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{{Infobox film
| name = Shankar IPS
| image = Shankar_IPS.jpg
| caption =
| director = M. S. Ramesh
| writer = M. S. Ramesh
| based_on =
| producer = K. Manju
| starring = [[Duniya Vijay]] <br /> [[Catherine Tresa]] <br /> [[Ragini Dwivedi]]<br /> [[Avinash Yelandur|Avinash]]
| music = [[Gurukiran]]
| cinematography = Dasari Srinivasa Rao
| editing = S. Manohar
| studio = Bindushree Films
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2010|5|21}}
| runtime = 145 minutes
| language = Kannada
| country = India
}}

'''''Shankar IPS''''' is a [[Kannada films of 2010|2010]] Indian [[Kannada language]] action - crime film written and directed by M. S. Ramesh and produced by K. Manju. The film stars [[Duniya Vijay]] along with [[Catherine Tresa]], a model making her debut, and [[Ragini Dwivedi]] in the lead roles. The film deals with the social issues such as acid attacks on women, the plight of women call centers employees and others. The film was also dubbed in Hindi with the same title name.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fridaycinemas.com/ViewMovie.aspx?mno=7939|title=Shankar IPS (2010) - Hindi Dubbed Movie|publisher=Friday Cinemas|date=2010}}</ref>

The film released on 21 May 2010, rated U/A across Karnataka and set high expectations for its storyline and toned body of the lead actor. However, upon release, the film generally met with negative reviews from the critics and audience.

==Plot==
Shankar Prasad (Vijay) is a tough police officer on a mission to eradicate all the social evils around him. His unique style is to kill his enemies out rightly in encounters which irks most of the corrupt politicians and cops. He gets dismissed and transferred several times but does not get deterred in the completion of his mission. Shilpa (Catherine) is a wannabe beauty contestant winner who dreams of winning the Miss India title. She comes across with the top business tycoon Saklej's son, who assaults her and even makes an acid attack on her. Shankar is on a mission to hunt this criminal even as he develops a love feeling towards her.

== Cast ==
* [[Duniya Vijay]] as Shankar Prasad, [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
* [[Catherine Tresa]] as Shilpa
* [[Ragini Dwivedi]] as Ashwini
* [[Avinash Yelandur|Avinash]] as Saklej
* [[Rangayana Raghu]]
* [[Vinaya Prasad]]
* [[Chi. Guru Dutt]]
* Sunil
* [[Shobaraj]]
* Kashi

==Production==
Director M. S. Ramesh teamed up with popular producer K. Manju for his second directorial venture and named it Shankar IPS. He was on the hunt for a well built actor who would require to do some heavy action sequences for the film and play a cop. For this role, he opted [[Duniya Vijay]] again after his first film ''Thaakath''. Vijay was required to build a six-pack abs for his role of a tough cop, and the director teamed up with ace body builder Kitty to train to build up Vijay's physiques. Bangalore based model, [[Catherine Tresa]] was roped in to play the female lead.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sandalwoodking.com/topic/3290-duniya-vijay-catherine-tresa-shankar-ips/|title=Duniya Vijay + Catherine Tresa = Shankar IPS.|work=Sandalwood King|date=2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140525195639/http://www.sandalwoodking.com/topic/3290-duniya-vijay-catherine-tresa-shankar-ips/|archive-date=25 May 2014}}</ref> Another actress [[Ragini Dwivedi]] was cast to play the second lead role.

The filming took place for 65 days at a stretch and was shot primarily in locales of [[Mysore]]. Some song sequences were shot at [[Bangkok]].

