Shankar, an acclaimed film director recognized for his great cinematic vision, is confronting one of his most difficult tasks ever. Back-to-back setbacks with ‘Indian 2’ and ‘Game Changer’ have put him in a tough position, limiting his ability to secure producers for large-scale projects. While ‘Game Changer’ was supposed to be a game changer for him, its terrible box office performance has caused him to reconsider his future ventures.
Shankar had big plans, like finishing ‘Indian 3’ and launching the multipart ‘Velpari’ with a star-studded cast. After the failure of ‘Game Changer’, the possibilities of accomplishing such large-budget projects have decreased. According to industry sources, in order to make a comeback, he may need to shift his focus to smaller-scale projects.
In the midst of this uncertainty, actor Vikram reportedly approached Shankar with an intriguing proposal: direct a film starring his son, Dhruv Vikram. Dhruv, who made his debut with ‘Adithya Varma’, is still looking for a big box office hit. With Vikram actively monitoring his son’s career, this alliance could be a smart move to help Dhruv advance in the profession.
Currently, Dhruv is set to work with ‘Karnan’ director Mari Selvaraj for his next project. If Shankar gives the nod to this venture, it is expected to be a relatively small-budget film with a quicker production timeline, marking a new phase in the filmmaker’s career.