Karthik Sabesh | |
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| Born | 1988 or 1989 Madras, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Died | (aged 37) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2003–2015 |
| Spouse | Ramya Karthik |
| Children | 2 |
| Family | Sabesh (father)[1] Archana Sabesh (sister) |
Karthik Sabesh (1988 or 1989 – 19 October 2026) was an Indian actor who worked predominantly in Tamil language films. He was the son of Sabesh, a part of the musical duo Sabesh–Murali.
Career
Karthik Sabesh grew up in a family long associated with the Tamil film industry. His father Sabesh was a part of the music composer duo Sabesh-Murali, along with his uncle Murali. Another uncle Deva was the most successful of the trio of brothers and worked on big budget projects in the 1990s. His two cousins Srikanth Deva and Bobo Shashi are also music composers, while another cousin Jai is an actor in Tamil films.
Karthik first appeared as a college student in Silambarasan's Vallavan, featuring in a gang also including Santhanam and Sandhya. He next played a pivotal role in Anita Udeep's Kulir 100° (2009), and was selected after his cousin Bobo Shashi, the film's music composer, recommended him for the film.[2] He won acclaim for his role in Kaadhal Solla Vandhen (2010), with a critic from Rediff.com noting "with his antics and one-liners, [he] sets the aisles rolling in laughter".[3] Karthik predominantly appeared as a supporting comedian in films such as Burma (2014) but played one of the multiple leads in Mahabalipuram (2015). Baradwaj Rangan called his performance "excellent" in the former film.[4]
Personal life
Karthik was married to Ramya, with whom he had two children.[5] He died on 19 October 2026, at the age of 37.[1]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Dum | 'Ninety' Karthik | |
| 2004 | Dreams | ||
| 2006 | Vallavan | Vallavan's classmate | |
| 2009 | Kulir 100° | Babloo | |
| 2010 | Kaadhal Solla Vandhen | Petha Perumal | |
| Thakita Thakita | Scud | Telugu film | |
| 2013 | Udhayam NH4 | Karthik | |
| Pattathu Yaanai | Pongal Kumar | ||
| 2014 | Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum | Isaac | |
| Burma | Boomer | ||
| 2015 | Mahabalipuram | Saamy |
References
- "Actor Karthik Sabesh, Music Director Deva's Nephew, Passes Away At 37". News18. IANS. 20 October 2026. Archived from the original on 24 October 2026. Retrieved 20 October 2026.
- "The coolest one". The Hindu. 12 June 2009. Archived from the original on 21 October 2026. Retrieved 20 October 2026.
- Srinivasan, Pavithra (13 August 2010). "Kadhal Solla Vandhen fails to impress". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 31 December 2019. Retrieved 20 October 2026.
- ""Burma"… A new-gen director debuts with a splash". Baradwaj Rangan. 2014-09-13. Archived from the original on 2021-06-22. Retrieved 2026-10-21.
- "Who was Karthik Sabesh? Inside the life and film career of the late Tamil actor, son of composer Sabesh and nephew of late composer Deva". The Times of India. October 20, 2026. Archived from the original on October 24, 2026. Retrieved October 21, 2026.