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Shaji Kailas
Directing
Birth Date
August 15, 1965
Place of Birth
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
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).
Complete Filmography
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Kaapa
2022
5.1
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Kaduva
2022
5.2
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Vaigai Express
2017
6.7
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Ginger
2013
6.5
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Simhasanam
2012
3.1
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The King & The Commissioner
2012
4.4
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August 15
2011
3.9
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Drona 2010
2010
4.7
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Kerala Cafe
2009
6.7
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Red Chillies
2009
3.5
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Ellam Avan Seyal
2008
7.0
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Alibhai
2007
3.8
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Baba Kalyani
2006
4.6
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The Don
2006
5.0
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Chinthamani Kolacase
2006
6.2
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The Tiger
2005
5.9
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Natturajavu
2004
4.9
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Jana
2004
4.4
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Valliettan
2000
6.1