Shankar

Shankar

Shankar Shanmugam is an Indian film director, film producer and screenwriter who works predominantly in Tamil cinema. He has directed several of the highest grossing films in Tamil cinema to date. His 2018 venture 2.0 is the highest grossing Tamil film of all time and the tenth highest grossing Indian film overall. Shankar's works typically deal with contemporary social issues, vigilante themes and involve the usage of state of the art technology and VFX. Six of his films have won the National Film Award for Best Special Effects.

  • Title: Shankar
  • Popularity: 7.143
  • Known For: Directing
  • Birthday: 1963-08-17
  • Place of Birth: Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India
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  • Also Known As: Shankar Shanmugam, एस शंकर, S. Shankar , ஷங்கர் , சங்கர்
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Shankar Movies

  • 2010
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    Endhiran Making of Robot

    Endhiran Making of Robot

    1 2010 HD

    Behind the Scenes of Shankar's Tamil sci-fi epic "Endhiran"

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  • 2014
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    Ninaithathu Yaaro

    Ninaithathu Yaaro

    3 2014 HD

    A director changes the perception of love for a group of youngsters by narrating how he reclaimed his life because of his now-married lover and her...

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  • 1994
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    Kadhalan

    Kadhalan

    6.6 1994 HD

    Prabhu, a college student, falls in love with Shruthi, a governor's daughter. On knowing about their love affair, her father imprisons Prabhu and...

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  • 1996
    imgMovies

    Indian

    Indian

    6.9 1996 HD

    Senapathy, an ex-freedom fighter, is angry. He is angry against the rampant corruption at every level of the bureaucracy. He will clean it up at any...

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  • 2025
    imgMovies

    Game Changer

    Game Changer

    1 2025 HD

    Ram Nandan, an IAS officer, strives to combat corrupt politicians by advocating for fair elections to transform the working ways of the government.

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  • 1998
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    Jeans

    Jeans

    6.4 1998 HD

    The father of twin brothers wants to get them married to only twin sisters. But one of the brothers falls in love with a woman does not have a twin...

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  • 2007
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    Sivaji: The Boss

    Sivaji: The Boss

    7 2007 HD

    A wealthy engineer arrives in India with the mission of serving the nation and investing in the country's welfare but is met with strong opposition...

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  • 1996
    imgMovies

    Indian

    Indian

    6.9 1996 HD

    Senapathy, an ex-freedom fighter, is angry. He is angry against the rampant corruption at every level of the bureaucracy. He will clean it up at any...

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  • 2001
    imgMovies

    Nayak: The Real Hero

    Nayak: The Real Hero

    7.1 2001 HD

    Shivajirao, a TV reporter, gets a chance to be the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for a day after being challenged by incumbent Chief Minister Balraj...

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  • 2009
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    Eeram

    Eeram

    6.8 2009 HD

    A police officer investigates his former lover's death which is believed to be a suicide by others.

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  • 1999
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    Mudhalvan

    Mudhalvan

    6.9 1999 HD

    A man accepts a challenge to act as the Chief Minister for one day only, and makes such a success of it that soon he is embroiled in political...

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  • 1993
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    Gentleman

    Gentleman

    7.2 1993 HD

    Kicha is a modern-day Robin Hood, who along with his friend, Mani, steals from the rich to aid the poor. In society, he is a respected man who runs a...

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  • 1999
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    Mudhalvan

    Mudhalvan

    6.9 1999 HD

    A man accepts a challenge to act as the Chief Minister for one day only, and makes such a success of it that soon he is embroiled in political...

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  • 2006
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    Veyyil

    Veyyil

    7.2 2006 HD

    After receiving severe punishment from his father, the eldest son of a family runs away. Several years later, he returns back home with a feeling of...

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  • 2012
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    Nanban

    Nanban

    7 2012 HD

    The plot of the film illustrates the embankment of two friends on a quest for a lost buddy, who was once an optimistic and successful student. On...

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  • 2003
    imgMovies

    Boys

    Boys

    6.7 2003 HD

    The story centers on six youngsters, who experience the downfalls of teenage life. The film conveys a message about the importance of a good...

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  • 2005
    imgMovies

    Anniyan

    Anniyan

    7.4 2005 HD

    Unable to bear the growing corruption in society and rejection from his love interest, a meek lawyer becomes diagnosed with multiple personality...

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  • 2008
    imgMovies

    Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul

    Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul

    6.8 2008 HD

    The story revolves around two unemployed youths who are struggling to make ends meet. At one situation they blame the God for all their sufferings....

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  • 2006
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    Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi

    Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi

    7.6 2006 HD

    Set in the late 18th century during the early stages of the British Raj, the film tells the story of twin brothers separated at birth. Pulikesi...

