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'''Shankar''' is an Indian actor who has worked in [[Malayalam]] and Tamil films. He acted in nearly 200 films.In the 80s and early 90s he was the most prominent romantc lead actor of [[Malayalam cinema]].<ref name="profile">{i{cite journal|title=The lover boys of Indian cinema-100 years of Indian cinema|journal=Galatta Cinema|date=December 2012}}</ref> Shankar's debut [[Tamil cinema|Tamil film]] ''[[Oru Thalai Ragam]],'' and Malayalam debut, ''[[Manjil Virinja Pookkal]],'' completed a theatrical run of 365 and 250 days respectively. He is the only Indian film hero to do so has debut super hits in 2 different languages at the same time.
'''Shankar''' is an Indian actor who has worked in [[Malayalam]] and Tamil films. He acted in nearly 200 films.In the 80s and early 90s he was the most prominent romantc lead actor of [[Malayalam cinema]].<ref name="profile">{i{cite journal|title=The lover boys of Indian cinema-100 years of Indian cinema|journal=Galatta Cinema|date=December 2012}}</ref> Shankar's debut [[Tamil cinema|Tamil film]] ''[[Oru Thalai Ragam]],'' and Malayalam debut, ''[[Manjil Virinja Pookkal]],'' completed a theatrical run of 365 and 250 days respectively.


==Early life==
==Early life==
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Shankar's first film was legendary superstar [[Jayan]] starred [[Sharapanjaram]] in 1979.Then Shankar as the lead actor of ''[[Oru Thalai Ragam]],'' through audition. ''Oru Thalai Ragam'' not only completed 365 days run in theatres<ref name="rediff.com">{{cite news |title=Ninaithu Ninaithu Parthen's music is brilliant |url=http://inhome.rediff.com/movies/2007/mar/13ssnnp.htm |work=[[rediff.com]] |date=13 March 2007 |access-date=12 April 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Shankar directs Tamil film|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131216/entertainment-kollywood/article/shankar-directs-tamil-film|work=deccanchronicle|date=16 Dec 2013|access-date=5 February 2014 }}</ref> but also became a cult romantic film of Tamil film history. Then [[Navodaya Studio]] signed Shankar for their romantic film ''[[Manjil Virinja Pookkal]]'' along with newcomers [[Mohanlal]] and [[Poornima Bhagyaraj|Poornima Jayaram]], directed by [[Fazil (director)|Fazil]]. The success of ''Manjil Virinja Pookal'' <ref>{{cite news |title=Mohanlal and Shankar are back together! |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/top-stories/2009/mohanlal-shanakr-movies-201009.html |work=[[Oneindia.in]] |date=20 October 2009 |access-date=12 April 2010 }}</ref> and films like ''[[Kadathu]]'' opposite [[Roja Ramani]], ''[[Oothikachiya Ponnu]]'' with [[Poornima Bhagyaraj|Poornima Jayaram]] and ''[[Ente Mohangal Poovaninju]]'' cemented Shankar as the romantic hero of Malayalam films.<ref name="Thesecondcoming">{{cite news |title=The Second Coming|url=http://epaper.newindianexpress.com/407699/The-New-Indian-Express-Kochi/01012015#page/22/2|work=newindianexpress|date=1 Jan 2015|access-date=24 January 2015}}</ref> Simultaneously his Tamil films ''[[Sujatha (1980 film)|Sujatha]]'', ''[[Koyil Puraa]]'', ''Mouna Yuddham'' and ''[[Raagam Thedum Pallavi]]'' also done okay business.<ref name="actorshankar">{{cite news |title=My Career Mistakes|url=http://www.mangalam.com/life-style/success/71869?page=0,1|work=mangalam|date=3 July 2013|access-date=12 December 2014 }}</ref>
Shankar's first film was legendary superstar [[Jayan]] starred [[Sharapanjaram]] in 1979.Then Shankar as the lead actor of ''[[Oru Thalai Ragam]],'' through audition. ''Oru Thalai Ragam'' not only completed 365 days run in theatres<ref name="rediff.com">{{cite news |title=Ninaithu Ninaithu Parthen's music is brilliant |url=http://inhome.rediff.com/movies/2007/mar/13ssnnp.htm |work=[[rediff.com]] |date=13 March 2007 |access-date=12 April 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Shankar directs Tamil film|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131216/entertainment-kollywood/article/shankar-directs-tamil-film|work=deccanchronicle|date=16 Dec 2013|access-date=5 February 2014 }}</ref> but also became a cult romantic film of Tamil film history. Then [[Navodaya Studio]] signed Shankar for their romantic film ''[[Manjil Virinja Pookkal]]'' along with newcomers [[Mohanlal]] and [[Poornima Bhagyaraj|Poornima Jayaram]], directed by [[Fazil (director)|Fazil]]. The success of ''Manjil Virinja Pookal'' <ref>{{cite news |title=Mohanlal and Shankar are back together! |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/top-stories/2009/mohanlal-shanakr-movies-201009.html |work=[[Oneindia.in]] |date=20 October 2009 |access-date=12 April 2010 }}</ref> and films like ''[[Kadathu]]'' opposite [[Roja Ramani]], ''[[Oothikachiya Ponnu]]'' with [[Poornima Bhagyaraj|Poornima Jayaram]] and ''[[Ente Mohangal Poovaninju]]'' cemented Shankar as the romantic hero of Malayalam films.<ref name="Thesecondcoming">{{cite news |title=The Second Coming|url=http://epaper.newindianexpress.com/407699/The-New-Indian-Express-Kochi/01012015#page/22/2|work=newindianexpress|date=1 Jan 2015|access-date=24 January 2015}}</ref> Simultaneously his Tamil films ''[[Sujatha (1980 film)|Sujatha]]'', ''[[Koyil Puraa]]'', ''Mouna Yuddham'' and ''[[Raagam Thedum Pallavi]]'' also done okay business.<ref name="actorshankar">{{cite news |title=My Career Mistakes|url=http://www.mangalam.com/life-style/success/71869?page=0,1|work=mangalam|date=3 July 2013|access-date=12 December 2014 }}</ref>


