Sikhya Entertainment has set its first collaboration with acclaimed director Karthik Subbaraj , with the feature launching production Monday in Madurai, southern India.

The Tamil-language film unites the banner led by Oscar winner Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain with the filmmaker behind “Pizza,” “Jigarthanda,” “Petta,” “Iraivi,” “Mercury,” “Jagame Thanthiram,” “Mahaan,” “Jigarthanda DoubleX” and “Retro.” Filming kicked off with a ceremonial blessing.

Sikhya’s credits include India’s Academy Award-winning documentary short “ The Elephant Whisperers ,” along with “The Lunchbox,” “Masaan,” “Pagglait” and the Indian National Film Award recipient “Kathal.” The company has built its profile on narratives that combine locally grounded storytelling with cross-cultural resonance.

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