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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

Will direct Telugu film in future: Shankar

December 31, 2014 11:27 am

Director of Tamil magnum opus 'I', said he would like to direct a Telugu film in the future.

Shankar is bigger superstar than Rajinikanth: Ram Gopal Varma

December 29, 2014 3:36 pm

Ram Gopal Varma is all impressed with upcoming Tamil romantic-thriller 'I' and said film's director Shankar is bigger than superstar Rajinikanth.

Release date of 'I' still uncertain

November 08, 2014 3:02 pm

Shankar's Tamil magnum opus 'I' is getting delayed due to special effects work and dubbing in multiple languages.

Three Musketeers

October 24, 2014 1:00 am

After redefining Bollywood music in films like Dil Chahta Hai, Rock On, Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy discuss Kill Dil, their latest project and what music means to them

Vikram's 'I' on a record making spree, trailer crosses 2mn views within a day of its release

September 17, 2014 4:40 pm

The trailer has clocked over 2 million views in 24 hours, the fastest for even a Bollywood film.

Arnold Schwarzenegger inspired Vikram's character in Tamil film 'I': Shankar

September 17, 2014 2:27 pm

Vikram's character of a bodybuilder in upcoming film 'I', is inspired from Arnold Schwarzenegger's look.

Vikram's look in 'I' done by studio which did makeup for Avatar

September 17, 2014 12:06 pm

A New Zealand based studio has done the make up for the hero in ace director Shankar's upcoming Tamil film "I."

Will love to work with Shankar, says Arnold Schwarzenegger

September 16, 2014 12:17 pm

Arnold Schwarzenegger said he would love to work with director of Tamil magnum opus 'I', Shankar.

Mahesh Babu: Not doing film with Shankar

September 11, 2014 6:17 pm

He also clarified that he'll not be attending the audio launch of Shankar's "I", scheduled to take place on September 15.

To Baapi,With Love

October 05, 2013 4:55 am

In her seventh studio album,sitar player Anoushka Shankar strings together 13 melodies,three of which feature singer Norah Jones,her half-sister.

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