Success continued in Malayalam with Shanker getting chance in movies of hit directors like [[P.G. Viswambharan]] , [[Joshiy]] and [[I.V. Sasi]] with movies like ''[[Padayottam]]'', ''Anuragakodathy'', [[Veendum Chalikkunna Chakram]], ''[[Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu]]'' and ''[[Engane Nee Marakkum]]'', so he decided to concentrate on Malayalam films. His other successful films of 1983 are ''Mortuary'', ''Hello Madras Girl'' and ''Himam''.<ref name="Thesecondcoming"/> In 1984, Shankar appeared in ''[[Ente Kalithozhan]]'', ''[[Arante Mulla Kochu Mulla]]'', ''[[Muthodumuthu]]'', ''[[Poochakkoru Mookkuthi]]'' and ''[[Itha Innu Muthal]]''.<ref name="Thesecondcoming"/> Next year he was a part of the films ''[[Archana Aaradhana]]'', ''[[Ambada Njaane!]]'', ''[[Aram + Aram = Kinnaram]]'' and ''[[Vannu Kandu Keezhadakki]]''.
Success continued in Malayalam with Shanker getting chance in movies of hit directors like [[P.G. Viswambharan]] , [[Joshiy]] and [[I.V. Sasi]] with movies like ''[[Padayottam]]'', ''Anuragakodathy'', [[Veendum Chalikkunna Chakram]], ''[[Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu]]'' and ''[[Engane Nee Marakkum]]'', so he decided to concentrate on Malayalam films. His other successful films of 1983 are ''Mortuary'', ''Hello Madras Girl'' and ''Himam''.<ref name="Thesecondcoming"/> In 1984, Shankar appeared in ''[[Ente Kalithozhan]]'', ''[[Arante Mulla Kochu Mulla]]'', ''Muthodumuthu'', ''[[Poochakkoru Mookkuthi]]'' and ''[[Itha Innu Muthal]]''.<ref name="Thesecondcoming"/> Next year he was a part of the films ''[[Archana Aaradhana]]'', ''[[Ambada Njaane!]]'', ''[[Aram + Aram = Kinnaram]]'' and ''[[Vannu Kandu Keezhadakki]]''.


