Shankar

Shankar

Shankar Shanmugam is an Indian film director, film producer and screenwriter who works predominantly in Tamil cinema. He has directed several of the highest grossing films in Tamil cinema to date. His 2018 venture 2.0 is the highest grossing Tamil film of all time and the tenth highest grossing Indian film overall. Shankar's works typically deal with contemporary social issues, vigilante themes and involve the usage of state of the art technology and VFX. Six of his films have won the National Film Award for Best Special Effects.

  • Title: Shankar
  • Popularity: 1.464
  • Known For: Directing
  • Birthday: 1963-08-17
  • Place of Birth: Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India
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  • Also Known As: Shankar Shanmugam, एस शंकर, S. Shankar , ஷங்கர் , சங்கர்
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Shankar Movies

  • 2010
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    Endhiran Making of Robot

    Endhiran Making of Robot

    1 2010 HD

    Behind the Scenes of Shankar's Tamil sci-fi epic "Endhiran"

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  • 2014
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    Ninaithathu Yaaro

    Ninaithathu Yaaro

    3 2014 HD

    A director changes the perception of love for a group of youngsters by narrating how he reclaimed his life because of his now-married lover and her understanding husband.

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  • 1994
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    Kaadhalan

    Kaadhalan

    6.6 1994 HD

    Prabhu, a college student, falls in love with Shruthi, a governor's daughter. On knowing about their love affair, her father imprisons Prabhu and forbids him to meet Shruthi.

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  • 1996
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    Indian

    Indian

    6.9 1996 HD

    Senapathy, an ex-freedom fighter, is angry. He is angry against the rampant corruption at every level of the bureaucracy. He will clean it up at any cost.

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  • 2025
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    Game Changer

    Game Changer

    4.705 2025 HD

    Ram, a newly appointed district collector, takes charge in a city in Andhra Pradesh and immediately confronts the deeply entrenched corruption and inefficiency plaguing the government. Determined to bring reforms, he initiates sweeping changes, sparking a fierce conflict with a powerful state Minister.

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  • 2025
    imgMovies

    Game Changer

    Game Changer

    4.705 2025 HD

    Ram, a newly appointed district collector, takes charge in a city in Andhra Pradesh and immediately confronts the deeply entrenched corruption and inefficiency plaguing the government. Determined to bring reforms, he initiates sweeping changes, sparking a fierce conflict with a powerful state Minister.

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  • 1998
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    Jeans

    Jeans

    6.4 1998 HD

    The father of twin brothers wants to get them married to only twin sisters. But one of the brothers falls in love with a woman does not have a twin sister.

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  • 2007
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    Sivaji: The Boss

    Sivaji: The Boss

    7.044 2007 HD

    A wealthy engineer arrives in India with the mission of serving the nation and investing in the country's welfare but is met with strong opposition from corrupt officials and politicians. After being faced with insurmountable hardships, he decides to take drastic measures.

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  • 1996
    imgMovies

    Indian

    Indian

    6.9 1996 HD

    Senapathy, an ex-freedom fighter, is angry. He is angry against the rampant corruption at every level of the bureaucracy. He will clean it up at any cost.

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  • 2001
    imgMovies

    Nayak: The Real Hero

    Nayak: The Real Hero

    7.057 2001 HD

    Shivajirao, a TV reporter, gets a chance to be the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for a day after being challenged by incumbent Chief Minister Balraj Chauhan. After his one-day stint turns out to be a huge success, his life spirals out of control and he is embroiled in political intrigue.

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  • 2009
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    Eeram

    Eeram

    7 2009 HD

    A police officer investigates his former lover's death which is believed to be a suicide by others.

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  • 1999
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    Mudhalvan

    Mudhalvan

    6.9 1999 HD

    A man accepts a challenge to act as the Chief Minister for one day only, and makes such a success of it that soon he is embroiled in political intrigue.

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  • 1993
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    Gentleman

    Gentleman

    7.2 1993 HD

    Kicha is a modern-day Robin Hood, who along with his friend, Mani, steals from the rich to aid the poor. In society, he is a respected man who runs a small business.

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  • 1999
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    Mudhalvan

    Mudhalvan

    6.9 1999 HD

    A man accepts a challenge to act as the Chief Minister for one day only, and makes such a success of it that soon he is embroiled in political intrigue.

