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S. Shankar
The Tamil director behind Indian and Enthiran, combining social themes with large-scale visual spectacle.
Indian · Anniyan
- Born
- 17 August 1963
- Birthplace
- India
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S. Shankar
S. Shankar often builds popular entertainments around corruption, ambition or technology. Elaborate songs and visual effects are prominent features of his films.
Early life
Kumbakonam childhood
Born in Tamil Nadu.
Engineering studies
Completed a mechanical-engineering diploma before entering film.
Career
- 1980s
Assistant directing
Worked with S. A. Chandrasekhar before leading his own productions.
- 1993
Directorial debut
Released Gentleman.
- 1999
Producing
Produced and directed Mudhalvan.
- 2010
Science-fiction spectacle
Directed Rajinikanth in Enthiran.
Selected work
Indian
A former freedom fighter becomes an anti-corruption vigilante.
Anniyan
A psychological thriller about punishment and social disorder.
Enthiran
A scientist’s humanoid robot develops dangerous emotions.
Beyond work
Production company
Founded S Pictures, backing films by other directors.
Early ambition
Initially wanted to act before establishing himself behind the camera.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗BBFC: Enthiran ↗Photo: Dani Charles Silverscreen Media Inc. (https://silverscreen.in). CC BY-SA 3.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