In mid 80's Shankar began losing his market for doing repetitive roles, so he became a producer to save his career<ref name="actorshankar" /> with [[Sibi Malayil]]'s ''[[Chekkaeran Oru Chilla]]'', but the film flopped. His other major films of that year were ''[[Naale Njangalude Vivahum]]'', ''[[Oppam Oppathinoppam]]'' and ''[[Sughamo Devi]]'' along with [[Mohanlal]]. Shankar had fewer Malayalam releases in the late '80s and his attempt to become director with [[Suresh Gopi]] starrer ''Rakshakan'' also did not materialize, so he decided to take a break<ref name="actorshankar" /> from films to concentrate on business, although he did guest roles in the films ''[[Manathe Kottaram]]'', ''[[Gandharvam]]'' and ''[[Guru (1997 film)|Guru]]''.
In mid 80's Shankar began losing his market for doing repetitive roles, so he became a producer to save his career<ref name="actorshankar" /> with [[Sibi Malayil]]'s ''[[Chekkaeran Oru Chilla]]'', but the film flopped. His other major films of that year were ''[[Naale Njangalude Vivahum]]'', ''[[Oppam Oppathinoppam]]'' and ''[[Sughamo Devi]]'' along with [[Mohanlal]]. Shankar had fewer Malayalam releases in the late '80s and his attempt to become director with [[Suresh Gopi]] starrer ''Rakshakan'' also did not materialize, so he decided to take a break<ref name="actorshankar" /> from films to concentrate on business, although he did guest roles in the films ''[[Manathe Kottaram]]'', ''[[Gandharvam]]'' and ''[[Guru (1997 film)|Guru]]''.
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Shankar staged a comeback as lead hero in the films ''[[Sooryavanam]]'' (1998), ''Bhadra'', ''Sundarippravu'' and ''The Fire''. He also acted in ''[[Stalin Sivadas]]'' with [[Mammootty]], but all these films failed at the box-office.<ref name="Againshankar">{{cite news |title=I believe in destiny:Shankar Panicker|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/article85911.ece|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=22 December 2009|access-date=31 March 2015}}</ref> So he moved to television with a successful serial ''Ithu Manju Pole'' and continued to perform in serials ''Swara Raagam'' and ''Parasparam''. He also won the 2006 Film Critics Television Best Actor Award for his performance in [[TV serial]] ''Chithrashalabham''. His last serial ''Ammakkayi'' (aired in Surya TV) was a success. As he wanted to concentrate in films, he stopped doing serials and made his debut as a director with ''[[Virus (2007 film)|Virus]]'',<ref name="actorshankar" /> a film on [[HIV/AIDS]], which was censored in 2007.
Shankar staged a comeback as lead hero in the films ''[[Sooryavanam]]'' (1998), ''Bhadra'', ''Sundarippravu'' and ''The Fire''. He also acted in ''[[Stalin Sivadas]]'' with [[Mammootty]], but all these films failed at the box-office.<ref name="Againshankar">{{cite news |title=I believe in destiny:Shankar Panicker|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/article85911.ece|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=22 December 2009|access-date=31 March 2015}}</ref> So he moved to television with a successful serial ''Ithu Manju Pole'' and continued to perform in serials ''Swara Raagam'' and ''Parasparam''. He also won the 2006 Film Critics Television Best Actor Award for his performance in [[TV serial]] ''Chithrashalabham''. His last serial ''Ammakkayi'' (aired in Surya TV) was a success. As he wanted to concentrate in films, he stopped doing serials and made his debut as a director with ''[[Virus (2007 film)|Virus]]'',<ref name="actorshankar" /> a film on [[HIV/AIDS]], which was censored in 2007.


