{{Short description|Indian film director, film producer and screenwriter (born 1983)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}} {{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}} {{Infobox person | name = Karthik Subbaraj | image = Karthik Subbaraj at Iraivi Press Meet.jpg | caption = Karthik at ''Iraivi'' Press Meet in 2016 | other_names = KaSu | years_active = 2012–present | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1983|03|19}} | birth_place = Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India | occupation = {{hlist|Film director|Film producer|Screenwriter}} | alma_mater = Thiagarajar College of Engineering | spouse = {{marriage|Sathya Prema|2011}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Kadhalil Sodhapathathu Eppadi - Kadhalil Sodhapathathu Eppadi - (Karthik Subbaraj & Sathya Prema) - (23/03/2014).|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXIx9zv22io|publisher=YouTube|access-date=10 December 2017|archive-date=18 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170918195939/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXIx9zv22io|url-status=live}}</ref> | relatives = Gajaraj (Father) }}
'''Karthik Subbaraj''' (born 19 March 1983) is an Indian film director, film producer and screenwriter working mainly in Tamil cinema.
== Early life == Karthik did his schooling from SBOA Matriculation and Higher Secondary School, Madurai after which he went on to study mechatronics at Thiagarajar College of Engineering. During his college days he performed stage shows and skits.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://corporatecitizen.in/issue19/bollywood-biz-corporate-manager-now-filmmaker.html |title=Stage shows and skits during college days |date=December 2015 |access-date=15 May 2018 |archive-date=16 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180516103808/http://corporatecitizen.in/issue19/bollywood-biz-corporate-manager-now-filmmaker.html |url-status=live }}</ref> His father, Gajaraj, is an actor who has acted in many supporting roles in films like ''Mundasupatti'' and ''Kabali''.<ref>[https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kabali-karthik-subburajs-father-to-play-a-pivotal-role-in-rajinis-next-289731-2015-08-22 Kabali: Karthik Subbaraj's father to play a role in Rajini's next : Regional cinema, News – India Today] . Indiatoday.intoday.in (22 August 2015). Retrieved on 17 December 2016.</ref>
He made the short film ''Kaatchipizhai'' in Madurai, which was selected for ''Nalaya Iyakunar''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/karthik-subbaraj/biography.html|title=Exclusive biography of #KarthikSubbaraj and on his life|access-date=16 September 2020|archive-date=24 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624204544/https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/karthik-subbaraj/biography.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
== Career == Karthik had intended to direct ''Jigarthanda'' first but could not fund the project. He then came up with the story for the low-budget ''Pizza''. The film was a commercial success, remade in Hindi, Bengali and Kannada.<ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/oct-12-03/pizza-review.html Pizza Review – Pizza Movie Review] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230905132609/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/oct-12-03/pizza-review.html |date=5 September 2023 }}. Behindwoods.com. Retrieved on 17 December 2016.</ref> This allowed him the opportunity to make ''Jigarthanda'', which received positive reviews and earned actor Bobby Simha a national award.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/Jigarthanda/movie-review/39436452.cms Jigarthanda Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150912202029/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/Jigarthanda/movie-review/39436452.cms |date=12 September 2015 }}. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved on 17 December 2016.</ref> Subbaraj was praised by S. Shankar and Mani Ratnam.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Vijay-enjoys-every-bit-of-Jigarthanda/articleshow/40305684.cms Vijay enjoys every bit of Jigarthanda] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160201024557/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Vijay-enjoys-every-bit-of-Jigarthanda/articleshow/40305684.cms |date=1 February 2016 }}. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (15 August 2014). Retrieved on 17 December 2016.</ref><ref>Updated, Ramchander. (8 August 2014) [http://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/news/2014/mani-ratnam-impressed-jigarthanda-156345.html Now, Mani Ratnam Is Impressed By Jigarthanda] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625063453/http://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/news/2014/mani-ratnam-impressed-jigarthanda-156345.html |date=25 June 2016 }}. Filmibeat. Retrieved on 17 December 2016.</ref>
