Harish Shankar
Indian film director
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Sanganabhatla Harish Shankar (born 31 March 1979) is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his works exclusively in Telugu cinema, and Telugu theater.[2][3] He made his directorial debut with Shock (2006), produced by Ram Gopal Varma.[4]
Harish Shankar | |
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Shankar at the success meet of Mahanati in May 2018 | |
| Born | 31 March 1979[1] |
| Education | Osmania University |
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He directed Mirapakay (2011) and Gabbar Singh (2012), for which he received the SIIMA Award for Best Director and CineMAA Award for Best Director. Gabbar Singh grossed ₹150 crore (US$16 million) worldwide, becoming one of the highest grossing Telugu films at the time.[5] Ramayya Vasthavayya (2013) grossed a worldwide share of ₹309 million (US$3.2 million)[citation needed] and DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham (2017) grossed ₹150 crore,[6] both of which were directed by him.
Early life
Harish Shankar was born in Dharmapuri, Telangana into a Telugu Brahmin family and was brought up in BHEL Township, Hyderabad.[7] He has a younger brother, Vishnu Prasad, and a younger sister. He studied at Osmania University.[3][4][8]
Film craft
Shankar started stage acting with Seeta Nilayam and Lalitha kala Mandiram, based in Telangana. He then began writing and screenwriting.[9] He is influenced by Yandamuri Veerendranath's works and is interested in dialects, regional and linguistic influences.[citation needed] He was associated with Kona Venkat, Puri Jagannadh, Ram Gopal Varma, and has worked as an associate director for films such as Ninne Istapaddanu and Veede.[9]
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
- All films are in Telugu, unless mentioned.
Director
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2006 | Shock |
| 2011 | Mirapakay |
| 2012 | Gabbar Singh |
| 2013 | Ramayya Vasthavayya |
| 2015 | Subramanyam For Sale |
| 2017 | Duvvada Jagannadham |
| 2019 | Gaddalakonda Ganesh |
| 2024 | Mr. Bachchan |
| 2026 | Ustaad Bhagat Singh |
Screenwriter
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Ninne Istapaddanu | Co-writer and actor |
| 2004 | Naa Autograph | Co-director |
| 2005 | A Film by Aravind | Actor |
| 2008 | Bujjigadu | Co-writer |
| Chintakayala Ravi | ||
| 2009 | Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam | |
| 2012 | Nippu | Cameo appearance |
| 2023 | ATM | Writer; ZEE5 series |
Actor
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Ninne Istapaddanu | College student | Also co-writer |
| 2005 | Andarivaadu | Shankar | |
| A Film by Aravind | |||
| Modati Cinema | Harish | also worked as Associate Director | |
| 2008 | Neninthe | screenplay writer | Cameo role |
| 2012 | Nippu | ||
| 2018 | Sammohanam | Himself | |
| 2025 | Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama | Himself | Extended Cameo Role |
| 2026 | Funky | Himself | Cameo Role |