Later Shankar appeared in films like ''[[Ividam Swargamanu]]'', ''[[Casanovva]]'' alongside [[Mohanlal]], ''Rhythm'', ''[[Koottukar (2010 film)|Koottukar]]'', ''[[Banking Hours 10 to 4]]'', ''[[Hide N' Seek]]'', ''[[Father's Day (2012 film)|Father's Day]]'', ''[[Oomakkuyil Padumbol]]'' and ''[[Bhoomiyude Avakashikal]]''. In 2013, he was appreciated for his good performance in a comic role in [[Anoop Menon]] scripted film ''[[Hotel California (2013 film)|Hotel California]]''. His other releases were ''[[Miss Lekha Tharoor Kaanunnathu]]'' and ''[[Cleopatra (2012 film)|Cleopatra]]'', ''[[Naku Penda Naku Taka (film)|Naku Penda Naku Taka]]'' and in 2015, Shankar played the lead role in ''[[Vishwasam... Athallae Ellaam]]'' along with [[Shine Tom Chacko]] directed by [[Jayaraj Vijay]], but the film flopped. In 2018 he starred in ''Niranjana Pookkal'' as hero and main role in the incomplete film ''Oru Vathil Kottai''. He also starred in ''[[Bhramam]]'' along with [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] in 2021.
Later Shankar appeared in films like ''[[Ividam Swargamanu]]'', ''[[Casanovva]]'' alongside [[Mohanlal]], ''Rhythm'', ''[[Koottukar (2010 film)|Koottukar]]'', ''[[Banking Hours 10 to 4]]'', ''[[Hide N' Seek]]'', ''[[Father's Day (2012 film)|Father's Day]]'', ''[[Oomakkuyil Padumbol]]'' and ''[[Bhoomiyude Avakashikal]]''. In 2013, he was appreciated for his good performance in a comic role in [[Anoop Menon]] scripted film ''[[Hotel California (2013 film)|Hotel California]]''. His other releases were ''[[Miss Lekha Tharoor Kaanunnathu]]'' and ''[[Cleopatra (2012 film)|Cleopatra]]'', ''[[Naku Penda Naku Taka (film)|Naku Penda Naku Taka]]'' and in 2015, Shankar played the lead role in ''[[Vishwasam... Athallae Ellaam]]'' along with [[Shine Tom Chacko]] directed by [[Jayaraj Vijay]], but the film flopped. In 2018 he starred in ''Niranjana Pookkal'' as hero. He also starred in ''[[Bhramam]]'' along with [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] in 2021.


