Itz All About : Director Shankar
Shankar is a sensational trend setting director. The impact that he has laid on the celluloid is mind blowing as his films. Brilliant script is his forte. The shock value that he bestows in his movies always surpasses viewer’s thinking. His movies show not only contemporary problems but also intelligent, convincing solutions. His movies are great reference material for gripping screenplay. Lets dwell more about Shankar who is regarded as synonym of sensation !!!
– DOB: August 17, 1963
– Family:
Father – Shanmugham
Mother – Muthulakshmi
Wife and two daughters
– Place: Kumbakonam, Tamilnadu
– Lucky Number: 8
– Inspiration: ‘Mullum Malarum’ Film
– He was an aspiring Engineer and landed at Mechanical Department of a Polytechnic College and did Diploma there. Later joined a factory as a Quality Control Supervisor. His job carried no big tensions but was mostly an idle one. Movies always fascinated him. Though he had unrelenting passion for them he never thought of entering Movie Industry but as his Supervisor job was too monotonous he took risk and joined Theatre.
At first he aimed acting. He honed his skills at Theatre as a performer and writer. He then joined Director S.A.Chandrasekhar as Assistant Director. He worked for 17 films under Chandra Sekhar, including 5 Hindi films. Pavithran was also assisting S.A. Chandra Sekhar. Shankar later worked for two films of Pavithran. He was the Chief Assistant Director for Pavithran’s ‘Vasantha Kala Paravaigal’. He believed in giving his best to the work at hand.
For 7 years he was Assisting Directors. It was a long drawn probation before he could direct a film. Shankar assisted couple of KT Kunjuman’s films. Thats how he could get a chance to narrate ‘Gentleman’. This combination happened and the rest is history.
– With outstanding movies like
Gentleman
Premikudu (Kadhalan)
Bharateeyudu (Indian – Tamil, Hindustani – Hindi)
Jeans
Oke Okkadu (Mudhalavan – Tamil, Nayak – Hindi)
Boys
Aparichithudu (Anniyan – Tamil, Aparichit – Hindi)
Shivaji
Shankar climbed the Top Directors list.
– Some people opine that Shankar’s first film is ‘Kairaasikkaran’ (1984) which is about fake doctors. This does’t seem to be true as ‘Gentleman’ was released in 1993 and Shankar had worked as Assistant Director for only 7 years before directing ‘Gentleman’. He should have directed ‘Kairaasikkaran’ at the age of 21 !!!
The confusion has raised because of the coincidence of the Director’s name which says ‘S. Shankar’ for ‘Kairaasikkaran’.
– ‘Jeans’ was originally intended to be titled as ‘Genes’ but it was renamed to appeal to the masses. ‘Jeans’ was in Guinness Book of World Records for some time. The total runtime of Visual FX in this movie was more than Jurassic Park (1993) and thus was featured in Guinness Book of World Records.
– He says, ‘Story is the Pretty Woman, all the rest are cosmetics’.
- He was indeed a wanna be actor. He even acted in two films (Sita is one of them) which went unnoticed. He appears in ‘Balle Lakka’ Song in Sivaji with a fleeting step.
– While he was working in the factory, he was jailed once when the workers collectively protested against the Management. Shankar saw the real ambience of a Jail and the way prisoners were treated. This experience has helped him in conceiving jail scenes realistically in his films like Boys.
– His films comprise excellent, extravagant songs. He missed Rahman only for Anniyan as Rahman was too busy and so hired his protege Harris Jayaraj.
– He produced Mudhalvan under ‘S Films’ and all the rest under ‘S Pictures’ banner.
Under ‘S Pictures’ he has been producing short budget movies and bagging great hits.
- Mudhalavan
- Kaadhal (Premistey)
- Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi (Himsinche 23va Raju Pulikesi )
- Veyil
- Kallori (Kalasala)
- Arai Enn 305-il kadavu (Gadi No.302 lo Devudu)
- Irattai Suzhi
- Eeram
– S Music is his Audio Company.
– He speaks fluent Telugu. His note at the beginning of Premistey (Kadhal) was a big attraction for the movie.
– He has good association with Writer Sujatha. He never discusses his story ideas with many. That privilege is given only to the competent ones like Sujatha. He has recently passed away.
– Shankar takes utmost care in protecting the concept of his film. He administers strict rules upon his crew so that the would be sensation doesn’t get diluted.
Some of his Achievements:
- His social relevant themes have earned an Honorary Doctorate from MGR University, Tamilnadu.
- Two of his films, Indian and Jeans made it to the Oscars as India’s Official Entries for Academy’s Best Foreign Language Films.
