Shaji Kailas
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).
Filmography · 39
Varavu
2026 · Director
Vaigai Express
2017 · Director
Ellam Avan Seyal
2008 · Director
News
1989 · Director
Alibhai
2007 · Director
Dr. Pasupathy
1990 · Director
Kaapa
2022 · Director
Aaram Thamburan
1997 · Director
Commissioner
1994 · Director
Kilukkampetti
1991 · Director
Kerala Cafe
2009 · Director
Baba Kalyani
2006 · Director
Kaduva
2022 · Director
Mafia
1993 · Director
Natturajavu
2004 · Director
Narasimham
2000 · Director
Thandavam
2002 · Director
The King & The Commissioner
2012 · Director
The Truth
1998 · Director
Hunt
2024 · Director
Neelakurukkan
1992 · Director
Chinthamani Kolacase
2006 · Director
Alone
2023 · Director
Valliettan
2000 · Director
Red Chillies
2009 · Director
Drona 2010
2010 · Director
The King
1995 · Director
Vaanchinathan
2001 · Director
The Tiger
2005 · Director
The Don
2006 · Director
August 15
2011 · Director
Jana
2004 · Director
Sunday 7.P.M.
1990 · Director
F.I.R.
1999 · Director
Mahathma
1996 · Director
Souhrudam
1991 · Director
Ginger
2013 · Director
Simhasanam
2012 · Director
Madirasi
2012 · Director