Karthik Subbaraj

Quick Info

Born March 19, 1983

Birth Place Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Height 5′ 8″

Fan Score 70

Popularity 65

Roles Producer, Writer, Director

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Videos

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Personal Details

Parents Gajaraj

Did You Know

Trivia

Karthik Subbaraj was an engineering graduate (Mechatronics) before entering the film industry.
He started his career making short films, including participation in Nalaya Iyakunar, a TV short film competition.
His debut feature film, Pizza (2012), was a low-budget horror thriller that became a critical and commercial success.
He is known for mixing genres—thrillers, gangster films, dark comedies, and social commentary—in innovative ways.

Quotes

“I like to take risks in storytelling; cinema should surprise the audience.”
“Every character, even a small one, should feel real and have a purpose.”

Trademarks

Genre-bending films with unexpected twists.
Strong focus on character-driven stories.
Visual storytelling with non-linear narratives at times.

Salaries

Estimated earnings ₹2–4 crore per film.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who is Karthik Subbaraj?

Karthik Subbaraj is a Tamil film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his innovative storytelling in films like Pizza, Jigarthanda, and Petta.

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