One of the leading commercial directors in the present who successfully mixes masala entertainers with strong social messages, his dreams have transformed into super hits. He can direct biggies like Rajni, multi starrers like Nanban yet handle newcomers with ease in Boys. Endhiran was a trendsetter in the sci-fi genre and Anniyan introduced multi-personality disorder. Shankar has the most enviable yet consistent track record and 2012 beckons Nanban with great eagerness.