A Quote by Karthik Subbaraj

Rajini sir's character in 'Petta' is inspired from the same name from Tamil film 'Mullum Malarum.'

Karthik Subbaraj

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Karthik Subbaraj
Indian - Director
Born: March 19, 1983

Luckily, 'Petta' encompasses all the dimensions of Rajini sir's performances. His main strengths are his charm, style, and the fun that he represents.

Karthik Subbaraj

It's really strange, but I find a connect with Shivaji Raje through Rajinikanth. Rajini sir is born a Marathi, he's a superstar in Tamil film industry and a national icon too. He started his life as an ordinary man and reached the pinnacle. This is how Shivaji Raje's life also traversed from common to extraordinary.

Shriya Saran

Rajini sir gave me an opportunity to work with him because he liked my work, especially my style of narration and dialogues. Now, I can't go out and make something very different just to please him. He wanted me to make 'Petta' the way I want it and with my sensibilities intact.

Karthik Subbaraj

Nobody would dare to show Rajini sir in bad light through a film.

Adithya Menon

When I thought of writing for Rajini sir, I told myself it will be a really cool character with a very happy-go-lucky attitude. We took such a character and placed him in a strong story, and I believe, as a combination, it has worked wonders.

Karthik Subbaraj

If there's one movie of Rajini sir that I've seen multiple times, it has to be 'Annamalai.' The song, 'Vetri Nichayam,' from the film, has been a big inspiration for me.

Raghava Lawrence

I am proud to say that I was launched in Tamil through 'Poi' by Balachander sir, who was the one who launched the legends like Rajni sir, Kamal sir & Prakash Raj sir.

Uday Kiran

Importantly, Rajini sir doesn't take his fans and audiences for granted.

Karthik Subbaraj

I prefer the Telugu film industry, as women are respected more than they are in the Tamil film industry. In Tamil cinema, they care only about their hero, who is God.

Kajal Aggarwal

I used to often see Rajini sir at shooting spots when I worked as a car cleaner for Super Subbarayan master.

Raghava Lawrence

Rajini sir has always been a part of my life from childhood. And I entered into filmmaking because I was influenced by his films.

Karthik Subbaraj

I met Rajini sir after 'Jigarthanda,' and he said he liked my film. He told me I could approach him whenever I had a good idea. I had never thought he would listen to scripts from new directors. After the meeting, I wondered, 'Should I take his words seriously or not? Should I write something?'

Karthik Subbaraj

I love acting in Tamil cinema. I have decided quite consciously to do at least one good film every year in Tamil.

Vivek Oberoi

In school I was sidelined by Tamil language teachers. But in the film industry, I got interested in Tamil poetry after reading and working with the Vairamuthu.

Mani Ratnam

Post-'Pellichoopulu,' I received a lot of offers from Tamil industry. I decided I won't do a Tamil film unless I know the language. If I want to do it, I wanted to do it perfectly.