Shankar's Son Arjith Debuts in 'Lover Boy'

Filmmaker S. Shankar's son, Arjith Shankar, has embarked on his cinematic journey with the launch of his debut film, 'Lover Boy'. The romantic drama commenced production following a traditional pooja ceremony. This project marks the directorial debut of Ashok Kumar, who previously served as an assistant director to filmmaker Atlee. Arjith Shankar will be seen alongside Krithi Shetty, an actress known for her work in 'LIK'.

The film's launch event was graced by several prominent figures from the Tamil film industry, including directors H. Vinoth and A. R. Murugadoss, as well as producer Madhan. The music for 'Lover Boy' will be composed by Thejas Krishna, marking his debut in Tamil cinema. The production team shared their excitement on social media, heralding the start of a journey filled with love and laughter.

Meanwhile, director S. Shankar has been active with his recent projects, including the political action film 'Game Changer' (2025) and the sequel 'Indian 2' (2024). Despite mixed critical reception for some of his recent works, fans eagerly anticipate his comeback, with a fast-paced thriller reportedly in development before his highly anticipated film 'Velpari'.