Sivakarthikeyan
ActingAbout Sivakarthikeyan
Sivakarthikeyan is an Indian actor who works primarily in Tamil cinema. He began his career as a television host and stand up comedian before transitioning to films with Marina (2012). His breakthrough came with Ethir Neechal (2013) and Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam (2013), which established him as a leading figure in Tamil comedy and family entertainers. Over the years, he has taken on more diverse roles in films such as Remo (2016), Velaikkaran (2017), Doctor (2021), Maaveeran (2023) and Amaran (2024). In addition to acting, he produces films under his banner Sivakarthikeyan Productions, supporting emerging talents in the industry.
Sivakarthikeyan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Sivakarthikeyan reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 36 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Sivakarthikeyan's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 17% of Sivakarthikeyan's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Kanaa, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Sivakarthikeyan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Sivakarthikeyan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Sivakarthikeyan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Seyon | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2026 | Parasakthi | Chezhiyan | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Madharaasi | Raghu Ram | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Amaran | Major Mukund Varadarajan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Greatest of All Time | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Ayalaan | Tamizh | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Maaveeran | Sathya / Maaveeran | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Prince | Anbu | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Don | Don/Chakaravarthi | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Doctor | Dr. Varun | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Hero | Sakthivel "Sakthi" | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Namma Veettu Pillai | Arumponn | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Kousalya Krishnamurthy | Cameo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Mr. Local | Manohar | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Kanaa | Nelson Dhilipkumar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Seemaraja | Seema Raja / Kadambavel Raja | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Velaikkaran | Arivu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Remo | 'Siva' Sivakarthikeyan / Regina 'Remo' Motwani | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | RajiniMurugan | Rajini Murugan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Vajrakaya | Cameo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Kaaki Sattai | Mathimaran | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Vennila Veedu | Special Appearance | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Maan Karate | 'Maan Karate' Peter | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam | Bosepandi | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Ethir Neechal | Kunjithapatham/Harish | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga | Pattai Murugan | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Manam Kothi Paravai | Kannan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | 3 | Kumaran | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Marina | Senthilnathan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Jeeva Murali | Flop | Similar → | |
| N/A | Sivakarthikeyan - Vinayak Chandrasekaran Film | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Sivakarthikeyan - Jude Anthany Joseph Film | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Sivakarthikeyan - Venkat Prabhu Film | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Sivakarthikeyan - Pushkar - Gayatri Film | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Sivakarthikeyan - Cibi Chakaravarthi Film | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | SK27 | - | Flop | Similar → |
Sivakarthikeyan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Sivakarthikeyan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sivakarthikeyan is "Kanaa" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Sivakarthikeyan acted in?
Sivakarthikeyan has been featured in at least 36 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Sivakarthikeyan?
Other notable films include "Amaran", "Maaveeran", and "Velaikkaran".