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Shankar

Shankar Image Source : Wikipedia
  • 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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  • Bad Boyz, 
  • 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

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Bad Boyz

  • Bad Boyz

    ( 2024 )

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  • Bhramam

  • Bhramam

    ( 2021 )

  • Njaan Samvidhanam Cheyyum

  • Njaan Samvidhanam Cheyyum

    ( 2015 )

  • Viswasam Athalle Ellam

  • Viswasam Athalle Ellam

    ( 2015 )

  • Manal Naharam

  • Manal Naharam

    ( 2015 )

  • Sand City

  • Sand City

    ( 2015 )

  • Akashangalil

  • Akashangalil

    ( 2015 )

  • Naku Penta Naku Taka

  • Naku Penta Naku Taka

    ( 2014 )

  • Ms. Lekha Tharoor Kaanunnathu

  • Ms. Lekha Tharoor Kaanunnathu

    ( 2013 )

  • Hotel California

  • Hotel California

    ( 2013 )

  • Hide N' Seek

  • Hide N' Seek

    ( 2012 )

  • Inheritors of the Earth

  • Inheritors of the Earth

    ( 2012 )

  • Banking Hours 10 to 4

  • Banking Hours 10 to 4

    ( 2012 )

  • Father's Day

  • Father's Day

    ( 2012 )

  • Casanovva

  • Casanovva

    ( 2012 )

  • Koottukar

  • Koottukar

    ( 2010 )

  • Ividam Swargamanu

  • Ividam Swargamanu

    ( 2009 )

  • Keralotsavam 2009

  • Keralotsavam 2009

    ( 2009 )

  • Virus

  • Virus

    ( 2007 )

  • The Fire

  • The Fire

    ( 2003 )

  • Sundaripravu

  • Sundaripravu

    ( 2002 )

  • Madhuram

  • Madhuram

    ( 2002 )

  • Sravu

  • Sravu

    ( 2001 )

  • Bhadra

  • Bhadra

    ( 2001 )

  • Stalin Sivadas

  • Stalin Sivadas

    ( 1999 )

  • Soorya Vanam

  • Soorya Vanam

    ( 1998 )

  • Snehasindhooram

  • Snehasindhooram

    ( 1997 )

  • Thakshasila

  • Thakshasila

    ( 1995 )

  • Gandharvam

  • Gandharvam

    ( 1993 )

  • Master Plan

  • Master Plan

    ( 1991 )

  • Kizhakkunarum Pakshi

  • Kizhakkunarum Pakshi

    ( 1991 )

  • Abhimanyu

  • Abhimanyu

    ( 1991 )

  • Panthaya Kuthiraigal

  • Panthaya Kuthiraigal

    ( 1990 )

  • Niyamam Enthu Cheyyum

  • Niyamam Enthu Cheyyum

    ( 1990 )

  • Avesha

  • Avesha

    ( 1990 )

  • Kathal Enum Nadhiyiniley

  • Kathal Enum Nadhiyiniley

    ( 1989 )

  • Bhadra Chitta

  • Bhadra Chitta

    ( 1989 )

  • Onnam Manam Poomanam

  • Onnam Manam Poomanam

    ( 1987 )

  • Ithu Ente Neethi

  • Ithu Ente Neethi

    ( 1987 )

  • Amme Bhagavathi

  • Amme Bhagavathi

    ( 1987 )

  • Ajantha

  • Ajantha

    ( 1987 )

  • Aalippazhangal

  • Aalippazhangal

    ( 1987 )

  • Ithrayum Kalam

  • Ithrayum Kalam

    ( 1987 )

  • Ponnum Kudthinu Pottu

  • Ponnum Kudthinu Pottu

    ( 1986 )

  • Naale Njangalude Vivahum

  • Naale Njangalude Vivahum

    ( 1986 )

  • Elanji Pookkal

  • Elanji Pookkal

    ( 1986 )

  • Ashtabandham

  • Ashtabandham

    ( 1986 )

  • Sukhamo Devi

  • Sukhamo Devi

    ( 1986 )

  • Oppam Oppathinoppam

  • Oppam Oppathinoppam

    ( 1986 )

  • Nimishingal

  • Nimishingal

    ( 1986 )

  • Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi

  • Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi

    ( 1986 )

  • Oru Yuga Sandhya

  • Oru Yuga Sandhya

    ( 1986 )

  • Adukkan Entheluppam

  • Adukkan Entheluppam

    ( 1986 )

  • Chekkaeran Oru Chilla

  • Chekkaeran Oru Chilla

    ( 1986 )

  • Dheem Tharikida Thom

  • Dheem Tharikida Thom

    ( 1986 )

  • Ambada Njane!

  • Ambada Njane!

