Karthik Subbaraj is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer primarily working in Tamil cinema. Born on March 19, 1983, in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, he studied mechatronics at Thiagarajar College of Engineering. During college, he performed in stage shows and skits. 

His father, Gajaraj, is also an actor known for supporting roles in films like “Mundasupatti” and “Kabali.” Karthik gained recognition with his low-budget thriller “Pizza” (2012), which was remade in multiple languages. His subsequent film, “Jigarthanda,” received critical acclaim and earned actor Bobby Simha a national award. He has also directed movies like “Iraivi,” “Mercury,” and “Jagame Thandhiram.” 

Known for his genre-bending style, Karthik Subbaraj continues to make waves in the Tamil film industry123.