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10 Most Iconic Films Directed By S Shankar

Toshiro Agarwal

Aug 17, 2023

Happy 60th birthday S Shankar

Celebrating the visionary director S Shankar on his 60th birthday, whose iconic films have blended social messages with blockbuster entertainment, shaping the landscape of South Indian cinema with innovation and storytelling brilliance.

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Enthiran [Robot] (2010)

Rajinikanth's sci-fi extravaganza, where he played both a scientist and his creation, a humanoid robot, showcased Shankar's innovative storytelling and Rajinikanth's unmatched charisma.

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Anniyan [Aparichit] (2005)

Vikram's transformation into multiple personas, highlighting societal issues, and his dynamic performance made this psychological thriller a standout in Shankar's filmography.

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Gentleman (1993)

Arjun's portrayal of a modern-day Robin Hood, challenging corruption and social injustice, marked Shankar's early success in weaving engaging narratives with social messages.

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Indian (1996)

Kamal Hassan's gripping portrayal of a retired army officer seeking justice against corrupt officials set the tone for Shankar's brand of socially relevant cinema.

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Jeans (1998)

Shankar's exploration of twins' identities through a captivating narrative, accompanied by Aishwarya Rai's performance, showcased his ability to blend emotions and entertainment.

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Mudhalvan (1999)

Arjun's portrayal of an ordinary man thrust into political power for a day, impacting societal change, revealed Shankar's knack for merging political commentary with engaging storytelling.

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Nayak (2001)

Anil Kapoor's accidental transformation from a reporter to a politician, striving for political reform in just one day, showcased Shankar's storytelling flair with a touch of humor.

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I (2015)

Vikram's transformative performance as a bodybuilder seeking revenge was complemented by Shankar's use of cutting-edge visual effects, making this a visually striking experience.

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Sivaji The Boss (2007)

Rajinikanth's charismatic portrayal of a software engineer challenging corruption, combined with S Shankar's mass appeal, resulted in a commercial blockbuster.

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Kadhalan (1994)

Prabhu Deva's energetic dance moves and innovative use of CGI in Kadhalan's songs showcased Shankar's pioneering spirit in experimenting with technology and storytelling.

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