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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name = S. Shankar  
| name               = Shankar Shanmugam
| image = Shankar at the 2.0 Audio launch.jpg
| image             = Shankar at the 2.0 Trailer Launch.jpg
| caption = Shankar at the 2.0 Audio launch
| caption           = Shankar in 2018
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1963|8|17}}<ref name="nilacharal.com"/>
| birth_date         = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1963|8|17}}
| birth_place = [[Kumbakonam]], [[Madras State]], India
| birth_place       = [[Kumbakonam]], [[Thanjavur]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India (present-day [[Tamil Nadu]], India)
| occupation = {{Hlist|Film director|film producer|screenwriter}}
| alma mater        = Central Polytechnic College
| yearsactive = 1993–present
| occupation         = {{Hlist|Film director|film producer|screenwriter}}
| spouse = Easwari Shankar
| yearsactive       = [[1993 in film|1993]]–present
| children = 3
| spouse             = Easwari Shankar
| website =  
| children           = 3; including [[Aditi Shankar]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/shankar-shanmugham-daughter-aditi-to-debut-with-karthi-viruman-7491629/|title=Shankar’s daughter Aditi Shankar to make her silver screen debut with Viruman|date=6 September 2021 |website=indianexpress.com|language=en}}</ref>
| website           =  
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'''Shankar Shanmugam''' (born 17 August 1963), credited as '''S. Shankar''' or his mononym '''Shankar''', is an Indian filmmaker who predominantly works in [[Tamil cinema]]. He made his debut as a director in the film ''[[Gentleman (1993 film)|Gentleman]]'' (1993), for which he won the [[Filmfare Best Director Award (Tamil)|Filmfare Best Director Award]] and the [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director]]. He is one of the highest paid film directors of India,<ref name="elus">{{cite news|title=Demystifying India's highest paid film-maker - the elusive S Shankar|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2010-10-03/news/27570278_1_tamil-film-first-film-robot|access-date=2 January 2017|work=[[Mumbai Mirror]]|publisher=[[The Economic Times]]|date=3 October 2010|archive-date=7 July 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707003802/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2010-10-03/news/27570278_1_tamil-film-first-film-robot|url-status=live}}</ref> particularly known for extensive use of visual effects, prosthetic makeup and state-of-art technology in songs.
'''Shankar Shanmugam''' (born 17 August 1963), credited as '''S. Shankar''' or his [[mononym]] '''Shankar''', is an Indian filmmaker who predominantly works in [[Tamil cinema]]. He is one of the most prolific and highest paid film directors in India.<ref name="elus">{{cite news|title=Demystifying India's highest paid film-maker - the elusive S Shankar|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2010-10-03/news/27570278_1_tamil-film-first-film-robot|access-date=2 January 2017|work=[[Mumbai Mirror]]|publisher=[[The Economic Times]]|date=3 October 2010|archive-date=7 July 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707003802/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2010-10-03/news/27570278_1_tamil-film-first-film-robot|url-status=live}}</ref> His films typically deal with the contemporary social issues, vigilante themes and the usage of state of the art technology and [[VFX]].
 
He made his debut as a director in the film ''[[Gentleman (1993 film)|Gentleman]]'' (1993), for which he won the [[Filmfare Best Director Award (Tamil)|Filmfare Best Director Award]] and the [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director]]. He usually collaborates with composer [[A. R. Rahman]], both having done over 11 films together. Two of his films ''[[Indian (1996 film)|Indian]]'' (1996) and ''Mudhalvan'' (1998), which deal with social and political issues, was commercially very successful and also submitted by [[List of Indian submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film|India for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film]], but neither earned a nomination. He was awarded an [[honorary doctorate]] by M. G. R. University.


Shankar's films typically deal with the contemporary social issues and vigilante themes. He usually collaborates with composer [[A. R. Rahman]], both having done over 10 films together. Two of his films, ''[[Indian (1996 film)|Indian]]'' (1996) and ''[[Jeans (film)|Jeans]]'' (1998), were submitted by [[List of Indian submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film|India for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film]]. He was awarded an [[honorary doctorate]] by [[Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute|M. G. R. University]]. His movie ''[[2.0 (film)|2.0]]'' (2018) is the [[List of highest-grossing films in India|fourth highest-grossing film in India]] and is the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films#Global gross figures|sixth highest-grossing Indian film worldwide]].<ref name="2.0second">{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=4535|title=Top All Time India Grossers All Formats - 2.0 Second|access-date=21 February 2019|archive-date=1 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190301063740/https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=4535|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=4533|title=2.0 All India Update - Crosses 400 Crore NETT|access-date=21 February 2019|archive-date=25 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181225173636/https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=4533|url-status=live}}</ref>
His [[psychological thriller]] ''[[Anniyan]]'', featuring [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] in three distinct characters (Ambi, Remo & Anniyan) was released in 2005. After Anniyan, Shankar teamed up with [[Rajinikanth]] on ''[[Sivaji: The Boss|Sivaji]]'' (2007), the most expensive Indian film at that time.  <ref>{{cite news|url=http://movies.indiatimes.com/Movies/Telugu/Sivaji-The-Boss-Now-playing/articleshow/2130888.cms|title=Sivaji&nbsp;– The Boss (Now Playing)|quote=Made on a budget of about Rs. 75 Crores...|date=18 June 2007|work=[[Indiatimes]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100104132833/http://movies.indiatimes.com/Movies/Telugu/Sivaji-The-Boss-Now-playing/articleshow/2130888.cms|archive-date=4 January 2010}}</ref> He was paid with a record salary of {{INR}}100 million for the film . It went on to become one of the highest grossing Tamil films at that time and [[List of highest-grossing Tamil films#Higheet-grossing Tamil film by year| the highest grosser of the year]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/storypage.php?autono=290977 |title=Eros buys Tamil film distributor |publisher=[[Business Standard]] |date=13 July 2007 |access-date=9 November 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110903230315/http://www.business-standard.com/india/storypage.php?autono=290977 |archive-date=3 September 2011 }}</ref> He again collaborated with Rajinikanth for a [[science-fiction]] film ''[[Enthiran]]'' (2010), which again turned out to be [[List of highest-grossing Tamil films|highest grossing Tamil film]] at that time and also its sequel ''[[2.0 (film)|2.0]]'' (2018), is the [[List of highest-grossing films in India|seventh highest-grossing film in India]] and the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films#Global gross figures|ninth highest-grossing Indian film worldwide]].<ref name="2.0second">{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=4535|title=Top All Time India Grossers All Formats - 2.0 Second|access-date=21 February 2019|archive-date=1 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190301063740/https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=4535|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=4533|title=2.0 All India Update - Crosses 400 Crore NETT|access-date=21 February 2019|archive-date=25 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181225173636/https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=4533|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
Shankar was born on 17 August 1963 in [[Kumbakonam]], [[Thanjavur district]], [[Tamil Nadu]] to Muthulakshmi and Shanmugam. He completed his diploma in [[Mechanical Engineering]] from Central Polytechnic College before entering the film industry.<ref name="nilacharal.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.nilacharal.com/enter/celeb/DirectorShankar.asp |title=Director Shankar&nbsp;— Director, Producer, Writer, picture, biography, profile, info and favourites |publisher=Nilacharal.com |access-date=9 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150324234936/http://www.nilacharal.com/enter/celeb/DirectorShankar.asp |archive-date=24 March 2015}}</ref> He was roped into the film industry as a screenwriter by [[S. A. Chandrasekhar]], who accidentally saw the drama stage shows made by Shankar and his team. Though he wanted to be an actor, he chose to be a director instead and became one of the leading directors in Indian Cinema.<ref name ="rediff">{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/apr/04sank.htm|title=Rediff On The Net, Movies:An interview with Shankar|date=4 April 1997|access-date=29 May 2018|author=Pavithra Srinivasan|publisher=[[Rediff.com]]|archive-date=2 June 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100602231422/http://www.rediff.com/movies/apr/04sank.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
Shankar was born on 17 August 1963 in [[Kumbakonam]], [[Thanjavur district]], [[Tamil Nadu]] to Muthulakshmi and Shanmugam. He completed his diploma in [[Mechanical Engineering]] from Central Polytechnic College and worked in an typewriting company before entering the film industry.<ref name="nilacharal.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.nilacharal.com/enter/celeb/DirectorShankar.asp |title=Director Shankar&nbsp;— Director, Producer, Writer, picture, biography, profile, info and favourites |publisher=Nilacharal.com |access-date=9 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150324234936/http://www.nilacharal.com/enter/celeb/DirectorShankar.asp |archive-date=24 March 2015}}</ref><ref name=kalki>{{cite magazine|magazine=Kalki|language=Ta|title=Take it easy? Not for Me!|url=https://archive.org/details/kalki1994-12-04/page/n59/mode/2up|date=4 December 1994|pages=58-59}}</ref> He was roped into the film industry as a screenwriter by [[S. A. Chandrasekhar]], who accidentally saw the drama stage shows made by Shankar and his team. Though he wanted to be an actor, he chose to be a director instead and became one of the leading directors in Indian Cinema.<ref name=kalki /><ref name ="rediff">{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/apr/04sank.htm|title=Rediff On The Net, Movies:An interview with Shankar|date=4 April 1997|access-date=29 May 2018|author=Pavithra Srinivasan|work=[[Rediff.com]]|archive-date=2 June 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100602231422/http://www.rediff.com/movies/apr/04sank.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
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Shankar began his career as an actor in the films [[Vasantha Raagam]] in 1986 and [[Seetha (1990 film)|Seetha]]. He later became an assistant to film directors like [[S. A. Chandrasekhar]] and [[Pavithran (Tamil film director)|Pavithran]].<ref name="nilacharal.com"/><ref name ="rediff"/> His first break in Hindi films was as an assistant director to [[S. A. Chandrasekhar]] in ''Jai Shiv Shankar'' (1990) produced by [[Rajesh Khanna]]. His final movie with [[S. A. Chandrasekhar]] was [[Nanbargal]].
Shankar began his career as an actor in the films [[Vasantha Raagam]] in 1986 and [[Seetha (1990 film)|Seetha]]. He later became an assistant to film directors like [[S. A. Chandrasekhar]] and [[Pavithran (Tamil film director)|Pavithran]].<ref name="nilacharal.com"/><ref name ="rediff"/> His first break in Hindi films was as an assistant director to [[S. A. Chandrasekhar]] in ''Jai Shiv Shankar'' (1990) produced by [[Rajesh Khanna]]. His final movie with [[S. A. Chandrasekhar]] was [[Nanbargal]].


