Karthik Subbaraj
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Karthik Subbaraj is an Indian director, writer and producer working in the Tamil film industry. Known for quirky, visually flamboyant genre films, he is considered a prominent director in modern Tamil cinema. He debuted with the film Pizza (2012), which is considered one of the best modern horror films from India, and has gone on to direct several successful films which have garnered critical acclaim and cult status among fans, including Jigarthanda (2014), Iraivi (2016) and Petta (2019). His latest film, Jigarthanda DoubleX (2023) was one of the most critically acclaimed films of the year.
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Karthik Subbaraj’s Dorothy Sparks LGBTQ+ Controversy
Karthik Subbaraj’s Dorothy, starring Keerthy Suresh, Sananth & Rishikanth, is an action drama set in rural Tamil Nadu during the early 1990s.
September 25, 2026
Suriya’s Retro to Continue as a Web Series
Karthik Subbaraj and Suriya’s Retro was released in theaters this May and received a mixed response, ending as a big failure at the box…
June 17, 2025
Retro faces biggest humiliation
Retro starring Suriya released recently and became a disaster at the box office. The film had high expectations from the audience, but it faltered…
May 16, 2025
Karthik Subbaraj’s Risky Bet—Will It Pay Off?
Karthik Subbaraj is a director known for trying things differently. The filmmaker faced mixed reactions for his latest film with Suriya, Retro, and is…
May 6, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions about Karthik Subbaraj
How old is Karthik Subbaraj?
Karthik Subbaraj is 43 years old, born on 19 Mar 1983.
When was Karthik Subbaraj born?
Karthik Subbaraj was born on 19 Mar 1983.
What is Karthik Subbaraj's latest movie?
Karthik Subbaraj's latest release is Dorothy (2026).
Who is Karthik Subbaraj's spouse?
Karthik Subbaraj is married to Sathya Prema (m. 2011).
What is Karthik Subbaraj's profession?
Karthik Subbaraj works in the film industry as Director (active 2012 - Present).