Karki performed stage plays with Kamal Mani Nepal and his guru Sunil Pokharel at Gurukul Theatre in Kathmandu in 2005.

He rose to prominence after starring in Pashupati Prasad in a villain role and won a National Film Award.

[5] From a young age, Karki appeared in various stage plays in his hometown, Bahuni.

[6] He acted with his friend from his village, Kamal Mani Nepal, now a Nepalese actor.

After appearing in a few theatre plays, he met Sunil Pokharel, who helped him improve his acting skills.