- He produced Mudhalvan (S Films) and all the rest under S Pictures, Kaadhal, Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi, Veyil, Kalloori,305 gadilo Devudu
- Kaadhal made it to the London Film Festival.
- Veyil went to Cannes Film Festival and Shanghai Film Festival.
– Address:
S Pictures
# 2A, Empee Avenue,
Abusali Street,Saligramam,
Chennai – 600 093,
TamilNadu,
India.
– Some critics say that the concept of ‘Anniyan’ is inspired from Sidney Sheldon’s Novel ‘Tell Me Your Dreams’ which is the story about a gal with 3 personalities in her.
Interesting Observations:
- Whenever a TV Channel is featured in the film, it is called QTV.
- Director’s cut-outs being placed at theatres started with Shankar only.
- In ‘Gentleman’ Prabhu Deva was Asst. Choreographer and in Kadhalan he is the hero.
In Kadhalan, Vikram dubbed his voice for Prabhu Deva and in Anniyan he is the hero.
– In an Interview in 1996
Question: Who’s your favourite director other than you?
Answer: The director of bribery-eradication department!
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Dear Sir,
My name is Mr.Dinamani Singh , I have newly join in the Bollywood for special getup for making mask either of looks with prosthetices.I would like to join for any of your film of such types please give me chance.
Thanking you.
Regards
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Hello Sir
Iam sudhakar Post graduate in commerce. iam big fan of your all movies.especiately indian movie.iam very interested in cine field i want to work as a assistant directer to you. my humble reqest is please do the next project ayyakiya kuilye movie. i know that is your first project want to do. you are my guru in cine field.actually i want to share manything to you but there is no place to type more in that system.please give me a chance to meet you.
iam sudhakar no.9787340485
me having a good story please direct that story i dont want any thing from you…… please reply to my mail id
hi sir how are you? how was robo working. i hope it would change our thought. sir pls make movie for oscar board thank u……..give a chance to me sir…..one request from me whether qualified or unqualified pls conduct interview me sir i am very eager to work your assistant…………….thanks
hello sir ,
this is daniel here.i am jus a normal person,i’m doing my B.E at bangalore,but i’m not interested in doing it,only for my fathers sake i’m doing it,but my only hobbie,interest is in directing or jus working with u in a movie bcoz u r my role model.but i dont know anything about acting,only thing is i have hope,whichever field iam in ,i’l do it well.i dont know whether u read tis message or not ,i hav only hope. if u think i can do it here is my number:9035437056 and email id:daniel24589@gmail.com.
hi shankar sir ,
first of all wish u a very all the best for enthiran movie .
Are u planning to make a movie with VIJAY ?
if so then we want him to be a stylish guy with real stunts ..
a small request —- please prepare script for VIJAY…….
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Hi am engg student ,a great fa of your films , i don’t more now.
I will work defintly with u with in get 5 year becz my interest in films particularly your films will make to travel in that path.
Hi, sir i dont know y u direct anniyan coz after watch that movie i start to behave like vikram, if any1 neve follow the rules i feel like kill them.
chiranjeevi sankar swamin
adiyan srirengam sundarachay asirvathangal.devareer two pictures mudalvan and anniyan partheen.besh besh romba nanna eadhthu erukker.brahamanal mell oonga vanchi nanna puriyarathu.venkadakrishnanum sonnar.corruption sambandama umma angry nanna puriyarathu.karudapuranamum venkatakrishnan vaziyaga nanna solli eerukker.
eendappa mattapommanattigal kitta sambandam eerunda karuda puranam dndikkume.adaiyum yosi.paratu mattum pakkathe.atho tonnichu.grad son moolam solren.i am aged 94.rangarajan sujata toppanar en balia friend.
MR SHANKAR
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I have a story i want to say to u pls give me one chance for 10 mts i wil tel the outline ..pls reply me sir suresh0405@gmail.com
shanker sir i am waiting for ur next picture i have a best story in my hand u get surprised after reading it please reply me to sonuk51@yahoo.com
Respected Sir
I want to meet you for only one minute sir, Please
Iam eagerly waiting for your call
my number 98415 06919
HELLO SIR.I AM GREAT FAN OF YOUR FILM.I WILL EXPECTED FOR YOUR FILM ENDHIRAN.I AM STUDYING COMPLETED IN DIPLOMA MECHANICAL ENGG. IN 2008.NOW I AM WORKING FOR TRAINEE IN CHENNAI.I REQUEST, I AM JOINED IN ASSISTENT DIRECTOR IN YOUR SELF. I WILL MAKE A THREE STORIES. I WANT TO MEET FOR YOU SIR. MY PHONE NO:9791228802. MY MAIL ID:saminathan.vkl@gmail.com
I never forget Jan 24 because I edited with u a movie Eeram my dream becomes true, this is the most important day in my life, I thank my editor kishore sir and encourged me while editing on that day really thank u sir………….!
