Karthik Subbaraj & S. J. Surya Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Karthik Subbaraj and S. J. Surya appeared together in 3 Tamil films between 2016 and 2025. Their highest-rated collaboration was Jigarthanda Double X (2023 — 8.0/10). Films span Iraivi (2016) through Game Changer (2025).
The Karthik Subbaraj & S. J. Surya partnership
From Iraivi (2016) to Game Changer (2025). Iraivi (2016, 7.6/10) is the underseen one in the catalogue. Their most recent film, Game Changer, came out in 2025 — the partnership is still active.
Jigarthanda Double X is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Iraivi (2016).
The shape of the work
The 2010s belonged to Iraivi; the 2020s to Jigarthanda Double X. Never on the same side of the camera — Karthik Subbaraj director, S. J. Surya actor, across all 3 films.
3 films across 2 decades
The 2010s brought 1 film together, anchored by Iraivi (7.6/10).
The 2020s brought 2 films together, anchored by Jigarthanda Double X (8.0/10).
- Iraivi
- Jigarthanda Double X
- Game Changer
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 9 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 2 languages, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
50% of Karthik Subbaraj 's screen credits are with S. J. Surya.
Before Iraivi, Karthik Subbaraj had directed 3 films, including Jigarthanda (2014) and Pizza (2012).
Before Iraivi, S. J. Surya had starred in 27 films, including Naani (2004) and Nanban (2012).
After Game Changer, S. J. Surya went on to appear in 2 more films, including Jailer 2 (2026) and Love Insurance Kompany (2026).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Karthik Subbaraj & S. J. Surya's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Anjali is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 3 films.
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