    ( 1985 )

  • Scene No. 7

  • Scene No. 7

    ( 1985 )

  • Archana Aaradhana

  • Archana Aaradhana

    ( 1985 )

  • Oru Naal Innoru Naal

  • Oru Naal Innoru Naal

    ( 1985 )

  • Nerariyum Nerathu

  • Nerariyum Nerathu

    ( 1985 )

  • Aarodum Parayaruthe

  • Aarodum Parayaruthe

    ( 1985 )

  • Vasantha Sena

  • Vasantha Sena

    ( 1985 )

  • Vannu Kandu Keezhadakki

  • Vannu Kandu Keezhadakki

    ( 1985 )

  • Sammelanam

  • Sammelanam

    ( 1985 )

  • Oru Kudakeezhil

  • Oru Kudakeezhil

    ( 1985 )

  • Mukhyamanthri

  • Mukhyamanthri

    ( 1985 )

  • Choodatha Pookal

  • Choodatha Pookal

    ( 1985 )

  • Pacha Velicham

  • Pacha Velicham

    ( 1985 )

  • Punnaram Cholli Cholli

  • Punnaram Cholli Cholli

    ( 1985 )

  • Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya

  • Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya

    ( 1985 )

  • Aram + Aram = Kinnaram

  • Aram + Aram = Kinnaram

    ( 1985 )

  • Santham Bheekaram

  • Santham Bheekaram

    ( 1985 )

  • Boeing Boeing

  • Boeing Boeing

    ( 1985 )

  • Oru Nokku Kanan

  • Oru Nokku Kanan

    ( 1985 )

  • Onningu Vannengil

  • Onningu Vannengil

    ( 1985 )

  • Oru Sandesam Koodi

  • Oru Sandesam Koodi

    ( 1985 )

  • Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil

  • Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil

    ( 1985 )

  • Soundaryappinakkam

  • Soundaryappinakkam

    ( 1985 )

  • Uma Nilayam

  • Uma Nilayam

    ( 1984 )

  • Aashamsakalode

  • Aashamsakalode

    ( 1984 )

  • Muthodu Muthu

  • Muthodu Muthu

    ( 1984 )

  • Jeevitham

  • Jeevitham

    ( 1984 )

  • Vanitha Police

  • Vanitha Police

    ( 1984 )

  • Piriyilla Naam

  • Piriyilla Naam

    ( 1984 )

  • Oru Thettinte Katha

  • Oru Thettinte Katha

    ( 1984 )

  • Krishna Guruvayoorappaa

  • Krishna Guruvayoorappaa

    ( 1984 )

  • Veendum Chalikkunna Chakram

  • Veendum Chalikkunna Chakram

    ( 1984 )

  • Thirakil Alppam Samayam

  • Thirakil Alppam Samayam

    ( 1984 )

  • Itha Innu Muthal

  • Itha Innu Muthal

    ( 1984 )

  • Ethirppukal

  • Ethirppukal

    ( 1984 )

  • Anithichuvappu

  • Anithichuvappu

    ( 1984 )

  • Aarorumariyathe

  • Aarorumariyathe

    ( 1984 )

  • Poochakkoru Mookkuthi

  • Poochakkoru Mookkuthi

    ( 1984 )

  • Oodarathuammava Aalariyam

  • Oodarathuammava Aalariyam

    ( 1984 )

  • Arante Mulla Kochu Mulla

  • Arante Mulla Kochu Mulla

    ( 1984 )

  • Paavam Krooran

  • Paavam Krooran

    ( 1984 )

  • Athirathram

  • Athirathram

    ( 1984 )

  • Thimingalam

  • Thimingalam

    ( 1983 )

  • Samrambham

  • Samrambham

    ( 1983 )

  • Eettappuli

  • Eettappuli

    ( 1983 )

  • Ee Vazhi Mathram

  • Ee Vazhi Mathram

    ( 1983 )

  • Mortuary

  • Mortuary

    ( 1983 )

  • Himam

  • Himam

    ( 1983 )

  • Angam

  • Angam

    ( 1983 )

  • Kodumkattu

  • Kodumkattu

    ( 1983 )

  • Coolie

  • Coolie

    ( 1983 )

  • Hello Madras Girl

  • Hello Madras Girl

    ( 1983 )

  • Bhookambam

  • Bhookambam

    ( 1983 )

  • Marakkillorikkalum

  • Marakkillorikkalum

    ( 1983 )

  • Engane Nee Marakkum

  • Engane Nee Marakkum

    ( 1983 )

  • Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu

  • Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu

    ( 1983 )

  • Kayam

  • Kayam

    ( 1982 )

  • Aranjaanam

  • Aranjaanam

    ( 1982 )

  • Kaliya Mardanam

  • Kaliya Mardanam

    ( 1982 )

