Kalki Raja is an Indian actor and producer primarily active in the Tamil film industry. Born on January 1, 1989, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, he has steadily built a diverse portfolio of roles across genres. He gained significant attention for his performance in the 2024 action drama Vettaiyan, directed by T. J. Gnanavel. In the film, Kalki portrayed Kumaresan’s sidekick, contributing to a star-studded cast that included Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, and Fahadh Faasil. Vettaiyan was notable for being Rajinikanth’s 170th film and achieved commercial success, becoming one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of the year.

In 2023, Kalki appeared in the science fiction comedy Single Shankarum Smartphone Simranum, directed by Vignesh Sha P. N. The film centers around a food delivery boy who acquires a smartphone with an AI named Simran, leading to unexpected romantic and comedic situations. While the movie received mixed reviews, it was praised for its unique premise and Kalki’s contribution to the ensemble cast.

Kalki Raja is also part of the ensemble cast in the upcoming political action thriller Karathey Babu, directed by Ganesh K. Babu. The film features a lineup of seasoned actors, including Ravi Mohan, Nassar, and K. S. Ravikumar. Karathey Babu is set to explore themes of political intrigue and is anticipated to showcase Kalki’s versatility as an actor.