In 1993, he made his directional debut through ''[[Gentleman (1993 film)|Gentleman]]''. Starring [[Arjun Sarja]] in the lead role, the film was made with a higher budget in [[Tamil cinema]] during that time, won positive response and became a [[blockbuster (entertainment)|blockbuster]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/Interview1/html/sankar_interview.html |title=Director Shankar's Interview |publisher=Behindwoods |date=20 January 2005 |access-date=9 November 2011 |archive-date=2 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120502025922/http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/Interview1/html/sankar_interview.html |url-status=live }}</ref> [[A. R. Rahman]], the film's music composer continued to work with Shankar in his following 6 directorial ventures.
In 1993, he made his directional debut through ''[[Gentleman (1993 film)|Gentleman]]''. Starring [[Arjun Sarja]] in the lead role, the film was made with a higher budget in [[Tamil cinema]] during that time, won positive response and became a [[blockbuster (entertainment)|blockbuster]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/Interview1/html/sankar_interview.html |title=Director Shankar's Interview |website=Behindwoods |date=20 January 2005 |access-date=9 November 2011 |archive-date=2 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120502025922/http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/Interview1/html/sankar_interview.html |url-status=live }}</ref> [[A. R. Rahman]], the film's music composer continued to work with Shankar in his following 6 directorial ventures.


His second film ''[[Kadhalan]]'', a romantic-action film was released in the following year, had [[Prabhu Deva]] in the lead role. In 1996, he collaborated with [[Kamal Haasan]] for ''[[Indian (1996 film)|Indian]]''. It was dubbed in Hindi as ''[[Hindustani language|Hindustani]]'' and [[Telugu language|Telugu]] as ''Bharateeyudu''. The film was selected as the country's submission for the [[Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film]]. Following ''Indian'', Shankar began work on ''[[Jeans (film)|Jeans]]'', which released in 1998 and became the most expensive film in Indian cinema at that time with a budget of {{INR}} 200 million. Upon release, it became one of the highest grossing Tamil films of the 1990s. He made his production debut through ''[[Mudhalvan]]'' (1999). [[Arjun Sarja]] joined the project.
His second film ''[[Kadhalan]]'', a romantic-action film was released in the following year, had [[Prabhu Deva]] in the lead role. In 1996, he collaborated with [[Kamal Haasan]] for ''[[Indian (1996 film)|Indian]]''. It was dubbed in Hindi as ''[[Hindustani language|Hindustani]]'' and [[Telugu language|Telugu]] as ''Bharateeyudu''. The film was selected as the country's submission for the [[Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film]]. Following ''Indian'', Shankar began work on ''[[Jeans (film)|Jeans]]'', which released in 1998 and became the most expensive film in Indian cinema at that time with a budget of {{INR}} 200 million. Upon release, it became one of the highest grossing Tamil films of the 1990s. He made his production debut through ''[[Mudhalvan]]'' (1999). [[Arjun Sarja]] joined the project.


