Shyam Sunder

Shyam Sunder’s filmography is pretty wild, honestly. If you look at Wanted from 2009—oh boy, that’s a full-throttle masala action flick with Salman Khan tossing out one-liners and punches in equal measure. Sunder’s direction leans hard into the chaos, but there’s this slickness to the way every chase, every fight, just keeps you hooked. The movie’s all about a mysterious hitman who’s actually an undercover cop, and the plot twists are just non-stop—like, you think you’ve got it figured out, then bam! Another surprise. It’s flashy, it’s loud, and it totally knows it. Now, No Entry from 2005? Total pivot. This one’s a screwball comedy, and Shyam Sunder just lets the cast go wild. You’ve got a bunch of married guys getting into trouble with a whole mess of misunderstandings, and the humor is pretty much relentless. The pacing’s quick, and the jokes hit that sweet spot between goofy and clever. There’s big ensemble energy, with everyone bouncing off each other in the most ridiculous situations. Not highbrow, but man, it’s a good time. And then there’s Shakthi: The Power, back in 2002. Way more dramatic—think revenge, family, and just raw emotions everywhere. Sunder digs deep into the darker side of human nature, and it shows. The story’s intense, with a mother fighting against all odds to save her son, and the stakes feel super personal. It’s got grit, but still packs enough spectacle to keep things entertaining. Altogether, Shyam Sunder’s movies are a wild ride—never boring, that’s for sure.