Lokesh Kanagaraj, Pandiraj, GV Prakash...Kollywood celebs come together to wish Karthi for THIS remarkable feat

Kollywood had a few surprises and money spinners in 2022, but one actor who stole the show last year was Karthi. The actor had three outings - Viruman, Ponniyin Selvan 1 and Sardar - all the movies impressed cinephiles and emerged successful at the box office.

He is now gearing up for the release of Ponniyin Selvan 2 which is set to hit the screens on April 28. Raju Murugan's social drama Japan is the project he is currently busy with and the movie is expected to be released later this year.

A few significant personalities from Kollywood have been heaping praises on the actor on social media today as he completes 16 years in the industry. Filmmakers Lokesh Kanagaraj, Pandiraj, PS Mithran, Lingusamy, Rajesh, Raju Murugan, producers SR Prabhu, Gnanavel Raja and Rajsekar Pandian, music composer GV Prakash and actors Tamannaah Bhatia, Priya Bhavani Shankar and Pranitha Subhash among others have unveiled a special poster of the actor on the occasion of his debut movie Paruthiveeeran having completed 16 years.

The film helmed by Ameer was a smashing hit and went on to become a turning point in his career. Interestingly, everyone who has released the special poster has been associated with the actor during his journey.

Fans of the actor, too, started wishing their favourite star on Twitter with the hashtag #16YearsofKarthiism. They posted a few of their favourite stills and videos of Karthi from various movies.

Kaithi 2, which will mark his second collaboration with Lokesh in 2024, is one of the most-anticipated Tamil projects. A sequel to his hit movie Sardar is also in the pipeline. He is currently the only Tamil actor to have three sequels in his kitty.