===2000s===
===2000s===
Shankar opted to remake ''Mudhalvan'' in [[Hindi language|Hindi]] as ''[[Nayak (2001 Hindi film)|Nayak]]'', thus making his [[Bollywood]] debut. ''Nayak'', released in September 2001, was declared a "[[Box office bomb|Flop]]" by [[Box Office India]] due to the poor marketing, its high budget and distribution price. It went on to gain a cult status despite not doing well at the box office.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=671|title=Nayak - Movie - Box Office India|access-date=29 May 2018|publisher=Box Office India|archive-date=29 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180529203855/https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=671|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.scoopwhoop.com/15-Years-Of-Nayak/#.8ls1k1uuq|title=15 Years On, Nayak Remains As Relevant To India's Political Scenario As It Was Back Then|date=7 September 2016|access-date=29 May 2018|author=Devika Sahni|publisher=scoopwhoop.com|archive-date=29 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180529204034/https://www.scoopwhoop.com/15-Years-Of-Nayak/#.8ls1k1uuq|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2017/aug/05/baahubali-writer-gets-busy-with-nayak-sequel-1638509.html|title=Baahubali writer gets busy with Nayak sequel|date=5 August 2017|access-date=29 May 2018|publisher=[[The New Indian Express]]|archive-date=29 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180529203833/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2017/aug/05/baahubali-writer-gets-busy-with-nayak-sequel-1638509.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Shankar started to work on his next film which was supposed to be a [[science fiction film]] titled ''Robot'' that was slated to have Kamal Haasan in the lead, the project was stalled since Kamal Haasan was busy with other projects. Later, the project could not move forward due to budgeting problems.<ref name ="rediff2">{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2001/nov/05south.htm|title=Movies:Shankar and Rajnikanth team up|date=5 November 2001|access-date=29 May 2018|author=Rajitha|publisher=Rediff.com|archive-date=29 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180529203403/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2001/nov/05south.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
Shankar opted to remake ''Mudhalvan'' in [[Hindi language|Hindi]] as ''[[Nayak (2001 Hindi film)|Nayak]]'', thus making his [[Bollywood]] debut. ''Nayak'', released in September 2001, was declared a "[[Box office bomb|Flop]]" by [[Box Office India]] due to the poor marketing, its high budget and distribution price. It went on to gain a cult status despite not doing well at the box office.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=671|title=Nayak - Movie - Box Office India|access-date=29 May 2018|publisher=Box Office India|archive-date=29 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180529203855/https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=671|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.scoopwhoop.com/15-Years-Of-Nayak/#.8ls1k1uuq|title=15 Years On, Nayak Remains As Relevant To India's Political Scenario As It Was Back Then|date=7 September 2016|access-date=29 May 2018|author=Devika Sahni|publisher=scoopwhoop.com|archive-date=29 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180529204034/https://www.scoopwhoop.com/15-Years-Of-Nayak/#.8ls1k1uuq|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2017/aug/05/baahubali-writer-gets-busy-with-nayak-sequel-1638509.html|title=Baahubali writer gets busy with Nayak sequel|date=5 August 2017|access-date=29 May 2018|publisher=[[The New Indian Express]]|archive-date=29 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180529203833/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2017/aug/05/baahubali-writer-gets-busy-with-nayak-sequel-1638509.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Shankar started to work on his next film which was supposed to be a [[science fiction film]] titled ''Robot'' that was slated to have [[Kamal Haasan]] in the lead, the project was stalled since Kamal Haasan was busy with other projects. Later, the project could not move forward due to budgeting problems.<ref name ="rediff2">{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2001/nov/05south.htm|title=Movies:Shankar and Rajnikanth team up|date=5 November 2001|access-date=29 May 2018|author=Rajitha|work=Rediff.com|archive-date=29 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180529203403/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2001/nov/05south.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>


His musical entertainer film ''[[Boys (2003 film)|Boys]]'' was released in 2003, which received mixed response from the critics and audience, prompting it to do only average business. His [[psychological thriller]] ''[[Anniyan]]'', featuring [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] in three distinct characters (Ambi, Remo & Anniyan) was released in 2005 with [[Harris Jayaraj]] as the composer for his film. ''Anniyan'' turned out to become the second highest grossing Tamil film of 2005. Shortly after the release of ''Anniyan'', it was reported that Shankar had teamed up with Rajinikanth and [[AVM Productions]] for a film. He renewed his association with [[A. R. Rahman]] with the film. ''[[Sivaji: The Boss|Sivaji]]'' was made at a budget of {{INR}} 600 [[million]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://movies.indiatimes.com/Movies/Telugu/Sivaji-The-Boss-Now-playing/articleshow/2130888.cms|title=Sivaji&nbsp;– The Boss (Now Playing)|quote=Made on a budget of about Rs. 75 Crores...|date=18 June 2007|work=[[Indiatimes]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100104132833/http://movies.indiatimes.com/Movies/Telugu/Sivaji-The-Boss-Now-playing/articleshow/2130888.cms|archive-date=4 January 2010}}</ref> the most expensive Indian film at that time. He was paid with a record salary of {{INR}}100 million for the film. After two years of filming, the film released in 2007. Ultimately it went on to become one of the highest grossing Tamil films of that time.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/storypage.php?autono=290977 |title=Eros buys Tamil film distributor |publisher=[[Business Standard]] |date=13 July 2007 |access-date=9 November 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110903230315/http://www.business-standard.com/india/storypage.php?autono=290977 |archive-date=3 September 2011 }}</ref>
His musical entertainer film ''[[Boys (2003 film)|Boys]]'' was released in 2003, which received mixed response from the critics and audience, prompting it to do only average business. However [[A. R. Rahman|A. R. Rahman's]] soundtrack for the film became a major sensation. On the box-office front, the Telugu dubbed version of ''Boys'' was a big hit in [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shankar now wants sci-fi with Vikram |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/nov/24south.htm |access-date=2022-05-16 |website=www.rediff.com |quote=Boys, his latest venture, ran foul of public opinion in Tamil Nadu, with many protesting that the dialogues and some scenes were too 'vulgar' for public consumption. The film -- produced by Shankar's regular producer A M Rathnam -- did enormous business in Telugu.}}</ref> His [[psychological thriller]] ''[[Anniyan]]'', featuring [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] in three distinct characters (Ambi, Remo & Anniyan) was released in 2005 with [[Harris Jayaraj]] as the composer for his film. ''Anniyan'' turned out to become the second highest grossing Tamil film of 2005. Shortly after the release of ''Anniyan'', it was reported that Shankar had teamed up with Rajinikanth and [[AVM Productions]] for a film. He renewed his association with [[A. R. Rahman]] with the film. ''[[Sivaji: The Boss|Sivaji]]'' was made at a budget of {{INR}} 600 [[million]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://movies.indiatimes.com/Movies/Telugu/Sivaji-The-Boss-Now-playing/articleshow/2130888.cms|title=Sivaji&nbsp;– The Boss (Now Playing)|quote=Made on a budget of about Rs. 75 Crores...|date=18 June 2007|work=[[Indiatimes]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100104132833/http://movies.indiatimes.com/Movies/Telugu/Sivaji-The-Boss-Now-playing/articleshow/2130888.cms|archive-date=4 January 2010}}</ref> the most expensive Indian film at that time. He was paid with a record salary of {{INR}}100 million for the film. After two years of filming, the film released in 2007. Ultimately it went on to become one of the highest grossing Tamil films of that time.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/storypage.php?autono=290977 |title=Eros buys Tamil film distributor |publisher=[[Business Standard]] |date=13 July 2007 |access-date=9 November 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110903230315/http://www.business-standard.com/india/storypage.php?autono=290977 |archive-date=3 September 2011 }}</ref>


