Quick Info
| Profession | Director, Producer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 17/08/1963 |
| Age | 63 years |
| Birthplace | Kumbakonam, Madras State, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about S. Shankar
29/01/2026
Reports in January 2026 said Shankar's next project, the historical epic Velpari, would begin filming with a tighter budget than originally planned. The film, which he has called the biggest and most ambitious project of his career, is based on Su. Venkatesan's novel Veera Yuga Nayagan Velpari. Shankar reportedly plans to start shooting after completing Indian 3.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Shankar Shanmugam |
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| Famous For | Directing India's most expensive film ever '2.0' and pioneering high-budget vigilante cinema in Tamil films |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm (5' 9") |
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| Weight | 85 kg (187 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Central Polytechnic College, Tamil Nadu, India |
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| Educational Qualification | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Leo |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Shanmugam |
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| Mother | Muthulakshmi |
| Spouse | Easwari Shankar |
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Career
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| Academy Award Submissions | Indian (1996) and Jeans (1998) were submitted by India for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film | ||||
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Favourites
| Favourite Singer | A. R. Rahman |
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| Favourite Actor | Rajinikanth |
| Frequent Collaborator | A. R. Rahman (over 11 films together) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He dreamt of being an actor since childhood. | |
| 2. S. A. Chandrasekhar introduced him to the film industry. | |
| 3. Shankar is the highest paid director in Indian Cinema. | |
| 4. He is the only Indian director with no flop movies. | |
| 5. Shankar has directed 12 films with A.R. Rahman. | |
| 6. His film 2.0 is the costliest Indian movie, budgeted at ₹500 crore. | |
| 7. His films often address contemporary social issues and incorporate vigilante themes with advanced VFX. | |
| 8. Mudhalvan (1999) marked his production debut. | |
| 9. He made his Bollywood debut by remaking Mudhalvan as Nayak (2001). |
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