===As a director===
===As a director===
Shankar directed a video film ''Kaatti'' in 2006 based on [[child labour]] which won him the best director award from Malayalam Television viewers DRISHYA awards for video film. He made his feature film debut with ''[[Virus (2007 film)|Virus]]'',<ref name="actorshankar" /> an Indo-American co-production urging society not to shun [[HIV/AIDS]] affected people.<ref name="Againshankar"/> His first commercial Malayalam directorial venture ''[[Keralotsavam 2009]]''<ref>{{cite news |title=Kalabhavan Mani in Shankar's Keralotsavam |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/top-stories/2009/kalabhavan-mani-shankar-keralotsavam-261009.html |work=[[Oneindia.in]] |date=26 October 2009 |access-date=12 April 2010 }}</ref> starred [[Kalabhavan Mani]] and [[Vinu Mohan]] dealt with how three youngsters falling prey to terrorist links.<ref name="Againshankar"/> In 2015, he directed ''[[Sand City (film)|Sand City]]'', a Tamil film<ref name="Thesecondcoming"/> based at ''[[U.A.E.]]'' to good review. he has directed a handful of films <ref>{{cite web|title=Sand City Movie Review|url=http://www.movietoday.org/sand-city-movie-review/|publisher=movietoday|date=2015-01-02|access-date=2015-01-03|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150103071745/http://www.movietoday.org/sand-city-movie-review/|archive-date=3 January 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Sand City Movie Review|url=http://www.onlookersmedia.in/reviews/sand-city-review|publisher=onlookersmedia|date=2015-01-02|access-date=2015-01-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Sand City Film Review|url=http://muyals.com/sand-city-review-manal-naharam-review/|publisher=muyals.com|date=2015-01-03|access-date=2015-01-03}}</ref>
Shankar directed a video film ''Kaatti'' in 2006 based on [[child labour]] which won him the best director award from Malayalam Television viewers DRISHYA awards for video film. He made his feature film debut with ''[[Virus (2007 film)|Virus]]'',<ref name="actorshankar" /> an Indo-American co-production urging society not to shun [[HIV/AIDS]] affected people.<ref name="Againshankar"/> His first commercial Malayalam directorial venture ''[[Keralotsavam 2009]]''<ref>{{cite news |title=Kalabhavan Mani in Shankar's Keralotsavam |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/top-stories/2009/kalabhavan-mani-shankar-keralotsavam-261009.html |work=[[Oneindia.in]] |date=26 October 2009 |access-date=12 April 2010 }}</ref> starred [[Kalabhavan Mani]] and [[Vinu Mohan]] dealt with how three youngsters falling prey to terrorist links.<ref name="Againshankar"/> In 2015, he directed ''[[Sand City (film)|Sand City]]'', a Tamil film<ref name="Thesecondcoming"/> based at ''[[U.A.E.]]'' to good review.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sand City Movie Review|url=http://www.movietoday.org/sand-city-movie-review/|publisher=movietoday|date=2015-01-02|access-date=2015-01-03|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150103071745/http://www.movietoday.org/sand-city-movie-review/|archive-date=3 January 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Sand City Movie Review|url=http://www.onlookersmedia.in/reviews/sand-city-review|publisher=onlookersmedia|date=2015-01-02|access-date=2015-01-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Sand City Film Review|url=http://muyals.com/sand-city-review-manal-naharam-review/|publisher=muyals.com|date=2015-01-03|access-date=2015-01-03}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Shankar's first marriage was with Radhika in December 1992, that ended in a divorce.<ref>{{cite news |title=Shankar's 2nd Marriage |journal=[[Mangalam Weekly]] |date=20 July 2002 |issue=29 |pages=10, 11, 37}}</ref> After the failure of his first marriage, he married Rooparekha, that also ended in divorce. The couple has a son named Gokul.<ref>{{cite web|title=എന്റെ വലിയ പിഴ|url=http://www.mangalam.com/life-style/success/71869?page=0,0|publisher=mangalamvarika.com|access-date=3 June 2015}}</ref> In 2013, he married Chitra Lekshmi, a dance teacher, settled at [[U.K.]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://reporter365.com/malayalam-actor-shankar-marriage-with-chitra-lekshmi.html |title=Archived copy |website=reporter365.com |access-date=5 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130310081939/http://reporter365.com/malayalam-actor-shankar-marriage-with-chitra-lekshmi.html |archive-date=10 March 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=ഗുരുവായൂര്‍ പത്മനാഭന്റെ വിയോഗത്തില്‍ കണ്ണീരണിഞ്ഞു യുകെ മലയാളികളുടെ പ്രിയ നര്‍ത്തകി |url=https://www.britishmalayali.co.uk/index.php?page=newsDetail&id=98986 |access-date=24 August 2021 |publisher=Britishmalayali.co.uk |date=27 February 2020}}</ref> In pop culture actor is popularly called as Shankar ser aka Shanki. He has ardent fan following among UAE residents (EBz).
Shankar's first marriage was with Radhika in December 1992, that ended in a divorce.<ref>{{cite news |title=Shankar's 2nd Marriage |journal=[[Mangalam Weekly]] |date=20 July 2002 |issue=29 |pages=10, 11, 37}}</ref> After the failure of his first marriage, he married Rooparekha, that also ended in divorce. The couple has a son named Gokul.<ref>{{cite web|title=എന്റെ വലിയ പിഴ|url=http://www.mangalam.com/life-style/success/71869?page=0,0|publisher=mangalamvarika.com|access-date=3 June 2015}}</ref> In 2013, he married Chitra Lekshmi, a dance teacher, settled at [[U.K.]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://reporter365.com/malayalam-actor-shankar-marriage-with-chitra-lekshmi.html |title=Archived copy |website=reporter365.com |access-date=5 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130310081939/http://reporter365.com/malayalam-actor-shankar-marriage-with-chitra-lekshmi.html |archive-date=10 March 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=ഗുരുവായൂര്‍ പത്മനാഭന്റെ വിയോഗത്തില്‍ കണ്ണീരണിഞ്ഞു യുകെ മലയാളികളുടെ പ്രിയ നര്‍ത്തകി |url=https://www.britishmalayali.co.uk/index.php?page=newsDetail&id=98986 |access-date=24 August 2021 |publisher=Britishmalayali.co.uk |date=27 February 2020}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==

