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Tamil actor Sivakarthikeyan, riding high on the success of his latest blockbuster film Amaran, was a special guest at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) Goa 2024 on Saturday. At a masterclass titled “From small screen to big dreams,” which chronicled the journeys of television actors transitioning to the big screen, Sivakarthikeyan expressed his admiration for fellow actors, particularly KGF star Yash.
The actor praised Yash’s remarkable contribution to the Kannada film industry, noting that his success had not only elevated his own career but also propelled the entire industry to new heights. Interestingly, Yash’s own career trajectory began with appearances in several television shows in the 2000s, a journey that Sivakarthikeyan himself could relate to, having started his own career in television before transitioning to films.
Siva said, “I love everyone’s work. Whenever a good film arrives, I watch it and I respect their work. But, what Yash did for the Kannada film industry is remarkable. It was the Kannada industry’s success when KGF 1 came, but when KGF 2 came, it was the Indian film industry’s success.”
“What Yash did was remarkable. He didn’t just take himself to another level, but also his industry to the next level. I always admire Yash and wish him the best,” he added.
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Sivakarthikeyan began his showbiz career as a mimicry artist and television host, and has evolved into one of Tamil cinema’s most celebrated actors. He has also ventured into playback singing, lyric writing, and film production.
Reflecting on his early days, when he used to mimic his professors in engineering college, the actor shared, “I used to mimic my professors in engineering college. Later, when I apologised to them, they encouraged me, saying this talent should be channeled in the right way.”
Sivakarthikeyan credited his father’s untimely demise as a turning point in his life, which pushed him to pursue his passion for cinema. “After my father passed away, I nearly fell into depression. My work pulled me out and the whistles and claps from my audience became my therapy,” he said, crediting his fan’s love and support for his resilience.
Sivakarthikeyan has now become more selective, choosing stories that resonate with him. Films like Doctor, Don, and the recent Amaran showcase his growth as an actor, as he takes on more meaningful roles. “Early in my career, I accepted every project that came my way. But now, I feel the stories are choosing me,” he explained.
The actor also emphasised the importance of humour in his work, using it as a tool to connect with his audience. “Transitioning from television to cinema was tough. I used humor as my armor, realising it brought joy to audiences, whether on the small screen or the big screen,” he concluded.
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