Karthi's 'Kaithi' directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj has become a sleeper mega hit giving its star his career-best first 100 Crore film (102Cr.). The film with a kickass treatment has attracted unanimous praise from critics and audiences alike. Produced by S.R. Prabhu under the banner Dream Warrior Pictures the music score is by Sam CS, cinematography by Sathyan Sooryan and editing by Philomin Raj. Narain, Ramana, George Maryan, Arjun Das and others costar.

In twenty-five days.'Kaithi' has achieved blockbuster status in most areas with Tamil Nadu accounting for 50.82 Cr., and Chennai city 5.12 Cr., Kerala 8.3Cr., Andhra - 16.2 Cr., and overseas 21Cr. It is a hit in Karnataka - 3.45Cr., and Northi India - 2Cr.