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
The girls who come into Tamil cinema today are educated and from well-to-do families. Unlike the actresses of my generation, they do… — Karthik Subbaraj Cinema Copy Share Image
Even during my short film days, I approached theatres with the idea of playing them during the interval. They thought it was… — Karthik Subbaraj Between 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 Charm Copy Share Image
Cinema is a visual medium one has to communicate through visuals, and therefore, dialogues should be less. — Karthik Subbaraj Cinema Copy Share Image
I worked in a software company in Bangalore and made short films during weekends. I learnt the basics during a one-day workshop… — Karthik Subbaraj Basics Copy Share Image
If one makes a short film with reasonable technical finesse, it will cost between Rs. 50,000 and Rs. one lakh. That's a… — Karthik Subbaraj Cinema Copy Share Image
I believe filmmakers must travel with their creations long after release. — Karthik Subbaraj Believe Copy Share Image
Rajini sir's character in 'Petta' is inspired from the same name from Tamil film 'Mullum Malarum.' — Karthik Subbaraj Character 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
Good actors can make a huge difference to a scene that might sound or read flat. — Karthik Subbaraj Difference Copy Share Image
Rajini sir gave me an opportunity to work with him because he liked my work, especially my style of narration and dialogues.… — Karthik Subbaraj Communication 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
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
Following the success of 'Pizza,' I am really glad that C. V. Kumar of Thirukumaran Entertainment has extended his support to a… — Karthik Subbaraj Director Copy Share Image
I grew up idolising Rajinikanth, and I've always wanted to see him in a certain way. When I knew I was going… — Karthik Subbaraj Always Copy Share Image
There are some sites that pay, but access to them is quite limited. And a very small chunk of the population uses… — Karthik Subbaraj Better Copy Share Image
For a cinematographer, every frame has to be important. — Karthik Subbaraj Cinematographer Copy Share Image
I start writing with an open mind without thinking about genre and realise, only after writing, that it falls under many genres. — Karthik Subbaraj Mind Copy Share Image
'Iraivi' is about women, men, and their priorities. It talks about women's freedom, how men look at it, and how women use… — Karthik Subbaraj Freedom Copy Share Image
Other countries are open to purchasing foreign short films because they have a market for them. — Karthik Subbaraj Market Copy Share Image
Vijay Sethupati has been a part of almost all my films. He trusts me blindly, and I feel the same trust in… — Karthik Subbaraj Blindly Copy Share Image
Although technology has been playing a key role in filmmaking, I feel there are plenty of opportunities in other branches of filmdom. — Karthik Subbaraj Feel Copy Share Image
In India, we always look at feature films as a progression over short films. But, abroad, people make a living making short… — Karthik Subbaraj Cinema Copy Share Image
