Did Guneet Monga Kapoor and Karthik Subbaraj Join Forces for a New Tamil Film?
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Key Takeaways
- Guneet Monga Kapoor partners with Karthik Subbaraj.
- Production begins in Madurai.
- Focus on original storytelling.
- Karthik's 10th feature film.
- Collaboration aims for a global cinematic appeal.
Mumbai, Nov 10 (NationPress) Oscar Winner Guneet Monga Kapoor’s production company Sikhya Entertainment has partnered with Tamil director Karthik Subbaraj for their inaugural feature film collaboration.
The film commenced production today in Madurai, following a traditional pooja ceremony.
Subbaraj expressed, “I’ve always held great admiration for the cinema that Sikhya represents; it resonates perfectly with the artistic vision I strive to bring to life. Collaborating with Guneet and Achin, who have established a legacy of meaningful and award-winning films, is incredibly special, and I’m thrilled to embark on this journey together.”
“The story we’re crafting is very dear to me, and I’m fortunate to have discovered the right producers for this project. I eagerly anticipate this fresh and exhilarating collaboration,” he added.
On this partnership, Guneet remarked: “At Sikhya, we have always championed original voices and the telling of bold, homegrown narratives that resonate across cultures. Joining forces with Karthik feels like a natural evolution of that mission.”
“Karthik’s films are grounded, innovative, and profoundly original, yet they evoke universal emotions. He seamlessly bridges mass appeal with auteur vision, and I’m excited to be on this journey with him.”
Karthik Subbaraj is celebrated as one of the most original voices in contemporary Indian cinema, marking this as his 10th feature film. Over the last decade, he has delivered acclaimed works like Pizza, Jigarthanda, Petta, Iraivi, Mercury, Jagame Thanthiram, Mahaan, Jigarthanda DoubleX, and Retro.
Producer Achin Jain from Sikhya Entertainment concluded, “Karthik possesses a rare blend of craft and instinct; he embodies both cult and commercial appeal. His films are unpredictable yet profoundly emotional.”
“We’re thrilled to collaborate with a filmmaker who truly understands the pulse of the audience and the essence of storytelling. This partnership reflects Sikhya’s commitment to conveying powerful, rooted stories through a genuinely global cinematic language.”
Details regarding the project remain undisclosed.