“The core plot of 'Mercury' is so gripping that when I thought of making it as a silent film, it only made it more interesting. Once I finished writing the first draft, making a silent film that's both thrilling and engaging seemed possible. When the film team read the final script, they felt the same.”

Indian film director, producer and screenwriter

Karthik Subbaraj is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter working mainly in Tamil cinema. He is known for his work in contemporary Tamil films, where he has built a reputation as a writer and filmmaker with a distinct voice. His career spans directing, producing, and screenwriting, all within the Tamil film industry. The available information places him among the figures associated with modern Tamil cinema, though no further biographical details are given here.