===2010s===
===2010s===
Following ''Sivaji'', Shankar revisited the possibilities of opinion regarding the script of ''Robot'', he later decided to make the project in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] with [[Rajinikanth]] and [[Aishwarya Rai]]. The film was produced by South Indian [[media proprietor]], [[Kalanithi Maran]], was renamed as ''[[Enthiran]]'' and was made on a budget of {{INR}}1.32 [[billion]], the [[List of most expensive non-English-language films|most expensive Indian film]]. Some reports also make it one of the highest grossing Tamil films of the time.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/videos/142049/rajinikanth-starrer-robot-grosses-rs-375-crore.html |title=Rajinikanth's 'Robot' biggest grosser of all time |publisher=[[IBN Live]] |access-date=2 July 2011 |archive-date=13 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111013012714/http://ibnlive.in.com/videos/142049/rajinikanth-starrer-robot-grosses-rs-375-crore.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/media/entertainment-/entertainment/rajini-adds-30-to-maran-cos-revenue/articleshow/7394423.cms|title=Rajinikanth adds 30% to Kalanithi Maran's Sun TV Network revenue|work=[[The Economic Times]]|date=31 January 2011|access-date=2 July 2011|archive-date=4 February 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110204030928/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/media/entertainment-/entertainment/rajini-adds-30-to-maran-cos-revenue/articleshow/7394423.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> After initial reports indicating that Shankar's next film is entitled to be with Siddharth, Shankar started to work on ''[[Nanban (2012 film)|Nanban]]'', the Tamil remake of the 2009 Hindi film ''[[3 Idiots]]'' starring [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], [[Jiiva]] and [[Srikanth (Tamil actor, born 1979)|Srikanth]]. The film opened in January 2012. After ''Nanban'', it was wrongly reported that Shankar's next film would be called ''Therdal''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-16/news-interviews/32268658_1_shankar-asin-vikram |title=Samantha bags Shankar's next Therdal |date=16 June 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |publisher=Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. |access-date=23 August 2012 |archive-date=30 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131030090833/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-16/news-interviews/32268658_1_shankar-asin-vikram |url-status=dead }}</ref> On 21 June 2012, Shankar announced his next film named ''[[I (film)|I]]''.<ref name="I">{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-26/news-interviews/32423761_1_vikram-ar-rahman-samantha| title='I' will be produced on a mega scale| work=[[The Times of India]]| date=26 June 2012| access-date=17 July 2012| archive-date=3 December 2013| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203051939/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-26/news-interviews/32423761_1_vikram-ar-rahman-samantha| url-status=dead}}</ref> A romantic ting revenge upon the people who turned him into a [[hunchback]]. [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] played the lead role, collaborating with Shankar again after ''Anniyan'' (2005), while [[Amy Jackson]] was the female lead. The film, made over a period of two and half years, released on 14 January 2015 to positive reviews earned almost {{INR}}2 billion in 19 days.<ref name="mark">{{cite news|last1=Prakash|first1=Upadhyaya|title='I' Box Office Collection: Vikram's Flick Grosses ₹200 Crore Worldwide in 19 Days|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/i-box-office-collection-vikram-starrer-grosses-200-crore-worldwide-19-days-622335|access-date=2 January 2017|work=[[IB Times]]|date=3 February 2015|archive-date=24 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161224173620/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/i-box-office-collection-vikram-starrer-grosses-200-crore-worldwide-19-days-622335|url-status=live}}</ref> Then he started working on ''[[2.0 (film)|2.0]]'', a sequel to ''[[Enthiran]]'' which is released on 29 November 2018 and received mixed reviews. As of February 2021, Shankar is working on the production of ''[[Indian 2]]'', a sequel to ''[[Indian (1996 film)|Indian]]'' with [[Kamal Haasan]]. He has also committed to team up with actor [[Ram Charan]] under the production of [[Dil Raju]]'s [[Sri Venkateswara Creations]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=12 February 2021|title=Ram Charan is ready for Shankar’s ‘cinematic brilliance’, announces new film|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/shankar-to-direct-ram-charan-in-dil-raju-production-7185456/|access-date=23 February 2021|website=The Indian Express}}</ref>
Following ''Sivaji'', Shankar revisited the possibilities of opinion regarding the script of ''Robot'', he later decided to make the project in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] with [[Rajinikanth]] and [[Aishwarya Rai]]. The film was produced by South Indian [[media proprietor]], [[Kalanithi Maran]], was renamed as ''[[Enthiran]]'' and was made on a budget of {{INR}}1.32 [[billion]], the [[List of most expensive non-English-language films|most expensive Indian film]]. Some reports also make it one of the highest grossing Tamil films of the time.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/videos/142049/rajinikanth-starrer-robot-grosses-rs-375-crore.html |title=Rajinikanth's 'Robot' biggest grosser of all time |publisher=[[IBN Live]] |access-date=2 July 2011 |archive-date=13 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111013012714/http://ibnlive.in.com/videos/142049/rajinikanth-starrer-robot-grosses-rs-375-crore.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/media/entertainment-/entertainment/rajini-adds-30-to-maran-cos-revenue/articleshow/7394423.cms|title=Rajinikanth adds 30% to Kalanithi Maran's Sun TV Network revenue|work=[[The Economic Times]]|date=31 January 2011|access-date=2 July 2011|archive-date=4 February 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110204030928/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/media/entertainment-/entertainment/rajini-adds-30-to-maran-cos-revenue/articleshow/7394423.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> After initial reports indicating that Shankar's next film is entitled to be with Siddharth, Shankar started to work on ''[[Nanban (2012 film)|Nanban]]'', the Tamil remake of the 2009 Hindi film ''[[3 Idiots]]'' starring [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], [[Jiiva]] and [[Srikanth (Tamil actor, born 1979)|Srikanth]]. The film opened in January 2012. After ''Nanban'', it was wrongly reported that Shankar's next film would be called ''Therdal''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-16/news-interviews/32268658_1_shankar-asin-vikram |title=Samantha bags Shankar's next Therdal |date=16 June 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |publisher=Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. |access-date=23 August 2012 |archive-date=30 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131030090833/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-16/news-interviews/32268658_1_shankar-asin-vikram |url-status=dead }}</ref> On 21 June 2012, Shankar announced his next film named ''[[I (2015 film)|I]]''.<ref name="I">{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-26/news-interviews/32423761_1_vikram-ar-rahman-samantha| title='I' will be produced on a mega scale| work=[[The Times of India]]| date=26 June 2012| access-date=17 July 2012| archive-date=3 December 2013| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203051939/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-26/news-interviews/32423761_1_vikram-ar-rahman-samantha| url-status=dead}}</ref> A romantic thriller, [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] essayed the roles of a bodybuilder, fashion model, and hunchback. It was his second collaboration with Shankar after ''[[Anniyan]]'', while [[Amy Jackson]] was the female lead and his second collaboration with her, after ''[[Thaandavam]]''. The film, made over a period of two and half years, released on 14 January 2015 to mixed reviews and earned almost {{INR}}2 billion in 19 days.<ref name="mark">{{cite news|last1=Prakash|first1=Upadhyaya|title='I' Box Office Collection: Vikram's Flick Grosses ₹200 Crore Worldwide in 19 Days|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/i-box-office-collection-vikram-starrer-grosses-200-crore-worldwide-19-days-622335|access-date=2 January 2017|work=[[IB Times]]|date=3 February 2015|archive-date=24 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161224173620/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/i-box-office-collection-vikram-starrer-grosses-200-crore-worldwide-19-days-622335|url-status=live}}</ref> Then he started working on ''[[2.0 (film)|2.0]]'', a sequel to ''[[Enthiran]]'', which released on 29 November 2018 and received mixed reviews. However, it went on to become the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films#Global gross figures|seventh highest-grossing Indian film worldwide]]. As of February 2021, Shankar is working on ''[[Indian 2]]'', a sequel to ''[[Indian (1996 film)|Indian]]'', with [[Kamal Haasan]]. That same month, he announced his team-up with [[Ram Charan]] and [[Kiara Advani]] under the production of [[Dil Raju]]'s [[Sri Venkateswara Creations]], thus making his debut in Telugu.<ref name="The Hindu Net Desk">{{Cite news|author=The Hindu Net Desk|date=2021-09-08|title=Shankar and Ram Charan's 'RC15' launched, new poster released|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/shankar-and-ram-charans-rc15-launched-new-poster-released/article36355139.ece|access-date=2021-09-10|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref name="eenadu.net">{{Cite web|title=RC15: రామ్‌చరణ్‌-శంకర్‌ ఫస్ట్‌ పోస్టర్‌ అదిరింది - telugu news rc15 latest update|url=https://www.eenadu.net/cinema/latestnews/telugu-news-rc15-latest-update/0205/121185226|access-date=2021-09-10|website=www.eenadu.net|language=te}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Bhasin|first=Shriya|date=2021-09-08|title=Shankar's 'SVC 50' starring Kiara Advani, Ram Charan goes on floor|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/regional-cinema/shankar-s-untitled-film-starring-kiara-advani-ram-charan-goes-on-floor-732563|access-date=2021-09-21|website=www.indiatvnews.com|language=en}}</ref> Two months later, in April 2021, he announced his collaboration with [[Ranveer Singh]]. It will be produced by [[Jayantilal Gada]] under [[Pen Studios]] and is the official adaptation of his own ''[[Anniyan]]''.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ramachandran |first1=Naman |author1-link=Naman Ramachandran |title=Ranveer Singh and S. Shankar Team For 'Anniyan' Bollywood Remake (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2021/film/global/ranveer-singh-shankar-anniyan-remake-1234950133/ |access-date=14 April 2021 |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=14 April 2021 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=24 August 2021 |title=Ranveer Singh's Anniyan Remake in Legal Trouble, Producer Ravichandran to Move Court |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/ranveer-singhs-anniyan-remake-in-legal-trouble-producer-ravichandran-to-move-court-4120400.html |website=[[News18]]}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
{|class="wikitable"
{{unreferenced section|date= November 2022}}
{| class="wikitable"
|+Key
|+Key
| style="background:#ffc;"| {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| style="background:#ffc;" |{{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
|Denotes film that are not yet released
|Denotes film that are not yet released
|}
|}


