Director Shankar Shanmugham, known as Shankar, is one of the most celebrated directors in the South Indian film industry. He has redefined commercial cinema, blending hard-hitting social issues with engaging storytelling and cutting-edge visual effects.
Shankar's directorial journey began with Gentleman, starring Arjun, which dealt with donations in the education system. He went on to make a string of blockbusters, including Kadhalan, Indian, Jeans, Mushalavan, Boys, Anniyan, Shivaji: The Boss, Enthiran, Nanban, I, and 2.0.
Shankar's genius lies in his ability to blend serious societal issues with cinematic aspects, making complex themes understandable to a wider audience. His films are known for their larger-than-life sets, cutting-edge CGI, and thought-provoking storylines.
Shankar also produced films under his S Creations banner which has delivered memorable hits like Kadhal / Premisthe with other directors. He tried to explore new talent through his productions.
After facing a setback with Indian 2, Shankar is back with Game Changer, starring Ram Charan. The film deals with social issues and has a political backdrop, which is Shankar's forte. Scheduled for release this Christmas, Game Changer is highly anticipated.
CineJosh wishes the visionary director Shankar a very happy birthday and grand success with his upcoming projects.