Robo Shankar
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Robo Shankar is an Indian stand-up comedian who has also appeared in character roles in Tamil films. He made his breakthrough with STAR Vijay's Kalakkapovathu Yaaru performing stand up comedy. He is a 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.[1]
Career
Robo Shankar who is a mimicry artist was offered by Gokul a role in Rowthiram (2011), however his scenes were edited out from the film.[2] Gokul again casted him in an role of Pasupathi's henchman in Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara (2013) which gave him a break as an actor.[2][3] After doing small roles in Yaaruda Mahesh and Kappal, Balaji Mohan casted him the role of a drunkard in Vaayai Moodi Pesavum (2014). His performance was described by critics as "scream".[4] He portrayed a negative character in Touring Talkies. He then acted in Maari where his performance was mentioned by critics that he "deserves a special mention" and "steals the show with his unique one-liners and body language".[5][6] He did a cameo in Trisha Ilana Nayanthara. He also acted in Puli as a shrunken person. His upcoming project is Maiem.[7]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Padayappa | background artist | |
| 2003 | Joot | unknown | |
| 2003 | Uyirosai | unknown | |
| 2004 | Aai | Army men | |
| 2005 | Karka Kasadara | henchman | uncredited[8] |
| 2007 | Deepavali | billu'friend | |
| 2011 | Rowthiram | Cameo appearance in the song "Golimaare" | |
| 2013 | Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara | Sound Shankar | |
| 2013 | Yaaruda Mahesh | Gopal | |
| 2014 | Vaayai Moodi Pesavum | Matta Ravi | |
| 2014 | Kappal | Seenu Anna | |
| 2015 | Touring Talkies | Chinnaiyya | |
| 2015 | Rombha Nallavan Da Nee | ||
| 2015 | Moone Moonu Varthai | ||
| 2015 | Maari | Sanikizhamai | |
| 2015 | Strawberry | ||
| 2015 | Maya | Shankar | |
| 2015 | Trisha Illana Nayanthara | Auto Driver | |
| 2015 | Puli | Albert @ Alpha | |
| 2015 | Sutta pazham sudatha pazham | ||
| 2015 | Maiem | ||
| 2015 | Yatchan | ||
| 2015 | Muthukumar Wanted | Malaysia Tamil Movie | |
| 2016 | Rajini Murugan | Politician | |
| 2016 | Saagasam | ||
| 2016 | Aarathu Sinam | ||
| 2016 | Jithan 2 | Vela Ramamoorthy | |
| 2016 | Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran | Post-production | |
| 2016 | Palaya Vannara Pettai | Filming | |
| 2016 | S3 | Filming |
References
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- Robo Shankar on Twitter
- Robo Shankar on IMDB
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