Shankar is one of the leading directors who has made a mark with his film and has become one of the leading directors of the South Indian film industry. The director is known for making blockbuster commercial entertainers that have never failed to deliver a much-needed message to society. He is celebrating the milestone of his 30 years of being in the film industry today. His first film, Gentleman, starring Arjun Sharja in the lead role, was released 3 decades ago on July 30. Wishes have been pouring in for the director, and RRR star Ram Charan shared his wishes on Twitter. Ram Charan, who is playing the lead in Shankar's next film Game Changer, said, "A true Game Changer in the Indian Film Industry Congratulations, Shankar sir, for completing 30 splendid years. Here's to more exemplary work and accolades that await you."
This tweet went viral instantly. Currently, director Shankar has two films in the works. One has RRR star Ram Charan in the lead role, titled Game Changer and His long-awaited film Indian 2, with Kamal Haasan, is also in the works. The films have created huge excitement and are said to be in the last stage of filming. Reportedly, the director also celebrated his 30 years in the film industry with the producer of his first film, KT Kunjumon, and the crew of Gentleman.
Over the past 30 years, Shankar has delivered 13 trendsetting films that marked a milestone in the film industry. The director is known for making mega-budget entertainers and also made the popular Enthiran and 2.0, which cast a spotlight on the Tamil film industry. Some of his other films include Kadhalan, Jeans, the political entertainer, Mudhalvan, Nayak, the coming-of-age flick Boys, Anniyan. Nanban, Shivaji, I, and so on. The upcoming films of the director, Indian 2, and Game Changer, have also created huge excitement among movie buffs from across South India.