Robo Shankar

Actor

Indian Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth24/12/1978
Age46 years (died on 18, Sep, 2025)
BirthplaceMadurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Date of Death18/09/2025

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 NameShankar
Full NameRobo Shankar
Also Known AsShankar
EthnicityTamil

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 9" (175 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityMadurai Kamaraj University, Tamil Nadu
DegreeMA in Economics

Personal Life

Food HabitVegetarian/Non-vegetarian
ControversyBacklash Over Objectifying Remarks during a promotional event in Chennai in July 2023
Health IssuesJaundice, Alcohol Addiction

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage DateNovember 2002
Marriage PlaceChennai, Tamil Nadu

Family

SpousePriyanka Shankar
ChildrenIndraja Shankar

Career

DebutPadayappa (1999) as a dancer (uncredited)
Latest FilmSotta Sotta Nanaiyuthu (2025) as 'Kulukkal Kumaresan'
AwardsKalaimamani
Notable Appearances
  • Various uncredited roles in early 2000s films like 'Joot: Are You Ready' and 'Aai'
  • Appeared as 'Sound Shankar' in 'Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara' (2013)
  • Contestant on reality show 'Athu Ithu Ethu' in 2009
  • Judge on reality shows 'Kings of Comedy Juniors' and 'Kalakka Povathu Yaaru?'
  • Breakthrough with Star Vijay's 'Kalakka Povathu Yaaru?' performing stand-up comedy
  • Performed in 'Siricha Pochu' segment of 'Athu Ithu Ethu'
  • Judge on 'Kings of Comedy Juniors' (seasons 1 and 2) (2017-2018) and 'Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Champions' (2017)
  • Role of ‘MLA Jacket Janakiraman’ in ‘Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran’ (2016)
  • Comedic roles in films including 'Singam 3', 'Viswasam', 'Puli', 'Maari', and 'Velaikkaran'
Voice WorkVoiced 'Pumbaa' in the Tamil dubbed version of 'The Lion King' in 2019
Film CountOver 200 films

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.
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