Director and actor SJ Surya's respect for ace filmmaker Shankar was witnessed by Coimbatore audience at the audio launch function of forthcoming Tamil movie Nanban, as he claimed that he was ready to become a junior artiste for the Endhiran creator.

Praising Shankar to heavens, SJ Surya, who has done a cameo in the upcoming Tamil movie, said that the Nanban director should be adored for his work ethics. He also spoke high about the Anniyan director's ability to deliver hit after hit. Surya concludes on the note that the forthcoming Tamil movie would be a blockbuster.

SJ Surya will be seen in two scenes in Nanban. The movie, which is releasing for Sankranthi, also features Vijay, Jeeva, Srikanth, Ileana and Sathyaraj in the key roles.