Happy Birthday Karthik Subbaraj: From an engineer to a leading director, a revisit into the director's cinema journey

Karthik Subbaraj is one of the promising directors in Tamil cinema. From being an Engineer to a leading director, he has achieved great heights by delivering continuous hit films. The profound director is celebrating his 38th birthday today, and wishes have been pouring in from fans and well wishers. Karthik Subbaraj has currently signed his next film with Vikram and Dhruv in the lead roles, and we can expect a surprise announcement from the makers on this special day. Let's revisit Karthik Subbaraj's cinema journey today

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Karthik Subbaraj is the son of actor Gajaraj, who has done various supporting roles in Tamil films. Karthik Subbaraj completed his school and college studies in his hometown Madurai. Karthik Subbaraj pursued Mechatronics Engineering in a famous college in Madurai. During his college days, Karthik performed various stage shows, which led him to enter cinemas.

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After opting to enter the cinema, Karthik Subbaraj has directed a short film 'Kaatchi Pizhai', and it made him popular. The excellent short film was selected for a television competition, and he proved his talent on the big stage. Karthik Subbaraj then transformed to feature film and made his debut with 'Pizza' in 2012.

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Karthik Subbaraj had initially planned to make his debut with 'Jigarthanda', but it was paused due to higher production costs. Karthi Subbaraj then made his debut with the compact mystery thriller 'Pizza' starring Vijay Sethupathi and Ramya Nambeesan. Karthik Subbaraj then tasted success with his debut and published himself as a capable director.

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Right after the success of 'Pizza', Karthik Subbaraj started the work for 'Jigarthanda', and the action thriller starring Siddharth, Bobby Simha, and Lakshmi Menon was released in 2014. Karthik Subbaraj's screenplay, and the film packed with action, romance, and comedy grabbed the attention of many. Karthik Subbaraj has also received praise from leading directors like Shankar and Mani Ratnam.

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Karthik Subbaraj, who is an ardent fan of Superstar Rajinikanth, grabbed the opportunity of directing him in the film 'Petta'. Karthik Subbaraj presented Rajinikanth in the way that fans loved to watch him for years, and the film was loaded with fan moments. The continuous hits and the blockbuster success of 'Petta' transformed Karthik Subbaraj as a leading director in Tamil.

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