South Indian actor Karthi is celebrating his 49th birthday today, May 25, 2026. To mark this special occasion, the makers of his next major project, temporarily called “Karthi 30,” shared a wonderful surprise with his fans. The production house, Sithara Entertainments, released lively pictures from the film’s launch ceremony and confirmed that the regular shoot is currently progressing in full swing.
A Special Celebration on His Birthday
Karthi’s birthday is always a festive time for his loyal fan base across both Tamil Nadu and the Telugu-speaking states. Known for his warm smile, down-to-earth nature, and versatile acting style, the actor has consistently won hearts over his decades-long career.
On this special day, the production house Sithara Entertainments took to social media to send their warmest wishes to the actor. Alongside the greetings, they shared colorful pictures from the film’s traditional pooja ceremony. The team expressed their great excitement about bringing a brand-new, energetic entertainer to the audience, promising that a title announcement and the first-look poster will be revealed very soon.
A New Family Comedy in the Making
This project is highly anticipated as it marks an important step for Karthi, who already enjoys a massive following in Telugu states because of his fluent Telugu speaking skills and past successes like “Oopiri.” The film is directed by Kalyan Shankar, the filmmaker behind the hit comedy movies “MAD” and “Mad Square.” With Kalyan Shankar as the director, audiences can expect a complete, family-friendly comedy packed with humor and engaging characters.
Adding to the excitement is the fresh pairing of Karthi and the talented Meenakshi Chaudhary, who is playing the female lead. Meenakshi, who recently appeared in high-profile films like “The Greatest of All Time” alongside Vijay, is collaborating with Karthi for the first time. This fresh pairing has already created a strong buzz on social media.
Inside the Pooja Ceremony and Shoot Details
The newly released pooja ceremony photos, which were captured at the popular Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad, show a beautifully decorated venue filled with traditional marigold flowers and warm lighting. The pictures feature Karthi, Meenakshi Chaudhary, and Kalyan Shankar alongside the production crew as they took part in the traditional rituals to kick off the project.
The regular shoot for the movie has commenced and is currently taking place in Hyderabad. The director and crew are busy filming some important narrative sequences, ensuring that the project remains on schedule for its upcoming releases.
More Birthday Surprises for Karthi Fans
The update for “Karthi 30” was not the only treat for Karthi’s fans on his 49th birthday. Prince Pictures also joined the celebrations by releasing a striking new poster for his highly anticipated spy thriller, “Sardar 2,” directed by P. S. Mithran. The colorful poster features Karthi in a striking look set against a rural festival backdrop, showing that the work is moving ahead successfully.
With multiple major projects in the pipeline, including the period film “Marshal” co-starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, Karthi is set to entertain his audience with a wide variety of roles in the coming months.
Wishing the ever-energetic and lovable @Karthi_Offl a very Happy Birthday ❤️🔥
Excited to bring him to audiences in a brand new entertainer you never saw coming 🔥#Karthi30 shoot is progressing in full swing 💥
Title & First Look coming soon ⏳#HappyBirthdayKarthi pic.twitter.com/dS9Z9wnVIJ
— Sithara Entertainments (@SitharaEnts) May 25, 2026