Karthik Attavar began his acting journey in 2011, starting in the Tulu film industry. He has since played lead roles in popular Kannada television serials such as Yashode (as Adhi) and Shri Gowri (as Appu). Karthik was also the lead actor and writer for the critically acclaimed Kannada movie Anukta. Currently, he directs and produces the crime-based Kannada series Shantam Papam on Colors Kannada.