Dr. MGR University will honor actor Vijay and director Shankar with honorary doctorates for their significant contributions to Tamil cinema.
Dr MGR University will confer honorary doctorate on actor Vijay and director Shankar. They two sought-after film personalities would be conferred the award for their immense contribution to the film industry.
Vijay, son of director S A Chandrasekhar, made a humble beginning and went on to become a prominent hero, is currently the mass actor with a huge fan base. Having rendered several blockbusters, Vijay is considered a safe bet in the industry by the producers and directors. The young hero is today playing the lead role in Azhagiya Tamil Magan and a couple of big projects lined up his sleeve.
Director Shankar, who is known for his grandeur and lofty themes, is a successful producer too. Having rendered eight blockbusters including the latest Sivaji, Shankar is a shrewd producer whose S Pictures has come up with off-beat films like Kadhal, Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi and Veyyil.