Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 24/12/1978 |
| Age | 46 years (died on 18, Sep, 2025) |
| Birthplace | Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Date of Death | 18/09/2025 |
Latest News about Robo Shankar
18/09/2025
Robo Shankar collapsed on the set of the film 'God's Jilla' in Chennai while working and was immediately admitted to GEM Hospital, Perungudi. He was placed in intensive care due to fluctuations in blood pressure and suffered a massive gastrointestinal bleed leading to multi-organ dysfunction, passing away later that day at the age of 46.
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Shankar |
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| Full Name | Robo Shankar |
| Also Known As | Shankar |
| Ethnicity | Tamil |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Madurai Kamaraj University, Tamil Nadu |
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| Degree | MA in Economics |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Vegetarian/Non-vegetarian |
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| Controversy | Backlash Over Objectifying Remarks during a promotional event in Chennai in July 2023 |
| Health Issues | Jaundice, Alcohol Addiction |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | November 2002 |
| Marriage Place | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
Family
| Spouse | Priyanka Shankar |
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| Children | Indraja Shankar |
Career
| Debut | Padayappa (1999) as a dancer (uncredited) |
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| Latest Film | Sotta Sotta Nanaiyuthu (2025) as 'Kulukkal Kumaresan' |
| Awards | Kalaimamani |
| Notable Appearances |
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| Voice Work | Voiced 'Pumbaa' in the Tamil dubbed version of 'The Lion King' in 2019 |
| Film Count | Over 200 films |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/robosankar_official/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Robo Shankar's stage name was inspired by his popular robot dance performances. | |
| 2. Achieved recognition for his role as 'Sound Shankar' in a notable film. | |
| 3. Faced significant health challenges, including treatment for jaundice and recovery from alcohol addiction. | |
| 4. Passed away on set after collapsing due to health complications. | |
| 5. Won Mister Madurai title through bodybuilding before stage shows. | |
| 6. Acted in over 200 films. |