Karthi has built a strong rapport with Telugu audiences over the years, with several of his Tamil films earning a wide following across the Telugu states. The actor recently attended the Telugu promotional event for ‘Sardar 2’, where he spoke about his upcoming film, his bond with Telugu cinema fans and a potential collaboration with another popular franchise.
Karthi confirms ‘Kaithi 2’ is coming
At the event, Karthi was asked about ‘Kaithi 2’, the much-awaited sequel to his 2019 action thriller. Responding to fans, the actor confirmed that the film is indeed in the works, while urging audiences to watch ‘Sardar 2’ first.“Kaithi 2 is coming, but before that, watch ‘Sardar 2.’ I’m very confident about this film,” Karthi said.The actor’s confirmation has once again put ‘Kaithi 2’ in the spotlight, with fans eager to know more about the next chapter of the action franchise. Karthi also spoke about his emotional connection with the ‘Sardar’ series, saying, “If Indian is Kamal Haasan sir’s film, Sardar is mine.”
Karthi teases a fight with Adivi Sesh in ‘HIT 4’
The promotional event also witnessed an interesting exchange between Karthi and Adivi Sesh. Sesh, who appeared in ‘HIT 2’, asked Karthi whether he would consider making a cameo in ‘HIT 4’.Karthi responded by taking the idea a step further and suggested that the two actors could share an action sequence. “Let’s do one fight in ‘HIT 4.’ I’m so happily joining your ‘HIT’ verse bro. Becoming a part of big family,” he said.The exchange immediately caught the attention of fans following the interconnected ‘HIT’ franchise. While Karthi’s comments do not confirm a formal casting announcement, his willingness to join the ‘HIT’ universe has certainly sparked speculation about a potential crossover with Adivi Sesh.
Karthi reveals why he learned Telugu
Karthi also opened up about his special bond with Telugu audiences. During the event, host Suma jokingly asked the actor how he had managed to win so much affection from fans in the Telugu states, suggesting that he must have done some “spying” on them.Karthi dismissed the idea with a simple explanation. “I only loved them. I didn’t spy on them. I love the sound of the Telugu language, so I learned Telugu. That’s it. Nothing else,” he said.His ability to communicate in Telugu has further strengthened his connection with audiences in the region. Over the years, Karthi’s films have developed a dedicated following among Telugu-speaking viewers, making his appearances and promotions in the Telugu states particularly significant.
Karthi returns with ‘Sardar 2’
Karthi is now gearing up for ‘Sardar 2’, which expands the world established in the first film. The actor has been promoting the sequel across Telugu-speaking markets and has expressed confidence in the project. With ‘Sardar 2’ on the horizon and ‘Kaithi 2’ confirmed to be coming, Karthi has plenty for his fans to look forward to. His playful exchange with Adivi Sesh has also added another potential project to the list, with the prospect of a Karthi-Adivi Sesh action sequence in ‘HIT 4’ generating considerable interest.