===As director, writer and producer===
=== As director, writer and producer ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
|+
! rowspan="2" style="width:33px;" |Year
! rowspan="2" style="width:175px;" |Film
! colspan="3" |Credited as
! rowspan="2" class="unsortable" style="text-align:center; width:350px;" |Notes
|-
|-
! rowspan="2" style="width:33px;" | Year
! width="65" |Director
! rowspan="2" style="width:175px;" | Film
! width="65" |Producer
! colspan="3" | Credited as
! width="65" |Writer
! rowspan="2" class="unsortable" style="text-align:center; width:350px;" | Notes
|-
! width="65" | Director
! width="65" | Producer
! width="65" | Writer
|-
|-
| 1993
|1993
| style="text-align:left;" |''[[Gentleman (1993 film)|Gentleman]]''
| style="text-align:left;" |''[[Gentleman (1993 film)|Gentleman]]''
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
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|
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="1" | 1994
| rowspan="1" |1994
| style="text-align:left;" |''[[Kadhalan]]''
| style="text-align:left;" |''[[Kadhalan]]''
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
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|
|
|-
|-
| 1996
|1996
| style="text-align:left;" |''[[Indian (1996 film)|Indian]]''
| style="text-align:left;" |''[[Indian (1996 film)|Indian]]''
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
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| style="text-align:left;" |
| style="text-align:left;" |
|-
|-
| 1998
|1998
| style="text-align:left;" |''[[Jeans (film)|Jeans]]''
| style="text-align:left;" |''[[Jeans (film)|Jeans]]''
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
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| style="text-align:left;" |
| style="text-align:left;" |
|-
|-
| 1999
|1999
| style="text-align:left;" |''[[Mudhalvan]]''
| style="text-align:left;" |''[[Mudhalvan]]''
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
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| style="text-align:left;" |
| style="text-align:left;" |
|-
|-
| 2001
|2001
| style="text-align:left;" |''[[Nayak (2001 Hindi film)|Nayak]]''
| style="text-align:left;" |''[[Nayak (2001 Hindi film)|Nayak]]''
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
|
|
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| Hindi film; Remake of ''Mudhalvan''
|[[Hindi]] film; Remake of ''Mudhalvan''
|-
|-
| 2003
|2003
| style="text-align:left;" |''[[Boys (2003 film)|Boys]]''
| style="text-align:left;" |''[[Boys (2003 film)|Boys]]''
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
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| style="text-align:left;" |
| style="text-align:left;" |
|-
|-
| 2004
|2004
| style="text-align:left;" |''[[Kaadhal]]''
| style="text-align:left;" |''[[Kaadhal]]''
|
|
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| style="text-align:left;" |
| style="text-align:left;" |
|-
|-
| 2005
|2005
| style="text-align:left;" |''[[Anniyan]]''
| style="text-align:left;" |''[[Anniyan]]''
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
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|
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2006
| rowspan="2" |2006
| style="text-align:left;" |''[[Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi]]''
| style="text-align:left;" |''[[Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi]]''
|
|
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| style="text-align:left;" |
| style="text-align:left;" |
|-
|-
| style="text-align:left;" |''[[Veyil]]''
| style="text-align:left;" |''[[Veyil (2006 film)|Veyil]]''
|
|
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
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|
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2007
| rowspan="2" |2007
 
| style="text-align:left;" |''[[Sivaji: The Boss]]''
| style="text-align:left;" |''[[Sivaji: The Boss]]''
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
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| style="text-align:left;" |
| style="text-align:left;" |
|-
|-
| 2008
|2008
| style="text-align:left;" |''[[Arai Enn 305-il Kadavul]]''
| style="text-align:left;" |''[[Arai Enn 305-il Kadavul]]''
|
|
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| style="text-align:left;" |
| style="text-align:left;" |
|-
|-
| 2009
|2009
| style="text-align:left;" |''[[Eeram]]''
| style="text-align:left;" |''[[Eeram]]''
|
|
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| style="text-align:left;" |
| style="text-align:left;" |
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2010
| rowspan="3" |2010
| style="text-align:left;" |''[[Rettaisuzhi]]''
| style="text-align:left;" |''[[Rettaisuzhi]]''
|
|
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|
|
|-
|-
| 2012
|2012
| style="text-align:left;" |''[[Nanban (2012 film)|Nanban]]''
| style="text-align:left;" |''[[Nanban (2012 film)|Nanban]]''
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
|
|
|
|
|Remake of ''3 Idiots''
|-
|2014
| style="text-align:left;" |''[[Kappal]]''
|
|
|-
|| 2015
| style="text-align:left;" |''[[I (film)|I]]''
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
|
|
| {{Yes}}
|
|
|-
|-
| 2018
|2015
| style="text-align:left;" |''[[2.0 (film)|2.0]]''
| style="text-align:left;" |''[[I (2015 film)|I]]''
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
|
|
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|
|
|-
|-
|-
|2018
| 2022
| style="text-align:left;" |''[[2.0 (film)|2.0]]''
| style="text-align:left;background:#ffc;" | ''[[Indian 2]]'' {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
|
|
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|
|
|-
|-
 
