S. Shankar

Shankar Shanmugam, is an Indian filmmaker who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. He made his debut as a director in the film Gentleman, for which he won the Filmfare Best Director Award and the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director. Shankar's films typically deal with the contemporary social issues and vigilante themes. He is one of the highest paid, and innovative film directors of India , particularly known for extensive use of visual effects, prosthetic makeup, and state-of-art technology on par with Hollywood, in his movies and choreographed songs.