Quick Info
| Profession | Director, Producer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 17/08/1963 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Kumbakonam, Madras State, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Shankar Shanmugam |
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| Famous For | Directing India's most expensive film ever '2.0' |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm (5’ 9”) |
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| Weight | 85 kg (187 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Central Polytechnic College, Tamil Nadu, India |
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| Educational Qualification | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Leo |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Shanmugam |
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| Mother | Muthulakshmi |
| Spouse | Easwari Shankar |
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Career
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Favourites
| Favourite Singer | A. R. Rahman |
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| Favourite Actor | Rajinikanth |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He dreamt of being an actor since childhood. | |
| 2. S. A. Chandrasekhar introduced him to the film industry. | |
| 3. Shankar is the highest paid director in Indian Cinema. | |
| 4. He is the only Indian director with no flop movies. | |
| 5. Shankar has directed 12 films with A.R. Rahman. | |
| 6. His film 2.0 is the costliest Indian movie, budgeted at ₹500 crore. | |
| 7. His films often address contemporary social issues and incorporate vigilante themes with advanced VFX. |