== Soundtrack ==
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| artist = [[Gurukiran]]
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All the songs are composed by [[Gurukiran]] teaming up with the director M. S. Ramesh yet again. The audio launch was much amidst the fanfare held at [[Mysore]] with actor [[Prem Kumar (Kannada actor)|Prem Kumar]] being the special invitee. The event was held at a hotel on 11 May 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/shankar-ips-audio-release-news-kannada-kkfq8vfcdif.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140524074814/http://www.sify.com/movies/shankar-ips-audio-release-news-kannada-kkfq8vfcdif.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 May 2014|title=Shankar IPS audio release|website=[[Sify]]|date=13 May 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/Events/22088.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130429031628/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/events/22088.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 April 2013|title=Shankar IPS audio launch|work=Indiaglitz|date=11 May 2010}}</ref>

{{track listing
| headline = Track listing
| all_music = [[Gurukiran]]
| lyrics = yes
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Sale Sale
| extra1 = [[Raghu Dixit]], [[Sonu Kakkar]]
| lyrics1= [[Kaviraj (lyricist)|Kaviraj]]
| length1 =
| title2 = Win Agona
| extra2 = [[Chaitra H. G.]]
| lyrics2= Santhosh Naik
| length2 =
| title3 = Chandra
| extra3 = Apoorva Sridhar
| lyrics3= [[Kaviraj (lyricist)|Kaviraj]]
| length3=
| title4 = Shankar IPS
| extra4 = [[Gurukiran]]
| lyrics4= Gurukiran
| length4 =
| title5 = Chumbaka
| extra5 = [[Vijay Prakash]], [[K. S. Chithra]]
| lyrics5= [[Kaviraj (lyricist)|Kaviraj]]
| length5 =
}}

== Reception ==
=== Critical response ===

A critic from ''[[The Times of India]]'' scored the film at 2.5 out of 5 stars and says "Hats off to Vijay for his brilliance in action sequences. Rangayana Raghu, Avinash excel. Ragini Dwivedi and Catherine are okay. While Gurukiran's music is average, Dasari Srinivasarao has done a good job as cinematographer".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/shankar-ips/movie-review/11927071.cms?from=mdr|title=SHANKAR IPS MOVIE REVIEW|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=10 May 2010}}</ref> Shruti Indira Lakshminarayana from [[Rediff.com]] scored the film at 1.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "The climax gets a little preachy and the length could have definitely been shorter. But if you are a Vijay fan, then you won't mind this one bit".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-kannada-review-shankar-ips/20100521.htm|title=Shankar IPS is an out and out Vijay film|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=21 May 2010}}</ref> A critic from [[The New Indian Express]] wrote "As far as Vijay’s performance is concerned, he is at his best in the action scenes. He has also improved a lot in dialogue delivery. But had he made a little bit effort to pronounce the dialogues clearly, it would be better. The police station scene where Vijay is seen in tears looks incongruous".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/entertainment/review/2010/may/22/shankar-ips-158417.html|title=Shankar IPS|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=22 May 2010}}</ref> B S Srivani from [[Deccan Herald]] wrote "Apart from stilted dialogue delivery, the Black Cobra’s preparations are underutilised. Ravi Varma’s action is good. Playing an able adversary is Rangayana Raghu, whose recent choice of roles has changed for the better. Newcomer model Catherine Treasa is good. Ragini is a fast learner and a looker in a sari as well! Gurukiran fails to impress. Though a tad lengthy, “Shankar IPS” doesn't disappoint".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/content/70808/lawkeepers-must-responsible-too.html|title=Lawkeepers must be responsible too|work=[[Deccan Herald]]|date=21 May 2010}}</ref> A critic from [[Bangalore Mirror]] wrote "The film is a reminder of films with Saikumar as a cop. It is fun to imagine him delivering these kind of dialogues in his exaggerated style. Vijay is partly convincing in this role. Newcomer Catherine shows potential and sings of growing as an actress. A tedious film to watch".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/shankar-ips-this-cop-is-no-different/articleshow/21867304.cms|title=Shankar IPS: This cop is no different|work=[[Bangalore Mirror]]|date=21 May 2010}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt4529422}}

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[[Category:2010 films]]
[[Category:Indian crime action films]]
[[Category:2010 crime action films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Bangkok]]
[[Category:Films scored by Gurukiran]]
[[Category:Indian courtroom films]]
[[Category:2010 Kannada-language films]]
[[Category:Fictional portrayals of the Karnataka Police]]
[[Category:Films about violence against women]]
[[Category:Films about women in India]]
[[Category:Films about beauty pageants]]
[[Category:Indian police films]]

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