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Sivakarthikeyan

Sivakarthikeyan Doss is an Indian actor, playback singer, lyricist, film producer and television presenter who works mainly in Tamil cinema.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Sivakarthikeyan Doss is an Indian actor, playback singer, lyricist, film producer and television presenter who mainly works in Tamil cinema. He first gained attention after winning the reality-comedy show Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? in 2006 and made his Tamil film breakthrough with Marina in 2012. He has also produced films through Sivakarthikeyan Productions.

Early life

Sivakarthikeyan Doss was born on 17 February 1985 in Sivagangai, Tamil Nadu, India. Biographical sources describe him as having studied engineering and later entering entertainment through television and stage performance.

Career

He became known after winning Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? and hosting television programs on Star Vijay. He then transitioned to Tamil cinema, with Marina in 2012 marking his breakthrough and later moving into film production.

Film and television work

Across his career, he has appeared as an actor, singer, lyricist and presenter. Sources identify him as one of the prominent contemporary figures in Tamil entertainment.

Production work

Sivakarthikeyan launched Sivakarthikeyan Productions and has produced Tamil films, including Kanaa. This expanded his role from performer to producer within the industry.

Key facts

  • Won the comedy reality show Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? in 2006
  • Film debut as lead actor in Marina (2012)
  • Works primarily in Tamil film industry
  • Also active as playback singer, lyricist, and film producer
  • Founded Sivakarthikeyan Productions and produced films including Kanaa (2018)

Frequently asked questions

Who is Sivakarthikeyan?
He is an Indian actor, playback singer, lyricist, film producer and television presenter who mainly works in Tamil cinema.
What is Sivakarthikeyan's full name?
His birth name is Sivakarthikeyan Doss.
When was Sivakarthikeyan born?
He was born on 17 February 1985.
How did Sivakarthikeyan become famous?
He first gained attention after winning Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? in 2006 and later became well known through Tamil films and television presenting.
What was Sivakarthikeyan's first lead film?
His breakthrough lead role was in Marina, released in 2012.
Has Sivakarthikeyan produced films?
Yes. He founded Sivakarthikeyan Productions and has produced films such as Kanaa.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sivakarthikeyan
    Supports: Birth date and birthplace; occupations; years active; television career; breakthrough film Marina; production company and Kanaa.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4792434/bio/
    Supports: Birth name; birth date; birthplace; overview as an Indian actor, lyricist and television presenter working in Tamil cinema.
  3. BookMyShow — https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/sivakarthikeyan/1042969
    Supports: Occupation, birth date, birthplace, and summary of his transition from comedian/reality-show participant to actor.
  4. Samayam Tamil — https://tamil.samayam.com/entertainment/sivakarthikeyan-bio
    Supports: Birth date and birthplace; family details.
  5. Tamil Wikipedia — https://ta.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%AE%9A%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%B5%E0%AE%95%E0%AE%BE%E0%AE%B0%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%A4%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%A4%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%95%E0%AF%87%E0%AE%AF%E0%AE%A9%E0%AF%8D
    Supports: Identity as a television presenter and Tamil film actor; lead role in Marina.
  6. FilmiBeat — https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/sivakarthikeyan/biography.html
    Supports: Early television career and win on Kalakka Povathu Yaaru?.