| rowspan="2" |2023
| 2022
|{{Pending film|[[RC15]]}}
| style="text-align:left;background:#ffc;" | ''[[RC15(2022 Telugu film)|RC15]]'' {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| {{yes}}
||| {{yes}}
|Filming; [[Telugu language|Telugu]] film
|-
| {{Pending film|[[Indian 2]]}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
|
|
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
|
|Filming
|
 
|}
|}


===As an actor===
=== As an actor ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year
!Film
!Role
!Notes
|-
|-
! Year
|1985
! Film
|''[[Vesham (1985 film)|Vesham]]''
! Role
|
! Notes
|Uncredited role
|-
|-
|rowspan=2| 1986|| ''Poovum Puyalum'' || ||Uncredited role
| rowspan="2" |1986
|''Poovum Puyalum''
|Student
| rowspan="3" |Uncredited role
|-
|-
| ''[[Vasantha Raagam]]'' || Printing press worker ||Uncredited role 
|''[[Vasantha Raagam]]''
|Printing press worker
|-
|-
| 1990 ||''[[Seetha (1990 film)|Seetha]]'' || Japan || Uncredited role
|1990
|''[[Seetha (1990 film)|Seetha]]''
|Japan
|-
|-
| 1994 || ''[[Kadhalan]]'' || ||Lyricist for "Pettai Rap"<br/>Special appearance in the song "Kadhalikum Pennin"
|1994
|''[[Kadhalan]]''
|
|Lyricist for "Pettai Rap"<br />Special appearance in the song "Kadhalikum Pennin"
|-
|-
| 1996|| ''[[Indian (1996 film)|Indian]]''|| Policeman || special appearance  
|1996
|''[[Indian (1996 film)|Indian]]''
|Policeman
| rowspan="2" |special appearance
|-
|-
| 2002 || ''[[Kadhal Virus]]'' || Himself || Special appearance
|2002
|''[[Kadhal Virus]]''
|Himself
|-
|-
| 2007 ||''[[Sivaji (film)|Sivaji: The Boss]]'' || ||Special appearance in the song "Balleilakka"
|2007
|''[[Sivaji: The Boss]]''
|
|Special appearance in the song "Balleilakka"
|-
|-
| 2010 ||''[[Enthiran]]'' || ||Special appearance
|2010
|''[[Enthiran]]''
|
|Special appearance
|-
|-
| 2012 ||''[[Nanban (2012 film)|Nanban]]'' |||| Special appearance in the song "Asku Laska"
|2012
|''[[Nanban (2012 film)|Nanban]]''
|
|Special appearance in the song "Asku Laska"
|-
|-
|}
|}


==Accolades==
==Awards and nominations==


===[[National Film Awards]]===
===[[National Film Awards]]===
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|-
|-
| [[54th National Film Awards|2006]]
| [[54th National Film Awards|2006]]
|  ''[[Veyil]]''
|  ''[[Veyil (2006 film)|Veyil]]''
|rowspan=1| [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil]]
|rowspan=1| [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil]]
|rowspan="1" {{won}}
|rowspan="1" {{won}}
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| rowspan=3 |[[Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil|Best Director]]
| rowspan=3 |[[Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil|Best Director]]
|rowspan="4" {{won}}
|rowspan="4" {{won}}
|{{Citation needed |date=April 2021}}  
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-details/gentleman/movieawards/61316999.cms|title = Gentleman Awards: List of Awards won by Tamil movie Gentleman|website = [[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
|-
|-
| [[42nd Filmfare Awards South|1994]]
| [[42nd Filmfare Awards South|1994]]
|''[[Kadhalan]]''
|''[[Kadhalan]]''
|{{Citation needed |date=April 2021}}  
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-details/kadhalan/movieawards/65005259.cms|title = Kadhalan Awards: List of Awards won by Tamil movie Kadhalan|website = [[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
|-
|-
| [[53rd Filmfare Awards South|2005]]
| [[53rd Filmfare Awards South|2005]]
|''[[Anniyan]]''
|''[[Anniyan]]''
|{{Citation needed |date=April 2021}}  
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0376127/awards/?ref_=tt_awd|title=Anniyan (2005) - IMDb|website=[[IMDb]]}}</ref>
|-
|-
| [[55th Filmfare Awards South|2006]]
| [[55th Filmfare Awards South|2006]]
|  ''[[Veyil]]''
|  ''[[Veyil (2006 film)|Veyil]]''
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Film – Tamil|Best Film – Tamil]]
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Film – Tamil|Best Film – Tamil]]
|{{Citation needed |date=April 2021}}  
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/veyyil/awards.html|title=Veyyil Awards & Nominations, National Awards, Filmfare Awards South, Vijay TV Award, Cine Best}}</ref>
|-
|-
|[[55th Filmfare Awards South|2007]]
|[[55th Filmfare Awards South|2007]]
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|rowspan=3|  Best Director
|rowspan=3|  Best Director
|rowspan="3" {{Nominated}}
|rowspan="3" {{Nominated}}
|{{Citation needed |date=April 2021}}  
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0001531/2008/1/|title = Filmfare Awards South (2008)|website = [[IMDb]]}}</ref>
|-
|-
|[[58th Filmfare Awards South|2010]]
|[[58th Filmfare Awards South|2010]]
|''[[Enthiran|Enthiran: The Robot]]''
|''[[Enthiran]]''
|{{Citation needed |date=April 2021}}  
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1305797/awards/|title = Enthiran - IMDb|website = [[IMDb]]}}</ref>
|-
|-
|[[63rd Filmfare Awards South|2015]]
|[[63rd Filmfare Awards South|2015]]
|''[[I (film)|I]]''
|''[[I (2015 film)|I]]''
|{{Citation needed |date=April 2021}}  
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2302966/awards/|title = I - IMDb|website = [[IMDb]]}}</ref>
|}
|}


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|[[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director|Best Director]]
|[[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director|Best Director]]
|rowspan="6" {{won}}
|rowspan="6" {{won}}
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In this Indian name, the name Shanmugam is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Shankar.

