Tamil director Shankar has a generation of fans who grew up watching his movies, cherish them, and still carry those memories. They continue to look up to him, even though he is not in great form currently. Very few directors command such genuine love from an entire generation, but Shankar and his films have created this kind of long-lasting impact.
With movies like Gentleman, Premikudu, Indian, Oke Okkadu, and Robo, Shankar delivered films that have stood the test of time. This is why, whenever a Shankar film is about to release, a section of movie lovers genuinely hopes for his big comeback.
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Over the years, Shankar has also maintained a clean image in public, avoiding controversies or the arrogance that often comes with the success. Known for his technical brilliance, he has always been someone who focuses on his craft.
However, the ongoing issues with his film Game Changer and the legal challenges posed by Lyca Productions, even threatening to stop its release in Tamil Nadu, are disheartening.
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It’s especially sad to see a director of Shankar’s stature—once the pride of the Tamil film industry and its audience—facing such struggles. Success has changed the dynamics, and now it’s all about numbers and business.
The attempts to stop a Shankar film in his own home turf are disheartening. Moreover, his decision to revisit Indian with sequels like Indian 2 and a potential Indian 3 may turn out to be a lifetime regret. Some classics are better left untouched. Shankar seems to have learned this lesson the hard way, but it might be too late to reverse the damage.
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Now, his only hope lies in Game Changer becoming a miraculous success and bringing him back into the limelight. The film’s lead hero Ram Charan, who is part of RRR and a Tier 1 star in Telugu cinema, offers a promising combination. If Shankar had worked with a Tamil hero, the film might have been limited to the Tamil market. But with Game Changer, he has the potential to tap into the Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi markets, but Ram Charan’s stardom should be on display.
Game Changer needs nothing short of a miracle to work across industries and revive Shankar’s career. Will it happen? We’ll find out in two days.
