Seshu Shankar, better known by his stage name Shakalaka Shankar, is an Indian actor who works in Telugu films. Known for his comic roles, Shankar is one of the highest paid Telugu film comedians in 2017.
Career 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.
Shankar got is first opportunity in Notebook (2007). He then went to feature in comedy show Jabardasth, where he gained recognition. Shankar subsequently moved on to films. In 2017, he starred in Anando Brahma which was a box office success. 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".
He appeared in several comic roles before debuting as a lead actor with Shambho Shankara (2018). Later that year, he starred in Driver Ramudu, which is yet to release. He considers actor-politician Pawan Kalyan as his role model.
In 2020, Shankar played Ram Gopal Varma in the film Parannageevi. He is again reprising the role in Ram Gopal Varma's biopic. Two more films where Shankar appears in a lead role, Lord Grandfather and Bomma Adirindi - Dimma Tirigindi are also under production.
Personal life Shankar is born and brought up in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. In 2016, he married Parvathi.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes 2007 Notebook 2011 Kudirithe Kappu Coffee Koti 2014 Love You Bangaram Songaseenu credited as RGV ShankerGeethanjaliShankar/ArudraLoukyam Student Aagadu Thief 2015 Intelligent Idiots Pataas Police Officer 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 Sankarabharanam Jatha Kalise Kalyan Babu 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 Kundanapu Bomma Premikudu Selfie Raja Mams's assistant Banthi Poola Janaki Eedu Gold Ehe Ranga Nandini Nursing Home Naidu Speedunnodu Qadir Chuttalabbai Babji's friend 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 2020 3 Monkeys Bali Parannajeevi Ram Gopal Varma 2021AksharaSuriya Gully Rowdy Ullipayalu Upma2022RaajahyogamJump2023Waltair VeerayyaSambaUnstoppableHoneyDalariAbhi2024Shivam BhajeGeethanjali Malli VachindiShankar / ArudraOMG: O Manchi GhostPavuramNaa Saami RangaBhaskar’s brother-in-law2025LYF: Love Your Father2026 Trimukha Don SeenuSuvarna
Television Jabardasth Extra Jabardasth
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategory WorkResult Ref.2018 Zee Golden Awards Best Actor in a Comedic Role Anando Brahma South Indian International Movie Awards Best Comedian (Telugu)
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