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Karthik Subbaraj is a celebrated Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer in the Tamil film industry. Known for his innovative storytelling, genre-bending narratives, and strong character-driven plots, he made his debut with the thriller Pizza (2012) and later gained acclaim with films like Jigarthanda, Iraivi, Petta, and Jagame Thandhiram. Born in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Karthik transitioned from being an engineering graduate in Mechatronics to becoming one of the most influential and creative filmmakers in modern Tamil cinema.
Karthik Subbaraj is a celebrated Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer in the Tamil film industry. Known for his innovative storytelling, genre-bending narratives, and strong character-driven plots, he made his debut with the thriller Pizza (2012) and later gained acclaim with films like Jigarthanda, Iraivi, Petta, and Jagame Thandhiram. Born in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Karthik transitioned from being an engineering graduate in Mechatronics to becoming one of the most influential and creative filmmakers in modern Tamil cinema.
Karthik Subbaraj is a renowned Indian filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer who primarily works in the Tamil film industry. Born in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Karthik pursued an engineering degree in Mechatronics before deciding to follow his passion for cinema. He began his career making short films, including notable entries in the television competition Nalaya Iyakunar, which brought him early recognition. Encouraged by industry veterans, he made his feature film debut with Pizza (2012), a low-budget thriller that achieved both critical and commercial success. He gained further acclaim with Jigarthanda (2014) and Iraivi (2016), showcasing his ability to blend genres, create strong character-driven stories, and integrate social commentary into mainstream cinema. Karthik later directed big-budget films like Petta (2019) starring Rajinikanth and Jagame Thandhiram (2021) with Dhanush, further establishing his reputation as an innovative and versatile filmmaker. He also runs Stone Bench Creations, producing films and supporting emerging talent. Today, Karthik Subbaraj is regarded as one of the most influential contemporary directors in Tamil cinema, known for his genre-bending narratives, creative risks, and distinctive storytelling style.
Karthik Subbaraj is a renowned Indian filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer who
primarily works in the Tamil film industry. Born in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Karthik pursued an engineering degree in Mechatronics before deciding to follow his passion for cinema. He began his career making short films, including notable entries in the television competition Nalaya Iyakunar, which brought him early recognition. Encouraged by industry veterans, he made his feature film debut with Pizza (2012), a low-budget thriller that achieved both critical and commercial success. He gained further acclaim with Jigarthanda (2014) and Iraivi (2016), showcasing his ability to blend genres, create strong character-driven stories, and integrate social commentary into mainstream cinema. Karthik later directed big-budget films like Petta (2019) starring Rajinikanth and Jagame Thandhiram (2021) with Dhanush, further establishing his reputation as an innovative and versatile filmmaker. He also runs Stone Bench Creations, producing films and supporting emerging talent. Today, Karthik Subbaraj is regarded as one of the most influential contemporary directors in Tamil cinema, known for his genre-bending narratives, creative risks, and distinctive storytelling style.
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Personal details
- Height 5′ 8″
- Born March 19, 1983 · Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Other works
- Writer, Director, Producer
Parents
Gajaraj
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Karthik Subbaraj is a Tamil film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his innovative storytelling in films like Pizza, Jigarthanda, and Petta.
His debut feature film was Pizza (2012), a low-budget thriller that became a commercial and critical success.
He is known for blending genres, creating unpredictable narratives, strong characterizations, and integrating social themes into mainstream cinema.
Yes, he runs Stone Bench Creations, through which he produces films and supports emerging filmmakers in Tamil cinema.
He is primarily a director and writer; however, he has made brief cameo appearances in a few of his films.
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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.
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