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  • 1994
    imgMovies

    Kadhalan

    Kadhalan

    6.6 1994 HD

    Prabhu, a college student, falls in love with Shruthi, a governor's daughter. On knowing about their love affair, her father imprisons Prabhu and...

    img
  • 1994
    imgMovies

    Kadhalan

    Kadhalan

    6.6 1994 HD

    Prabhu, a college student, falls in love with Shruthi, a governor's daughter. On knowing about their love affair, her father imprisons Prabhu and...

    img
  • 2004
    imgMovies

    Kaadhal

    Kaadhal

    6.9 2004 HD

    Murugan is a diligent scooter mechanic in Madurai, whose life goes on smoothly until a rich schoolgirl named Aishwarya sets her eyes on him. The...

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  • 2010
    imgMovies

    Robot

    Robot

    6.6 2010 HD

    Dr. Vaseegaran creates Chitti, a powerful robot in his own image, but it is rejected by the scientific body AIRD due to its lack of human behaviour...

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  • 2010
    imgMovies

    Anandhapurathu Veedu

    Anandhapurathu Veedu

    5.2 2010 HD

    In order to escape from the loan sharks, Bala takes his wife and son to hide in his ancestral home. However, things turn eerie when he feels the...

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  • 2007
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    Kaloori

    Kaloori

    6.8 2007 HD

    Nine childhood friends join an arts college together in a small town. Soon, Shobana becomes a part of their group, and things take a turn when one of...

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  • 2015
    imgMovies

    I

    I

    6.8 2015 HD

    A deformed hunchback kidnaps a bride and holds her hostage while his connection to her and his targets is revealed in a series of flashbacks that...

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  • 2018
    imgMovies

    2.0

    2.0

    5.9 2018 HD

    An ornithologist who commits suicide returns as fifth force to wreack vengeance on mankind for harming birds with mobile phone radiation. The only...

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  • 1970
    imgMovies

    Indian 3: War Mode

    Indian 3: War Mode

    1 1970 HD

    Banished by the very people who sought his return to end corruption, Senapathy's two track mission converges into a single track as he takes upon...

    img
  • 2025
    imgMovies

    Game Changer

    Game Changer

    1 2025 HD

    Ram Nandan, an IAS officer, strives to combat corrupt politicians by advocating for fair elections to transform the working ways of the government.

    img
  • 1993
    imgMovies

    Gentleman

    Gentleman

    7.2 1993 HD

    Kicha is a modern-day Robin Hood, who along with his friend, Mani, steals from the rich to aid the poor. In society, he is a respected man who runs a...

    img
  • 1993
    imgMovies

    Gentleman

    Gentleman

    7.2 1993 HD

    Kicha is a modern-day Robin Hood, who along with his friend, Mani, steals from the rich to aid the poor. In society, he is a respected man who runs a...

    img
  • 1996
    imgMovies

    Indian

    Indian

    6.9 1996 HD

    Senapathy, an ex-freedom fighter, is angry. He is angry against the rampant corruption at every level of the bureaucracy. He will clean it up at any...

    img
  • 1996
    imgMovies

    Indian

    Indian

    6.9 1996 HD

    Senapathy, an ex-freedom fighter, is angry. He is angry against the rampant corruption at every level of the bureaucracy. He will clean it up at any...

    img
  • 1994
    imgMovies

    Kadhalan

    Kadhalan

    6.6 1994 HD

    Prabhu, a college student, falls in love with Shruthi, a governor's daughter. On knowing about their love affair, her father imprisons Prabhu and...

    img
  • 1998
    imgMovies

    Jeans

    Jeans

    6.4 1998 HD

    The father of twin brothers wants to get them married to only twin sisters. But one of the brothers falls in love with a woman does not have a twin...

    img
  • 1998
    imgMovies

    Jeans

    Jeans

    6.4 1998 HD

    The father of twin brothers wants to get them married to only twin sisters. But one of the brothers falls in love with a woman does not have a twin...

    img
  • 2001
    imgMovies

    Nayak: The Real Hero

    Nayak: The Real Hero

    7.1 2001 HD

    Shivajirao, a TV reporter, gets a chance to be the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for a day after being challenged by incumbent Chief Minister Balraj...

    img
  • 2005
    imgMovies

    Anniyan

    Anniyan

    7.4 2005 HD

    Unable to bear the growing corruption in society and rejection from his love interest, a meek lawyer becomes diagnosed with multiple personality...

    img
  • 1999
    imgMovies

    Mudhalvan

    Mudhalvan

    6.9 1999 HD

    A man accepts a challenge to act as the Chief Minister for one day only, and makes such a success of it that soon he is embroiled in political...

    img
  • 2003
    imgMovies

    Boys

    Boys

    6.7 2003 HD

    The story centers on six youngsters, who experience the downfalls of teenage life. The film conveys a message about the importance of a good...

    img
  • 1999
    imgMovies

    Mudhalvan

    Mudhalvan

    6.9 1999 HD

    A man accepts a challenge to act as the Chief Minister for one day only, and makes such a success of it that soon he is embroiled in political...

    img
  • 2003
    imgMovies

    Boys

    Boys

    6.7 2003 HD

    The story centers on six youngsters, who experience the downfalls of teenage life. The film conveys a message about the importance of a good...

