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Caarthick Raju

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Caarthick 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.

Career

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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

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Film Director

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

Visual Effects Supervisor

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Year Title Language Notes
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

References

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  1. ^ "Dinesh gears up for a game of hide-and-seek". The Times of India. 2013-11-09. Archived from the original on 2013-12-17. Retrieved 2014-02-09.
  2. ^ "Caarthick Raju remembers working as the CG supervisor for Dasavatharam". The Times of India. 14 June 2021. Archived from the original on 30 November 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
  3. ^ a b S., Srivatsan (6 July 2019). "'The name's Caarthick, and no... it is not because of numerology'". The Hindu.
  4. ^ "Tamil film 'Thirudan Police' a tribute to fathers: Caarthick Raju". Indo-Asian News Service. 13 November 2014. Archived from the original on 13 November 2014 – via The New Indian Express.
  5. ^ Srinivasan, Sudhir (14 November 2014). "Thirudan Police works best in the comic bits". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 14 November 2014. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
  6. ^ Jyothsna (12 July 2016). "EDITOR PRAVEEN'S JUDGEMENT IN THIS FILM WAS MUCH BETTER THAN MINE". Behindwoods. Archived from the original on 30 November 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
  7. ^ "Ulkuthu's Story will Focus on the Life of Fishermen". The New Indian Express. 18 August 2015. Archived from the original on 30 November 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
  8. ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (12 July 2019). "'Ninu Veedani Needanu Nene' review: Caarthick Raju and Sundeep Kishan's film is built around an interesting premise". The Hindu.
  9. ^ Pecheti, Prakash (27 August 2023). "Nene Naa review: Vennela Kishore's humour garners praise in this crappy horror thriller". The South First. Archived from the original on 27 September 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
  10. ^ "Interesting details regarding 'Soorpanagai' director Caarthick Raju's next film". The Times of India. 24 August 2020. Archived from the original on 30 November 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
  11. ^ "Caarthick Raju elated over final mix of The Chase". The Times of India. 7 December 2020. Archived from the original on 30 November 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
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