Karthiga, the Malluwood actress who entered Kollywood with 'Nam Naadu' opposite Sarath Kumar got engaged last week to an NRI at her hometown in Kerala.

An actress with girl next door looks, she has acted in more than 15 films in Malayalam and is currently acting in four films in Tamil including, 'Dindigul Sarathy', 'Pulan Visaranai'(new), 'Naalai Namadhu' and 'Aarumanamey'.

In 'Dindigul Sarathy', which is a remake of Malyalam film 'Vadaku Nokki Endhiram', she is playing the ladylove of Karunas, who is testing waters as a hero. Sources close to Karthiga confirm that her wedding will take place only after she completes all her assignments.