Karthik then continued his work with Menon as an assistant director .
Karthik then featured in the supporting role of Mahesh , Suriya 's friend in Vaaranam Aayiram ( 2008 ) .
Karthik then continued his work with Menon as an assistant director , and featured in the supporting role of Mahesh , Suriya 's friend in Vaaranam Aayiram ( 2008 ) .