S. Shankar
Indian filmmaker · India · On the map · Directors · Born 1963 · age 63
Shankar Shanmugam is an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter, primarily known for his work in Tamil cinema. He is one of the most prominent directors of Indian cinema, he has also worked in Hindi and Telugu films.
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A. R. Rahman S. Shankar directed 2.0, Indian and I
Rajinikanth S. Shankar directed Enthiran, 2.0 and Sivaji
N. Santhanam S. Shankar directed Enthiran and I- Raghuvaran S. Shankar directed Sivaji and Kadhalan
Bharath S. Shankar produced Kaadhal and Veyil
Aishwarya Rai S. Shankar directed Enthiran and Jeans
Manisha Koirala S. Shankar directed Indian and Mudhalvan
Kamal Haasan S. Shankar directed Indian and Indian 2
Amy Jackson S. Shankar directed 2.0 and I
Vikram S. Shankar directed I and Anniyan
Siddharth S. Shankar directed Indian 2 and Boys
Nassar S. Shankar directed Jeans (1998)
S. J. Surya S. Shankar directed Indian 2 and Game Changer
Arjun Sarja S. Shankar directed Mudhalvan and Gentleman
Harris Jayaraj S. Shankar directed Anniyan and Nanban
Vadivelu S. Shankar directed Kadhalan (1994)
Samuthirakani S. Shankar directed Indian 2 and Game Changer
S. Thaman S. Shankar directed Boys (2003)
Srikanth S. Shankar directed Game Changer and Nanban
Delhi Ganesh S. Shankar directed Indian 2 (2024)
Genelia D'Souza S. Shankar directed Boys (2003)
Paresh Rawal S. Shankar directed Nayak (2001)
Gulshan Grover S. Shankar directed Indian 2 (2024)
Upen Patel S. Shankar directed I (2015)
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Shankar's films are known for addressing contemporary social issues, vigilante themes, and use of visual effects. Throughout his career, he has won several awards, including one National Film Award, four Filmfare Award South, and six Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. Additionally, six of his films have won the National Film Award for Best Special Effects.
