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S. Shankar(I)

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  • Director
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S. Shankar
Shankar is an Indian film director and producer who works mainly in Tamil cinema. He started his career as an assistant director to SA Chandrasekar and now he is the highest paid director in the country. He made his debut in Gentleman (1993) and since 2015 he has directed 12 movies. He won the CNN-IBN Indian of the Year 2010, in the Entertainment category.
BornAugust 17, 1963
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BornAugust 17, 1963
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    • Awards
      • 16 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Known for

    Endhiran the robot (2010)
    Endhiran the robot
    7.2
    • Writer(as Shankar)
    • 2010
    Vikram in Anniyan (2005)
    Anniyan
    8.3
    • Writer
    • 2005
    Akshay Kumar in 2.0 (2018)
    2.0
    6.0
    • Writer
    • 2018
    Gentleman (1993)
    Gentleman
    7.8
    • Writer
    • 1993

    Credits

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    Writer



    • Ram Charan in Game Changer (2025)
      Game Changer
      5.2
      • Writer
      • 2025
    • Indian 2 (2024)
      Indian 2
      3.8
      • story (screenplay)
      • 2024
    • Namma Veetu Ponnu
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 2021–2023
    • Akshay Kumar in 2.0 (2018)
      2.0
      6.0
      • Writer
      • 2018
    • Vikram in I (2015)
      I
      7.4
      • story and screenplay
      • 2015
    • Srikanth, Joseph Vijay, and Jiiva in Nanban (2012)
      Nanban
      7.8
      • dialogue
      • 2012
    • Endhiran the robot (2010)
      Endhiran the robot
      7.2
      • written by (as Shankar)
      • 2010
    • Cochin Hanifa, Manivannan, Raghuvaran, Rajinikanth, Suman, Vivek, Vadivukkarasi, and Shriya Saran in Sivaji (2007)
      Sivaji
      7.6
      • story and screenplay
      • 2007
    • Vikram in Anniyan (2005)
      Anniyan
      8.3
      • screenplay
      • story
      • 2005
    • Nakhul, Genelia Deshmukh, Siddharth, Manigandan, Bharath Srinivasan, and S. Thaman in Boys (2003)
      Boys
      7.2
      • writer
      • 2003
    • Anil Kapoor in Nayak: The Real Hero (2001)
      Nayak: The Real Hero
      7.8
      • story and screenplay
      • 2001
    • Arjun Sarja, Cochin Hanifa, Manisha Koirala, Laila, Manivannan, Raghuvaran, Sushmita Sen, Vadivelu, and Vijayakumar in Mudhalvan (1999)
      Mudhalvan
      8.4
      • screenplay
      • story
      • 1999
    • Jeans (1998)
      Jeans
      6.5
      • writer
      • 1998
    • Indian (1996)
      Indian
      8.1
      • screenplay
      • story
      • 1996
    • The Gentleman (1994)
      The Gentleman
      5.0
      • story
      • 1994

    Director



    • Indian 3
      • Director
      • Post-production
    • Untitled Ranveer Singh & Shankar Film
      • Director
      • In Production



    • Ram Charan in Game Changer (2025)
      Game Changer
      5.2
      • Director
      • 2025
    • Indian 2 (2024)
      Indian 2
      3.8
      • Director
      • 2024
    • Akshay Kumar in 2.0 (2018)
      2.0
      6.0
      • Director
      • 2018
    • Vikram in I (2015)
      I
      7.4
      • Director
      • 2015
    • Srikanth, Joseph Vijay, and Jiiva in Nanban (2012)
      Nanban
      7.8
      • Director
      • 2012
    • Endhiran the robot (2010)
      Endhiran the robot
      7.2
      • Director (as Shankar)
      • 2010
    • Cochin Hanifa, Manivannan, Raghuvaran, Rajinikanth, Suman, Vivek, Vadivukkarasi, and Shriya Saran in Sivaji (2007)
      Sivaji
      7.6
      • Director (as Shankar)
      • 2007
    • Vikram in Anniyan (2005)
      Anniyan
      8.3
      • Director
      • 2005
    • Nakhul, Genelia Deshmukh, Siddharth, Manigandan, Bharath Srinivasan, and S. Thaman in Boys (2003)
      Boys
      7.2
      • Director
      • 2003
    • Anil Kapoor in Nayak: The Real Hero (2001)
      Nayak: The Real Hero
      7.8
      • Director
      • 2001
    • Arjun Sarja, Cochin Hanifa, Manisha Koirala, Laila, Manivannan, Raghuvaran, Sushmita Sen, Vadivelu, and Vijayakumar in Mudhalvan (1999)
      Mudhalvan
      8.4
      • Director
      • 1999
    • Jeans (1998)
      Jeans
      6.5
      • Director
      • 1998
    • Indian (1996)
      Indian
      8.1
      • Director
      • 1996
    • Prabhu Deva and Nagma in Kaadhalan (1994)
      Kaadhalan
      7.1
      • Director
      • 1994
    • Gentleman (1993)
      Gentleman
      7.8
      • Director
      • 1993

    Producer



    • Imsai Arasan 24am Pulikesi
      • producer



    • Arjun Das and Dushara Vijayan in Aneethi (2023)
      Aneethi
      6.6
      • producer
      • 2023
    • Vaibhav Reddy, Karunakaran, and Sonam Bajwa in Kappal (2014)
      Kappal
      6.1
      • producer
      • 2014
    • Anandhapurathu Veedu (2010)
      Anandhapurathu Veedu
      6.4
      • producer
      • 2010
    • K. Balachander, Ilavarasu, Bharathiraja, Manobala, Karunas, and Anjali in Rettaisuzhi (2010)
      Rettaisuzhi
      5.9
      • producer
      • 2010
    • Eeram (2009)
      Eeram
      7.6
      • producer
      • 2009
    • Prakash Raj, Madhumitha, Jyothirmayi, Santhanam, and 'Ganja' Karuppu in Arai Enn 305-il Kadavul (2008)
      Arai Enn 305-il Kadavul
      5.9
      • producer
      • 2008
    • Tamannaah Bhatia, Akhil, and Bharani in Kalloori (2007)
      Kalloori
      7.4
      • producer
      • 2007
    • Ilavarasu, Nagesh, Nassar, Vadivelu, Mounika, Sriman, and Aachi Manorama in Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei (2006)
      Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei
      7.7
      • producer
      • 2006
    • Veyil (2006)
      Veyil
      7.9
      • producer
      • 2006
    • Bharath Srinivasan, Sandhya, and Soori in Kaadhal (2004)
      Kaadhal
      7.6
      • producer
      • 2004
    • Arjun Sarja, Cochin Hanifa, Manisha Koirala, Laila, Manivannan, Raghuvaran, Sushmita Sen, Vadivelu, and Vijayakumar in Mudhalvan (1999)
      Mudhalvan
      8.4
      • producer
      • 1999

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    • Alternative names
      • S.S.K. Shankar
    • Born
      • August 17, 1963
      • Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India
    • Spouse
      • Easwari(2 children)
    • Children
        Aishwarya

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        Frequently uses ARRahman for music in his films

    FAQ

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    • How old is S. Shankar?
      61 years old
    • When was S. Shankar born?
      August 17, 1963
    • Where was S. Shankar born?
      Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India
    • What is S. Shankar's birth name?
      Shankar Shanmugam
    • What is S. Shankar known for?
      Anniyan, Gentleman, Enthiran, and 2.0

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