Syed, better known by his stage name Sanjeev Karthick is an Indian actor who appears in Tamil language films and television serials. He made his feature film debut in the 2009 film, Kulir 100°.
Career
Prior to acting in films, he was enrolled at Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College in Coimbatore, India having graduated from Jaycee Higher Secondary School. He made his debut in the 2009 film, Kulir 100° opposite Riya Bamniyal, though the film became a commercial and critical failure. Sanjeev portrayed Surya, the son of a rowdy sent to a private boarding school. He since appeared in a string of low-budget films including Neeyum Naanum (2010) and Sagakkal (2011).[1]
In his latest release, Nanbargal Kavanathirku, produced by Green Channel Entertainment, he played the lead role opposite Manisha Jith, who had previously played Sarath Kumar‘s daughter in Gambeeram.[2] After being unable to garner success as a lead actor in films, he gained fame as television actor in his debut TV series Raja Rani which aired on Vijay TV.[3]
Personal life
Born to Indian parents, Sanjeev was brought up in Chennai. In 2019, Sanjeev married Alya Manasa, his co-star in Raja Rani, and have children Aila Syed[4] and Arsh Syed.[5][6][7]
Filmography
Films
- Note: all films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Vel | Raja Pandi’s relative | |
| 2008 | Apoorva | Satya | Malayalam film |
| 2009 | Kulir 100° | Surya | |
| 2010 | Neeyum Naanum | Surya | |
| 2011 | Sagakkal | Mahi | |
| 2013 | Kurumbukara Pasanga | Sasi | |
| Nanbargal Kavanathirku | Kathir | ||
| 2014 | Uyirukku Uyiraga | Surya | |
| 2017 | Aangila Padam | Chella | |
| 2018 | 6 Athiyayam | Karthi | |
| 2020 | Mane Number 13 | Aswanth | Kannada film |
| 13aam Number Veedu |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2019 | Raja Rani | Karthick | Star Vijay |
| 2019–2021 | Kaatrin Mozhi[8] | Santhosh | |
| 2021 | Vanakkam Tamizha | Guest | Sun TV |
| 2021–Present | Kayal[9] | Ezhilarasan / Kabilan | |
| 2022 | Ullathai Allitha | Ezhilarasan | |
| Maathi Yosi | Contestant | ||
| Vanakkam Tamizha | Guest | ||
| 2023 | Iniyavale Iniya | Himself | |
| Super Samayal | Contestant | ||
| Priyamaana Thozhi | Ezhilarasan |
References
- ^ “Actor Sanjeev Interview”. Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 8 May 2013. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
- ^ Sanjeev plays lead role in Nanbargal Gavanathirku | Preview – Movies. ChennaiOnline (2012-07-30). Retrieved on 2013-12-25.
- ^ “சினிமா ஹீரோ, ஹீரோயின்கள் சின்னத்திரை தொடர் ஹீரோ ஹீரோயின் ஆனார்கள் | Cine hero, heroine come to tv serial”. 28 May 2017.
- ^ “Raja Rani serial fame Alya Manasa and Sanjeev Karthick to welcome their first baby”. The Times of India. 26 November 2019.
- ^ “Raja Rani Fame Sanjeev Karthik and Alya Manasa Blessed With A Baby Boy! Here’s The Name”. 28 March 2022.
- ^ “Vijay TV’s Alya Manasa secretly marries her beau Sanjeev Karthick”. International Business Times. 13 September 2019.
- ^ “Alya Manasa, Sanjeev Karthick tie the knot”. The Times of India. 12 September 2019.
- ^ “Sanjeev Karthick confirms Kaatrin Mozhi’s end; leaves fans heartbroken”. The Times of India.
- ^ “Sanjeev Karthick garners 1 million followers on Instagram; announces his next project”. The Times of India. 8 July 2021.