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Director Shankar, made his debut in the 1993 ‘Gentleman’ which won him the Filmfare Best Director Award and the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director. Fast-forward and now he is one of India’s highest paid film directors; particularly known for extensive use of visual effects, prosthetic makeup and state-of-art technology in songs.

Recently the ace director had revealed his top 5 directors that has impressed him…and here they are!

Vetrimaaran

Director Vetrimaaran has only directed a hand full of films to date; but has crafted each into a unique from of story telling, with his favorite actor Danush. According to Director Shankar, he has given some of the best Indian films the industry has to offer. 

Lokesh Kangaraj

The young director is best known for writing and directing the action-thriller films Maanagaram (2017) and Kaithi (2019). Master (2020) is his upcoming movie starring Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi in prominent roles. He is best known for this unique dark tone of film-making.

H. Vinod

H. Vinoth is an Indian film writer and director who made his directorial debut with Sathuranga Vettai (2014) and Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru starring Karthi, which gave him all-access ticket to main stream cinema. He is currently working on his next with Thala Ajith. 

Arun Prabhu Purushothaman.

Director Arun Prabhu Purushothaman, who debuted with critically-acclaimed Aruvi, which sent a hard-hitting message about feminism. Receiving appreciation from superstar Rajini himself , there’s much to be expected from the film-maker .

Haleetha Shameem

Delivered the pathbreaking anthology film 'Sillukarupatti'. The 'Endhiran' director received highest praises for Haleetha's attempt to shoot a part of a film 'Minminigal' with children, and waited five years for them to grow up to shoot the remaining portions.

Writen by Thineshkan