Revision as of 18:25, 3 November 2022

Shankar
Born
Shanker Panicker

(1960-01-22) 22 January 1960 (age 64)[1]
Thrissur, Kerala, India
Occupations
  • Actor
  • film director
  • TV Actor
  • Businessman
Years active1979–present
Spouse(s)
Radhika
​
​
(m. 1992, divorced)​

Rooparekha
​
​
(m. 2002; div. 2011)​

Chitralakshmi Erandath
​
​
(m. 2013)​
Children1 son
Parents
  • Thekkeveettil N. K. Panicker
  • Sulochana Panicker

Shankar is an Indian actor who has worked in Malayalam and Tamil films. He acted in nearly 200 films.In the 80s and early 90s he was the most prominent romantc lead actor of Malayalam cinema.[2] Shankar's debut Tamil film Oru Thalai Ragam, and Malayalam debut, Manjil Virinja Pookkal, completed a theatrical run of 365 and 250 days respectively.

Early life

Shankar was born to Thekkeveettil N. K. Panicker and Sulochana in Kechery, Thrissur, Kerala in 1960.[2] His family later moved to Chennai when he was four years old. His father was a senior manager at Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited. He has two siblings, Krishnakumar and Indra.[3] He completed the schooling from St. Bede's Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Chennai.[citation needed] He pursued a Bachelors in History from Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Rishikesh. Later he joined South Indian Film Chambers of acting completing 2 years of an acting course.

Career

As an actor

Shankar's first film was legendary superstar Jayan starred Sharapanjaram in 1979.Then Shankar as the lead actor of Oru Thalai Ragam, through audition. Oru Thalai Ragam not only completed 365 days run in theatres[4][5] but also became a cult romantic film of Tamil film history. Then Navodaya Studio signed Shankar for their romantic film Manjil Virinja Pookkal along with newcomers Mohanlal and Poornima Jayaram, directed by Fazil. The success of Manjil Virinja Pookal [6] and films like Kadathu opposite Roja Ramani, Oothikachiya Ponnu with Poornima Jayaram and Ente Mohangal Poovaninju cemented Shankar as the romantic hero of Malayalam films.[7] Simultaneously his Tamil films Sujatha, Koyil Puraa, Mouna Yuddham and Raagam Thedum Pallavi also done okay business.[8]

Success continued in Malayalam with Shanker getting chance in movies of hit directors like P.G. Viswambharan , Joshiy and I.V. Sasi with movies like Padayottam, Anuragakodathy, Veendum Chalikkunna Chakram, Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu and Engane Nee Marakkum, so he decided to concentrate on Malayalam films. His other successful films of 1983 are Mortuary, Hello Madras Girl and Himam.[7] In 1984, Shankar appeared in Ente Kalithozhan, Arante Mulla Kochu Mulla, Muthodumuthu, Poochakkoru Mookkuthi and Itha Innu Muthal.[7] Next year he was a part of the films Archana Aaradhana, Ambada Njaane!, Aram + Aram = Kinnaram and Vannu Kandu Keezhadakki.

In mid 80's Shankar began losing his market for doing repetitive roles, so he became a producer to save his career[8] with Sibi Malayil's Chekkaeran Oru Chilla, but the film flopped. His other major films of that year were Naale Njangalude Vivahum, Oppam Oppathinoppam and Sughamo Devi along with Mohanlal. Shankar had fewer Malayalam releases in the late '80s and his attempt to become director with Suresh Gopi starrer Rakshakan also did not materialize, so he decided to take a break[8] from films to concentrate on business, although he did guest roles in the films Manathe Kottaram, Gandharvam and Guru.

