Shakalaka Shankar
Shakalaka Shankar | |
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 Shankar in 2018 | |
| Born | Seshu Shankar[1] Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2007—present |
| Spouse |
Parvathi (m. 2016) |
Seshu Shankar, better known by his stage name Shakalaka Shankar, is an Indian actor who works in Telugu-language films. Known for his comic roles, Shankar is one of the highest paid Telugu film comedians in 2017.[2]
Career
[edit]Shankar dropped out of school in 10th standard and moved to Hyderabad in 2002 to pursue a career in films. Owing to lack of opportunities, he worked as painter for few years, and took up odd jobs in the film industry such as light-man and office boy.[3]
Shankar got is first opportunity in Notebook (2007).[4] He then went to feature in comedy show Jabardasth, where he gained recognition.[1][5] Shankar subsequently moved on to films. In 2017, he starred in Anando Brahma which was a box office success.[6] Regarding his role, a critic noted that "Shakalaka Shankar brings the house down when he mimics popular actors and their iconic dialogues to baffle the ghost".[7]
He appeared in several comic roles before debuting as a lead actor with Shambho Shankara (2018).[8][9] Later that year, he starred in Driver Ramudu, which is yet to release.[10][11] He considers actor-politician Pawan Kalyan as his role model.[12][13]
In 2020, Shankar played Ram Gopal Varma in the film Parannageevi.[14][15] He is again reprising the role in Ram Gopal Varma's biopic.[16][17] Two more films where Shankar appears in a lead role, Lord Grandfather and Bomma Adirindi - Dimma Tirigindi are also under production.[4][18]
Personal life
[edit]Shankar is born and brought up in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh.[19] In 2016, he married Parvathi.[20]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Notebook | ||
| 2011 | Kudirithe Kappu Coffee | Koti | |
| 2014 | Loukyam | Student | |
| Aagadu | Thief | ||
| Geethanjali | Shankar/Arudra | ||
| 2015 | Intelligent Idiots | ||
| Sahasam Seyara Dimbaka | Ram Babu | ||
| Mosagallaku Mosagadu | |||
| Pandaga Chesko | |||
| Dhanalakshmi Talupu Tadite | |||
| Mirchi Lanti Kurradu | |||
| Bruce Lee: The Fighter | Director | ||
| Raju Gari Gadhi | M. Y. Danam | ||
| Bengal Tiger | Shankar | ||
| Jatha Kalise | Kalyan Babu, a thief | [21] | |
| 2016 | Kavvintha | ||
| Veelaithe Premiddam | |||
| Express Raja | One of Raja's Teammate | ||
| Seethamma Andalu Ramayya Sitralu | Sri Ram's friend | ||
| Garam | Varalababu's friend | ||
| Savitri | |||
| Sardaar Gabbar Singh | |||
| Eedo Rakam Aado Rakam | Tenant | ||
| A Aa | Pratap | ||
| Right Right | |||
| Control C | [22] | ||
| Kundanapu Bomma | |||
| Premikudu | |||
| Selfie Raja | Mams's assistant | ||
| Banthi Poola Janaki | |||
| Eedu Gold Ehe | Ranga | ||
| Nandini Nursing Home | Compounder | ||
| Speedunnodu | Qadir | ||
| Naanna Nenu Naa Boyfriends | Thief | ||
| Saptagiri Express | Kaanipaakam | ||
| Intlo Deyyam Nakem Bhayam | |||
| 2017 | Dwaraka | ||
| Gunturodu | |||
| Cine Mahal – Rojuki 4 Aatalu | |||
| Chinni Chinni Asalu Nalo Regene | |||
| Mister | Satyagrahi | ||
| Radha | Pardhu | ||
| Avanthika | |||
| Pelliki Mundu Prema Katha | |||
| Maya Mall | |||
| Anando Brahma | Babu | ||
| Raju Gari Gadhi 2 | Bala Yesu | ||
| Sapthagiri LLB | Lawyer Shakala Shankar | ||
| B.Tech Babulu | |||
| 2018 | Ego | Shankar | |
| Soda Golisoda | |||
| Raa Raa | Bumper Star | ||
| Ammammagarillu | Santhosh's Friend | ||
| Raju Gadu | |||
| Desamudurs | |||
| Jamba Lakidi Pamba | |||
| Shambho Shankara | Shankar | Debut in a lead role | |
| Savyasachi | Sathi Babu Lavangam | ||
| Amar Akbar Anthony | |||
| 2019 | Nene Kedi No. 1 | Jackie | |
| Bhagyanagara Veedullo Gamattu | Peter | ||
| Mathu Vadalara | |||
| 2020 | 3 Monkeys | Bali | |
