Director’s profile • Studio Vivarta

Karthik
Rao.

Stories that make people,
places and ideas feel personal.

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01 / A little about me

Curiosity.
Character.
Cinema.

I’m drawn to stories that make people, places and ideas feel personal. My approach combines a documentary sensibility with cinematic craft, finding a clear narrative and a visual language that serves the story.

7+Years of curiosity

350+Films delivered

Karthik Rao / Behind the scenes

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02 / How I approach a brief

Every brand
already has a voice.

Some whisper, some roar, and some haven’t quite heard themselves yet. My job is to listen closely and find that voice.

Listen closely.

Understand the people, the purpose and the audience. Find the story at the heart of the brief.

Shape the story.

Let that understanding guide the treatment, visual language and rhythm of the film.

Bring it to screen.

Collaborate closely with agencies and clients, with attention to narrative, performance, visual detail and pacing.

Karthik discussing a script with cast members — On set / Shaping the story together

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03 / The work & what’s next

Real stories.
Cinematic instincts.

Through Studio Vivarta, my work spans brand films, corporate storytelling, social impact films and original series.

Rural education. Lake restoration. Technology. Business. Stories that demand research, sensitivity and the ability to make complex ideas accessible and engaging.

Alongside commissioned work, I’m developing my first Kannada feature film—exploring character, emotion and cinematic storytelling in greater depth.

Brand filmsDocumentary storytellingCorporate filmsSocial impactTravel & experiential series