Karthik Subbaraj, Guneet Monga and Achin Jain
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Producer Guneet Monga Kapoor’s Sikhya Entertainment has announced its first Tamil feature film with acclaimed filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj. The untitled project officially went on floors in Madurai today, following a traditional pooja ceremony.
The partnership marks a milestone moment for both powerhouses of Indian cinema. Sikhya Entertainment — the Oscar-winning studio behind The Elephant Whisperers, The Lunchbox, Masaan, Pagglait and the National Award-winning Kathal — has built its legacy on producing stories with strong local roots.
Karthik Subbaraj is widely celebrated for his inventive storytelling and genre-defying approach. The filmmaker, whose upcoming project will be his 10th feature, has delivered a string of critically and commercially acclaimed films including Pizza, Jigarthanda, Iraivi, Petta, Jagame Thanthiram, Mahaan and Jigarthanda DoubleX.
Speaking about the collaboration, Guneet Monga Kapoor said, “At Sikhya, we’ve always believed in nurturing original voices and telling bold, homegrown stories that travel across cultures. Partnering with Karthik feels like a natural extension of that mission. His cinema is rooted, inventive and wildly original, yet universal in its emotion.”
Karthik Subbaraj called the collaboration “special and deeply personal.” He added, “I’ve always admired Sikhya’s cinema — their films align with the kind of artistic vision I strive for. This story is very close to my heart, and I’m glad to have found the right producers to bring it to life.”
Achin Jain, co-producer at Sikhya, described Subbaraj as “a filmmaker who balances craft and instinct, seamlessly blending cult and commercial appeal.”
Further details about the film’s title, cast, and release schedule are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Published – November 10, 2025 03:33 pm IST
