Robo Shankar

Actor

December 24, 1978 (46 years)

† September 18, 2025

Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Biography

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.

Filmography

8.0

Adhu idhu yedhu

Self - Comedian

Athu Ithu Ethu (transl. That This which) is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language reality comedy and game show that airs on Star Vijay and streams on Disney+ Hotstar. Hosted by Sivakarthikeyan (former) and Ma Ka Pa Anand, the first season of the show premiered on 5 June 2009.

3.1

Tamilarasan

Frustrated with a greedy hospital, an honest cop takes its heart surgeon hostage to save his son. Can he succeed, especially with his corrupt superior Rana Pratap Singh already has a bone to pick with him, trying to put him down?

6.3

Viswasam

Merit

A village ruffian, who settles disputes in his native, takes on a big shot when he tries to sort out the rough patch in his marriage after several years.

5.9

Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven

Bucket

The young heir of a rich family embarks on a journey to effect a reconciliation between estranged family members.

5.6

Cobra

Kumaresan

A genius mathematician doubles up as a hit man, assassinating people opposing a ruthless corporate behemoth. While he manages to stay ahead of the Interpol and the psychotic head of the corporation, who are after him, can he evade the mysterious hacker who is keen to unmask him?

7.4

Padayappa

Dancer in the song "En Peru Padayappa" (uncredited)

Padayappa, a mechanical engineer whose father gives up his property to his foster brother, and then dies of shock soon after. Neelambari initially loves Padayappa, but plans to humiliate him after his family humiliates her father. The rest of the plot deals with Padayappa overcoming all the obstacles placed by Neelambari.

2.6

The Legend

A scientist is spurred by the death of his friend to find a cure for diabetes, but can he take on the might of the pharma mafia and succeed in his mission?

4.1

Puli

Albert @ Alpha

A virtuous soldier Magadheera aka Puli (Tiger) vows to save his people from the rule of a cruel queen and her treacherous Marshal. Does good triumph over evil?

N/A

Saaraa

Security Raju

A Thriller Sentimental Story dealing with a son's love to a single mother. An unimaginable sacrifice done between friendship and love in this decade.

6.0

Maari

Sanikilamai

A feared local rowdy, known for his dominance in the streets and pigeon racing, finds himself at odds with a newly appointed police officer. As tensions rise, hidden motives and betrayals unfold, shaking the balance of power in the neighborhood.

6.3

Hero

Inbaraj "Ink"

A fraudster gets to fulfill his childhood dream of being a superhero when he takes on a ruthless businessman whose business strategy is to crush the dreams of children.

2.3

Jithan 2

Vela Ramamoorthy

A man buys a house only to realise that the place is haunted by a ghost that will not let him in peace.

5.7

Time Enna Boss!?

Killi

Bala - an average IT guy, is forced to host 4 random time travellers who land up in his new house until they find their way back. But will they ever leave?

5.5

Maari 2

Sanikkizhamai aka Sani

After falling off the radar for a few years, Maari is back in the fray doing what he does best: taking trouble by the horns and being a total bad-ass. This time around, he is facing off against a formidable opponent named Beeja, who would stop at nothing until he sees Maari's downfall.

7.0

Velaikkaran

Chinna Thambi

An enterprising youngster in a slum wants his people to lead a life of dignity, but has to take on an ambitious capitalist, who only wants to dominate his field.

6.9

Irumbu Thirai

Major R. Kathiravan's Uncle

Kathiravan, a major in the Indian army with anger management issues, is compelled by circumstances to borrow a loan from a bank with false documents. When the entire money in the account vanishes, Kathiravan tries to track down the scamsters, and it leads him to White Devil, a master hacker.

7.0

Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara

Sound Shankar

An indolent youth finds himself in trouble when his life gets intertwined with that of a straight-laced banker who is tormented with his demands from his boss.

2.7

Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen

Saudeshwaran

A lackadaisical youngster falls in love with a girl from whom he’d gotten separated at a younger age. He goes through a slew of unexpected hurdles to win her love.

5.5

Plan Panni Pannanum

To track down his friend's sister, who has eloped with her lover, a young man kidnaps her friend who knows about their whereabouts.

6.1

Vaayai Moodi Pesavum

Ravi

A mysterious illness declared as dumb flu spreads in a quaint hill station forcing the town's residents from speaking. Will the problems in the place increase due to this or will it lead to better communication?