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Shankar
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- Born 22 January 1960
- Place of Birth Thrissur
- Occupation Film Director, Actor, Television Actor
- Spouse Radhika (1992, Divorced), Rooparekha (2002; 2011), Chitra Lekshmi (2013)
- Years active 1979-present
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- Oru Thalai Ragam
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ABOUT Shankar
Shankar Panicker: A Veteran of South Indian Cinema Shankar Panicker, a prominent figure in Malayalam and Tamil cinema, boasts a career spanning over four decades as an actor, director, and producer. His early success solidified his position as a leading actor in the 1980s, evidenced by the extended theatrical runs of his debut films: Oru Thalai Ragam (Tamil) and Manjil Virinja Pookkal (Malayalam), achieving 365 and 250 days respectively. His transition into directing and producing in 1990 further diversified his contributions to the industry. Recently, his production Ezhuthola (2024) garnered recognition, securing four awards across prestigious international film festivals including the London Independent Film Award, Sundarban International Film Festival, and Tagore International Film Festival. While specific details regarding the awards and the film are unavailable at this time, the achievement underlines his continued relevance in the industry. Beyond filmmaking, Shankar's entrepreneurial spirit extends to business ventures and social work. He and his wife previously operated a dance academy in London. Further details about his current projects and activities are pending confirmation. His significant contributions to South Indian cinema, encompassing acting, direction, and production, solidify his status as a versatile and enduring figure in the film industry.
Shankar FILMS AND CREDITS
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SHANKAR NEWS
Dil Raju calls working with Shankar on Ram Charan's Game Changer a 'wrong step': 'It was my mistake....'
June 24, 2025 3:02 pm
Producer Dil Raju acknowledged that when working with big filmmakers, the editing process often suffers, as they tend to become indulgent.
Thaman addresses lukewarm reception to music of Ram Charan's Game Changer: 'None of the songs had...'
March 18, 2025 9:36 pm
Thaman opened up about why the songs of Ram Charan-Shankar's Game Changer didn't get enough reach.
Game Changer box office collection day 7: Ram Charan's film plummets to alarmingly low occupancy, can it recover from a stunning box office slump?
January 17, 2025 9:08 am
Game Changer box office collection day 7: The Ram Charan-starrer needs a desperate shot in the arm, if it wants to hit the Rs 130 crore break-even point.
Shankar claims delays of Indian 2, Game Changer not entirely his fault: 'There are external factors'
January 15, 2025 3:02 pm
Indian 2 and Game Changer director Shankar recently discussed the delays of his movies, claiming that the gap in his career was not entirely his fault.
Ram Gopal Varma calls Ram Charan's Game Changer box office numbers 'fraud': 'Who’s behind this humiliating disgracing insult?'
January 14, 2025 11:43 am
Ram Gopal Varma also cast doubt on Game Changer's reported budget, in addition to questioning the box office figures of the Ram Charan-starrer. The makers have claimed the film earned Rs 186 cr on day 1 while trackers put the number at Rs 80 cr.
Game Changer Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 3: Ram Charan-Shankar film sees a massive 65 percent drop, inches towards the Rs 100 cr club
January 13, 2025 5:53 pm
Game Changer Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 3: The film managed to earn Rs 17 crore taking the total domestic net collections to Rs 89.6 crore
Telangana govt revokes ticket price hike for Ram Charan's Game Changer
January 12, 2025 2:26 pm
Complying with the High Court directives, the government said early morning shows for films will not be permitted in future 'until public interest, health and safety are duly considered'.
Game Changer movie review: A riveting Ram Charan anchors a middling Shankar showreel that needed more upgrades
January 10, 2025 10:17 pm
Game Changer Movie Review & Rating: Despite the film blowing hot and cold with an erratic consistency, the Ram Charan-Shankar film is truly held together by consistently good performances
Game Changer movie review Live Updates: Ram Charan film expected to earn over Rs 35 crore
January 15, 2025 12:51 pm
Game Changer Movie Review, Rating and Release Live Updates: Game Changer, which marks Shankar's first direct Telugu film in his career, stars an interesting set of actors, including Ram Charan, Kiara Advani, SJ Suryah, Anjali, Jayaram, and Sunil.
Game Changer box office collection Day 1 prediction: Ram Charan-Shankar film earns Rs 26.7 cr in advance bookings on Pongal; 6 lakh tickets sold already
January 10, 2025 12:36 pm
Game Changer Box Office Collection Prediction Day 1: The Ram Charan film is expected to make around Rs 30 crore. While the Telugu 2D version has sold an impressive 4.8 lakh tickets, the Tamil version has sold 33,192 tickets and the Hindi version has sold 70,585 tickets.
