Director Shankar's son Arjith to make acting debut with Krithi Shetty in Lover Boy
Director Shankar's son Arjith is set to enter films with Lover Boy, starring Krithi Shetty. The project has officially begun, but several key details remain under wraps.

Director Shankar’s son Arjith is all set to make his acting debut with Lover Boy, a new romantic entertainer that will see him share screen space with actor Krithi Shetty. The project was officially launched with a pooja ceremony on Thursday, ending months of speculation surrounding Arjith’s entry into films.
The film marks a significant milestone for the young actor, while also bringing together a fresh team of talent. Announcing the project on social media, Passion Studios described it as “an auspicious start to a journey filled with love, laughter, and rosy beginnings”. The makers are expected to reveal further details about the film in the coming months.
Who is directing Lover Boy?
Lover Boy will be directed by Ashok, a former associate of filmmaker Atlee, who is making his directorial debut with the project. The film is being produced by Sudhan Sundaram’s Passion Studios in association with Venkat K Narayana’s KVN Productions.
Several prominent names from the film industry attended the launch ceremony, including Shankar, H Vinoth, AR Murugadoss and Madhan of With Love fame. The ceremony was also attended by Jason Sanjay, son of actor Vijay. Jason, who has been a close friend of Arjith for years, was present to support him as Lover Boy was officially launched. His appearance at the event attracted attention from fans and industry observers alike.
What did the producers say about the film?
Speaking about the project, producer Sudhan Sundaram said Passion Studios was drawn to the story from the very first narration. He noted that Ashok’s clarity, sincerity and commitment to the film strengthened the team’s confidence in the project.
Sudhan also revealed that KVN Productions came on board after Venkat K Narayana heard the narration and was impressed by the film’s central idea, leading to the collaboration between the two production houses.
What do we know about the cast and crew?
Talking about the lead actors, Sudhan praised Arjith’s dedication and knowledge of cinema, while highlighting Krithi Shetty’s proven track record as a performer. He added that the team was excited to work with a young group of talents on the film.
While the makers are yet to announce the story, technical crew and production timeline, the announcement post tagged cinematographer Kalaiselvan, editor Kalaivanan and music composer Thejas Krishna. Meanwhile, Passion Studios is also gearing up for the release of Demonte Colony 3.
Director Shankar’s son Arjith is all set to make his acting debut with Lover Boy, a new romantic entertainer that will see him share screen space with actor Krithi Shetty. The project was officially launched with a pooja ceremony on Thursday, ending months of speculation surrounding Arjith’s entry into films.
The film marks a significant milestone for the young actor, while also bringing together a fresh team of talent. Announcing the project on social media, Passion Studios described it as “an auspicious start to a journey filled with love, laughter, and rosy beginnings”. The makers are expected to reveal further details about the film in the coming months.
Who is directing Lover Boy?
Lover Boy will be directed by Ashok, a former associate of filmmaker Atlee, who is making his directorial debut with the project. The film is being produced by Sudhan Sundaram’s Passion Studios in association with Venkat K Narayana’s KVN Productions.
Several prominent names from the film industry attended the launch ceremony, including Shankar, H Vinoth, AR Murugadoss and Madhan of With Love fame. The ceremony was also attended by Jason Sanjay, son of actor Vijay. Jason, who has been a close friend of Arjith for years, was present to support him as Lover Boy was officially launched. His appearance at the event attracted attention from fans and industry observers alike.
What did the producers say about the film?
Speaking about the project, producer Sudhan Sundaram said Passion Studios was drawn to the story from the very first narration. He noted that Ashok’s clarity, sincerity and commitment to the film strengthened the team’s confidence in the project.
Sudhan also revealed that KVN Productions came on board after Venkat K Narayana heard the narration and was impressed by the film’s central idea, leading to the collaboration between the two production houses.
What do we know about the cast and crew?
Talking about the lead actors, Sudhan praised Arjith’s dedication and knowledge of cinema, while highlighting Krithi Shetty’s proven track record as a performer. He added that the team was excited to work with a young group of talents on the film.
While the makers are yet to announce the story, technical crew and production timeline, the announcement post tagged cinematographer Kalaiselvan, editor Kalaivanan and music composer Thejas Krishna. Meanwhile, Passion Studios is also gearing up for the release of Demonte Colony 3.