Oscar Winner Guneet Monga Kapoor Teams With Karthik Subbaraj
Sikhya Entertainment has set its first collaboration with acclaimed director Karthik Subbaraj, with the feature launching production Monday in Madurai, southern India.
The Tamil-language film unites the banner led by Oscar winner Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain with the filmmaker behind “Pizza,” “Jigarthanda,” “Petta,” “Iraivi,” “Mercury,” “Jagame Thanthiram,” “Mahaan,” “Jigarthanda DoubleX” and “Retro.” Filming kicked off with a ceremonial blessing.
Sikhya’s credits include India’s Academy Award-winning documentary short “The Elephant Whisperers,” along with “The Lunchbox,” “Masaan,” “Pagglait” and the Indian National Film Award recipient “Kathal.” The company has built its profile on narratives that combine locally grounded storytelling with cross-cultural resonance.
The new film marks Subbaraj’s 10th directorial effort. His work over the past 10 years has positioned him as a distinctive creative force within the Tamil film industry.
“At Sikhya, we’ve always believed in nurturing original voices and telling homegrown bold stories that travel across cultures,” said Monga Kapoor. “Partnering with Karthik feels like a natural extension of that mission. Karthik’s cinema is rooted, inventive and wildly original, yet universal in emotion. He bridges mass appeal and auteur vision with such ease, and I’m excited to be on this journey with Karthik.”
Subbaraj said: “I’ve always admired the kind of cinema Sikhya stands for, it truly aligns with the artistic vision I crave to always execute. Collaborating with Guneet and Achin, who have built a legacy of meaningful and award-winning films, is truly special and I’m excited that we are going in this together. This story we’re creating is something very close to my heart, and I’m glad to have found the right producers for the same. Looking forward to this new and exciting collaboration.”
Jain added: “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.”
