When it comes to Sandalwood, I loved all the films of Rakshit Shetty and Pawan Kumar. — Karthik Subbaraj Bollywood Copy Share Image
There are some stories that can be told in two hours and some in 20 minutes. — Karthik Subbaraj Hours Copy Share Image
I would like to direct good actors, and there are good actors who are stars. — Karthik Subbaraj Actors Copy Share Image
Out of the five years I spent in software, I was in the U.S. for two. — Karthik Subbaraj Five Copy Share Image
Short films are good, especially since independent films are making waves now, more than before. — Karthik Subbaraj Cinema Copy Share Image
Having spent five years in the technological domain, I see the experiences in the entertainment industry from a technological perspective. — Karthik Subbaraj Entertainment Copy Share Image
When I was making short films for the TV show 'Naalaya Iyakunar,' I wasn't just competing but making films that I could… — Karthik Subbaraj Cinema Copy Share Image
I have been trying to get theatre releases for short films ever since I have been making them. I didn't get any… — Karthik Subbaraj Get Copy Share Image
At any filmmaking class, you learn the power of the visual medium and are always trying to minimise the words. — Karthik Subbaraj Cinema Copy Share Image
Ever since I made the short film 'Black And White,' which had almost no dialogues, the idea of making a silent feature… — Karthik Subbaraj Black and white Copy Share Image
I basically like the unpredictability factor. When I watch a film, if it becomes predictable, I lose interest in it. — Karthik Subbaraj Becomes Copy Share Image
When I was making short films, I didn't see a way to give them a wider reach or earn revenue out of… — Karthik Subbaraj Cinema Copy Share Image
Once I heard Karunakaran was part of 'Lingaa,' I told him to somehow arrange for me to meet Thalaivar. The 'Jigarthanda' team… — Karthik Subbaraj Bollywood Copy Share Image
I grew up in a house that adored Thalaivar. There would be major discussions at home whenever a film of his was… — Karthik Subbaraj Day Copy Share Image
I roughly draw the scene beforehand to be more confident on the set. Instead of talking and explaining certain things, I try… — Karthik Subbaraj Animation Copy Share Image
'Mercury' is one of the most challenging projects I have worked on. From the nuances of the actors' expressions to the minute… — Karthik Subbaraj Everything Copy Share Image
I remember, when I was working in Bengaluru, Rajinikanth's film 'Sivaji' was releasing, and I wanted to watch it the first day,… — Karthik Subbaraj Bollywood Copy Share Image
I was doing it the amateur way, doing everything myself till 'Naalaya Iyakunar.' They said, 'You need crew members'; they insisted on… — Karthik Subbaraj Amateur Copy Share Image
I met Rajini sir after 'Jigarthanda,' and he said he liked my film. He told me I could approach him whenever I… — Karthik Subbaraj Bollywood Copy Share Image
When I thought of writing for Rajini sir, I told myself it will be a really cool character with a very happy-go-lucky… — Karthik Subbaraj Attitude Copy Share Image
A short film is not a shortened feature film. It has a soul of its own. — Karthik Subbaraj Cinema Copy Share Image
You need actors and performers, but there has to be content in a film. — Karthik Subbaraj Actors Copy Share Image
Rajini sir has always been a part of my life from childhood. And I entered into filmmaking because I was influenced by… — Karthik Subbaraj Bollywood Copy Share Image
Usually, I write my scripts first, then think of the actors, or I have a reference of someone. — Karthik Subbaraj First Copy Share Image
I would say 'Jigarthanda' had a lot of Tarantino in it, but it ends there. 'Iraivi' is inspired more from directors like… — Karthik Subbaraj Directors Copy Share Image
On an average, any short film will cost at least Rs. 60,000. Apart from film festivals, where is the avenue to get… — Karthik Subbaraj Average Copy Share Image
I worked with an indie filmmaker called Mark Williams, a lawyer who was making a zero-budget family drama called 'Move Me.' — Karthik Subbaraj Drama Copy Share Image
If a star film does not have a good story, it will not run. This will make stars choose good scripts consciously. — Karthik Subbaraj Cinema Copy Share Image
My father has been a part of a few short films I made; he played a small but significant role in 'Jigarthanda.' — Karthik Subbaraj Cinema Copy Share Image
After doing two feature films, I got an idea for a thriller film and felt this could be made without any dialogues. — Karthik Subbaraj Cinema Copy Share Image
When I hear the news that the pirated version of my film is doing rounds, I cannot keep quiet. — Karthik Subbaraj Cannot Copy Share Image
For a cinematographer, every frame has to be important. — Karthik Subbaraj Cinematographer Copy Share Image
I believe filmmakers must travel with their creations long after release. — Karthik Subbaraj Believe Copy Share Image
