Viraat (actor, born 1995)
Viraat | |
|---|---|
| Born | Karthik S. Kumar 11 March 1993 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2019 - Present |
Karthik S. Kumar (born 11 March 1993) known by his screen name Viraat is an Indian actor who works primarily in Kannada cinema and television.[1] He rose to fame with the television series Jothe Jotheyali (2015) playing the lead character Abhay.[2]He made his film debut through Kiss (2019), which fetched him accolades and wider recognition.[3] He further went on to act in films such as Addhuri Love and Royal (2025).
Early life
Viraat was born in Mysore, Karnataka and had a passion for acting since his childhood. Even while pursuing his bachelors, Viraat enrolled himself in Rangayana, the theatre group in Mysore. He was trained in the institute which resulted up in him making stage appearances in as many as 35 plays. This experience landed him in to feature the lead role in the television series Jothe Jotheyali which aired more than 250 episodes.
Career
After completing his tele-series, Viraat tried his luck to work in films and approached few directors. Impressed by A. P. Arjun's debut film, Addhuri, he made several attempts to meet Arjun and was instead spotted by his mother who recommended his name for his next film's audition. Eventually Viraat was finalized out of 200 other candidates to play the lead role in Kiss (2019). Arjun, besides directing the film also produced it under his A. P. Arjun Films. Viraat was paired opposite Sree Leela who also made her debut. The film released to mixed reviews from critics and became a commercial success at the box office with its 100 days successful run.[4] Viraat received favorable responses from critics for both his acting and dancing skills.[5]He was nominated at the SIIMA Awards under Best Debut actor category.[6] Following the success of Kiss, Viraat-Arjun teamed up yet again and announced their new project titled Addhuri Lover in 2021. However, the film remains unreleased due to the significant delay in production. Currently the project is in development hell with both Arjun and Viraat moving on to newer assignments.
Viraat's next project titled Royal released in 2025 which marked a comeback film for the director Dinakar Thoogudeepa after a gap of six years.[7] Viraat was paired opposite Sanjana Anand and the film was produced by Jayanna Combines.[8] Upon release, the film met with average response from critics and audiences.[9]
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Kiss | Arjun | SIIMA Award for Best Debut Actor | [10] |
| 2025 | Royal | Krishna | [11] | |
| TBA | Addhuri Lover | TBA | Delayed |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Jothe Jotheyali | Abhay | Zee Kannada | Credited as Karthik S. Kumar |
References
- ^ "Kiss actor Viraat, on his five favourite Kannada films". TimesofIndia.com. 9 July 2020. Archived from the original on 20 January 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ "Acting is my childhood dream: Karthik". TimesofIndia.com. 9 September 2015. Archived from the original on 20 January 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ "KISS is the purest form of expressing love: Viraat". NewIndianExpress.com. 23 September 2019. Archived from the original on 20 January 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ "Kiss Movie: Viraat, Sree Leela-starrer Kiss crosses 100th day milestone". Archived from the original on 15 July 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ Sharadhaa, A. (29 September 2019). "Kiss (Kannada) Movie Review: An youthful but unduly stretched affair". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 4 October 2020. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ "SIIMA Awards 2021 Nominations: The Award Ceremony To Be Held In Hyderabad On September 11, 12". news.abplive.com. 20 August 2021. Archived from the original on 22 August 2021. Retrieved 19 September 2021.
- ^ "Dinakar Thoogudeepa's comeback film titled 'Royal'". TheTimesofIndia.com. 6 February 2023. Archived from the original on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ "'Royal' truly lives up to its name, says Dinakar Thoogudeepa". NewIndianExpress.com. 30 December 2024. Archived from the original on 20 January 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ "'Royal' review: Dinakar Thoogudeepa's film struggles with cliches". DeccanHerald.com. 25 January 2025.
- ^ "SIIMA Awards 2021 Winners: Rakshit Shetty, Rashmika, Darshan, and Rachita Ram among top honors". The Times of India. 11 September 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
- ^ "Viraat-Sanjana Anand film's title, Royal, was inspired by Gen Z's mantra". TimesofIndia.com. 7 February 2023. Archived from the original on 5 February 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2025.