Indraja Shankar (born 17 May 2003) is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil films. She is the daughter of late Indian comedian Robo Shankar.
Career Indraja debuted in the film Bigil in 2019 playing the role of a football player named Pandiyamma. In 2021, she made her Telugu debut in the film Paagal where she played one of Vishwak Sen's lovers and featured in the song "Ee Single Chinnode". She also acted in the film Viruman in 2022.
She also participated in the reality show Survivor (Tamil season 1) as a contestant. Indraja Shankar started her YouTube channel, Ungal Pandiyamma, on January 30, 2024. She shares vlogs, videos from weddings and engagements, updates about her pregnancy, and glimpses into her life and work in the entertainment industry.
Personal life On February 2, 2024, Indraja Shankar became engaged to her long time boyfriend Karthick, and the couple married in a traditional Hindu wedding on March 24, 2024, in Chennai. Later that year, they announced that they were expecting their first child while participating in the Tamil reality television show Mr. and Mrs. Chinnathirai season 5. On January 20, 2025, Indraja gave birth to a son.
Filmography Note: all films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted. Year Film Role(s) Notes2019 Bigil Pandiyamma 2021 Paagal Baby Telugu film2022 Viruman Kolavikkal Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian2025 Aghathiyaa Priya Kooran Chithra 2026 TN 2026 Rukmini
Television
Year Show Role PlatformNotes2019Bigil DeepavaliGuestSun TVAs part of Bigil Promotions2020Kannana KanneGuestSun TVWith Robo Shankar2021Survivor Tamil Season 1 Contestant Zee Tamil Eliminated on Day 152023Tamizha Tamizha Guest Zee Tamil 2024Mr. and Mrs. Chinnathirai season 5 Contestant Star Vijay Voluntary Exit
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