Earlier today, Vyasai Nithya, a fan of Karthi, died in a road accident.  She was a district organiser of one of Karthi's fan clubs and organized several welfare activities in Chennai under the banner of Karthi's Makkal Nala Mandram.

The youngster's death has deeply saddened the 'Khaidi' actor, who today attended the victim's funeral.  He got so emotional that he broke down during the last rites.  Images of Karthi crying near the dead body of Nithya are out.

"As soon as the actor came to know about the unfortunate incident, he rushed to Ulundurpet to offer condolences to the bereaved family.  Upon seeing the dead body, he got emotional," a source says.  

Karthi's next release is 'Donga' ('Thambi' in Tamil).  Directed by Jeethu Joseph and starring Jyothika as his sister, it will arrive in December.