| Shakalaka Shankar | |
|---|---|
 Shankar in 2018 | |
| Born | Seshu Shankar 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.
Career
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.
Shankar got is first opportunity in Notebook (2007). He then went to feature in comedy show Jabardasth, where he gained recognition. Shankar subsequently moved on to films. In 2017, he starred in Anando Brahma which was a box office success. 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".
He appeared in several comic roles before debuting as a lead actor with Shambho Shankara (2018). Later that year, he starred in Driver Ramudu, which is yet to release. He considers actor-politician Pawan Kalyan as his role model.
In 2020, Shankar played Ram Gopal Varma in the film Parannageevi. He is again reprising the role in Ram Gopal Varma's biopic. Two more films where Shankar appears in a lead role, Lord Grandfather and Bomma Adirindi - Dimma Tirigindi are also under production.
Personal life
Shankar is born and brought up in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. In 2016, he married Parvathi.
Filmography
| 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 | ||
| Sankarabharanam | |||
| Jatha Kalise | Kalyan Babu | ||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 2024 | Geethanjali Malli Vachindi | Shankar/Arudra |
Television
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Zee Golden Awards | Best Actor in a Comedic Role | Anando Brahma | Won | |
| South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Comedian (Telugu) | Nominated |
References
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- 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.
- ^ "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.
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- "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.
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- "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.
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