Shankar Shanmugam
Shankar at the 2.0 Trailer Launch.jpg
Shankar in 2018
Born (1963-08-17) 17 August 1963 (age 61)
Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India (present-day Tamil Nadu, India)
Alma materCentral Polytechnic College
Occupation
  • Film director
  • film producer
  • screenwriter
Years active1993–present
Spouse(s)Easwari Shankar
Children3; including Aditi Shankar[1]

Shankar Shanmugam (born 17 August 1963), credited as S. Shankar or his mononym Shankar, is an Indian filmmaker who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. He is one of the most prolific and highest paid film directors in India.[2] His films typically deal with the contemporary social issues, vigilante themes and the usage of state of the art technology and VFX.

He made his debut as a director in the film Gentleman (1993), for which he won the Filmfare Best Director Award and the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director. He usually collaborates with composer A. R. Rahman, both having done over 11 films together. Two of his films Indian (1996) and Mudhalvan (1998), which deal with social and political issues, was commercially very successful and also submitted by India for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but neither earned a nomination. He was awarded an honorary doctorate by M. G. R. University.

His psychological thriller Anniyan, featuring Vikram in three distinct characters (Ambi, Remo & Anniyan) was released in 2005. After Anniyan, Shankar teamed up with Rajinikanth on Sivaji (2007), the most expensive Indian film at that time. [3] He was paid with a record salary of ₹100 million for the film . It went on to become one of the highest grossing Tamil films at that time and the highest grosser of the year.[4] He again collaborated with Rajinikanth for a science-fiction film Enthiran (2010), which again turned out to be highest grossing Tamil film at that time and also its sequel 2.0 (2018), is the seventh highest-grossing film in India and the ninth highest-grossing Indian film worldwide.[5][6]

Early life

Shankar was born on 17 August 1963 in Kumbakonam, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu to Muthulakshmi and Shanmugam. He completed his diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Central Polytechnic College and worked in an typewriting company before entering the film industry.[7][8] He was roped into the film industry as a screenwriter by S. A. Chandrasekhar, who accidentally saw the drama stage shows made by Shankar and his team. Though he wanted to be an actor, he chose to be a director instead and became one of the leading directors in Indian Cinema.[8][9]

Career

1990s

Shankar began his career as an actor in the films Vasantha Raagam in 1986 and Seetha. He later became an assistant to film directors like S. A. Chandrasekhar and Pavithran.[7][9] His first break in Hindi films was as an assistant director to S. A. Chandrasekhar in Jai Shiv Shankar (1990) produced by Rajesh Khanna. His final movie with S. A. Chandrasekhar was Nanbargal.

In 1993, he made his directional debut through Gentleman. Starring Arjun Sarja in the lead role, the film was made with a higher budget in Tamil cinema during that time, won positive response and became a blockbuster.[10] A. R. Rahman, the film's music composer continued to work with Shankar in his following 6 directorial ventures.

His second film Kadhalan, a romantic-action film was released in the following year, had Prabhu Deva in the lead role. In 1996, he collaborated with Kamal Haasan for Indian. It was dubbed in Hindi as Hindustani and Telugu as Bharateeyudu. The film was selected as the country's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Following Indian, Shankar began work on Jeans, which released in 1998 and became the most expensive film in Indian cinema at that time with a budget of ₹ 200 million. Upon release, it became one of the highest grossing Tamil films of the 1990s. He made his production debut through Mudhalvan (1999). Arjun Sarja joined the project.

2000s

Shankar opted to remake Mudhalvan in Hindi as Nayak, thus making his Bollywood debut. Nayak, released in September 2001, was declared a "Flop" by Box Office India due to the poor marketing, its high budget and distribution price. It went on to gain a cult status despite not doing well at the box office.[11][12][13] Shankar started to work on his next film which was supposed to be a science fiction film titled Robot that was slated to have Kamal Haasan in the lead, the project was stalled since Kamal Haasan was busy with other projects. Later, the project could not move forward due to budgeting problems.[14]

His musical entertainer film Boys was released in 2003, which received mixed response from the critics and audience, prompting it to do only average business. However A. R. Rahman's soundtrack for the film became a major sensation. On the box-office front, the Telugu dubbed version of Boys was a big hit in Andhra Pradesh.[15] His psychological thriller Anniyan, featuring Vikram in three distinct characters (Ambi, Remo & Anniyan) was released in 2005 with Harris Jayaraj as the composer for his film. Anniyan turned out to become the second highest grossing Tamil film of 2005. Shortly after the release of Anniyan, it was reported that Shankar had teamed up with Rajinikanth and AVM Productions for a film. He renewed his association with A. R. Rahman with the film. Sivaji was made at a budget of ₹ 600 million,[16] the most expensive Indian film at that time. He was paid with a record salary of ₹100 million for the film. After two years of filming, the film released in 2007. Ultimately it went on to become one of the highest grossing Tamil films of that time.[17]

2010s

Following Sivaji, Shankar revisited the possibilities of opinion regarding the script of Robot, he later decided to make the project in Tamil with Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Rai. The film was produced by South Indian media proprietor, Kalanithi Maran, was renamed as Enthiran and was made on a budget of ₹1.32 billion, the most expensive Indian film. Some reports also make it one of the highest grossing Tamil films of the time.[18][19] After initial reports indicating that Shankar's next film is entitled to be with Siddharth, Shankar started to work on Nanban, the Tamil remake of the 2009 Hindi film 3 Idiots starring Vijay, Jiiva and Srikanth. The film opened in January 2012. After Nanban, it was wrongly reported that Shankar's next film would be called Therdal.[20] On 21 June 2012, Shankar announced his next film named I.[21] A romantic thriller, Vikram essayed the roles of a bodybuilder, fashion model, and hunchback. It was his second collaboration with Shankar after Anniyan, while Amy Jackson was the female lead and his second collaboration with her, after Thaandavam. The film, made over a period of two and half years, released on 14 January 2015 to mixed reviews and earned almost ₹2 billion in 19 days.[22] Then he started working on 2.0, a sequel to Enthiran, which released on 29 November 2018 and received mixed reviews. However, it went on to become the seventh highest-grossing Indian film worldwide. As of February 2021, Shankar is working on Indian 2, a sequel to Indian, with Kamal Haasan. That same month, he announced his team-up with Ram Charan and Kiara Advani under the production of Dil Raju's Sri Venkateswara Creations, thus making his debut in Telugu.[23][24][25] Two months later, in April 2021, he announced his collaboration with Ranveer Singh. It will be produced by Jayantilal Gada under Pen Studios and is the official adaptation of his own Anniyan.[26][27]

Filmography

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes film that are not yet released

As director, writer and producer

Year Film Credited as Notes
Director Producer Writer
1993 Gentleman Yes Yes
1994 Kadhalan Yes Yes
1996 Indian Yes Yes
1998 Jeans Yes Yes
1999 Mudhalvan Yes Yes Yes
2001 Nayak Yes Yes Hindi film; Remake of Mudhalvan
2003 Boys Yes Yes
2004 Kaadhal Yes
2005 Anniyan Yes Yes
2006 Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi Yes
Veyil Yes
2007 Sivaji: The Boss Yes Yes
Kalloori Yes
2008 Arai Enn 305-il Kadavul Yes
2009 Eeram Yes
2010 Rettaisuzhi Yes
Anandhapurathu Veedu Yes
Enthiran Yes Yes
2012 Nanban Yes Remake of 3 Idiots
2014 Kappal Yes
2015 I Yes Yes
2018 2.0 Yes Yes
2023 RC15 Not yet released Yes Yes Filming; Telugu film
Indian 2 Not yet released Yes Yes Filming

