| Shakalaka Shankar | |
| Birth Name: | Seshu Shankar |
| Birth Place: | Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Years Active: | 2007present |
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.[1]
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.[2]
Shankar got is first opportunity in Notebook (2007).[3] He then went to feature in comedy show Jabardasth, where he gained recognition.[4] [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.[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 | ||||
| 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 | Best Actor in a Comedic Role | Anando Brahma | [24] | ||
| Best Comedian (Telugu) | [25] |