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  • 2006
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    Veyyil

    Veyyil

    7.2 2006 HD

    After receiving severe punishment from his father, the eldest son of a family runs away. Several years later, he returns back home with a feeling of remorse.

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  • 2012
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    Nanban

    Nanban

    7.1 2012 HD

    The plot of the film illustrates the embankment of two friends on a quest for a lost buddy, who was once an optimistic and successful student. On their journey, they recount their college life and special moments that the three shared up until their lost friend secretly parted ways after convocation. During their quest, the two encounter a rival classmate who once made a long forgotten bet with them, a funeral that goes impossibly out of control, and a wedding they must crash.

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  • 2003
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    Boys

    Boys

    6.6 2003 HD

    The story centers on six youngsters, who experience the downfalls of teenage life. The film conveys a message about the importance of a good education and career over other distractions, such as romance and sex.

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  • 2005
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    Anniyan

    Anniyan

    7.4 2005 HD

    Unable to bear the growing corruption in society and rejection from his love interest, a meek lawyer becomes diagnosed with multiple personality disorder due to which the personalities of a vigilante killer and a metrosexual start existing within him.

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  • 2008
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    Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul

    Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul

    6.4 2008 HD

    The story revolves around two unemployed youths who are struggling to make ends meet. At one situation they blame the God for all their sufferings. The God appears and decide to stay with them. Realizing the power of God resides in a "Galaxy Box" the youths steal it. By stealing it they become God and God ends up becoming a normal man. While the youths misuse the power the God as a man works hard and progresses up the status ladder. Later he makes them understand that everyone's destiny is in their own hands. As God being the main protagonist there are many sequences that reflects the current world affairs.

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  • 2006
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    Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi

    Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi

    7.6 2006 HD

    Set in the late 18th century during the early stages of the British Raj, the film tells the story of twin brothers separated at birth. Pulikesi XXIII, the foolish elder brother, becomes a puppet of his uncle, the Chief Minister, while Ukraputhan, the wise younger brother, becomes a patriot intent on saving his land and his brother.

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  • 1994
    imgMovies

    Kaadhalan

    Kaadhalan

    6.6 1994 HD

    Prabhu, a college student, falls in love with Shruthi, a governor's daughter. On knowing about their love affair, her father imprisons Prabhu and forbids him to meet Shruthi.

    img
  • 1994
    imgMovies

    Kaadhalan

    Kaadhalan

    6.6 1994 HD

    Prabhu, a college student, falls in love with Shruthi, a governor's daughter. On knowing about their love affair, her father imprisons Prabhu and forbids him to meet Shruthi.

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  • 2004
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    Kaadhal

    Kaadhal

    6.9 2004 HD

    Murugan is a diligent scooter mechanic in Madurai, whose life goes on smoothly until a rich schoolgirl named Aishwarya sets her eyes on him. The infatuation reaches dangerous levels when she coaxes Murugan to take her away from the clutches of her family, which has other plans about her future.

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  • 2010
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    Enthiran

    Enthiran

    6.583 2010 HD

    Dr. Vaseegaran creates Chitti, a powerful robot in his own image, but it is rejected by the scientific body AIRD due to its lack of human behaviour and emotions. After a lightning strike triggers emotions in Chitti, he begins to develop human-like feelings. However, Chitti falls in love with Dr. Vaseegaran's fiancée, Sana, and turns against his creator, leading to dangerous consequences.

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  • 2010
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    Anandhapurathu Veedu

    Anandhapurathu Veedu

    5.2 2010 HD

    In order to escape from the loan sharks, Bala takes his wife and son to hide in his ancestral home. However, things turn eerie when he feels the presence of ghosts in the house.

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  • 2007
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    Kaloori

    Kaloori

    6 2007 HD

    Nine childhood friends join an arts college together in a small town. Soon, Shobana becomes a part of their group, and things take a turn when one of the boys falls in love with her.

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  • 2015
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    I

    I

    6.724 2015 HD

    A deformed hunchback kidnaps a bride and holds her hostage while his connection to her and his targets is revealed in a series of flashbacks that unfold as he starts seeking revenge.