As an actor

Year Film Role Notes
1985 Vesham Uncredited role
1986 Poovum Puyalum Student Uncredited role
Vasantha Raagam Printing press worker
1990 Seetha Japan
1994 Kadhalan Lyricist for "Pettai Rap"
Special appearance in the song "Kadhalikum Pennin"
1996 Indian Policeman special appearance
2002 Kadhal Virus Himself
2007 Sivaji: The Boss Special appearance in the song "Balleilakka"
2010 Enthiran Special appearance
2012 Nanban Special appearance in the song "Asku Laska"

Awards and nominations

National Film Awards

Year Films Category Result Ref
2006 Veyil National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil Won [28]

Filmfare Awards South

Year Films Category Result Ref
1993 Gentleman Best Director Won [29]
1994 Kadhalan [30]
2005 Anniyan [31]
2006 Veyil Best Film – Tamil [32]
2007 Sivaji: The.Boss Best Director Nominated [33]
2010 Enthiran [34]
2015 I [35]

Tamil Nadu State Film Awards

Year Films Category Result Ref
1993 Gentleman Best Director Won [36]
1996 Indian Best Film (First prize) [37]
2005 Anniyan Best Film (Second prize) [38]
Best Director [38]
2006 Veyil Best Film (First prize) [39]
2007 Sivaji: The.Boss [40]

Vijay Awards

Year Films Category Result Ref
2010 Enthiran: The Robot Favourite Director Won [41]
2013 Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan Award for Excellence in Indian Cinema [42]

Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards

Year Films Category Result Ref
2018 2.0 Best Animation and Visual Effects Won [43]

References

  1. ↑ "Shankar's daughter Aditi Shankar to make her silver screen debut with Viruman". indianexpress.com. 6 September 2021.
  2. ↑ "Demystifying India's highest paid film-maker - the elusive S Shankar". Mumbai Mirror. The Economic Times. 3 October 2010. Archived from the original on 7 July 2012. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
  3. ↑ "Sivaji – The Boss (Now Playing)". Indiatimes. 18 June 2007. Archived from the original on 4 January 2010. Made on a budget of about Rs. 75 Crores...
  4. ↑ "Eros buys Tamil film distributor". Business Standard. 13 July 2007. Archived from the original on 3 September 2011. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
  5. ↑ "Top All Time India Grossers All Formats - 2.0 Second". Archived from the original on 1 March 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
  6. ↑ "2.0 All India Update - Crosses 400 Crore NETT". Archived from the original on 25 December 2018. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Director Shankar — Director, Producer, Writer, picture, biography, profile, info and favourites". Nilacharal.com. Archived from the original on 24 March 2015. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Take it easy? Not for Me!". Kalki (in தமிழ்). 4 December 1994. pp. 58–59.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Pavithra Srinivasan (4 April 1997). "Rediff On The Net, Movies:An interview with Shankar". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 2 June 2010. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
  10. ↑ "Director Shankar's Interview". Behindwoods. 20 January 2005. Archived from the original on 2 May 2012. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
  11. ↑ "Nayak - Movie - Box Office India". Box Office India. Archived from the original on 29 May 2018. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
  12. ↑ Devika Sahni (7 September 2016). "15 Years On, Nayak Remains As Relevant To India's Political Scenario As It Was Back Then". scoopwhoop.com. Archived from the original on 29 May 2018. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
  13. ↑ "Baahubali writer gets busy with Nayak sequel". The New Indian Express. 5 August 2017. Archived from the original on 29 May 2018. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
  14. ↑ Rajitha (5 November 2001). "Movies:Shankar and Rajnikanth team up". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 29 May 2018. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
  15. ↑ "Shankar now wants sci-fi with Vikram". www.rediff.com. Retrieved 16 May 2022. Boys, his latest venture, ran foul of public opinion in Tamil Nadu, with many protesting that the dialogues and some scenes were too 'vulgar' for public consumption. The film -- produced by Shankar's regular producer A M Rathnam -- did enormous business in Telugu.
  16. ↑ "Sivaji – The Boss (Now Playing)". Indiatimes. 18 June 2007. Archived from the original on 4 January 2010. Made on a budget of about Rs. 75 Crores...
  17. ↑ "Eros buys Tamil film distributor". Business Standard. 13 July 2007. Archived from the original on 3 September 2011. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
  18. ↑ "Rajinikanth's 'Robot' biggest grosser of all time". IBN Live. Archived from the original on 13 October 2011. Retrieved 2 July 2011.
  19. ↑ "Rajinikanth adds 30% to Kalanithi Maran's Sun TV Network revenue". The Economic Times. 31 January 2011. Archived from the original on 4 February 2011. Retrieved 2 July 2011.
  20. ↑ "Samantha bags Shankar's next Therdal". The Times of India. Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. 16 June 2012. Archived from the original on 30 October 2013. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
  21. ↑ "'I' will be produced on a mega scale". The Times of India. 26 June 2012. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 17 July 2012.
  22. ↑ Prakash, Upadhyaya (3 February 2015). "'I' Box Office Collection: Vikram's Flick Grosses ₹200 Crore Worldwide in 19 Days". IB Times. Archived from the original on 24 December 2016. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
  23. ↑ The Hindu Net Desk (8 September 2021). "Shankar and Ram Charan's 'RC15' launched, new poster released". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
  24. ↑ "RC15: రామ్‌చరణ్‌-శంకర్‌ ఫస్ట్‌ పోస్టర్‌ అదిరింది - telugu news rc15 latest update". www.eenadu.net (in తెలుగు). Retrieved 10 September 2021.
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  27. ↑ "Ranveer Singh's Anniyan Remake in Legal Trouble, Producer Ravichandran to Move Court". News18. 24 August 2021.
  28. ↑ "Veyil wins national award for best Tamil film". NOWRUNNING.
  29. ↑ "Gentleman Awards: List of Awards won by Tamil movie Gentleman". The Times of India.
  30. ↑ "Kadhalan Awards: List of Awards won by Tamil movie Kadhalan". The Times of India.
  31. ↑ "Anniyan (2005) - IMDb". IMDb.
  32. ↑ "Veyyil Awards & Nominations, National Awards, Filmfare Awards South, Vijay TV Award, Cine Best".
  33. ↑ "Filmfare Awards South (2008)". IMDb.
  34. ↑ "Enthiran - IMDb". IMDb.
  35. ↑ "I - IMDb". IMDb.
  36. ↑ "This 'Gentleman' turns 56 today". Telangana Today.
  37. ↑ "Indian (1996) - IMDb". IMDb.
  38. ↑ 38.0 38.1 "Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India (2005)". IMDb.
  39. ↑ "Veyyil - IMDb". IMDb.
  40. ↑ "Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India (2007)". IMDb.
  41. ↑ Staff Reporter (26 June 2011). "Legends steal the show at Close Up Vijay Awards". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
  42. ↑ "Shah Rukh Khan honoured at Vijay Awards". Khaleej Times.
  43. ↑ "Vikatan Awards 2019: Winners list is here". 1 January 2019.

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