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.
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 |
Career
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
His daughter Indraja made her acting debut in Bigil, as one of the women soccer players and also a castaway in Zee Tamil's Survivor Show.
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Actor
- All films are in Tamil language unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Role | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Lion King | Pumbaa | Tamil version |
Singer
| Year | Film | Song | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Kanni Maadam | "Moonu Kaalu Vaaganam" | [8] |
Web series
| Year | Program Name | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Time Enna Boss | Killi | Amazon Prime | Tamil[9] |
| 2023 | Vera Maari Office | BP | Aha |
Television
| Year | Program Name | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
External links
- Robo Shankar on X
- Robo Shankar at IMDb