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Robo Shankar
Robo Shankar | |
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| Alma mater | Madurai Kamaraj University (MA Economics) |
| Occupation | Actor, Stand Up Comedian, Dancer |
| Years active | 1997-2007; 2011-present |
| Known for | Collaborations with Vijay TV |
| Spouse(s) | Priyanka Shankar |
| Children | Indraja Shankar |
| Awards | Kalaimamani |
Robo Shankar is an Indian standup comedian who has appeared in character roles in Tamil films. He made his breakthrough with STAR Vijay's Kalakkapovathu Yaaru, performing standup comedy. He is a now cast as regular on several shows on Star Vijay and has presented television shows for the channel.
Career[edit | edit source]
Shankar was a mimicry artist when he was offered by Gokul a role in Rowthiram (2011); however, his scenes were edited out from the film.[1] Gokul again cast him a role in Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara (2013), which gave him a break as an actor.[1][2] After doing small roles in Yaaruda Mahesh and Kappal, Balaji Mohan cast Shankar in Vaayai Moodi Pesavum (2014). His performance was described by critics as "scream".[3] He portrayed a negative character in Touring Talkies (2015). He then acted in Maari (2015), where his performance was mentioned by critics that he "deserves a special mention" and "steals the show with his unique one-liners and body language".[4][5][6]
He has visited and performed stage shows in more than 30 countries.[citation needed]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
His daughter Indraja made her acting debut in Bigil, as one of the women soccer players.[7]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
- Actor
| Year | Film | Role | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Dharma Chakkaram | Uncredited | |
| 1999 | Padayappa | Uncredited | |
| 2003 | Joot | Aditya's henchman | Uncredited |
| Uyirosai | Uncredited | ||
| 2004 | Aai | Army man | |
| 2005 | Karka Kasadara | Henchman | |
| 2006 | Chennai Kadhal | Police Inspector | |
| 2007 | Deepavali | Billu's friend | |
| Madurai Veeran | Cameo appearance | ||
| 2010 | Azhukkan | ||
| 2011 | Rowthiram | Gowri's henchman | |
| 2013 | Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara | Sound Shankar | |
| Yaaruda Mahesh | Gopal | ||
| 2014 | Vaayai Moodi Pesavum | Matta Ravi | |
| Chinnan Chiriya Vanna Paravai | |||
| Kappal | Seenu Anna | ||
| 2015 | Touring Talkies | Chinnaiyya | |
| Rombha Nallavan Da Nee | |||
| Moone Moonu Varthai | |||
| Maari | Sanikizhamai | ||
| Strawberry | Arnold | ||
| Yatchan | |||
| Maya | Shankar | ||
| Trisha Illana Nayanthara | Auto Driver | ||
| Puli | Albert | ||
| Maiem | Shankar | ||
| Muthukumar Wanted | Malaysian film | ||
| 2016 | Saagasam | ||
| Aarathu Sinam | ACP Sarguna Pandian | ||
| Jithan 2 | Vela Ramamoorthy | ||
| Sutta Pazham Sudatha Pazham | |||
| Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran | MLA Jacket Janakiraman | ||
| Ka Ka Ka Po | |||
| Ammani | |||
| Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru | Mayilswamy | ||
| Virumandikum Sivanandikum | V. Vela Ramamoorthy | ||
| Pazhaya Vannarapettai | |||
| Veera Sivaji | Suresh | ||
| 2017 | Si3 | Subba Rao "Subbuu" | |
| Pa Paandi | Actor | Cameo appearance | |
| Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen | Saudaswaran | Guest appearance | |
| Savarikkadu | |||
| Velaikkaran | Chinna Thambi | ||
| Sakka Podu Podu Raja | Sathya's Henchman | ||
| 2018 | Mannar Vagaiyara | Attack Durai | |
| Kalakalappu 2 | Ganesh's foster father's brother-in-law | ||
| Irumbu Thirai | Kathir's uncle | ||
| Bhaskar Oru Rascal | Arnold | ||
| Jarugandi | Gajendran | ||
| Maari 2 | Sanikazhamai | ||
| 2019 | Viswasam | Merit | |
| Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven | Bucket | ||
| Nethraa | |||
| Mr. Local | Kuthala Sithambaram | ||
| Butler Balu | |||
| Hero | Inbaraj "Ink" | ||
| 2020 | Kanni Raasi | Manmadhan | |
| 2021 | Kalathil Santhippom | ||
| Kutty Story | Prabhakar | ||
| Chakra | Kumar | ||
| Devadas Brothers | |||
| Cinderella | Guru |
- Dubbing artist
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Lion King | Pumbaa | Tamil version |
- Singer
| Year | Film | Song | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Kanni Maadam | "Moonu Kaalu Vaaganam" | [8] |
Web series[edit | edit source]
| Year | Program Name | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Time Enna Boss | Killi | Amazon prime | Tamil[9] |
Television[edit | edit source]
| Year | Program Name | Role | Channel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru | Vijay TV | ||
| 2018 | Kings of Comedy Juniors | Judge | Vijay TV | |
| 2020 | Idhayathai Thirudathey | Himself | Colors Tamil | |
| Kannana Kanne | Guest role with Indraja Shankar | Sun TV | ||
| 2021–present | Kanni Theevu (Ullasa Ulagam 2.0) | Jalsha | Colors Tamil |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "My Stomach Kept Growing With My Career: Robo Shankar Interview". Silverscreen.in. 21 July 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ↑ "An interview with actor Robo Shankar by Tamil Dharani". Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ↑ "Vaayai Moodi Pesavum Movie Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ↑ "Review : Maari". Sify. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ↑ Behindwoods Review Board (17 July 2015). "Maari (aka) Mari review". Behindwoods. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ↑ "I DON'T NEED DIALOGUES TO MAKE PEOPLE LAUGH: ROBO SHANKAR". Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ↑ "Robo Shankar moved to tears seeing his daughter in Bigil trailer - Times of India".
- ↑ "Robo Shankar turns singer for Bose Venkat's film - Times of India".
- ↑ "Time Enna Boss trailer: A fun Tamil series about time travel". The Indian Express. 15 September 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Robo Shankar on Twitter
- Robo Shankar on IMDb