Director Shankar's son as hero

Director Shankar was once a legend who made big event films in a row. Recently, he disappointed with two big films, 'Indian 2' with Kamal Haasan and 'Game Changer' with Ram Charan. These films, which came with huge expectations, turned out to be a complete flop. Now Shankar is focusing more on his scripts. Especially on a project called 'Velpari'. Also, he is thinking about how to complete 'Indian 3'.

At this time, the focus has slowly shifted towards his family. Shankar's daughter Aditi Shankar is already working steadily in Tamil and Telugu films. Now his son Arijit Shankar is entering the film industry as a hero. This has been in the plan since long. Arijit has trained in acting for many years, worked on the sets of the film 'Madurasi' directed by A.R. Murugadoss, and became a part of the 'Game Changer' team. He also appeared in a small dance number in 'Indian 2'.

Arijit's debut film is fixed. It will be directed by Shiva. He is a former assistant in Atlee's team. The production is in the hands of Passion Studios. The genre of the film is a mix of youthful entertainer, romance, and action. The shooting will start after Dussehra, and it may release in late 2026. The heroine has not been finalized yet, Preity Mukundan's name is being heard, but a new girl can also be taken. The names of Jen Martin and Sai Abhyankar are under consideration for the music. A.R. Rahman's name is also being floated, but his deal depends on the budget.

It has become common in the Tamil industry to launch star kids with mid-range, genre-appropriate scripts, rather than heavy-duty debuts. If this film clicks, Arijit can create a place for himself without the pressure of his father's track record.