S. Shankar

Ace director S. Shankar is gearing up for his ambitious 'Velpari' trilogy, with pre-production already underway. However, before diving into the historical epic, Shankar plans a swift, intense action thriller with a young hero, marking a departure from his signature grand style. An official announcement for this project is anticipated shortly.

Thalapathy Vijay's portrayal of Panchavan Parivendhan in 'Nanban,' the Tamil remake of '3 Idiots,' captivated audiences with his energetic and sensitive performance. The film masterfully adapted the cult classic, highlighting the enduring power of friendship and ambition across language barriers. 'Nanban' remains a beloved remake, celebrated for its emotional depth and commercial success.

Aishwarya Rai's mesmerizing performance in 'Poovukkul Oodum' from 'Jeans' leaves a lasting impression with its breathtaking costumes inspired by royal figures. Master designer Neeta Lulla skillfully crafted ensembles reminiscent of iconic queens like Cleopatra and Marie Antoinette, elevating the song to a pivotal moment in the annals of Indian cinema's fashion narrative, while also celebrating Aishwarya's timeless elegance.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan fondly recalled her early days in Tamil cinema, emphasizing how the 'Jeans' and 'Iruvar' teams made her feel at home despite her newcomer status and language barrier. She credited their support for her confidence and growth as an actress. Her recent return with 'Ponniyin Selvan' further cemented her enduring connection with Kollywood.

Following a significant electoral defeat, Siliguri Mayor Goutam Deb has hinted at stepping down and potentially renting out part of his residence. This development comes after a substantial loss to BJP's Shankar Ghosh in the recent elections. Siliguri, a key urban and commercial hub in North Bengal, faces challenges in infrastructure, transportation, and employment, making its political landscape highly competitive.

Anil Kapoor, who immortalised the role of a common man-turned-Chief Minister in Nayak: The Real Hero, has made it clear that he has no political ambitions in real life. He emphasised his respect for those in governance. He reiterated that the thought of entering politics has never crossed his mind.

A. R. Rahman's 2009 meeting with Michael Jackson, shortly after his Oscar win, has resurfaced following the release of the film 'Michael'. The legendary composer shared that Jackson was keen on collaborating on a new 'We Are the World' and even considered singing for Rahman's film 'Enthiran'. Sadly, Jackson's untimely passing prevented this musical union.

Actor Bharath shared his initial career challenges for the film 'Kaadhal'. Director Balaji Sakthivel doubted his urban look for a small-town mechanic role. Bharath's dedication and producer S. Shankar's support secured the part. Now, Bharath is preparing for the release of his upcoming film 'Kaalidas 2', which could be a significant career milestone.

Director S. Shankar's big-budget Sci-Fi film ' 2.0' starring Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar in the lead roles is the sixth highest grossing Indian film ever across the world.

Director S. Shankar's big-budget Sci-Fi film ' 2.0' starring Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar in the lead roles will end its run this week and finish at a little under Rs 186 crore.

S. Shankar's sci-fi film '2.0' which stars South superstar Rajinikanth and Bollywood's Khiladi Akshay Kumar in pivotal roles, has been on a roll since its release and is even giving a tough competition to newly released film in its third week at the ticket counter.

S. Shankar's sci-fi film '2.0' which features South superstar Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar has managed to rake in another Rs 6 crore at the box office which has helped the film reach a total of Rs 143.50 crore in just nine days.'2.0' also stars Amy Jackson and the plot revolves around a scientist who helps the govt to fight an unknown threat.

'2.0' box office collection across all formats

Filmmaker S. Shankar's recently released sci-fi film '2.0' which is a sequel to this 2010 hit film 'Enthiran' (Robot), starring Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Rai, released in India on 29th November in several languages. The film not only got a good response from the audience but even the critics hailed the VFX effects in the film.

'2.0' box office collection day 12

Director S. Shankar is more than an individual, he himself has set a benchmark and has evolved into a brand in the film industry. Whenever the audience sees a film coming from him, their expectation level exceeds beyond the limit.

'2.0' box office collection day 22

S Shankar's '2.0' which stars South superstar Rajinikanth and Bollywood's Khiladi Akshay Kumar in significant roles has managed to impress the audience as well as the critics. Not only their stellar performances but even the film's VFX has been the talk of the town.

Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar's film '2.0' which released on November 29, received a colossal response from the audience as well as the critics. The sequel to 2010 hit film 'Enthiran' has Rajinikanth reprising the characters of Dr Vaseegaran and Chitti in this film.

S Shankar's sci-fi film '2.0' which stars superstar Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar in significant roles, has been breaking records at the box office since the first day of its release. '2.0', which is touted as the costliest film in the history of Indian cinema with a budget of more than Rs 500 crore, has been on a juggernaut run at the box office.

After a long wait, Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar's film '2.0' released on November 29 received a tremendous response from the audience as well as the critics. The sequel to 2010 hit film 'Enthiran' has Rajinikanth reprising his roles of Dr Vaseegaran and Chitti in the S. Shankar's film.

Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar starrer sci-fi action film '2.0' which is helmed by S. Shankar is all set to release in China on 12th July this year. The film will also be screened at the Shanghai International Film festival. A few days earlier, Akshay had even taken to social media to share the Chinese poster of the film.

The film, which is a sequel to the 1996 film 'Indian', is directed by S. Shankar and produced by Subaskaran Allirajah under the banner of Lyca Productions. The film also stars Siddharth and Kajal Aggarwal in prominent roles. The shoot for this movie has kick-started and fans cannot contain their excitement.

S. Shankar's sci-fi film '2.0' which features South superstar Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar in significant roles have managed to continue its unstoppable run at the ticket counter and has become the second highest earning film of all time in India.

The highly anticipated 'Indian 2' will be released on July 12, 2024, with Anirudh Ravichander composing the music instead of AR Rahman. Director Shankar explained the change was due to Rahman's prior commitments. Anirudh, known for his popular music, embraces the challenge with respect for Rahman.

As per the latest reports making rounds in Tollywood, Telugu actor and Chiranjeevi’s son Ram Charan is set to try his luck in the electronic media business and is also keen to buy a couple of existing channels in the Telugu media Industry soon.

Vidyut Jammwal has never ceased to amaze us with his breathtaking action sequences in his films and has managed to keep up with his reputation on social media as well.

Akshay Kumar is all set to turn the antagonist on the silver screen after a long time and his look from S. Shankar's '2.0' has been loved by the audience. Not only his look but also him sharing the screen space with South superstar Rajinikanth has grabbed everyone's attention.

With back to back triumphs at the box-office, Akshay Kumar is not only limiting his reach to the silver screen but even in real life, he's proving to be a true hero.

Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar's sci-fi film '2.0' which saw a tremendous response even before the release of the film saw a great rise in its collection on its first Sunday. The film which had a record-breaking first-day advance booking has only grown at the box office with the help of a good word of mouth by the audience and an excellent review by critics.