  • Ente Mohangal Poovaninju

  • Ente Mohangal Poovaninju

    ( 1982 )

  • Anuraga Kodathi

  • Anuraga Kodathi

    ( 1982 )

  • Pooviriyum Pulari

  • Pooviriyum Pulari

    ( 1982 )

  • Velicham Vitharunna Pennkutty

  • Velicham Vitharunna Pennkutty

    ( 1982 )

  • Padayottam

  • Padayottam

    ( 1982 )

  • Guha

  • Guha

    ( 1981 )

  • Kadathe

  • Kadathe

    ( 1981 )

  • Koyil Puraa

  • Koyil Puraa

    ( 1981 )

  • Palangal

  • Palangal

    ( 1981 )

  • Oothikachiya Ponnu

  • Oothikachiya Ponnu

    ( 1981 )

  • Sujatha

  • Sujatha

    ( 1980 )

  • Manjil Virinja Pookkal

  • Manjil Virinja Pookkal

    ( 1980 )

  • Oru Thalai Raagam

  • Oru Thalai Raagam

    ( 1980 )

  • Sarapanjaram

  • Sarapanjaram

    ( 1979 )
Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

SHANKAR NEWS

When it comes to Indian 2 director Shankar, one thing that has always puzzled me is how a filmmaker whose works often feature wafer-thin plots and stories, and occasionally share major similarities, has managed to captivate all so effectively for years.

Shankar and the art and craft of creating many blockbusters with the same crux: A journey through Indian 2 director's films

July 12, 2024 3:09 pm

When it comes to Indian 2 director Shankar, one thing that has always puzzled me is how a filmmaker whose works often feature wafer-thin plots and stories, and occasionally share major similarities, has managed to captivate all so effectively for years.

Indian 2 Review Live Updates

Indian 2 Release and Review highlights: Kamal Haasan film off to a great start

July 18, 2024 12:00 pm

Indian 2 Release and Review highlights: Indian 2 starring Kamal Haasan, Siddharth and SJ Suryah is getting mixed reviews, with many calling the film dull and outdated.

director Shankar

Shankar: 'I imagined a cinematic universe with Indian, Sivaji, and Mudhalvan but didn’t get any encouragement'

July 02, 2024 3:24 pm

Director Shankar, in a recent interview, admitted to having ideas for a 'Shankar Cinematic Universe'.

Shankar and Kamal Haasan on sets of Indian 2

Shankar answers the most asked question: 'What's the age of Kamal Haasan's Indian?'

June 27, 2024 3:39 pm

Ever since Indian 2 was announced, fans kept wondering what's the age of Indian Thatha since he was 75 in the first part.

Indian 2 Review Live Updates

Kamal Haasan, S Shankar confirm Indian 3: 'Our initial idea was to do only one film, but...'

June 26, 2024 4:41 pm

Filmmaker S Shankar, the director of Indian 2 revealed that he shot for Indian 2 and Indian 3 "sporadically" as the film had the scope of being made into two parts.

Kamal Haasan reprises his role as Senapathy in Indian 2.

Indian 2 trailer decoded: From Enthiran's gun scene to Bigg Boss punchline, here's everything that Shankar packed into Kamal Haasan-starrer

June 25, 2024 9:47 pm

Indian 2 trailer was not just about Kamal Haasan's 1996 film, it also included easter eggs from other Shankar films.

Kamal Haasan at Indian 2 audio launch

Kamal Haasan at Indian 2 audio launch: 'Why shouldn't a Tamilian rule India?'

June 02, 2024 2:18 pm

Kamal Haasan's speech at the Indian 2 audio launch was laden with political undertones, and the actor seems to have bigger political plans.

Indian 2 audio launch is taking place in Chennai.

Indian 2 audio launch: Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh arrive; stage set for grand event of Kamal Haasan-Shankar's film. See pics

June 01, 2024 9:08 pm

Indian 2 held its audio launch event in Chennai on Saturday. The film is set to release in July.

First single from Indian 2 is here

Indian 2 first single: Anirudh Ravichander tries to evoke national pride with 'Paara' for Kamal Haasan's film

May 22, 2024 7:53 pm

Paaraa, the first single from Indian 2, ignites patriotic fervor with Anirudh Ravichander's powerful composition and Pa Vijay's hard-hitting lyrics.

Upasana and Ram Charan in the former's Instagram post

Upasana Kamineni praises husband Ram Charan for being a 'hands-on dad' to daughter Klin Kaara during her Oman work trip: 'My proud plus 1'

May 22, 2024 3:38 pm

Upasana Kamineni shares heartwarming moments from Oman, highlighting Ram Charan's support and parenting skills as he is her '+1' at a work trip.

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