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 39
2020s
- 2026
- 2024
Hunt
Director
- 2023
Alone
Director
- 2022
Kaduva
Director
2010s
- 2017
Vaigai Express
Director
- 2013
Ginger
Director
- 2012
Madirasi
Director
Simhasanam
Director
The King & The Commissioner
Director
- 2011
August 15
Director
- 2010
Drona 2010
Director
2000s
- 2009
Kerala Cafe
Director
Red Chillies
Director
- 2008
Ellam Avan Seyal
Director
- 2007
Alibhai
Director
- 2006
Baba Kalyani
Director
The Don
Director
Chinthamani Kolacase
Director
- 2005
The Tiger
Director
- 2004
Natturajavu
Director
Jana
Director
- 2002
Thandavam
Director
- 2001
Vaanchinathan
Director
- 2000
Valliettan
Director
Narasimham
Director
1990s
- 1999
F.I.R.
Director
- 1998
The Truth
Director
- 1997
Aaram Thamburan
Director
- 1996
Mahathma
Director
- 1995
- 1994
Commissioner
Director
- 1993
Mafia
Director
- 1992
Neelakurukkan
Director
- 1991
Kilukkampetti
Director
Souhrudam
Director
- 1990
Dr. Pasupathy
Director
Sunday 7.P.M.
Director
1980s
- 1989
News
Director
Wrote 5
2010s
- 2017
Vaigai Express
Screenplay
- 2012
Simhasanam
Writer
2000s
- 2008
Ellam Avan Seyal
Screenplay
- 2004
Jana
Screenplay
1990s
- 1993
Joker
Original Story
Produced 2
2010s
- 2019
Thakkol
Producer
1990s
- 1999
Ustaad
Producer
Appearances1
2010s
- 2017