His third movie, ''Iraivi'' (2016), received positive reviews, and Subbaraj was praised for the film's portrayal of society's treatment of women. The movie also observed the various ways men's attitudes and behaviors impact women throughout life. He also showcased the pain he went through from the producer of his second film, through the character of S. J. Suryah. He then went on and directed a silent thriller, ''Mercury'' (2018), starring Prabhu Deva in the lead, which was not a commercial success.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/mercury-trailer-karthik-subbarajs-silent-horror-thriller-sees-prabhu-deva-in-a-scary-avatar-4424535.html|title=Mercury trailer: Karthik Subbaraj's silent horror-thriller sees Prabhu Deva in a scary avatar|date=9 April 2018|access-date=16 February 2021|archive-date=29 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200929130321/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/mercury-trailer-karthik-subbarajs-silent-horror-thriller-sees-prabhu-deva-in-a-scary-avatar-4424535.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He produced ''Kallachirippu'', a web series under his banner Stone Bench Creations.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/250617/karthik-subbaraj-goes-full-throttle-as-producer.html|title=Karthik Subbaraj goes full throttle as producer|date=25 June 2017|work=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=25 June 2017|language=en|archive-date=25 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170625150008/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/250617/karthik-subbaraj-goes-full-throttle-as-producer.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
Subbaraj directed the action drama ''Petta'' (2019) with Rajinikanth's 166th film. He also produced the Amazon original movie ''Penguin'' starring Keerthy Suresh in the lead role.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/penguin/penguin-review.html|title = Penguin (Aka) Penguinn review|date = 19 June 2020|access-date = 16 February 2021|archive-date = 18 March 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210318205616/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/penguin/penguin-review.html|url-status = live}}</ref> He then produced the Hotstar Originals web series ''Triples'' starring Jai and Vani Bhojan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/trailer-talk/tamil-trailer/the-new-disney-hotstar-show-triples-starring-jai-and-vani-bhojan-promises-to-be-an-adventurous-ride/|title=The New Disney+ Hotstar Show Triples, Starring Jai and Vani Bhojan, Promises to be an Adventurous Ride|date=30 November 2020|access-date=28 December 2020|archive-date=18 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201218122039/https://www.filmcompanion.in/trailer-talk/tamil-trailer/the-new-disney-hotstar-show-triples-starring-jai-and-vani-bhojan-promises-to-be-an-adventurous-ride/|url-status=live}}</ref>
He then directed Miracle, a short film for the Amazon Prime anthology film ''Putham Pudhu Kaalai'' (2020),<ref>{{Cite news|url = https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/putham-pudhu-kaalai-movie-review-a-delightful-look-at-life-and-relationships-during-lockdown/article32862993.ece|title = 'Putham Pudhu Kaalai' movie review: A delightful look at life and relationships during lockdown|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 15 October 2020|last1 = Ramanujam|first1 = Srinivasa|access-date = 16 February 2021|archive-date = 16 October 2020|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201016103252/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/putham-pudhu-kaalai-movie-review-a-delightful-look-at-life-and-relationships-during-lockdown/article32862993.ece|url-status = live}}</ref> and Peace, an episode for the Netflix anthology web series ''Navarasa'' (2021).<ref name=":1" /> In 2021, Karthik directed ''Jagame Thandhiram'', which received mixed reviews.
His next film was the Vikram starrer ''Mahaan'' (2022) which was directly premiered on Amazon Prime Video. The movie received positive reviews from critics.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=1 June 2020 |title=Chiyaan 60: Karthik Subbaraj to direct Vikram's upcoming film; will this be a gangster drama? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-60-karthik-subbaraj-to-direct-vikrams-upcoming-film-will-this-be-a-gangster-drama/articleshow/76130395.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200619235020/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-60-karthik-subbaraj-to-direct-vikrams-upcoming-film-will-this-be-a-gangster-drama/articleshow/76130395.cms |archive-date=19 June 2020 |access-date=7 July 2021 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> In 2023, he went on to direct ''Jigarthanda DoubleX''.