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  • 2018
    imgMovies

    2.0

    2.0

    5.86 2018 HD

    An ornithologist who commits suicide returns as fifth force to wreack vengeance on mankind for harming birds with mobile phone radiation. The only thing that is standing in his way is 2.0, the upgraded version of Chitti, the robot.

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  • 1970
    imgMovies

    Indian 3: War Mode

    Indian 3: War Mode

    1 1970 HD

    Banished by the very people who sought his return to end corruption, Senapathy's two track mission converges into a single track as he takes upon eradicating corruption into his own hands.

    img
  • 1993
    imgMovies

    Gentleman

    Gentleman

    7.2 1993 HD

    Kicha is a modern-day Robin Hood, who along with his friend, Mani, steals from the rich to aid the poor. In society, he is a respected man who runs a small business.

    img
  • 1993
    imgMovies

    Gentleman

    Gentleman

    7.2 1993 HD

    Kicha is a modern-day Robin Hood, who along with his friend, Mani, steals from the rich to aid the poor. In society, he is a respected man who runs a small business.

    img
  • 1996
    imgMovies

    Indian

    Indian

    6.9 1996 HD

    Senapathy, an ex-freedom fighter, is angry. He is angry against the rampant corruption at every level of the bureaucracy. He will clean it up at any cost.

    img
  • 1996
    imgMovies

    Indian

    Indian

    6.9 1996 HD

    Senapathy, an ex-freedom fighter, is angry. He is angry against the rampant corruption at every level of the bureaucracy. He will clean it up at any cost.

    img
  • 1994
    imgMovies

    Kaadhalan

    Kaadhalan

    6.6 1994 HD

    Prabhu, a college student, falls in love with Shruthi, a governor's daughter. On knowing about their love affair, her father imprisons Prabhu and forbids him to meet Shruthi.

    img
  • 1998
    imgMovies

    Jeans

    Jeans

    6.4 1998 HD

    The father of twin brothers wants to get them married to only twin sisters. But one of the brothers falls in love with a woman does not have a twin sister.

    img
  • 1998
    imgMovies

    Jeans

    Jeans

    6.4 1998 HD

    The father of twin brothers wants to get them married to only twin sisters. But one of the brothers falls in love with a woman does not have a twin sister.

    img
  • 2001
    imgMovies

    Nayak: The Real Hero

    Nayak: The Real Hero

    7.057 2001 HD

    Shivajirao, a TV reporter, gets a chance to be the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for a day after being challenged by incumbent Chief Minister Balraj Chauhan. After his one-day stint turns out to be a huge success, his life spirals out of control and he is embroiled in political intrigue.

    img
  • 2005
    imgMovies

    Anniyan

    Anniyan

    7.4 2005 HD

    Unable to bear the growing corruption in society and rejection from his love interest, a meek lawyer becomes diagnosed with multiple personality disorder due to which the personalities of a vigilante killer and a metrosexual start existing within him.

    img
  • 1999
    imgMovies

    Mudhalvan

    Mudhalvan

    6.9 1999 HD

    A man accepts a challenge to act as the Chief Minister for one day only, and makes such a success of it that soon he is embroiled in political intrigue.

    img
  • 2003
    imgMovies

    Boys

    Boys

    6.6 2003 HD

    The story centers on six youngsters, who experience the downfalls of teenage life. The film conveys a message about the importance of a good education and career over other distractions, such as romance and sex.

    img
  • 1999
    imgMovies

    Mudhalvan

    Mudhalvan

    6.9 1999 HD

    A man accepts a challenge to act as the Chief Minister for one day only, and makes such a success of it that soon he is embroiled in political intrigue.

    img
  • 2003
    imgMovies

    Boys

    Boys

    6.6 2003 HD

    The story centers on six youngsters, who experience the downfalls of teenage life. The film conveys a message about the importance of a good education and career over other distractions, such as romance and sex.

    img
  • 2001
    imgMovies

    Nayak: The Real Hero

    Nayak: The Real Hero

    7.057 2001 HD

    Shivajirao, a TV reporter, gets a chance to be the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for a day after being challenged by incumbent Chief Minister Balraj Chauhan. After his one-day stint turns out to be a huge success, his life spirals out of control and he is embroiled in political intrigue.

