Harish Shankar | |
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![]() Shankar at the success meet of Mahanati in May 2018 | |
Born | [1] | 31 March 1977
Alma mater | Osmania University |
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Sanganabhatla Harish Shankar (born 31 March 1977) is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his works exclusively in Telugu cinema, and Telugu theater. [2] [3] He made his directorial debut with Shock (2006), produced by Ram Gopal Varma. [4]
He has directed Mirapakay (2011), Gabbar Singh (2012); for which he received the SIIMA Award for Best Director, and CineMAA Award for Best Director. Gabbar Singh grossed ₹150 crore (US$18 million) worldwide, becoming one of the highest grossing Telugu films at the time. [5] Ramayya Vasthavayya (2013) grossed a worldwide share of ₹309 million (US$3.7 million)[ citation needed ] and DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham (2017) grossed ₹150 crore, [6] both of which were directed by him.
Harish Shankar was born in Dharmapuri, Telangana into a Telugu Brahmin family and was brought up in BHEL Township, Hyderabad. [7] He has a younger brother, Vishnu Prasad, and a younger sister. He studied at Osmania University. [3] [4] [8]
Shankar started stage acting with Seeta Nilayam and Lalitha kala Mandiram, based in Telangana. He then began writing and screenwriting. [9] He is influenced by Yandamuri Veerendranath's works and is interested in dialects, regional and linguistic influences.[ citation needed ] He was associated with Kona Venkat, Puri Jagannadh, Ram Gopal Varma, and has worked as an associate director for films such as Ninne Istapaddanu and Veede . [9]
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Year | Title |
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2006 | Shock |
2011 | Mirapakay |
2012 | Gabbar Singh |
2013 | Ramayya Vasthavayya |
2015 | Subramanyam For Sale |
2017 | Duvvada Jagannadham |
2019 | Gaddalakonda Ganesh |
2024 | Mr. Bachchan |
2026 | Ustaad Bhagat Singh† |
Year | Title | Notes |
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2003 | Ninne Istapaddanu | Co-writer and actor |
2004 | Naa Autograph | Co-director |
2005 | A Film by Aravind | Actor |
2008 | Bujjigadu | Co-writer |
Chintakayala Ravi | ||
2009 | Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam | |
2012 | Nippu | Cameo appearance |
2023 | ATM | Writer; ZEE5 series |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2003 | Ninne Istapaddanu | College student | also Co-writer |
2005 | Andarivaadu | Yellow shirt guy | |
A Film by Aravind | Shankar | ||
Modati Cinema | Harish | also worked as Associate Director | |
2008 | Neninthe | screenplay writer | Cameo role |
2012 | Nippu | ||
2018 | Sammohanam | Himself | |
2025 | Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama |
The film, which went on to gross over ₹150 crore worldwide