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Karthick Subbaraj

Born: 1983-03-19
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Last Updated on 31 Jul 2025
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Karthik Subbaraj is an Indian film director, film producer and screenwriter working mainly in Tamil cinema.

Karthik Subbaraj is an Indian film director, film producer and screenwriter working mainly in Tamil cinema.

Karthik Subbaraj is an Indian movie director, writer and producer. Karthik Subbaraj (born 19 March 1983) also known as KaSu.His debut movie was Pizza, released in 2012. Karthik Subbaraj began his career as a software engineer at Infosys in Bangalore. During that time, he became interested in filmmaking and learned the basics through a one-day workshop led by Sanjay Nambiar. His first movie was Pizza in 2012, and it blends horror, mystery, and suspense. He worked with superstar Rajinikanth in the movie Petta (2019).  
Karthik Subbaraj is an Indian movie director, writer and producer. Karthik Subbaraj (born 19 March 1983) also known as KaSu.His debut movie was Pizza, released in 2012. Karthik Subbaraj began his career as a software engineer at Infosys in Bangalore. During that time, he became interested in filmmaking and learned the basics through a one-day workshop led by Sanjay Nambiar. His first movie was Pizza in 2012, and it blends horror, mystery, and suspense. He worked with superstar Rajinikanth in the movie Petta (2019).  

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Height 5'8\(176 cm)
Born March 19, 1983 · Madurai

FAQ

He was a software engineer before pursuing filmmaking. He began with a short film and enter in Tamil Film Industry.

Pizza (2012), a psychological thriller that became a major success.

It is his own production company, to support new and young talent peoples.

Kaatchipizhai a Tamil short film competition TV show on Kalaignar TV.

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Trivia

Software Engineer to Tamil Movie Director.
Rajinikanth Fan Dream Come True - Directing Petta (2019) was a dream project for him.
He gained initial recognition through the TV show "Nalaya Iyakunar" (Tamil short film competition TV show on Kalaignar TV.)

Quotes

Cinema is my passion. It’s not just about telling a story, it’s about living it.
I don't believe in sticking to one genre. As a filmmaker, I want to explore everything.

Trademarks

Non-linear storytelling – His films often jump between timelines.
Morally complex characters – Especially seen in Jigarthanda and Iraivi.

Nicknames

Stone Bench Director

Salaries

Direction (per film): ₹3 to ₹6 Crores