    img
  • 2001
    imgMovies

    Nayak: The Real Hero

    Nayak: The Real Hero

    7.1 2001 HD

    Shivajirao, a TV reporter, gets a chance to be the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for a day after being challenged by incumbent Chief Minister Balraj...

    img
  • 2005
    imgMovies

    Anniyan

    Anniyan

    7.4 2005 HD

    Unable to bear the growing corruption in society and rejection from his love interest, a meek lawyer becomes diagnosed with multiple personality...

    img
  • 2010
    imgMovies

    Robot

    Robot

    6.6 2010 HD

    Dr. Vaseegaran creates Chitti, a powerful robot in his own image, but it is rejected by the scientific body AIRD due to its lack of human behaviour...

    img
  • 2007
    imgMovies

    Sivaji: The Boss

    Sivaji: The Boss

    7 2007 HD

    A wealthy engineer arrives in India with the mission of serving the nation and investing in the country's welfare but is met with strong opposition...

    img
  • 2007
    imgMovies

    Sivaji: The Boss

    Sivaji: The Boss

    7 2007 HD

    A wealthy engineer arrives in India with the mission of serving the nation and investing in the country's welfare but is met with strong opposition...

    img
  • 2010
    imgMovies

    Robot

    Robot

    6.6 2010 HD

    Dr. Vaseegaran creates Chitti, a powerful robot in his own image, but it is rejected by the scientific body AIRD due to its lack of human behaviour...

    img
  • 2010
    imgMovies

    Robot

    Robot

    6.6 2010 HD

    Dr. Vaseegaran creates Chitti, a powerful robot in his own image, but it is rejected by the scientific body AIRD due to its lack of human behaviour...

    img
  • 2015
    imgMovies

    I

    I

    6.8 2015 HD

    A deformed hunchback kidnaps a bride and holds her hostage while his connection to her and his targets is revealed in a series of flashbacks that...

    img
  • 2015
    imgMovies

    I

    I

    6.8 2015 HD

    A deformed hunchback kidnaps a bride and holds her hostage while his connection to her and his targets is revealed in a series of flashbacks that...

    img
  • 2012
    imgMovies

    Nanban

    Nanban

    7 2012 HD

    The plot of the film illustrates the embankment of two friends on a quest for a lost buddy, who was once an optimistic and successful student. On...

    img
  • 2018
    imgMovies

    2.0

    2.0

    5.9 2018 HD

    An ornithologist who commits suicide returns as fifth force to wreack vengeance on mankind for harming birds with mobile phone radiation. The only...

    img
  • 2018
    imgMovies

    2.0

    2.0

    5.9 2018 HD

    An ornithologist who commits suicide returns as fifth force to wreack vengeance on mankind for harming birds with mobile phone radiation. The only...

    img
  • 1994
    imgMovies

    The Gentleman

    The Gentleman

    5.5 1994 HD

    Vijay runs a small business and is also a master thief who is wanted by the cops. But, his motive for committing theft is to build a school where...

    img
  • 1970
    imgMovies

    Indian 3: War Mode

    Indian 3: War Mode

    1 1970 HD

    Banished by the very people who sought his return to end corruption, Senapathy's two track mission converges into a single track as he takes upon...

    img
  • 2024
    imgMovies

    Indian 2: Zero Tolerance

    Indian 2: Zero Tolerance

    3.3 2024 HD

    As corruption becomes rampant in the country, a group of idealistic youngsters attract attention of freedom fighter-turned-vigilante Senapathy...

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  • 2024
    imgMovies

    Indian 2: Zero Tolerance

    Indian 2: Zero Tolerance

    3.3 2024 HD

    As corruption becomes rampant in the country, a group of idealistic youngsters attract attention of freedom fighter-turned-vigilante Senapathy...

    img
  • 2024
    imgMovies

    Indian 2: Zero Tolerance

    Indian 2: Zero Tolerance

    3.3 2024 HD

    As corruption becomes rampant in the country, a group of idealistic youngsters attract attention of freedom fighter-turned-vigilante Senapathy...

    img
  • 2024
    imgMovies

    Indian 2: Zero Tolerance

    Indian 2: Zero Tolerance

    3.3 2024 HD

    As corruption becomes rampant in the country, a group of idealistic youngsters attract attention of freedom fighter-turned-vigilante Senapathy...

    img
  • 1994
    imgMovies

    Kadhalan

    Kadhalan

    6.6 1994 HD

    Prabhu, a college student, falls in love with Shruthi, a governor's daughter. On knowing about their love affair, her father imprisons Prabhu and...

    img
  • 2012
    imgMovies

    Nanban

    Nanban

    7 2012 HD

    The plot of the film illustrates the embankment of two friends on a quest for a lost buddy, who was once an optimistic and successful student. On...

    img
  • 2010
    imgMovies

    Rettaisuzhi

    Rettaisuzhi

    3.2 2010 HD

    Rettaichuzhi is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by newcomer Thamira. It stars ace filmmakers K. Balachander and...

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