    img
  • 2005
    imgMovies

    Anniyan

    Anniyan

    7.4 2005 HD

    Unable to bear the growing corruption in society and rejection from his love interest, a meek lawyer becomes diagnosed with multiple personality disorder due to which the personalities of a vigilante killer and a metrosexual start existing within him.

    img
  • 2010
    imgMovies

    Enthiran

    Enthiran

    6.583 2010 HD

    Dr. Vaseegaran creates Chitti, a powerful robot in his own image, but it is rejected by the scientific body AIRD due to its lack of human behaviour and emotions. After a lightning strike triggers emotions in Chitti, he begins to develop human-like feelings. However, Chitti falls in love with Dr. Vaseegaran's fiancée, Sana, and turns against his creator, leading to dangerous consequences.

    img
  • 2007
    imgMovies

    Sivaji: The Boss

    Sivaji: The Boss

    7.044 2007 HD

    A wealthy engineer arrives in India with the mission of serving the nation and investing in the country's welfare but is met with strong opposition from corrupt officials and politicians. After being faced with insurmountable hardships, he decides to take drastic measures.

    img
  • 2007
    imgMovies

    Sivaji: The Boss

    Sivaji: The Boss

    7.044 2007 HD

    A wealthy engineer arrives in India with the mission of serving the nation and investing in the country's welfare but is met with strong opposition from corrupt officials and politicians. After being faced with insurmountable hardships, he decides to take drastic measures.

    img
  • 2010
    imgMovies

    Enthiran

    Enthiran

    6.583 2010 HD

    Dr. Vaseegaran creates Chitti, a powerful robot in his own image, but it is rejected by the scientific body AIRD due to its lack of human behaviour and emotions. After a lightning strike triggers emotions in Chitti, he begins to develop human-like feelings. However, Chitti falls in love with Dr. Vaseegaran's fiancée, Sana, and turns against his creator, leading to dangerous consequences.

    img
  • 2010
    imgMovies

    Enthiran

    Enthiran

    6.583 2010 HD

    Dr. Vaseegaran creates Chitti, a powerful robot in his own image, but it is rejected by the scientific body AIRD due to its lack of human behaviour and emotions. After a lightning strike triggers emotions in Chitti, he begins to develop human-like feelings. However, Chitti falls in love with Dr. Vaseegaran's fiancée, Sana, and turns against his creator, leading to dangerous consequences.

    img
  • 2015
    imgMovies

    I

    I

    6.724 2015 HD

    A deformed hunchback kidnaps a bride and holds her hostage while his connection to her and his targets is revealed in a series of flashbacks that unfold as he starts seeking revenge.

    img
  • 2015
    imgMovies

    I

    I

    6.724 2015 HD

    A deformed hunchback kidnaps a bride and holds her hostage while his connection to her and his targets is revealed in a series of flashbacks that unfold as he starts seeking revenge.

    img
  • 2012
    imgMovies

    Nanban

    Nanban

    7.1 2012 HD

    The plot of the film illustrates the embankment of two friends on a quest for a lost buddy, who was once an optimistic and successful student. On their journey, they recount their college life and special moments that the three shared up until their lost friend secretly parted ways after convocation. During their quest, the two encounter a rival classmate who once made a long forgotten bet with them, a funeral that goes impossibly out of control, and a wedding they must crash.

    img
  • 2018
    imgMovies

    2.0

    2.0

    5.86 2018 HD

    An ornithologist who commits suicide returns as fifth force to wreack vengeance on mankind for harming birds with mobile phone radiation. The only thing that is standing in his way is 2.0, the upgraded version of Chitti, the robot.

    img
  • 2018
    imgMovies

    2.0

    2.0

    5.86 2018 HD

    An ornithologist who commits suicide returns as fifth force to wreack vengeance on mankind for harming birds with mobile phone radiation. The only thing that is standing in his way is 2.0, the upgraded version of Chitti, the robot.

    img
  • 1994
    imgMovies

    The Gentleman

    The Gentleman

    5.5 1994 HD

    Vijay runs a small business and is also a master thief who is wanted by the cops. But, his motive for committing theft is to build a school where students can get free education and become professionals in their field.

