"Kaithi" was a landmark film in Karthi's career, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, showcasing a new dimension in action thrillers. Karthi gained immense popularity for his role as Dilli, and the film crossed the 100-crore mark at the box office. The sequel, "Kaithi 2," is set to begin shooting in 2025. Before that, Karthi will complete "Sardaar 2" and "Karthi 29." Director Lokesh Kanagaraj is currently busy with Rajinikanth's "Kooli." Meanwhile, Karthi will be seen in Nalan Kumaraswamy's "Va Vathiare," with Kriti Shetty as the female lead, produced by K.E. Gnanavel Raja under the Studio Green banner.