Caarthick Raju

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Caarthick Raju
Born
Karthik Raju
Occupations
  • Director
  • Computer Graphics Supervisor
Years active2004-present

Caarthick Raju is an Indian film director known for his work in Tamil and Telugu-language films.

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Career

Caarthick Raju is a talented visual effects supervisor and filmmaker who has made a significant mark in the industry. He has contributed his expertise in visual effects to hundreds of films, including iconic titles like Mudhalvan (1999), Ghilli (2004), Pokkiri (2007), and Dasavathaaram (2008). [1] [2]

He debuted as a film director with Thirudan Police (2014) starring Dinesh, which according to him "encompasses elements of comedy, action, sentiment and horror". [3] The film was based on short story by his father, and he made the film as a tribute to fathers. [4] Regarding the film, a critic wrote that "Caarthick Raju's real strength is comedy. A Ramarajan-style punch quite early in the film...signals this. The climax sequences confirm it. You're happily willing to suspend all disbelief when the scenes are as funny as they are at the end... As you walk out, you can't but wonder if the director, after noting all the laughter at the end, rues his decision not to have made a full-fledged comedy". [5] He worked on his next film Ulkuthu in 2015 also starring Dinesh, [6] which was based on fisherman. [7]

Caarthick Raju's cinematic journey continued with the Telugu supernatural thriller Ninu Veedani Needanu Nene , featuring Sundeep Kishan. This film was noticed for its storyline and visual effects, which created an eerie atmosphere. [3] [8] His next film Nene Naa (2024) was released to negative reviews. [9] Currently, Raju has one upcoming Tamil-Telugu bilingual film, The Chase, which is getting ready for release. Additionally, he is working on the project #SV18 for Geetha Arts. [10] [11]

Filmography

Film Director

YearTitleLanguageNotes
2014 Thirudan Police Tamil
2017 Ulkuthu Tamil
2019 Ninu Veedani Needanu Nene Telugu
2023 Nene Naa Telugu
2024 #SV18 (Untitled) Telugu

Visual Effects Supervisor

YearTitleLanguageNotes
1999 Padayappa Tamil
Kadhalar Dhinam Tamil
Hindustan Ki Kasam Hindi
Mudhalvan Tamil
2000 Sinbad: Beyond the Veil of Mists English
Indriyam Malayalam
Bharathi Tamil
Raju Chacha Hindi
Pandavas: The Five Warriors English
2001 Little John Tamil
Hindi
English
Citizen Tamil
Sri Manjunatha Kannada
Nayak: The Real Hero Hindi
2002 Pammal K. Sambandam Tamil
Ezhumalai
Thamizhan
Alibaba English
2003 Okkadu Telugu
Ottran Tamil
Boys
Son of Aladdin English
2004 Arjun Telugu
Varsham
Anji
Ghilli Tamil
New
Naani Telugu
Madhurey Tamil
M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi
The Legend of Buddha English
2005 Balu Telugu
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
Chandramukhi Tamil
Sachien
Subhash Chandra Bose Telugu
Athadu
Anbe Aaruyire Tamil
Mazhai
Shaadi No. 1 Hindi
Thotti Jaya Tamil
2006 Aathi
Pasakiligal
Happy Telugu
Pokiri Telugu
Malamaal Weekly Hindi
2007 Pokkiri Tamil
2008 Kuruvi
Dasavathaaram first 40 minutes only
2009 Villu
Wanted Hindi

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