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Shaji Kailas

Film Director / Screenwriter | * 08/15/1965 (58) | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala (India)
Shaji Kailas (born 8 February 1965) is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his works in Malayalam cinema. Shaji got a breakthrough with the comedy film Dr. Pasupathy (1990). He is best known for his action films with mainly focusing on political thriller and crime genres such as Thalastaanam (1992), Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans (1993), Ekalavyan (1993), Mafia (1993), Commissioner (1994), The King (1995), Aaraam Thampuran (1997), Narasimham (2000), Valliettan (2000), Kaduva and Kaapa (2022). ()
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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).

Most frequent genres for this person: Action | Thriller | Drama

Known for these Movies & Shows

Ten stories meet at Kerala Cafe. ...

Kerala Cafe

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2009 | 3.3/5 | 2h 20min
Drama
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Village head Madhava Menon is highly respected for his integrity. Trouble begins in his life when a rival clan decides to cause havoc in the village. ...

Simhasanam

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2012 | 1.6/5 | 2h 33min
Action
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After getting turned down to become a police inspector, Rishi Menon starts his own detective agency. He is handed an assignment to investigate the murder of a woman and the disappearance of a college ...

News

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1989 | 3.0/5 | 2h 12min
Action, Mystery, Thriller
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Awards & Nominations for Shaji Kailas

Filmfare Awards South
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Movies with Shaji Kailas as Crew(50)

Directing/Director2023 Alone
Directing/Director2022 Kaapa
Directing/Director2022 Kaduva
Directing/Director2017 Vaigai Express
Writing/Screenplay2017 Vaigai Express
Directing/Director2015 En Vazhi Thani Vazhi
Directing/Director2013 Ginger
Directing/Director2012 The King & The Commissioner
Directing/Director2012 Simhasanam
Writing/Writer2012 Simhasanam
Directing/Director2011 August 15
Directing/Director2010 Drona 2010
Directing/Director2009 Kerala Cafe
Directing/Director2009 Red Chillies
Directing/Director2008 Sound of Boot
Directing/Director2008 Ellam Avan Seyal
Writing/Screenplay2008 Ellam Avan Seyal
Directing/Director2007 Time
Directing/Director2007 Alibhai
Directing/Director2006 Chinthamani Kolacase
Directing/Director2006 The Don
Directing/Director2006 Baba Kalyani
Directing/Director2005 The Tiger
Directing/Director2004 Natturajavu
Directing/Director2004 Jana
Writing/Screenplay2004 Jana
Directing/Director2003 Vishnu
Directing/Director2002 Thandavam
Directing/Director2002 Shivam
Directing/Director2001 Vaanchinathan
Directing/Director2000 Valliettan
Directing/Director2000 Narasimham
Directing/Director1999 F.I.R.
Directing/Director1998 The Truth
Directing/Director1997 Asuravamsam
Directing/Director1997 Aaram Thamburan
Directing/Director1996 Mahathma
Directing/Director1995 The King
Directing/Director1994 Rudraksham
Directing/Director1994 Commissioner
Directing/Director1993 Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans
Writing/Original Story1993 Joker
Directing/Director1993 Ekalavyan
Directing/Director1993 Mafia
Directing/Director1992 Neelakurukkan
Directing/Director1992 Thalasthanam
Directing/Director1991 Kilukkampetti
Directing/Director1991 Souhrudam
Directing/Director1990 Dr. Pasupathy
Directing/Director1989 News

Additional Information

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Citizenship: India
Born: Sunday, 08/15 1965 (August) in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala (India) (current age: 58 years + 249 days)
Zodiac sign: Leo (Chinese zodiac sign: Snake)
Educated at: Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School, Mahatma Gandhi College
Spouses (current/former): Annie
Other names for Shaji Kailas (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"ഷാജി കൈലാസ്"
Shaji Kailas frequently works together with these people:
Saikumar (18x, Actor)
Suresh Gopi (15x, Actor)
Maniyanpilla Raju (15x, Actor)
Siddique (15x, Actor)
Ganesh Kumar (15x, Actor)
Jagathy Sreekumar (12x, Actor)
Rajamani (11x, Crew)
Janardhanan (11x, Actor)
Rajan P Dev (11x, Actor)
Renji Panicker (11x, Actor)
Augustine (10x, Actor)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:289265, Added: 08/11/2018, Last updated: 04/12/2024