After the disappointing news that director Shankar's 'Robo' with Shahrukh Khan in the lead has been dropped, speculations are rise about his next venture.

Having rendered a blockbuster in his last outing 'Sivaji', expectations were high on Shankar's next. It was reported that the director would join hands with Shahrukh Khan for a Hindi venture. For reasons unknown, the project has been reported shelved.

Rumours are now abuzz about Shankar's forthcoming projects.

According to reports, Shankar might start a movie starring Kamal Haasan next. However another section says it would be a Telugu film and Shankar might direct either Mahesh Babu or Chiranjeevi's son Ram Charan Teja.

However the director is still maintaining a stoic silence. The final word is still to come from Shankar.