| Parannajeevi | Ram Gopal Varma | ||
| 2021 | Akshara | Suriya | |
| Gully Rowdy | Ullipayalu (Onion) Upma | ||
| 2023 | Waltair Veerayya | Veerayya’s friend | |
| Unstoppable | |||
| Dalari | [23] | ||
| 2024 | Geethanjali Malli Vachindi | Shankar/Arudra |
Television
[edit]Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Zee Golden Awards | Best Actor in a Comedic Role | Anando Brahma | Won | [24] |
| South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Comedian (Telugu) | Nominated | [25] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "అదృశ్యమై..నటుడయ్యాడు". Sakshi (in Telugu). 16 January 2014. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
- ^ Kavirayani, Suresh (6 January 2017). "Shakalaka Shankar in demand". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
- ^ "'షకలక' శంకర్". Sakshi (in Telugu). 14 September 2014. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
- ^ a b "షకలక శంకర్ హీరోగా 'లాస్ట్ గాడ్ఫాదర్'.. ఆశీర్వదించిన వి.వి.వినాయక్". Samayam Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 16 September 2020.
- ^ Krishna (21 August 2020). "Shakalaka Shankar : పెద్ద మనసు చాటుకున్న షకలక శంకర్!". HMTV (in Telugu). Retrieved 16 September 2020.
- ^ "Anando Brahma: Taapsee Pannu starrer clocks 3 years of its release". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
- ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (18 August 2017). "Anando Brahma: Plenty of laughs". The Hindu.
- ^ "Shakalaka Shankar to turn leading man with 'Shambho Shankara'". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
- ^ "Shakalaka Shankar shoots his mouth off!". Deccan Chronicle. 28 June 2018. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
- ^ "Shakalaka Shankar, Scarlett Mellish Wilson shoot a song for 'Driver Ramudu'". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
- ^ "Yet another star comedian turns hero". The Times of India.
- ^ Kavirayani, Suresh (19 March 2016). "Pawan Kalyan is god for me: Shakalaka Shankar". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
- ^ "Shakalaka Shankar wants to build temple for Pawan Kalyan". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
- ^ "Shakalaka Shankar is 'Paranna Jeevi'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
- ^ "పరాన్నజీవి". Samayam Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 16 September 2020.
- ^ "రాంగ్ గోపాల్ వర్మ: లుక్కుతోనే పడేసిన జబర్దస్త్ కమెడియన్.. అచ్చం ఆయనలాగే..!". Samayam Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 16 September 2020.
- ^ "జబర్దస్త్ కమెడియన్ కడుపు నింపుతున్న రామ్ గోపాల్ వర్మ." News18 Telugu (in Telugu). 24 August 2020. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
- ^ "'బొమ్మ అదిరింది - దిమ్మ తిరిగింది'.. షకలక శంకర్ హీరోగా మరో సినిమా". Samayam Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 16 September 2020.
- ^ Tirumala, Dornadula (16 October 2018). "నేను పుట్టి పెరిగిన ప్రాంతం కష్టాల్లో ఉంది.. అందరూ ఆదుకోవాలి.. షకలక శంకర్!". Filmibeat Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 16 September 2020.
- ^ "Comedian Shakalaka Shankar gets married". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
- ^ "Jatha Kalisey review by jeevi - Telugu cinema review - Ashwin Babu & Tejaswi Madivada". www.idlebrain.com.
- ^ "Shakalaka Shankar having fun on sets of Control C". The Times of India.
- ^ "Shakalaka Shankar, Rajiv Kanakala and Sritej's film 'Dalari' first look is out now". The Times of India. 8 March 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ Zee Golden Awards 2017 - Shakalaka Shankar - Best Actor in Comedy Role - Anando Brahma. Zee Cinemalu. 7 February 2018 – via YouTube.
- ^ Hooli, Shekhar H. (5 August 2018). "SIIMA Awards 2018 - Telugu, Kannada nomination list out: Date, place of 7th edition revealed". International Business Times, India Edition. Retrieved 16 September 2020.