Furthermore, his transition to Hindi cinema with the highly anticipated Indian 2 and his move away from his long-time production house have signaled a shift in his career trajectory. The mixed reception to recent projects suggests that the "Shankar formula"—the social message amplified by spectacle—may be facing diminishing returns in an era where audiences, exposed to global content via streaming, demand more nuance and less theatrics.
– A vigilante drama about a former freedom fighter (Haasan in dual roles as father and son) fighting corruption. It was India’s official entry for the Oscars, won three National Awards, and was dubbed into multiple languages. shankar film director