Shaji Kailas

Biography

Shaji Kailas is an Indian film director best known for his hard-hitting Malayalam commercial films. He got a break in the industry with the comedy film Dr. Pasupathy (1990). He's known for his collaboration with screenwriters Renji Panicker and Ranijth. With Renji Panicker, Shaji made popular political thrillers such as Thalastaanam (1992), Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans (1993), Ekalavyan (1993), Mafia (1993), Commissioner (1994), and The King (1995). Shaji's collaboration with Ranijth brought forth stories set in a feudal background, such as Aaraam Thampuran (1997), Narasimham (2000), and Valliettan (2000).

Directed

1. Narasimham (2000) — Director
2. Aaram Thamburan (1997) — Director
3. Kerala Cafe (2009) — Director
4. Chinthamani Kolacase (2006) — Director
5. Kaduva (2022) — Director
6. The King (1995) — Director
7. Valliettan (2000) — Director
8. Red Chillies (2009) — Director
9. Kaapa (2022) — Director
10. Baba Kalyani (2006) — Director
11. Alibhai (2007) — Director
12. Simhasanam (2012) — Director
13. Commissioner (1994) — Director
14. Alone (2023) — Director
15. Natturajavu (2004) — Director
16. Drona 2010 (2010) — Director
17. The Tiger (2005) — Director
18. The King & The Commissioner (2012) — Director
19. The Truth (1998) — Director
20. F.I.R. (1999) — Director
21. Thandavam (2002) — Director
22. Vaigai Express (2017) — Director
23. Jana (2004) — Director
24. Shivam (2002) — Director
25. Dr. Pasupathy (1990) — Director
26. August 15 (2011) — Director
27. Ekalavyan (1993) — Director
28. Vaanchinathan (2001) — Director
29. The Don (2006) — Director
30. Kilukkampetti (1991) — Director
31. Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans (1993) — Director
32. Time (2007) — Director
33. Madirasi (2012) — Director
34. Ginger (2013) — Director
35. Mafia (1993) — Director
36. Vishnu (2003) — Director
37. En Vazhi Thani Vazhi (2015) — Director
38. Thalasthanam (1992) — Director
39. Rudraksham (1994) — Director
40. Hunt (2024) — Director

Also appeared in

1. Lal Salam (2017) — Self