As a kid, Karthick had fascination and obsession towards the humble pot instrument, which brought the great fortune to be under the guidance of Ghatam Maestro Shri. ’Vikku’ T.H. VINAYAKRAM and Legendary Genius Shri. T.H. SUBASH CHANDRAN. With the tutelage of Gurus of this caliber, a firm foundation was laid for an illustrious music career. 

As one of the most preferred artiste, Dr.’Ghatam’ Karthick has accompanied almost all top-ranking artistes in the Carnatic music front. Graded 'A' in All India Radio, Chennai, Karthick has also been part of National Sangeeth Sammelans, National Programs of Music, South Zone Hook-ups, Invited audience concerts both in All India Radio & Doordarshan. Karthick has also performed with varied artistes in numerous Cassette and CD recordings and Private Channels. Karthick has traveled all over the world with his wonder pot performing in various prestigious venues including the ‘United Nations’.

Karthick leads the popular percussion based musical group the  “HEARTBEAT ENSEMBLE, which has been highly acclaimed by press and public.

Karthick also records and performs prolifically in settings as varied as traditional Indian classical music, jazz, rock, blues, flamenco and fusion. Karthick has given articulate lecture-demonstrations and workshops at various institutions in India & abroad.

Karthick has been a part of many fusion ensembles collaborating with international artistes and features frequently as one of the most in-demand percussionists in the Indian film industry for top film composers like Ilayaraja, A.R.Rahman, Harris Jayaraj, Bharardwaj, Vidyasagar and also for Tele-Serials. Karthick has been a recipient of many Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards.

Karthick involves in many humanitarian activities like blood and eye donations and supports benevolent causes such as concerts for Kargil soldiers, Tsunami sufferers, Flood relief, Cancer cure, Orphanages and Earth-quake victims. Karthick also lends his support for philanthropic organizations like Spastic Society of India, CRY, Lions Club, Rotary club etc. Karthick participates in benefit concerts for Fund raising concerts for School Building fund etc. All these facets have earned a special place in the hearts of rasikas.