Karthi has officially issued a statement on the ongoing Sterlite protest and the shootout in Tuticorin.

Karthi said, "It is very condemning to see the Police executing the shootout against the innocent people of Tuticorin. My deepest condolences to the families of all those who passed away in this massacre. All the while, the protest happened without any political interference, and now, this unexpected shootout is absolutely shocking and heart-wrenching.
 

Tamil Nadu Government should come forward and take necessary steps to shut down the Sterlite Copper industry. They should also accept their mistake and be responsible for the lost lives in Tuticorin."