A short film is not a shortened feature film. It has a soul of its own. — Karthik Subbaraj Cinema 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
You need actors and performers, but there has to be content in a film. — Karthik Subbaraj Actors Copy Share Image
Importantly, Rajini sir doesn't take his fans and audiences for granted. — Karthik Subbaraj Fans Copy Share Image
No, I am not after huge stars. But I have no reservations about working with stars. — Karthik Subbaraj About Copy Share Image
When I was watching 'Sivaji,' I had no clue I will be a filmmaker; I had not even started making short films… — Karthik Subbaraj Cinema Copy Share Image
I would like to direct good actors, and there are good actors who are stars. — Karthik Subbaraj Actors Copy Share Image
Besides being one of the most ambitious projects I have worked on, 'Mercury' has also helped me enhance my skills as a… — Karthik Subbaraj Ambitious 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
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
Usually, I write my scripts first, then think of the actors, or I have a reference of someone. — Karthik Subbaraj First 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
I started as a short filmmaker and found that one of the toughest challenges was getting your film to be watched. I… — Karthik Subbaraj Challenges 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
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
My parents have let me do whatever I am interested in. Initially, they were apprehensive, but when they realised that filmmaking was… — Karthik Subbaraj Cinema Copy Share Image
Luckily, 'Petta' encompasses all the dimensions of Rajini sir's performances. His main strengths are his charm, style, and the fun that he… — 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 started learning filmmaking by joining a weekend film school in Bengaluru. I made some amateur short films that got appreciation from… — Karthik Subbaraj Appreciation 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
The core plot of 'Mercury' is so gripping that when I thought of making it as a silent film, it only made… — Karthik Subbaraj Draft 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
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
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
When I made 'Pizza,' all I had in my mind was to make the film reach as many people as possible. — 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 was working in Bangalore, short film making was fun - almost like a weekend getaway for me and my friends… — 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
I made a lot of short films before making a feature film. Actually, I learnt film-making by making short films. — Karthik Subbaraj Before Copy Share Image
You need to be a good filmmaker to make a compelling two-minute film as well. — Karthik Subbaraj Cinema 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
