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Karthik Subbaraj
Known as: Karthik Subbaraj
Film Director & Screenwriter
19-03-1983
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Innovative Tamil film director from Madurai known for groundbreaking films Pizza, Jigarthanda, and Mahaan. Started as software engineer before becoming acclaimed filmmaker.
Education
Bachelor's in Engineering
SNS College of Engineering, Coimbatore
2000sCareer
Software Engineer (Former)
Infosys
Pre-2012Film Director
Tamil Film Industry
2012-PresentWriter & Producer
Stone Bench Films & Others
2010s-PresentAchievements
Pizza Release (2012)
Low-budget thriller became trendsetter and remade in multiple languages
Jigarthanda Release (2014)
Cult gangster film praised for craft, performances and direction
Work with Major Stars (2019-2022)
Directed films with top actors including Rajinikanth and Vikram
Awards & Recognition
National Film Award (Jigarthanda)
Government of India
2015Vijay Award & SIIMA Award
Film Industry Awards bodies
2010s