Shaji Kailas is an Indian film director who works in Malayalam cinema.
He is best known for his action films of the 1990s.
Shaji got a break in the industry with the comedy film Dr.
Pasupathy (1990).
He frequently collaborated with screenwriters Renji Panicker and Ranijth.
With Renji Panicker, Shaji made popular political thrillers such as Thalastaanam (1992), Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans (1993), Ekalavyan (1993), Mafia (1993), Commissioner (1994), and The King (1995).
Shaji's collaboration with Ranijth brought forth stories set in a feudal background, such as Aaraam Thampuran (1997), Narasimham (2000), and Valliettan (2000).