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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

Shankar meets Rajinikanth to celebrate 15 years of Sivaji: 'You made my day'

June 16, 2022 8:29 am

Rajinikanth and Shankar together mark the the 15th anniversary of Sivaji: The Boss.

Vijay bowled over by Vamshi Paidipally's story, Shahid Kapoor's Jersey one of the best Hindi films: Dil Raju gives updates 

January 24, 2022 2:07 pm

Dil Raju is bankrolling director Shankar's next which stars Ram Charan in the lead. Vijay's next is helmed by Telugu director Vamshi Paidipally.

Nayak turns 20: When Anil Kapoor refused to shave his body hair, adopted Rajinikanth's real name

September 08, 2021 8:43 am

Nayak revolves around a TV reporter played by Anil Kapoor who questions misdeeds and corruption in the political setup of the state during an interview with the state CM (Amrish Puri).

Ranveer Singh and Shankar join hands for official adaptation of Vikram's Anniyan

April 15, 2021 8:35 am

Anniyan is touted to be mounted on a gigantic cinematic canvas, promising one of the most anticipated pan-Indian cinematic events in recent times. The film will star Ranveer Singh in the role originally played by Vikram.

Shankar wants Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan or Vijay for Mudhalvan 2

December 13, 2018 11:55 am

Shankar recently took part in Shruti Haasan's talk show Hello Sago where he revealed his top choices for Mudhalvan 2, if and when it happens.

Rajinikanth: 2.0 is the pride of Indian cinema

November 27, 2018 5:38 pm

Superstar Rajinikanth said he is looking forward to 2.0's release with curiosity and enthusiasm, just like how he did during his first movie.

Rajinikanth's next film with Shankar titled "2.o."

December 18, 2015 10:03 am

Rajnikanth's next movie with ace filmmaker Shankar, widely touted as the sequel to their earlier film Enthiran (Robot), is titled "2.o.".

Rajinikanth and filmmaker Shankar may team up for third time

April 22, 2015 1:08 pm

Superstar Rajinikanth and filmmaker S Shankar are most likely to team up for the third time in a yet-untitled Tamil project.

Shankar didn't try to offend transgenders in 'I', says makeup artist Ojas M Rajani

January 22, 2015 10:13 am

Shankar hasn't tried to offend the transgender community in his Tamil magnum opus "I", says make-up artist.

Vikram was madly dedicated for 'I': Shankar

December 31, 2014 12:22 pm

Shankar describes actor Vikram's dedication for upcoming Tamil magnum opus "I" as "crazy" and mad" and says it has worked in favour of the film.

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