Who Is Karthika Muralidharan?
Karthika Muralidharan, the talented Malayalam actress, has made headlines with her contribution to A. R. Rahman’s NEXA Music Season 3, featuring in the track Chinna Ponnu.
Composed by the Oscar-winning maestro, with lyrics by Vivek and vocals by Samuel Nicholas, the song has already captured the hearts of music lovers.
In the Chinna Ponnu video, Karthika Muralidharan exudes a seamless blend of Tamil tradition and contemporary flair. Her look—modern yet rooted in cultural elegance- is accentuated by stylish, flowing outfits, jewellery that effortlessly goes with her.
The visuals radiate a groovy, youthful energy, balancing earthy, traditional tones with sleek, modern aesthetics. Every frame highlights her charisma and effortless screen presence, perfectly complementing A. R. Rahman’s magic.
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Additional vocals by Deepthi Suresh and Rakshitha Suresh, complemented by Kamalakar’s flute, add depth to the composition, highlighting Karthika’s enchanting presence.
Born on 18 January 1997 in Kottayam, Kerala, Karthika hails from a creative family. She is the daughter of renowned cinematographer C. K. Muraleedharan and Meena Nair, and her brother Akash Muraleedharan is also part of the arts scene.
She pursued her education at the Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology, which helped shape her aesthetic sensibilities and artistic vision.
Karthika made her acting debut in 2017 with the Malayalam film Comrade in America, co-starring Dulquer Salmaan, and quickly followed it with Uncle, alongside industry veteran Mammootty.
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Known for her natural screen presence and versatile performances, she has steadily carved a niche for herself in the Malayalam film industry while now stepping into the music world through Rahman’s album.
At 28 years old, Karthika continues to explore diverse creative avenues, bridging cinema and music, and establishing herself as a rising talent whose work resonates beyond the screen.