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  • 1970
    imgMovies

    Indian 3: War Mode

    Indian 3: War Mode

    1 1970 HD

    Banished by the very people who sought his return to end corruption, Senapathy's two track mission converges into a single track as he takes upon eradicating corruption into his own hands.

    img
  • 2024
    imgMovies

    Indian 2: Zero Tolerance

    Indian 2: Zero Tolerance

    3.18 2024 HD

    As corruption becomes rampant in the country, a group of idealistic youngsters attract attention of freedom fighter-turned-vigilante Senapathy through social media, who returns to his homeland to finish what he started.

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  • 2024
    imgMovies

    Indian 2: Zero Tolerance

    Indian 2: Zero Tolerance

    3.18 2024 HD

    As corruption becomes rampant in the country, a group of idealistic youngsters attract attention of freedom fighter-turned-vigilante Senapathy through social media, who returns to his homeland to finish what he started.

    img
  • 2024
    imgMovies

    Indian 2: Zero Tolerance

    Indian 2: Zero Tolerance

    3.18 2024 HD

    As corruption becomes rampant in the country, a group of idealistic youngsters attract attention of freedom fighter-turned-vigilante Senapathy through social media, who returns to his homeland to finish what he started.

    img
  • 2024
    imgMovies

    Indian 2: Zero Tolerance

    Indian 2: Zero Tolerance

    3.18 2024 HD

    As corruption becomes rampant in the country, a group of idealistic youngsters attract attention of freedom fighter-turned-vigilante Senapathy through social media, who returns to his homeland to finish what he started.

    img
  • 1994
    imgMovies

    Kaadhalan

    Kaadhalan

    6.6 1994 HD

    Prabhu, a college student, falls in love with Shruthi, a governor's daughter. On knowing about their love affair, her father imprisons Prabhu and forbids him to meet Shruthi.

    img
  • 2012
    imgMovies

    Nanban

    Nanban

    7.1 2012 HD

    The plot of the film illustrates the embankment of two friends on a quest for a lost buddy, who was once an optimistic and successful student. On their journey, they recount their college life and special moments that the three shared up until their lost friend secretly parted ways after convocation. During their quest, the two encounter a rival classmate who once made a long forgotten bet with them, a funeral that goes impossibly out of control, and a wedding they must crash.

    img
  • 2010
    imgMovies

    Rettaisuzhi

    Rettaisuzhi

    3.2 2010 HD

    Rettaichuzhi is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by newcomer Thamira. It stars ace filmmakers K. Balachander and Bharathiraja in lead roles along with Anjali, debutant Aari, Manobala, Ilavarasu, Karunas and Jayachitra in supporting roles. The film unfolds in a village in Thirunelveli. Ramasamy (K Balachander) is an influential man in the village and he is a devoted to the principles of Congress since his childhood. He is against Singaravelan (Bharathiraja), a Communist. Their feud runs for over four decades. Even their grand children are against each other and they form gangs to express their enmity. However a romance in the family changes the warm atmosphere. Susheela (Anjali), brought up in Singaravelan's house is a school teacher who is in love with one Murthy (Aari). Understanding their true love, the children forget their enmity and try to bring both families together and get them wedlocked. Did they succeed in their attempts forms the climax.

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  • 2025
    imgMovies

    Game Changer

    Game Changer

    4.705 2025 HD

    Ram, a newly appointed district collector, takes charge in a city in Andhra Pradesh and immediately confronts the deeply entrenched corruption and inefficiency plaguing the government. Determined to bring reforms, he initiates sweeping changes, sparking a fierce conflict with a powerful state Minister.

    img
  • 1970
    imgMovies

    Velpari

    Velpari

    1 1970 HD

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  • 1970
    imgMovies

    Velpari

    Velpari

    1 1970 HD

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  • 1970
    imgMovies

    Velpari

    Velpari

    1 1970 HD

    The story based on S. Venkatesan’s historical fiction novel ‘Veera Yuga Nayagan Velpari.’ The novel is based on the life of Vēl Pāri, a Velir ruler of Parambu Nadu during the Sangam period in ancient Tamilakam. It follows the events of his life and how the Chera, Chola, and Pandya empires attempted to overthrow the tribal king.

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