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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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  • 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

Game Changer Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 1:

Game Changer advance booking: Ram Charan-Shankar film starts strong, momentum to rise soon

January 07, 2025 6:01 pm

Game Changer movie tickets booking has just opened in Karnataka, especially Bengaluru. This is Ram Charan's first film as a solo hero in six years.

S Shankar- Anurag Kashyap- Game Changer- ram Charan- Instagram Reels

S Shankar says he is 'shocked' at Anurag Kashyap calling him 'caterer’ for editing Ram Charan's Game Changer like Instagram Reels

January 04, 2025 12:38 pm

Filmmaker S Shankar has clarified his statement after Anurag Kashyap cited his upcoming film Game Changer as an example of movies being made like Instagram Reels.

SS Rajamouli praises Shankar at Game Changer event

SS Rajamouli on Game Changer director Shankar: 'He is the OG of big-screen entertainment... an inspiration'

January 02, 2025 9:06 pm

At the trailer launch event of Ram Charan-Shankar's Game Changer, director SS Rajamouli heaped lavish praise on the filmmaker, who was making his first straight Telugu film.

Game changer trailer out

Game Changer trailer: Ram Charan set to revolutionise the game in this vintage Shankar star vehicle

January 02, 2025 6:39 pm

The trailer of Shankar-Ram Charan's Game Changer was launched at a special event, which was graced by SS Rajamouli.

Reportedly, Shankar recently commented on the audience's perceived diminishing attention spans, revealing that Game Changer has been crafted to reflect this shift.

Anurag Kashyap dejected by Shankar comparing Game Changer to Instagram Reels: 'Filmmakers were chefs, now they are caterers'

January 01, 2025 12:58 pm

Reportedly, Shankar recently commented on the audience's perceived diminishing attention spans, revealing that Game Changer has been crafted to reflect this shift.

Shankar and Ram Charan from Game Changer

Ram Charan praises Game Changer director Shankar: 'He is the Sachin Tendulkar of Indian cinema'

December 29, 2024 5:19 pm

At the Dallas promotional event, Ram Charan praised director Shankar to the hilt, and exuded immense confidence in the output of Game Changer.

Sukumar praises Ram Charan's Game Changer

Pushpa 2 director Sukumar shares first review of Ram Charan’s Game Changer: ‘He will win a National Award'

December 23, 2024 1:25 pm

Sukumar, who was the special guest at the Game Changer pre-release event, revealed that he felt the film is as good as Shankar's iconic social dramas Bharateeyudu and Gentleman

S Shankar with Kamal Haasan

Shankar breaks silence on Indian 2 failure: 'I tried to convey a good thought...'

December 19, 2024 5:27 pm

S Shankar, who is currently gearing up for the release of Ram Charan and Kiara Advani starrer Game Changer, recently talked about his films Indian 2 and Indian 3.

Game Changer song NaaNaa Hyraanaa

NaaNaa Hyraanaa: Ram Charan, Kiara Advani are ethereal in Thaman S' latest from Shankar's Game Changer

November 28, 2024 6:58 pm

Written by Ramajogayya Sastry, the third song from Shankar's Game Changer, headlined by Ram Charan and Kiara Advani, is sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Karthik.

Game Changer song Raa Macha Macha: The track is filled with vibrant beats and high energy, designed to maintain excitement for the film until the promotional activities kick off.

Game Changer song Raa Macha Macha: Ram Charan, Shankar boost the hype with Thaman's high-energy track

September 30, 2024 7:49 pm

Game Changer song Raa Macha Macha: The track is filled with vibrant beats and high energy, designed to maintain excitement for the film until the promotional activities kick off.

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