2013 was the year of Sivakarthikeyan. He had a blockbuster Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam and two other hits in Ethir Neechal and Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga. Now Sivakarthikeyan is a major star with a phenomenal reach across Tamil Nadu.

2014 promises to be a bigger year for the actor. His Maan Karate and Thaana are getting ready for release. The stills of Maan Karate where he is paired opposite Hansika has been released on midnight of the new year.

Sivakarthikeyan has yuppy look in Maan Karate directed by Thirukumaran, AR Murgadoss's former assistant. The film which has music by Anirudh will have its audio launch on February 14, Valentine day.

Maan Karate is being produced by P Madan of Escape Artist Motion Pictures and AR Murugadoss Productions. The film is slated for release on April 11, for Tamil New Year.