Quick Info
| Profession | Journalist, YouTuber, whistleblower, activist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Latest News about Savukku Shankar
13/04/2026
Kamala, the mother of Savukku Shankar, reportedly died after a period of ill health. The reports said she had been unwell for some time before her death.
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Career
| Known For | Running the Savukku website and YouTube channel; exposing corruption and criticizing Tamil Nadu politics |
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| Former Occupation | Lower division clerk / clerk in the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) |
| Notable Background | Publicly known as Achimuthu Shankar, alias Savukku Shankar |
Social Media
| X | https://x.com/SavukkuOfficial |
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| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@savukkumedian |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Savukku is a Tamil word meaning whip. | |
| 2. He came to wider attention in 2008 after alleged audio leaks related to illegal wiretapping. | |
| 3. He later became associated with investigative reporting and anti-corruption commentary. | |
| 4. His date of birth is not clearly verified in the available information. |