Karthik Subbaraj & Simran Movies Together — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
Karthik Subbaraj & Simran have worked together on 2 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 2019 and extends to 2022, representing 3 years of joint work. Working Karthik Subbaraj as Director and Simran as Actor, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that consistently resonated with audiences across their output.
Among their most acclaimed works are "Petta", "Mahaan" — with "Petta" earning a top rating of 7.6/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 7.4/10 — reflecting a body of work that has largely found favour with audiences.
Their most productive period was the 2010s, when they delivered 1 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Petta" (2019) to "Mahaan" (2022), their partnership has evolved through shifting industry landscapes while maintaining its artistic core.
This page brings together their complete joint filmography, a year-by-year timeline of the partnership, the extended network of directors, actors, and crew they shared across projects, and a curated list of similar creative pairings you may want to explore.
Career Context
Before Petta, Karthik Subbaraj had directed 5 films, including Jigarthanda (2014) and Iraivi (2016).
After Mahaan, Karthik Subbaraj went on to direct 3 more films, including Jigarthanda Double X (2023) and Retro (2025).
Before Petta, Simran had starred in 74 films, including Thulladha Manamum Thullum (1999) and Kannathil Muthamittal (2002).
After Mahaan, Simran went on to appear in 8 more films, including Tourist Family (2025) and Gulmohar (2023).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 3 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Petta
- Mahaan
This duo's 2-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 2010s when they delivered 1 films that defined the era.
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Karthik Subbaraj & Simran's professional partnership
Shared Crew
People who worked on Karthik Subbaraj & Simran's films together
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