He then directed ''Retro'', starring Suriya and Pooja Hegde.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-25 |title=Suriya 44 now titled Retro; Karthik Subbaraj directorial promises love, laughter, and war featuring Suriya and Pooja Hegde |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/suriya-44-now-titled-retro-karthik-subbaraj-directorial-promises-love-laughter-and-war-featuring-suriya-and-pooja-hegde-1364266 |access-date=2024-12-25 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref> It opened to positive reviews from critics praising his direction and storytelling.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Choudhury |first=Anjali |date=2 May 2025 |title=Retro: Suriya and Pooja Hegde's Tamil film falls victim to piracy; full movie gets leaked online |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/retro-suriya-and-pooja-hegdes-tamil-film-falls-victim-to-piracy-full-movie-gets-leaked-online-1385549 |access-date=3 May 2025 |website=Pinkvilla}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=1 May 2025 |title=Netizens call Surya-starrer ‘Retro’ his ‘biggest comeback’ film |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/netizens-call-surya-starrer-retro-his-biggest-comeback-film/cid/2097036 |access-date=3 May 2025 |website=The Telegraph}}</ref> The film became a commercial success at box office.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 May 2025 |title=Suriya donates Rs. 10 Crore from Retro profits to Agaram foundation |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/south-cinema/suriya-donates-rs-10-crore-retro-profits-agaram-foundation/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250510055204/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/south-cinema/suriya-donates-rs-10-crore-retro-profits-agaram-foundation |archive-date=10 May 2025 |website=Bollywood Hungama |quote="Retro has performed well at the box office" and "emerges a major success." |access-date=10 May 2025 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Das |first=Srijony |date=26 May 2025 |title=Retro OTT Release: When and where to watch Suriya’s highest-grossing Tamil romantic action film online |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/retro-ott-release-when-and-where-to-watch-suriyas-highest-grossing-tamil-romantic-action-film-online-1389415 |access-date=26 May 2025 |website=Pinkvilla}}</ref><ref name="box office">{{Cite web |last=Md Sayem |first=Kawser |date=13 May 2025 |title=Suriya's 'Retro' Roars: A Bold Comeback With Myth, Action, And Box Office Glory |url=https://unb.com.bd/category/Entertainment/suriyas-retro-roars-a-bold-comeback-with-myth-action-and-box-office-glory/159569 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250513114440/https://unb.com.bd/category/Entertainment/suriyas-retro-roars-a-bold-comeback-with-myth-action-and-box-office-glory/159569 |archive-date=13 May 2025 |access-date=15 May 2025 |website=United News of Bangladesh |quote=Critical nods have translated into major box-office success and a broadly favourable reception.}}</ref> In November 2025, Karthik began production on his 10th directorial, produced by Guneet Monga.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=2025-11-10 |title=Oscar Winner Guneet Monga Kapoor’s Sikhya Entertainment Partners With Karthik Subbaraj on Tamil Feature (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/oscar-winner-guneet-monga-kapoor-karthik-subbaraj-1236573697/ |access-date=2026-05-18 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Guneet Monga’s Sikhya Entertainment joins hands with Karthik Subbaraj for new Tamil feature |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/guneet-mongas-sikhya-entertainment-joins-hands-with-karthik-subbaraj-for-new-tamil-feature/article70262254.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251115200936/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/guneet-mongas-sikhya-entertainment-joins-hands-with-karthik-subbaraj-for-new-tamil-feature/article70262254.ece |archive-date=2025-11-15 |access-date=2026-05-18 |work=The Hindu |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Karthik Subbaraj collaborates with Ilaiyaraaja for his next directorial |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/karthik-subbaraj-ilaiyaraaja-project-50-years-of-ilaiyaraaja-10th-karthik-subbaraj-guneet-monga-kapoor/article70993505.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260518111153/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/karthik-subbaraj-ilaiyaraaja-project-50-years-of-ilaiyaraaja-10th-karthik-subbaraj-guneet-monga-kapoor/article70993505.ece |archive-date=2026-05-18 |access-date=2026-05-18 |work=The Hindu |language=en}}</ref>
