Robo Shankar
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Born | Shankar |
Alma mater | Madurai Kamaraj University (MA Economics) |
Occupation(s) | Actor, stand up comedian, dancer |
Years active | 1997-2007; 2011–present |
Known for | Collaborations with Vijay TV |
Spouse | Priyanka Shankar |
Children | Indraja |
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. He made his Malayalam debut with 2024 Mammootty starrer film Turbo.
Career
[edit]Shankar earned the name Robo Shankar after doing robot dances in village shows. He 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]
Personal life
[edit]His daughter Indraja made her acting debut in Bigil, as one of the women football players and also a castaway in Zee Tamil's Survivor Show.
Filmography
[edit]† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Actor
[edit]- All films are in Tamil language unless otherwise noted.
Year | Film | Role | Source |
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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 | Yaaruda Mahesh | Gopal | |
Azhagan Azhagi | Ration officer Alasunder | ||
Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara | Sound Shankar | ||
2014 | Vaayai Moodi Pesavum | Matta Ravi | |
Chinnan Chiriya Vanna Paravai | |||
Kappal | Seenu Anna | ||
2015 | Touring Talkies | Chinnaiyya | |
Rombha Nallavan Da Nee | |||
Moone Moonu Varthai | Veera Dheera Parakrama Sivasubramani / Veerasamy | ||
Maari | Sanikizhamai | ||
Strawberry | Arnold | ||
Yatchan | |||
Maya | Shankar | ||
Trisha Illana Nayanthara | Auto Driver | ||
Puli | Albert | ||
Maiem | Shankar | ||
Muthukumar Wanted | Malaysian film; cameo appearance in song | ||
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 | Yaman | ||
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru | Mayilswamy | ||
Virumandikum Sivanandikum | V. Vela Ramamoorthy | ||
Pazhaya Vannarapettai | |||
Veera Sivaji | Suresh | ||
2017 | Si3 | Subba Rao "Subbu" | |
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 | Actor | ||
Mr. Local | Kuthala Sithambaram | ||
Butler Balu | |||
Hero | Inbaraj "Ink" | ||
2020 | Kanni Raasi | Manmadhan | |
2021 | Kalathil Santhippom | Puli | |
Kutty Story | Prabhakar | ||
Chakra | Kumar | ||
Devadas Brothers | Lakshman | ||
Cinderella | Guru | ||
Plan Panni Pannanum | Manmadhan | ||
2022 | Yutha Satham | Police Constable Selvam | |
Iravin Nizhal | Paramaanandha | ||
The Legend | Thirupathi | ||
Cobra | Madhi / Kathir's friend | ||
2023 | Kodai | Paandi | |
Tamilarasan | |||
Partner | |||
Are You Ok Baby? | Sollaadhadhum Unmai participant | ||
2024 | Singapore Saloon | Shami/Ragavan | |
Boomer Uncle | Minor Kunju | [7] | |
Turbo | MLA Karmegam | Malayalam Film |
Dubbing artist
[edit]Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2019 | The Lion King | Pumbaa | Tamil version |
Singer
[edit]Year | Film | Song | Source |
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2020 | Kanni Maadam | "Moonu Kaalu Vaaganam" | [8] |
Web series
[edit]Year | Program Name | Role | Network | Notes |
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2020 | Time Enna Boss | Killi | Amazon Prime | Tamil[9] |
2023 | Vera Maari Office | BP | Aha |
Television
[edit]Year | Program Name | Role | Channel |
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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 | Kanni Theevu (Ullasa Ulagam 2.0) | Jalsha | Colors Tamil |
2022 | Sembaruthi (TV Series) | Bhuvaneshwari Husband | Zee Tamil |
2022 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Champions 3 | Judge | Vijay TV |
2022 | Raju Vootla Party | Guest | Vijay TV |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "My Stomach Kept Growing With My Career: Robo Shankar Interview". Silverscreen.in. 21 July 2015. Archived from the original on 20 October 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ^ "An interview with actor Robo Shankar by Tamil Dharani". Archived from the original on 26 September 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ^ "Vaayai Moodi Pesavum Movie Review". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 28 September 2017. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ^ "Review : Maari". Sify. Archived from the original on 19 July 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ^ Behindwoods Review Board (17 July 2015). "Maari (aka) Mari review". Behindwoods. Archived from the original on 15 September 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ^ "I don't need dialogues to make people laugh: Robo Shankar". The Times of India. 12 August 2015. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ^ "First look poster from Yogi Babu's 'Boomer Uncle'". The Times of India. 19 August 2022.
- ^ "Robo Shankar turns singer for Bose Venkat's film". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 7 April 2020. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
- ^ "Time Enna Boss trailer: A fun Tamil series about time travel". The Indian Express. 15 September 2020. Archived from the original on 19 September 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
External links
[edit]- Robo Shankar on X
- Robo Shankar at IMDb