HI sir am dinesh dng eng final yr i want act with ur flim i have prepared three songs and also have song lyrics
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hello sir
my name is Aravindharaj from kumbakonam
sir ungaloda padamellam romba nallairuku neenga pirandha adhe oorla naanun pirandhirukrathu nenacha romba sandhosama
iruku ungala yerkanavea meet panniyirukean but marubadiyum ungala parkumbothu naan oru nalla director appadingra image oda ungala parpean ore oru aasai ungala vida nalla per edukanumm
hello sir
my name is Aravindharaj from kumbakonam
sir ungaloda padamellam romba nallairuku neenga pirandha adhe oorla naanun pirandhirukrathu nenacha romba sandhosama
iruku ungala yerkanavea meet panniyirukean but marubadiyum ungala parkumbothu naan oru nalla director appadingra image oda ungala parpean ore oru aasai ungala vida nalla per edukanumm aasai
appadi nadandhalum adhuku insipiration kandippa neengadhan
by
Aravindharaj
hello sir
my name is Aravindharaj from kumbakonam
sir ungaloda padamellam romba nallairuku neenga pirandha adhe oorla naanun pirandhirukrathu nenacha romba sandhosama
iruku ungala yerkanavea meet panniyirukean but marubadiyum ungala parkumbothu naan oru nalla director appadingra image oda ungala parpean ore oru aasai ungala vida nalla per edukanumnu aasai
appadi nadandhalum adhuku insipiration kandippa neengadhan
by
Aravindharaj
hello sir how are u sir
sir
coming August 17 ungaloda birthday so advance happy birthday sir
ungaloda wife Eswari madam daughtres Adhithi Aishwarya and your
son Arjath amma Muthulakshmi and totala your family members ellarudanum ungaloda birthday celebrate pannunga and BEST WISHES
by
Aravindharaj
hello sir i have a new story about the new generation of things please give me your mail id
Hello sir.A very pleasant good morning.I rakesh completed M.Sc and very much interested in direction field i use to write short stories but i am a very poor guy.i thought to do short film with my stories but i don’t know the process.Please sir help me by providing information.
All the best sir for your robo film
Hello Sir,
I feel proud to write a mail to a great director.
I like the message that ur saying in your films orinted films, gentlman to sivaji every film is message orinted
One thing i like 2 say that u always criticize India ,showing the bad in this country of couse what is happening u r showing, but there are many good qualities in our country that other countries doesnt have(eg.Culture,Affections etc.) I like to see a picture in u r direction that showing a Great India.
Your r reasonings are super.
I saw the Robo previews do u think it realy works in our south india(Running fast on trains sideways,Bullet from fingures even though it is robot, it was silly).
Take a little time more and think about it and release the movie.
I belive that u have done justification to it. Best of Luck for ur robo.
& for u r future projects.
Just think about my movie….GREAT INDIA
GIRISH KUMAR
ANDHRA PRADESH.
girishkumar_ev@yahoo.co.in
sir ungaloda robo movie first day first show parthean padam supera iruku ungaloda adutha ilaku tamil cinemavoda range world levela firstairukanum all the best sir
by
Aravindharaj
kumbakonam
hi shanker sir
i like ur movies u r great sir . thanks sir u r live in indian cine feald .
What the bull shit, Our Raja mouli is 1000 times better than Shankar.
Yes Kittu you are right. Rajamouli is more better than shankar.
shankar sir one small question sir,
I have seen all your movies its all message oriented movies…
you will say good message .. but why are you showing parialities… you more tamil partialities… being as Indian you should equalize all the states sir.
Thats why Our Prince Rejected Your 3 Rascles movie .. Ha ha ha… please dont show partiality.
hi sankar sir i want meetyou (…. stories telling u) titile name for tirkkatharisi ……….save humans in the worlds ………..i sendinding good msg for u and people .so pls accpt my stories ……….i want meet u dont missed u call me this is my nur 9677941406
Dear sir,
i have read your complete profile, your professional in your career
good going sir, one thing i understood is u always keep experts in your hands and utilise when it necessary . then discussions with whom u discuss mostly u will extract the information . this is good there is no need to study all books to get information . bcos all people are now complete facebook information.
i would say i got oppturnity to write in this msg box
once again
bye with love
jaggi
dubai