== Filmmaking style == Some critics note that Karthik's directorial films usually have plot twists, needledropping of songs composed by Ilaiyaraaja, flamboyance inspired by Quentin Tarantino's films, and the inclusion of real-life world events and politics in the form of messaging.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Singaravel |first=Bharathy |date=2022-02-14 |title=From Petta to Mahaan: The increasingly chaotic politics of Karthik Subbaraj |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/tamil-nadu/petta-mahaan-increasingly-chaotic-politics-karthik-subbaraj-160968 |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2" /> Karthik, however, has stated that he prefers not to associate with any particular filmmaking style as he seeks to reinvent himself with every new film, noting how he intentionally avoided including a plot twist in ''Jagame Thandhiram'', which disappointed some audiences.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=M V |first=Vivek |date=22 October 2022 |title=Interview: A decade of Karthik Subbaraj |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/interview-a-decade-of-karthik-subbaraj-1155768.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231021161926/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/interview-a-decade-of-karthik-subbaraj-1155768.html |archive-date=21 October 2023 |access-date=2023-09-13 |website=Deccan Herald}}</ref>
== Filmography == ===As a director === {{Pending films key}} {| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 100%; text-align: center; |- ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- |2012 |''Pizza''|| || |- |2014 |''Jigarthanda'' || || |- | 2015 || ''Bench Talkies'' || Anthology film; segment: ''Neer'' || |- | 2016 || ''Iraivi''|| || |- | 2018 || ''Mercury''|| || |- | 2019 || ''Petta''|| || |- | 2020 | ''Putham Pudhu Kaalai''|| Anthology film; segment: ''Miracle'' | |- | rowspan="2" | 2021 || ''Jagame Thandhiram'' || ||<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-06-20 |title=‘Wanted to tell a global story with Jagame Thandhiram’: Director Karthik Subbaraj |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/wanted-to-tell-a-global-story-with-jagame-thandhiram-karthik-subbaraj-7367557/ |access-date=2023-05-12 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=12 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230512074038/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/wanted-to-tell-a-global-story-with-jagame-thandhiram-karthik-subbaraj-7367557/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |- | ''Navarasa'' || Television series; segment: ''Peace'' || <ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2020-10-28 |title=Mani Ratnam to present Tamil anthology Navarasa for Netflix; Bejoy Nambiar, Karthik Subbaraj among directors |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/mani-ratnam-to-present-tamil-anthology-navarasa-for-netflix-bejoy-nambiar-karthik-subbaraj-among-directors-8959051.html |access-date=2023-05-12 |website=Firstpost |language=en |archive-date=9 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709184934/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/mani-ratnam-to-present-tamil-anthology-navarasa-for-netflix-bejoy-nambiar-karthik-subbaraj-among-directors-8959051.html |url-status=live }}</ref> |- | 2022 ||''Mahaan'' || ||<ref name=":0" /> |- |2023 |''Jigarthanda DoubleX''|| Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Director || <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/karthik-subbarajs-jigarthanda-double-x-a-kind-of-teaser-featuring-sj-suryah-raghava-lawrence-out/article66251044.ece |title=Karthik Subbaraj's 'Jigarthanda Double X': A 'kind of teaser' featuring SJ Suryah, Raghava Lawrence out |date=11 December 2022 |access-date=6 January 2023 |website=The Hindu |archive-date=6 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106072847/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/karthik-subbarajs-jigarthanda-double-x-a-kind-of-teaser-featuring-sj-suryah-raghava-lawrence-out/article66251044.ece |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Citation |last=performer. |first=Beck, Jeff, composer, performer. Depp, Johnny, composer |title=18 |url=http://worldcat.org/oclc/1331149836 |oclc=1331149836 |access-date=2023-02-25}}</ref> |- |2025 |''Retro''|| || |- |}
