriya, has built a loyal fanbase across both Tamil and Telugu-speaking audiences. This bilingual project is expected to fulfill the long-awaited wish of Telugu audiences to see him headline a straight Telugu release, as the film will have equal prominence in both markets. Alongside this, Karthi is also set to appear in HIT: The Fourth Case, directed by Sailesh Kolanu, giving him a strong double presence in Tollywood in the coming months. TrackTollywood TrackTollywood

FAQs

Q. What is Karthi30 and who is directing it?

Karthi30 is the working title for Karthi’s 30th film, a Tamil–Telugu superhero bilingual directed by Kalyan Shankar of MAD fame, produced by Sithara Entertainments, and starring Meenakshi Chaudhary as the female lead.

Q. When will the title and first look of Karthi30 be revealed?

The makers have confirmed that the official title and first look will be announced soon, as the shoot is currently progressing at a brisk pace following the film’s pooja ceremony launch in Hyderabad.