Shankar – Murugadoss Combo: Isn’t It Impractical?

A surprising buzz is making rounds in Kollywood. Star directors Shankar and AR Murugadoss are reportedly planning to collaborate on a film. No, not as a producer-director collaboration. What makes this buzz even more interesting is that Shankar is going to direct a film for which the story is provided by AR Murugadoss. Sounds unbelievable right?

According to some news reports, Murugadoss and his team have prepared a story while director Shankar is said to be keen in directing the project. However, there is no official confirmation about the film yet. If it really happens, this would be a rare combination in Indian cinema. Both Shankar and Murugadoss are established directors with strong identities and different styles of filmmaking.

That is also what makes the reported collaboration look slightly difficult to believe. Both filmmakers are known for creating their own stories and directing their films. So, the question is simple, why would Murugadoss give his story to another director when he can direct it himself?

At the same time, if the two filmmakers manage to combine their strengths, the project could certainly become one of the most interesting announcements in Indian cinema. However, there is a catch. Whether both their styles would sync or whether one would adapt to the other’s style. All these looks too early as of now.

For now, it is best to treat this as industry buzz rather than confirmed news. Whether Shankar and Murugadoss are actually joining hands or this is only a story-level discussion remains to be seen. Let’s wait for an official announcement.