| Murali Kartik is a Tamilian Brahmin from Chennai who values customs. |
| Initially, he aspired to pursue a career in genetic engineering. |
| His father was instrumental in guiding his cricket journey and encouraged him to play for the Indian Cricket Team. |
| Murali Kartik enjoys playing Golf as a recreational activity. |
| Transitioning from a medium pacer, he evolved into an orthodox slow bowler. |
| During his debut match in 2002, he had to borrow a shoe to play due to an unavailability of proper gear. |
| Sanjay Bangar lent him a spike for the match. |
| With over 600 wickets in his first-class career, Murali Kartik had a successful run as a bowler. |
| An advocate for animal rights, he has supported PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). |
| Murali Kartik is deeply spiritual and maintains a strong belief in God. |
| He shares a close friendship with V. V. S. Laxman, affectionately calling him 'Lachhi Mama' and paying tribute to him on his retirement. |
| Murali Kartik always wears a necklace given by his wife, Shweta Kartik, to mark their first wedding anniversary. |
| Besides his cricket career, he is an accomplished bilingual commentator in Hindi and English. |
