Robo Shankar

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 visited and performed stage shows in more than 30 countries. He was awarded "Doctorate" by International Tamil University, USA.[1]

Robo Shankar
Alma materMaster of Arts in Economics, Madurai University
OccupationBodybuilder, Film Actor, Show Presenter, Anchor, Stand Up Comedian, Dancer
Years active1997-2007; 2011-present
Known forCollaborations with Vijay TV
Spouse(s)Priyanka Shankar
ChildrenIndraja Shankar (daughter)
AwardsHonorary Doctorate, Kalaimamani

Career

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.[2] Gokul again cast him a role in Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara (2013), which gave him a break as an actor.[2][3] 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".[4] 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".[5][6][7]

Personal life

His daughter Indraja made her acting debut in Bigil, as one of the women soccer players.[8]

Filmography
Actor
Year Film Role Source
1997Dharma ChakkaramUncredited
1999PadayappaUncredited
2003JootAditya's henchmanUncredited
UyirosaiUncredited
2004AaiArmy man
2005Karka KasadaraHenchman
2006Chennai KadhalPolice Inspector
2007DeepavaliBillu's friend
Madurai VeeranCameo appearance
2010Azhukkan
2011RowthiramGowri's henchman
2013Idharkuthane Aasaipattai BalakumaraSound Shankar
Yaaruda MaheshGopal
2014Vaayai Moodi PesavumMatta Ravi
Chinnan Chiriya Vanna Paravai
KappalSeenu Anna
2015Touring TalkiesChinnaiyya
Rombha Nallavan Da Nee
Moone Moonu Varthai
MaariSanikizhamai
StrawberryArnold
Yatchan
MayaShankar
Trisha Illana NayantharaAuto Driver
PuliAlbert
MaiemShankar
Muthukumar WantedMalaysian film
2016Saagasam25th Film
Aarathu SinamACP Sarguna Pandian
Jithan 2Vela Ramamoorthy
Sutta Pazham Sudatha Pazham
Velainu Vandhutta VellaikaaranMLA Jacket Janakiraman
Ka Ka Ka Po
Ammani
Kadavul Irukaan KumaruMayilswamy
Virumandikum SivanandikumV. Vela Ramamoorthy
Pazhaya Vannarapettai
Veera SivajiSuresh
2017Si3Subba Rao "Subbuu"
Pa PaandiActorCameo appearance
Saravanan Irukka BayamaenSaudaswaranGuest appearance
Savarikkadu
VelaikkaranChinna Thambi
Sakka Podu Podu RajaSathya's Henchman
2018Mannar VagaiyaraAttack Durai
Kalakalappu 2Ganesh's foster father's brother-in-law
Irumbu Thirai Kathir's uncle
Bhaskar Oru Rascal Arnold
JarugandiGajendran
Maari 2Sanikazhamai
2019Viswasam Merit
Vantha Rajavathaan VaruvenBucket
Nethraa50th Film
Mr. LocalKuthala Sithambaram
Butler Balu
HeroInbaraj "Ink"
2020Kanni RaasiManmadhan
Dubbing artist
Year Film Role Source
2019The Lion KingPumbaa
Singer
Year Film Song Source
2020Kanni Maadam"Moonu Kaalu Vaaganam"[9]

Web series
Year Program Name Role Network Notes
2020 Time Enna Boss Killi Amazon prime Tamil[10]

Television
Year Program Name Role Channel
2018 Kings of Comedy Juniors Judge Tamil language stand-up comedy reality television show, which airs on Vijay TV.[11]
2020 Idhayathai Thirudathey Himself Colors Tamil
Kannana Kanne Guest role with Indraja Shankar Sun TV

References
  1. "Robo Shankar". FilmiBeat. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
  2. "My Stomach Kept Growing With My Career: Robo Shankar Interview". Silverscreen.in. 21 July 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
  3. "An interview with actor Robo Shankar by Tamil Dharani". Retrieved 18 September 2015.
  4. "Vaayai Moodi Pesavum Movie Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
  5. "Review : Maari". Sify. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
  6. Behindwoods Review Board (17 July 2015). "Maari (aka) Mari review". Behindwoods. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
  7. "I DON'T NEED DIALOGUES TO MAKE PEOPLE LAUGH: ROBO SHANKAR". Retrieved 18 September 2015.
  8. "Robo Shankar moved to tears seeing his daughter in Bigil trailer - Times of India".
  9. "Robo Shankar turns singer for Bose Venkat's film - Times of India".
  10. "Time Enna Boss trailer: A fun Tamil series about time travel". The Indian Express. 15 September 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  11. "Kings of Comedy grand-finale". cinema.dinamalar.com. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
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