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SIGN UPKarthik is a male name of Indian origin, meaning "Month Name." It is commonly used in Indian culture and is associated with the month of Kartik in the Indian National, Tamil, and Bengali calendars. The name has a rich history and is borne by various notable individuals in different fields, including actors, singers, cricketers, poets, and politicians. Additionally, Kartik is also the name of a character in a trilogy of fantasy novels and an Indian armoured vehicle-launched bridge. The name's significance in Indian culture and its association with the calendar month make it a popular and meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with cultural and traditional roots.
Karthik Subbaraj, born on March 19, 1983, is a prominent figure in the Indian film industry, known for his work as a director, producer, and screenwriter in the Tamil cinema. He pursued his education in mechatronics at Thiagarajar College of Engineering after completing his schooling at SBOA Matriculation and Higher Secondary School in Madurai. His father, Gajaraj, an actor, has played supporting roles in various films.Subbaraj gained recognition with his low-budget film "Pizza," which achieved commercial success and was remade in multiple languages. His subsequent work includes the critically acclaimed "Jigarthanda" and "Iraivi," which received positive reviews for its portrayal of societal treatment of women. He also directed "Mercury" and produced web series such as "Kallachirippu" and "Triples."In 2019, Subbaraj directed the action drama "Petta" featuring Rajinikanth, and he also produced the Amazon original movie "Penguin." His recent works include the short film "Miracle" for the Amazon Prime anthology "Putham Pudhu Kaalai" and an episode for the Netflix anthology web series "Navarasa."Known for his distinctive filmmaking style, Subbaraj's works often feature plot twists, musical compositions by Ilaiyaraaja, and influences from Quentin Tarantino's films. Despite this, he aims to reinvent himself
Karthik Gattamneni is a prominent Indian cinematographer and director recognized for his contributions to Telugu cinema. He embarked on his cinematography journey with the film "Prema Ishq Kaadhal" in 2013, and has since been involved in numerous cinematic projects. Notably, he is a co-founder of Pondfreaks Entertainment, a production house specializing in short films. Following his graduation in Computer Science from the Institute of Aeronautical Engineering, Karthik aspired to pursue a career in directing. Although he was unable to secure admission to the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune, he opted to explore cinematography and underwent a comprehensive course at Rajeev Menon's Mindscreen Institute. His directorial debut, "Infinity," starring Harshvardhan Rane, received acclaim, leading to a collaboration with Pavan Sadineni on "Prema Ishq Kaadhal." With a growing repertoire and a commendable body of work, Karthik Gattamneni continues to make an indelible mark in the world of cinema.
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