Karthik Subbaraj - Actor Profile

Karthik Subbaraj

Directing
Freshness: Jan 28, 2026
1Total Films
7.1 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 19, 1983
Birth Place: Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

About Karthik Subbaraj

Karthik Subbaraj is an Indian director, writer and producer working in the Tamil film industry. Known for quirky, visually flamboyant genre films, he is considered a prominent director in modern Tamil cinema. He debuted with the film Pizza (2012), which is considered one of the best modern horror films from India, and has gone on to direct several successful films which have garnered critical acclaim and cult status among fans, including Jigarthanda (2014), Iraivi (2016) and Petta (2019). His latest film, Jigarthanda DoubleX (2023) was one of the most critically acclaimed films of the year.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Karthik Subbaraj reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 1 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Karthik Subbaraj's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Karthik Subbaraj remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Soodhu Kavvum, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Karthik Subbaraj Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Karthik Subbaraj's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Karthik Subbaraj.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2013 Soodhu Kavvum Jaguar Car Owner (Uncredited Role) Hit Similar →

Karthik Subbaraj - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Karthik Subbaraj?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Karthik Subbaraj is "Soodhu Kavvum" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Karthik Subbaraj acted in?

Karthik Subbaraj has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.