Director Shankar turns 57 today on the 17th of August; wishes have been pouring down for the much-celebrated filmmaker of India. He is among the most loved director across the country and has been entertaining the film world for close to three decades now starting from Gentleman to 2.0. He has not only raised his own bar every time he chose to the director but has also taken India’s filmmaking standard a notch higher every single time. Shankar is currently working on Indian 2 with Kamal Haasan in the lead role which happens to be his second sequel after 2.0. Meanwhile, actor Mahesh Babu, who is very selective when it comes to his social media posts, has now made a tweet for Shankar’s birthday. The actor says - “Wishing you a very happy birthday @shankarshanmugh sir. May you continue to inspire us with your creative genius! Happiness and peace always Stay safe!!” Mahesh Babu’s tweet on Shankar has made fans of both stars happy. In fact, film lovers have been asking for them to team up for a film soon. Well, they would make one deadly combo if they work together. Hope it happens someday, here we bring to you some of the tweets posted by film stars for Shankar on his birthday:

Venkat Prabhu - “A very happy bday ⁦@shankarshanmugh⁩ Saar!! God bless” 

Kajal Aggarwal - “Happiest birthday Shankar sir hope you have a fab one. God bless you with the best of everything! @shankarshanmugh” 

Anirudh Ravichander - “Happy birthday dearest @shankarshanmugh sir my all-time fav :) the true visionary always making our country proud with each of his creations.. a wonderful human being.”

Tharshan - “Happy birthday @shankarshanmugh sir! Have a wonderful day. Waiting for Indian2 sir !  #HappyBirthdayShankar Shanthnu“Happy birthday @shankarshanmugh sir Keep inspiring us with your creativity & vision always God bless”

Vignesh ShivN - “The significance of this day is not jus ur birthday it’s the day that proves how much love a filmmaker can acquire for his honest work! Shows How much U are adored, respected&celebrated across the globe Thank U for being who you are @shankarshanmugh We love you sir”

Harish Kalyan - “Happy Birthday to one of my favorite directors @shankarshanmugh sir, one of the biggest marvel in Indian cinema. Cant wait to watch ur films on screen. Keep entertaining us, always ur fan! #HappyBirthdayShankar” 

Vaibhav - “Happy birthday sirrrr ⁦@shankarshanmugh” 

Vasanthabalan - “Dear sir ! You are the finest director that I have known. You are unique, and so, your films are. Happy Birthday to my respectable Guru and true mentor Shankar Sir.Keep inspiring, keep smiling. @shankarshanmugh” 

Reshma Pasupuleti - “A very happy birthday @shankarshanmugh sir abundance of love & affection. Have an amazing year & make fabulous movies” 

Rathnavelu - “Wishing Happy Birthday to the ‘ Visionary Director’ dear @shankarshanmugh sir ! Have an unlimited Happiness n Success”