Shankar staged a comeback as lead hero in the films Sooryavanam (1998), Bhadra, Sundarippravu and The Fire. He also acted in Stalin Sivadas with Mammootty, but all these films failed at the box-office.[9] So he moved to television with a successful serial Ithu Manju Pole and continued to perform in serials Swara Raagam and Parasparam. He also won the 2006 Film Critics Television Best Actor Award for his performance in TV serial Chithrashalabham. His last serial Ammakkayi (aired in Surya TV) was a success. As he wanted to concentrate in films, he stopped doing serials and made his debut as a director with Virus,[8] a film on HIV/AIDS, which was censored in 2007.

Later Shankar appeared in films like Ividam Swargamanu, Casanovva alongside Mohanlal, Rhythm, Koottukar, Banking Hours 10 to 4, Hide N' Seek, Father's Day, Oomakkuyil Padumbol and Bhoomiyude Avakashikal. In 2013, he was appreciated for his good performance in a comic role in Anoop Menon scripted film Hotel California. His other releases were Miss Lekha Tharoor Kaanunnathu and Cleopatra, Naku Penda Naku Taka and in 2015, Shankar played the lead role in Vishwasam... Athallae Ellaam along with Shine Tom Chacko directed by Jayaraj Vijay, but the film flopped. In 2018 he starred in Niranjana Pookkal as hero. He also starred in Bhramam along with Prithviraj Sukumaran in 2021.

As a director

Shankar directed a video film Kaatti in 2006 based on child labour which won him the best director award from Malayalam Television viewers DRISHYA awards for video film. He made his feature film debut with Virus,[8] an Indo-American co-production urging society not to shun HIV/AIDS affected people.[9] His first commercial Malayalam directorial venture Keralotsavam 2009[10] starred Kalabhavan Mani and Vinu Mohan dealt with how three youngsters falling prey to terrorist links.[9] In 2015, he directed Sand City, a Tamil film[7] based at U.A.E. to good review.[11][12][13]

Personal life

Shankar's first marriage was with Radhika in December 1992, that ended in a divorce.[14] After the failure of his first marriage, he married Rooparekha, that also ended in divorce. The couple has a son named Gokul.[15] In 2013, he married Chitra Lekshmi, a dance teacher, settled at U.K.[16][17]

Filmography

Main article: Shankar filmography

References

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  3. ^ "Shankar's profile". cinediary.com. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
  4. ^ "Ninaithu Ninaithu Parthen's music is brilliant". rediff.com. 13 March 2007. Retrieved 12 April 2010.
  5. ^ "Shankar directs Tamil film". deccanchronicle. 16 December 2013. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
  6. ^ "Mohanlal and Shankar are back together!". Oneindia.in. 20 October 2009. Retrieved 12 April 2010.
  7. ^ a b c d "The Second Coming". newindianexpress. 1 January 2015. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
  8. ^ a b c d e "My Career Mistakes". mangalam. 3 July 2013. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
  9. ^ a b c "I believe in destiny:Shankar Panicker". The Indian Express. 22 December 2009. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  10. ^ "Kalabhavan Mani in Shankar's Keralotsavam". Oneindia.in. 26 October 2009. Retrieved 12 April 2010.
  11. ^ "Sand City Movie Review". movietoday. 2 January 2015. Archived from the original on 3 January 2015. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  12. ^ "Sand City Movie Review". onlookersmedia. 2 January 2015. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  13. ^ "Sand City Film Review". muyals.com. 3 January 2015. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  14. ^ "Shankar's 2nd Marriage". Mangalam Weekly. No. 29. 20 July 2002. pp. 10, 11, 37.
  15. ^ "എന്റെ വലിയ പിഴ". mangalamvarika.com. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
  16. ^ "Archived copy". reporter365.com. Archived from the original on 10 March 2013. Retrieved 5 February 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  17. ^ "ഗുരുവായൂര്‍ പത്മനാഭന്റെ വിയോഗത്തില്‍ കണ്ണീരണിഞ്ഞു യുകെ മലയാളികളുടെ പ്രിയ നര്‍ത്തകി". Britishmalayali.co.uk. 27 February 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
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