=== As a producer and writer === {{main article|Stone Bench Creations}} {| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 100%; text-align: center; |- style="background:#B0C4DE; text-align:center;" ! scope="col"| Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Producer ! scope="col" | Writer ! scope="col" | Language ! class="unsortable" scope="col" | Notes ! class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- | 2016 |''Aviyal'' || {{yes}} || {{no}} || rowspan="6"|Tamil || || |- |2017 |''Meyaadha Maan'' || {{yes}} || {{no}} || || |- |2018 |''Kallachirippu'' || {{yes}} || {{no}} || ZEE5 original series || |- | rowspan="2" |2020 |''Penguin'' || {{yes}} || {{no}} || Released on Amazon Prime Video|| |- |''Triples'' || {{yes}} || {{no}} || Hotstar original series || |- |2021 |''Boomika'' || {{yes}} || {{no}} || Released on Star Vijay || <ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-08-09 |title=Aishwarya Rajesh starrer Boomika promises to be a gripping horror movie |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/aishwarya-rajeshs-boomika-promises-to-be-a-gripping-horror-movie-7445422/ |access-date=2023-05-12 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=12 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210812012636/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/aishwarya-rajeshs-boomika-promises-to-be-a-gripping-horror-movie-7445422/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |rowspan="3"|2022||''Attention Please'' || {{partial|Presenter}} || {{no}} || Malayalam || || <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/review/2022/aug/26/attention-please-movie-review-a-ferocious-unsettling-work-that-incites-meaningful-debates-on-art-34121.html | title=Attention Please Movie Review: A ferocious, unsettling work that incites meaningful debates on art | website=Cinema Express | access-date=23 January 2023 | archive-date=21 October 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231021161928/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/review/2022/aug/26/attention-please-movie-review-a-ferocious-unsettling-work-that-incites-meaningful-debates-on-art-34121.html | url-status=live }}</ref> |- |''Buffoon'' || {{yes}} || {{no}} || Tamil || || |- | ''Ammu''|| {{yes}} || {{no}} || rowspan="2"|Telugu || Released on Amazon Prime Video ||<ref>{{Cite news |last=PTI |date=2022-10-06 |title=Aishwarya Lekshmi's Telugu movie 'Ammu' to premiere on Prime Video on October 19 |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/aishwarya-lekshmis-telugu-movie-ammu-to-premiere-on-prime-video-on-october-19/article65975184.ece |access-date=2022-10-06 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=6 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006091827/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/aishwarya-lekshmis-telugu-movie-ammu-to-premiere-on-prime-video-on-october-19/article65975184.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |2025 |''Game Changer'' || {{no}} || {{partial|Story}} || || |- | rowspan="2" |2026 |''Neelira'' || {{yes}} || {{no}} || rowspan="2" | Tamil || || |- |''29'' || {{yes}} || {{no}} || || |- |}
===As an actor=== {|class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 100%; text-align: center; ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes |- | 2013 || ''Soodhu Kavvum'' || Jaguar car owner || Cameo appearance |- | 2019 || ''Petta'' || Motorcycle driver || Uncredited appearance |}
=== Frequent collaborators === {|class="wikitable sortable" |- style="vertical-align:bottom;" ! scope="col" | Collaborator ! scope="col" | {{Ubl | ''Pizza'' | (2012)}} ! scope="col" | {{Ubl | ''Jigarthanda'' | (2014)}} ! scope="col" | {{Ubl | ''Iraivi'' | (2016)}} ! scope="col" | {{Ubl | ''Mercury'' | (2018)}} ! scope="col" | {{Ubl | ''Petta'' | (2019)}} ! scope="col" | {{Ubl | ''Jagame Thandhiram'' | (2021)}} ! scope="col" | {{Ubl | ''Mahaan'' | (2022)}} ! scope="col" | {{Ubl | ''Jigarthanda DoubleX'' | (2023)}} ! scope="col" | {{Ubl | ''Retro'' | (2025)}} |- |Santhosh Narayanan |{{ya}} |{{ya}} |{{ya}} |{{ya}} | |{{ya}} |{{ya}} |{{ya}} |{{ya}} |- |Gajaraj |{{ya}} |{{ya}} |{{ya}} |{{ya}} |{{ya}} |{{ya}} |{{ya}} | |{{ya}} |- |Vivek Harshan | |{{ya}} |{{ya}} |{{ya}} |{{ya}} |{{ya}} |{{ya}} | | |- |Bobby Simha |{{ya}} |{{ya}} |{{ya}} | |{{ya}} | |{{ya}} | | |- |Ramachandran Durairaj | |{{ya}} |{{ya}} | |{{ya}} |{{ya}} |{{ya}} | |{{ya}} |- |Aadukalam Naren |{{ya}} |{{ya}} | | |{{ya}} | |{{ya}} | | |- |Sananth | | | |{{ya}} |{{ya}} | |{{ya}} |{{ya}} (uncredited) | |- |Vijay Sethupathi |{{ya}} |{{ya}} (cameo) |{{ya}} | |{{ya}} | | | | |- |Vettai Muthukumar | | | | |{{ya}} |{{ya}} |{{ya}} | |{{ya}} |- |Deepak Paramesh | | | |{{ya}} |{{ya}} |{{ya}} |{{ya}} | | |- |Karunakaran |{{ya}} |{{ya}} |{{ya}} | | | | | |{{ya}} |- |S. J. Suryah | | |{{ya}} | | | | |{{ya}} | |- |Joju George | | | | | |{{ya}} | | |{{ya}} |}
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