He imbibes certain traits that none of the contemporary filmmakers possess (Ranjith is an exception). Karthik is one of the few filmmakers who are able to reciprocate the works of other artists and at the same time, carve a niche for himself. He celebrated Quentin Tarantino in Jigarthanda. Tarantino meant profanity, violence, blood and gore. Now, with Iraivi out he celebrates filmmakers like K.Balachander and Mani Ratnam.