Shaji Kailas
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- August 15, 1965
- Birthplace
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
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
Varavu 2026
Director
Hunt 2024
Director
Alone 2023
Director
Kaapa 2022
Director
Kaduva 2022
Director
Thakkol 2019
Producer
Vaigai Express 2017
Screenplay, Director
- En Vazhi Thani Vazhi
En Vazhi Thani Vazhi 2015
Director
Ginger 2013
Director
Madirasi 2012
Director
Simhasanam 2012
Writer, Director
The King & The Commissioner 2012
Director
August 15 2011
Director
Drona 2010 2010
Director
Kerala Cafe 2009
Director
Red Chillies 2009
Director
Ellam Avan Seyal 2008
Screenplay, Director
- Sound of Boot
Sound of Boot 2008
Director
Alibhai 2007
Director
- Time
Time 2007
Director
Baba Kalyani 2006
Director
The Don 2006
Director
Chinthamani Kolacase 2006
Director
The Tiger 2005
Director
Natturajavu 2004
Director
Jana 2004
Screenplay, Director
- Vishnu
Vishnu 2003
Director
Thandavam 2002
Director
- Shivam
Shivam 2002
Director
Vaanchinathan 2001
Director
Valliettan 2000
Director
Narasimham 2000
Director
F.I.R. 1999
Director
Ustaad 1999
Producer
The Truth 1998
Director
Aaram Thamburan 1997
Director
- Asuravamsam
Asuravamsam 1997
Director
Mahathma 1996
Director
The King 1995
Director
- Rudraksham
Rudraksham 1994
Director
Commissioner 1994
Director
- Ekalavyan
Ekalavyan 1993
Director
Mafia 1993
Director
- Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans
Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans 1993
Director
Joker 1993
Original Story
Neelakurukkan 1992
Director
- Thalasthanam
Thalasthanam 1992
Director
Kilukkampetti 1991
Director
Souhrudam 1991
Director
Sunday 7.P.M. 1990
Director
Dr. Pasupathy 1990
Director
News 1989
Director
Credits from TMDB.