Karthik Rathnam


Karthik Rathnam is an Indian actor who works in Telugu theatre and Telugu cinema. Rathnam made his debut with the critically acclaimed film C/o Kancharapalem, which was the first Telugu film to be screened at New York Film Festival. Followed by his appearance in ZEE5's Gods of Dharmapuri (G.O.D), Rathnam reprised his role in Tamil remake of C/o Kancharapalem.

Early life

Rathnam was born and brought up in Secunderabad, Telangana. While pursuing CA, he joined a theatre with Borusu Leni Bomma for which he has been awarded Nandi Award. He then discontinued his education and went on to perform 30 plays in various cities.

Career

After being an artist, dancer and actor at theatre, he was offered his first role C/o Kancharapalem's Joseph, which was one of the most critically acclaimed Telugu films of 2018. It was screened at the New York Film Festival. Rathnam later appeared as Ravi Reddy with actor Satyadev in ZEE5's Gods of Dharmapuri. He reprised his role as Joseph in Tamil remake of C/o Kancharapalem, titled C/o Kaadhal.

Filmography

Denotes films that have not yet been released

YearTitleRoleNotesRef
2018C/o KancharapalemJosephDebut
2021C/o KaadhalJosephDebut in Tamil cinema; Remake of C/o Kancharapalem
2021CheckVikram
2021Ardha ShathabdhamKrishna
2021NaarappaMunikanna
2022Rowdy Boys
2023Changure Bangaru RajaBangarraju
2023Lingoccha
2024Sriranga NeethuluKarthik
Untitled film co-starring Vani Bhojan and Amritha Aiyer PeterFilming

Television

YearTitleRoleNetworkReferences
2019Gods of Dharmapuri (G.O.D.)Ravi ReddyZEE5
2023VyavasthaAdv. Vamsi KrishnaZEE5