S. Shankar (born 17 August 1963) is a popular South India-based film director, credited with delivering expensive, visually beautiful action movies and the use of technology in his movies. Some criticize him for the overdose of gimmickry in his movies and consider him as a sensational entertainer than a serious director.

Biography

His directorial career began with the film Gentleman (1993) with Arjun playing the lead role, which was a Mega hit. His next film was Kadhalan which was a mega hit. This was followed by Indian with Kamal Hassan in the lead role. This was a grand success all over India. It was dubbed in Hindi as Hindustani. It was also nominated for the Academy_Awards.

His films are famous for soundtrack music, almost all composed by A.R.Rahman.

His project Anniyan has featured

He had immense success as a producer in movies like Muthalvan and Kadhal.

Filmography

• Gentleman – Arjun, Madhubala, Goundamani, Senthil, A.R.Rahman.
• Kadhalan – Prabhu Deva, Nagma, A.R.Rahman, Vadivelu. AKA Humsae Hai Muquabla in Hindi
• Indian – Kamal Hassan, Manisha Koirala, Urmila Madtonkar, Nedumudi Venu, A.R.Rahman. AKA Hindustani in Hindi
• Jeans – Prashanth, Aishwarya Rai, Nassar, Senthil, A.R.Rahman
• Mudhalvan – Arjun, Manisha Koirala, A.R.Rahman.
• Nayak – Anil Kapoor, Rani Mukerjee, A.R.Rahman (Hindhi Film)
• Boys (film) – Sidharth, Harini( Genelia ), Bharath, Vivek, Senthil,A.R.Rahman
• Anniyan – Vikram, Sada, Vivek, Prakash Raj, Harris Jayaraj. AKA Aparachidhu in Telegu

Currently in production

1. Sivaji: The Boss : Rajinikanth, Shreya, AVM Productions, Sujatha, Vivek, A.R.Rahman