Karthik Subbaraj – Full Biography
Personal Information:
- Full Name: Karthik Subbaraj
- Date of Birth: 19 March 1983
- Place of Birth: Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Occupation: Film Director, Screenwriter, Producer
- Years Active: 2012 – Present
- Known For: Unique storytelling, Dark humor, Stylish action, Neo-noir thrillers
Career Overview
Karthik Subbaraj is one of Tamil cinema’s most innovative filmmakers, known for his offbeat storytelling, intense action, and unconventional narratives. He started his career with short films, gaining recognition in Nalaya Iyakunar, and made a grand entry into Kollywood with his thriller Pizza (2012).
His films often explore crime, dark humor, and human psychology, making him one of the most sought-after directors in modern Tamil cinema.
Movies Directed by Karthik Subbaraj
Early Success:
- Pizza (2012) – Supernatural thriller (Vijay Sethupathi, Remya Nambeesan)
- Jigarthanda (2014) – Gangster dark comedy (Siddharth, Bobby Simha)
Experimentation & Growth:
- Iraivi (2016) – Drama on women’s struggles (Vijay Sethupathi, S.J. Suryah, Anjali)
- Mercury (2018) – Silent horror-thriller (Prabhu Deva, Remya Nambeesan)
Big-Star Films:
- Petta (2019) – Mass-action film (Rajinikanth, Vijay Sethupathi, Nawazuddin Siddiqui)
- Jagame Thandhiram (2021, Netflix) – Gangster drama (Dhanush, Joju George)
- Mahaan (2022, Amazon Prime Video) – Action-drama (Vikram, Dhruv Vikram)
Upcoming Films:
- Untitled Chiyaan Vikram Film (2024-25) – In production
Other Contributions
As a Producer (Stone Bench Films):
- Meyaadha Maan (2017) – Romantic comedy (Vaibhav, Priya Bhavani Shankar)
- Penguin (2020, Amazon Prime Video) – Psychological thriller (Keerthy Suresh)
- Buffoon (2022) – Crime drama (Vaibhav)
Awards & Recognitions
🏆 National Film Award
- Best Supporting Actor – Bobby Simha (Jigarthanda, 2014)
🏆 Filmfare Awards South
- Best Director for Jigarthanda (2014)
🏆 SIIMA & Vijay Awards
- Best Director for Pizza (2012) & Jigarthanda (2014).
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS :
YOUTUBE : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4Ow22xGYpw&pp=ygUcS2FydGhpayBTdWJiYXJhaiAgbGlmZSBzdG9yeQ%3D%3D
INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/ksubbaraj/?hl=en
FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/KarthikSubbarajOfficial/
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