K. Shankar

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K. Shankar

Born March 17, 1926 · Malabar, Kerala, India

Died March 5, 2006 · aged 79

K. Shankar was a veteran film editor and director, born on Mar 17, 1926 in Malabar (now Kerala, in India). He directed more than 80 films in all the South Indian languages including Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada as well as in Hindi.

Known For

Sivagangai SeemaiSivagangai Seemai · 1959
Sivagangai Seemai
10.01959
MovieHistoryDrama
After Kattabomman's execution at Kayattar, his brother, Oomadurai, becomes the ruler of the town Sivaganga. Seeing this as an opportunity, the British attack and invade the town with a powerful army.
Madhuraiyai Meetta SundharapandiyanMadhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan · 1978
Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan
9.01978
MovieDrama
Set during the time of the Chola invasion, the film tells the story of a courageous Pandiyan king. The king filled the hearts of his people with courage, patriotism and faith to help fight the Cholas.
Raja RishiRaja Rishi · 1985
Raja Rishi
9.01985
MovieDrama
Raja Rishi is a 1985 Indian Tamil film directed by K. Shankar and produced by N. Sakunthala. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Prabhu Ganesan, M. N. Nambiar and Nalini in lead roles. There is a touching scene where moved by the penance of Sage Vishvamitra, formerly King Kaushika; God Shiva grants him the status of brahmarishi and totally compassionate, Rajarishi sings the Gayatri Mantra.
Adimai PennAdimai Penn · 1969
Adimai Penn
7.51969
MovieDramaAction
An evil man kills Vengaiyan's father and enslaves all his people. Vengaiyan is ignorant and wild but Jeeva helps him evolve into a valiant and wise man, who then swears to right his people.
Or IravuOr Iravu · 1951
Or Iravu
7.01951
MovieDrama
A thief breaks into a wealthy man's house unaware that the man is his father, who had abandoned his mother and him a long time ago.
Velundu VinaiyillaiVelundu Vinaiyillai · 1987
Velundu Vinaiyillai
5.01987
MovieDrama
Velundu Vinaiyillai (Tamil: வேலுண்டு வினையில்லை) is a 1987 Indian Tamil film, directed by K. Shankar and produced by S. Valliammai. The film stars Vijayakanth, Ambika, M. N. Nambiar and Jaiganesh in lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan.
Deiva ThirumanangalDeiva Thirumanangal · 1981
Deiva Thirumanangal
9.01981
MovieDrama
BhookailasaBhookailasa · 1958
Bhookailasa
8.51958
MovieDrama
Ravana, the king of Lanka gets tricked by various people in the process of attaining ' Athmalinga ' from Shiva.

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