Shakalaka Shankar | |
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 Shankar in 2018 | |
| Born | Seshu Shankar [1] Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India |
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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]
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]
Shankar is born and brought up in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. [19] In 2016, he married Parvathi. [20]
| 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 | |||
| 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 |
| 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] |
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