S. Shankar’s Heroines
S. Shankar, full name Shankar Shanmugam, is a renowned Indian film director and producer, primarily known for his work in Tamil cinema. He is celebrated for his grand, visually spectacular films that often feature high-concept stories and innovative technology.
| Film | Heroines |
|---|---|
| Gentleman (1993) | Madhubala, SubhaShri |
| Kadhalan (1994) | Nagma |
| Indian (1996) | Manisha Koirala, Urmila, Sukanya |
| Jeans (1998) | Aishwarya Rai Bachchan |
| Boys (2003) | Sridevi, Genelia D’Souza |
| Anniyan (2005) | Sada |
| Sivaji: The Boss (2007) | Shriya Saran |
| Endhiran (2010) | Aishwarya Rai Bachchan |
| I (2015) | Amy Jackson |
| 2.0 (2018) | Amy Jackson |
| Indian 2 (TBA) | Rakul Preet Singh, Priya Bhavani Shankar |
The heroines who have starred in S. Shankar’s films represent a diverse array of talent and contribute significantly to the success of his movies. In “Gentleman” (1993), the leading ladies were Madhubala and SubhaShri. “Kadhalan” (1994) featured Nagma as the female lead.
In “Indian” (1996), Manisha Koirala, Urmila Matondkar, and Sukanya played pivotal roles. “Jeans” (1998) saw Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as the leading lady. “Boys” (2003) included Sridevi and Genelia D’Souza. The film “Anniyan” (2005) featured Sada in the lead role. In “Sivaji: The Boss” (2007), Shriya Saran starred opposite Rajinikanth.
The blockbuster “Endhiran” (2010), also known as “Robot”, had Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as the female lead. “I” (2015) showcased Amy Jackson, who also reprised her role in “2.0” (2018). Upcoming film “Indian 2” will feature Rakul Preet Singh and Priya Bhavani Shankar.
These actresses have played significant roles in enhancing the appeal of Shankar’s cinematic creations, contributing to the distinctive charm and success of his films.
