# Shakalaka Shankar

Seshu Shankar, better known by his stage name Shakalaka Shankar, is an Indian actor who works in Telugu films. Known for his comic roles, Shankar is one of the highest paid Telugu film comedians in 2017.

## Career

Shankar dropped out of school in 10th standard and moved to Hyderabad in 2002 to pursue a career in films. Owing to lack of opportunities, he worked as painter for few years, and took up odd jobs in the film industry such as light-man and office boy.
Shankar got is first opportunity in Notebook (2007). He then went to feature in comedy show Jabardasth, where he gained recognition. Shankar subsequently moved on to films. In 2017, he starred in Anando Brahma which was a box office success. Regarding his role, a critic noted that "Shakalaka Shankar brings the house down when he mimics popular actors and their iconic dialogues to baffle the ghost".
He appeared in several comic roles before debuting as a lead actor with Shambho Shankara (2018). Later that year, he starred in Driver Ramudu, which is yet to release. He considers actor-politician Pawan Kalyan as his role model.
In 2020, Shankar played Ram Gopal Varma in the film Parannageevi. He is again reprising the role in Ram Gopal Varma's biopic. Two more films where Shankar appears in a lead role, Lord Grandfather and Bomma Adirindi - Dimma Tirigindi are also under production.

## Personal life

Shankar is born and brought up in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. In 2016, he married Parvathi.

## Filmography

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2007 | Notebook | | |
| 2011 | Kudirithe Kappu Coffee | Koti | |
| 2014 | Loukyam | Student | |
| 2014 | Aagadu | Thief | |
| 2014 | Geethanjali | Shankar/Arudra | |
| 2015 | Intelligent Idiots | | |
| 2015 | Sahasam Seyara Dimbaka | Ram Babu | |
| 2015 | Mosagallaku Mosagadu | | |
| 2015 | Pandaga Chesko | | |
| 2015 | Dhanalakshmi Talupu Tadite | | |
| 2015 | Mirchi Lanti Kurradu | | |
| 2015 | Bruce Lee: The Fighter | Director | |
| 2015 | Raju Gari Gadhi | M. Y. Danam | |
| 2015 | Bengal Tiger | Shankar | |
| 2015 | Sankarabharanam | | |
| 2015 | Jatha Kalise | Kalyan Babu | |
| 2016 | Kavvintha | | |
| 2016 | Veelaithe Premiddam | | |
| 2016 | Express Raja | One of Raja's Teammate | |
| 2016 | Seethamma Andalu Ramayya Sitralu | Sri Ram's friend | |
| 2016 | Garam | Varalababu's friend | |
| 2016 | Savitri | | |
| 2016 | Sardaar Gabbar Singh | | |
| 2016 | Eedo Rakam Aado Rakam | Tenant | |
| 2016 | A Aa | Pratap | |
| 2016 | Right Right | | |
| 2016 | Control C | | |
| 2016 | Kundanapu Bomma | | |
| 2016 | Premikudu | | |
| 2016 | Selfie Raja | Mams's assistant | |
| 2016 | Banthi Poola Janaki | | |
| 2016 | Eedu Gold Ehe | Ranga | |
| 2016 | Nandini Nursing Home | Compounder | |
| 2016 | Speedunnodu | Qadir | |
| 2016 | Naanna Nenu Naa Boyfriends | Thief | |
| 2016 | Saptagiri Express | Kaanipaakam | |
| 2016 | Intlo Deyyam Nakem Bhayam | | |
| 2017 | Dwaraka | | |
| 2017 | Gunturodu | | |
| 2017 | Cine Mahal – Rojuki 4 Aatalu | | |
| 2017 | Chinni Chinni Asalu Nalo Regene | | |
| 2017 | Mister | Satyagrahi | |
| 2017 | Radha | Pardhu | |
| 2017 | Avanthika | | |
| 2017 | Pelliki Mundu Prema Katha | | |
| 2017 | Maya Mall | | |
| 2017 | Anando Brahma | Babu | |
| 2017 | Raju Gari Gadhi 2 | Bala Yesu | |
| 2017 | Sapthagiri LLB | Lawyer Shakala Shankar | |
| 2017 | B.Tech Babulu | | |
| 2018 | Ego | Shankar | |
| 2018 | Soda Golisoda | | |
| 2018 | Raa Raa | Bumper Star | |
| 2018 | Ammammagarillu | Santhosh's Friend | |
| 2018 | Raju Gadu | | |
| 2018 | Desamudurs | | |
| 2018 | Jamba Lakidi Pamba | | |
| 2018 | Shambho Shankara | Shankar | Debut in a lead role |
| 2018 | Savyasachi | Sathi Babu Lavangam | |
| 2018 | Amar Akbar Anthony | | |
| 2019 | Nene Kedi No. 1 | Jackie | |
| 2019 | Bhagyanagara Veedullo Gamattu | Peter | |
| 2019 | Mathu Vadalara | | |
| 2020 | 3 Monkeys | Bali | |
| 2020 | Parannajeevi | Ram Gopal Varma | |
| 2021 | Akshara | Suriya | |
| 2021 | Gully Rowdy | Ullipayalu Upma | |
| 2023 | Waltair Veerayya | Veerayya’s friend | |
| 2023 | Unstoppable | | |
| 2023 | Dalari | | |
| 2024 | Geethanjali Malli Vachindi | Shankar / Arudra | |
| 2024 | OMG: O Manchi Ghost | Pavuram | |

### Television

* Jabardasth
* Extra Jabardasth

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
| 2018 | Zee Golden Awards | Best Actor in a Comedic Role | Anando Brahma | Won | |
| 2018 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Comedian (Telugu) | Anando Brahma | Nominated | |