Robo Shankar is a stand up comedian who has appeared in character roles in Tamil films. He made his breakthrough with Star Vijay’s Kalakkapovathu Yaaru, performing stand up comedy. He is now cast as regular on several shows on Star Vijay and has presented television shows for the channel. He visited and performed stage shows in more than 30 countries. He was awarded “Doctorate” by International Tamil University, USA.
Robo Shankar was born on 24th December 1978 at Eriyur, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, India. With the interest to enter into cine field, he left his hometown and left towards Chennai. He did not have any financial support to survive. He was a bodybuilder and acts like a robot which gave him the name “Robo Shankar”. He had struggled a lot to survive in the initial phases of life.
He got an opportunity to participate in Vijay TV’s Kalakka Povathu Yaaru which turned his life. After Kalakka Povathu Yaaru, He worked as a comedian in Vijay TV. He made people laugh out louder through his comedy skills in “Adhu Ithu Edhu” which was also telecasted in Vijay TV. An opportunity was given to Robo in the year 2011 to act in the film “Rowthiram”, but the scenes in which he acted was deleted. In the year 2013, he was given another opportunity to act in the film “Idharkuthana Aasaipattai Balakumara” which proved his acting skills. His first full length supporting character was seen in the movie “Maari” in the year 2015.
Biography
| Name | Robo Shankar |
| Real Name | Dr. Shankar |
| Nickname | Robo Shankar |
| Profession | Actor, Stand Up comedian, Dancer |
| Date of Birth | 24 December 1978 |
| Age | 44 (as of 2022) |
| Zodiac sign | Yet to be updated |
| Family | Father: Yet to be updated Mother: Yet to be updated |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Yet to be updated |
| Wife | Priyanka Shankar |
| Children | Indraja |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Educational Qualification | MA Economics |
| School | Yet to be updated |
| College | Madurai Kamaraj University |
| Hobbies | Listening to Music, Traveling |
| Birth Place | Eriyur, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu |
| Hometown | Eriyur, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu |
| Current City | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
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Movies
| Year | Film | Role | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Dharma Chakkaram | Uncredited | |
| 1999 | Padayappa | Uncredited | |
| 2003 | Joot | Aditya’s henchman | Uncredited |
| 2003 | Uyirosai | Uncredited | |
| 2004 | Aai | Army man | |
| 2005 | Karka Kasadara | Henchman | |
| 2006 | Chennai Kadhal | Police Inspector | |
| 2007 | Deepavali | Billu’s friend | |
| 2007 | Madurai Veeran | Cameo appearance | |
| 2010 | Azhukkan | ||
| 2011 | Rowthiram | Gowri’s henchman | |
| 2013 | Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara | Sound Shankar | |
| 2013 | Yaaruda Mahesh | Gopal | |
| 2014 | Vaayai Moodi Pesavum | Matta Ravi | |
| 2014 | Chinnan Chiriya Vanna Paravai | ||
| 2014 | Kappal | Seenu Anna | |
| 2015 | Touring Talkies | Chinnaiyya | |
| 2015 | Rombha Nallavan Da Nee | ||
| 2015 | Moone Moonu Varthai | ||
| 2015 | Maari | Sanikizhamai | |
| 2015 | Strawberry | Arnold | |
| 2015 | Yatchan | ||
| 2015 | Maya | Shankar | |
| 2015 | Trisha Illana Nayanthara | Auto Driver | |
| 2015 | Puli | Albert | |
| 2015 | Maiem | Shankar | |
| 2015 | Muthukumar Wanted | Malaysian film | |
| 2016 | Saagasam | ||
| 2016 | Aarathu Sinam | ACP Sarguna Pandian | |
| 2016 | Jithan 23 | Vela Ramamoorthy | |
| 2016 | Sutta Pazham Sudatha Pazham | ||
| 2016 | Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran | MLA Jacket Janakiraman | |
| 2016 | Ka Ka Ka Po | ||
| 2016 | Ammani | ||
| 2016 | Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru | Mayilswamy | |
| 2016 | Virumandikum Sivanandikum | V. Vela Ramamoorthy | |
| 2016 | Pazhaya Vannarapettai | ||
| 2016 | Veera Sivaji | Suresh | |
| 2017 | Si3 | Subba Rao “Subbuu” | |
| 2017 | Pa Paandi | Actor | Cameo appearance |
| 2017 | Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen | Saudaswaran | Guest appearance |
| 2017 | Savarikkadu | ||
| 2017 | Velaikkaran | Chinna Thambi | |
| 2017 | Sakka Podu Podu Raja | Sathya’s Henchman | |
| 2018 | Mannar Vagaiyara | Attack Durai | |
| 2018 | Kalakalappu 2 | Ganesh’s foster father’s brother-in-law | |
| 2018 | Irumbu Thirai | Kathir’s uncle | |
| 2018 | Bhaskar Oru Rascal | Arnold | |
| 2018 | Jarugandi | Gajendran | |
| 2018 | Maari 2 | Sanikazhamai | |
| 2019 | Viswasam | Merit | |
| 2019 | Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven | Bucket | |
| 2019 | Nethraa | ||
| 2019 | Mr. Local | Kuthala Sithambaram | |
| 2019 | Butler Balu | ||
| 2019 | Hero | Inbaraj “Ink” | |
| 2020 | Kanni Raasi | Manmadhan | |
| 2021 | Kalathil Santhippom | ||
| 2021 | Kutty Story | Prabhakar | |
| 2021 | Chakra | Kumar | |
| 2021 | Devadas Brothers | ||
| 2021 | Cinderella | Guru | |
| 2021 | Plan Panni Pannanum | Manmadhan | |
| 2022 | Yutha Satham | Police Constable Selvam |
Dubbing Artist
- 2019 – The Lion King as Pumbaa
Singer
- 2020 – Kanni Maadam in Moonu Kaalu Vaaganam
Web Series
- 2020 – Time Enna Boss as Killi (Network: Amazon Prime Video)
Television
- 2012 – Kalakka Povathu Yaaru in Vijay TV
- 2018 – Kings of Comedy Junior as Judge in Vijay TV
- 2020 – Idhayathai Thirudathey as Himself in Colors Tamil
- 2020 – Kannana Kanne as Guest role with Indraja Shankar on Sun TV
- 2021 to Present – Kanni Theevu (Ullasa Ulagam 2.0) as Jalsha in Colors Tamil
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