Karthi will be next seen in a completely different avatar in 'Thambi', directed by 'Papanasam' fame Jeethu Joseph. He will be teaming up with his sister-in-law Jyothika for the first time in which actors Sathyaraj, Sowcar Janaki, Nikhila Vimal will be playing the other crucial supporting characters.
The scripting of the movie is done by Rensil D’Silva and Manikandan. The film has music by Govind Vasantha and RD Rajasekar has handled the camera. The movie is slated for release by the December of this year.
The teaser of the movie, released recently featured Karthi in two different get ups and gives an impression of the actor donning the role of a con artist. While Jyothika and Satyaraj's character is not yet evident, it is understood that the former is in search of her brother.
SDC Pictures, who have successfully released movies like Thoratti, Thittam Pottu Thirudara Koottam, Kaaviyan in Tamil Nadu, had already acquired TN Release Rights of biggies like Cheran's 'Rajavukku Check' and Trisha's 'Garjanai'. Following this, the distributors have also acquired TN Distribution Rights of Thambi.