Raja Karuppasamy
Biography
Raja Karuppasamy is a Tamil filmmaker from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. According to a published interview, he moved to Chennai in 2016 to study filmmaking at Loyola College. Before entering cinema, he worked in the press and media field, an experience that helped shape his understanding of people and their everyday lives.
Career and filmmaking style
Raja Karuppasamy made his feature-film directorial debut with Modha Rathiri (2026). He also wrote the film, which centres on an unusual wedding and the unexpected events that unfold around the couple and their families over a single night. The story combines comedy, family relationships and emotional conflict.
In interviews, Raja has discussed the importance of casting and creating believable characters. His approach to storytelling focuses on human relationships, grief, empathy and understanding different perspectives rather than simply blaming people for their mistakes. He has also cited filmmakers such as Ritwik Ghatak and Adoor Gopalakrishnan as influences.
