Guneet Monga, Karthik Subbaraj unite for Tamil film
What's the story
Sikhya Entertainment, led by Oscar-winning producer Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain, has announced its first collaboration with celebrated director Karthik Subbaraj. The Tamil-language film started production on Monday in Madurai. This partnership marks a significant milestone for both Sikhya Entertainment and Subbaraj as they join forces to create a unique cinematic experience. Details about the cast and release date are under wraps.
Film details
Subbaraj's 10th directorial
The upcoming film will be Subbaraj's 10th directorial venture. Known for Pizza, Jigarthanda, Petta, Iraivi, Mercury, Jagame Thanthiram, Mahaan and Jigarthanda DoubleX, among others, he is famous for his gritty storytelling. He last directed Suriya's Retro. Meanwhile, Sikhya Entertainment is acclaimed for its diverse portfolio of films such as The Lunchbox, Masaan and Pagglait.
Producer-director statements
'Karthik's cinema is rooted, inventive and wildly original': Monga Kapoor
Monga Kapoor told Variety, "At Sikhya, we've always believed in nurturing original voices and telling homegrown bold stories that travel across cultures." "Partnering with Karthik feels like a natural extension of that mission. Karthik's cinema is rooted, inventive and wildly original, yet universal in emotion." Meanwhile, Subbaraj added, "I've always admired the kind of cinema Sikhya stands for, it truly aligns with the artistic vision I crave to always execute."
Filmmaker's perspective
Jain on the collaboration
Jain said, "Karthik brings a rare balance of craft and instinct; he's cult and commercial at the same time. His films are unpredictable yet deeply emotional." "We're excited to collaborate with a filmmaker who understands both the pulse of the audience and the heart of storytelling." "This partnership reflects Sikhya's mission to take powerful rooted stories and express them through a truly global cinematic language."