Shaji Kailas
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).

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Alone (2023)
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Kaapa (2022)
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Kaduva (2022)
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Vaigai Express (2017)
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En Vazhi Thani Vazhi (2015)
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Ginger (2013)
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Madirasi (2012)
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Simhasanam (2012)
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The King & The Commissioner (2012)
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August 15 (2011)
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Drona 2010 (2010)
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Kerala Cafe (2009)
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Red Chillies (2009)
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Ellam Avan Seyal (2008)
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Sound of Boot (2008)
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Alibhai (2007)
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Time (2007)
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Baba Kalyani (2006)
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The Don (2006)
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Chinthamani Kolacase (2006)
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The Tiger (2005)
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Natturajavu (2004)
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Jana (2004)
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Vishnu (2003)
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Thandavam (2002)
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Shivam (2002)
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Vaanchinathan (2001)
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Valliettan (2000)
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Narasimham (2000)
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F.I.R. (1999)
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The Truth (1998)
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Aaram Thamburan (1997)
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Asuravamsam (1997)
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Mahathma (1996)
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The King (1995)
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Rudraksham (1994)
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Commissioner (1994)
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Ekalavyan (1993)
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Mafia (1993)
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Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans (1993)
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Joker (1993)
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Neelakurukkan (1992)
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Thalasthanam (1992)
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Kilukkampetti (1991)
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Souhrudam (1991)
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Dr. Pasupathy (1990)
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News (1989)
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