Harish Shankar | |
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Born | [1] | 31 March 1979
Alma mater | Osmania University |
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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] [4] He made his directorial debut with Shock (2006), produced by Ram Gopal Varma. [5]
He has directed Mirapakay (2011), 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$18 million) worldwide, becoming one of the highest grossing Telugu films at the time. [6] Ramayya Vasthavayya (2013) grossed a worldwide share of ₹309 million (US$3.7 million) [7] and DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham (2017) grossed ₹150 crore, [8] both of which were directed by him.
Harish Shankar was born in Dharmapuri, Telangana and was brought up in BHEL Township, Hyderabad. [9] He has a younger brother, Vishnu Prasad, and a younger sister. He studied at Osmania University. [4] [5] [10]
Shankar started stage acting with Seeta Nilayam and Lalitha kala Mandiram, based in Telangana. He then began writing and screenwriting. [11] He is influenced by Yandamuri Veerendranath's works and is interested in dialects, regional and linguistic influences. [12] 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. [11]
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Film | Cast | Notes |
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2006 | Shock | Ravi Teja, Jyothika | |
2011 | Mirapakay | Ravi Teja, Richa Gangopadhyay, Deeksha Seth | |
2012 | Gabbar Singh | Pawan Kalyan, Shruti Haasan | Remake of Dabangg |
2013 | Ramayya Vasthavayya | N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Samantha, Shruti Haasan | |
2015 | Subramanyam For Sale | Sai Dharam Tej, Regina Cassandra | |
2017 | Duvvada Jagannadham | Allu Arjun, Pooja Hegde | |
2019 | Gaddalakonda Ganesh | Varun Tej, Atharvaa, Pooja Hegde, Mirnalini Ravi | Remake of Jigarthanda |
2024 | Mr. Bachchan | Ravi Teja, Bhagyashri Bhorse | Remake of Raid |
TBA | Ustaad Bhagat Singh † | Pawan Kalyan, Sreeleela, Ashutosh Rana, Gauthami | Delayed to 2025 |
Year | Film | Cast | Credits |
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2003 | Ninne Istapaddanu | Tarun, Sridevi | Co-writer and actor |
2004 | Naa Autograph | Ravi Teja, Bhoomika | Co-director |
2005 | A Film by Aravind | Rajeev Kanakala, Richard Rishi | Actor |
2008 | Bujjigadu | Prabhas, Trisha | Co-writer |
2008 | Chintakayala Ravi | Venkatesh, Anushka | Co-writer |
2009 | Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam | Siddarth, Tamanna | Co-writer |
2012 | Nippu | Ravi Teja, Deeksha Seth | Cameo appearance |
2023 | ATM | Subbaraju, VJ Sunny, Krishna Burugula, Ravi Raj, Roiel Shree | Writer; ZEE5 series |
Year | Film | role | Credits |
---|---|---|---|
2003 | Ninne Istapaddanu | College student | also Co-writer |
2005 | Andarivaadu | Yellow shirt guy | |
2005 | A Film by Aravind | Shankar | |
2005 | Modati Cinema | Harish | also worked as Associate. |
2008 | Neninthe | screenplay writer | Cameo role |
2018 | Sammohanam | Himself | Cameo role |
The film, which went on to gross over ₹150 crore worldwide
Harish Shankar | |
---|---|
Born | [1] | 31 March 1979
Alma mater | Osmania University |
Occupations |
|
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] [4] He made his directorial debut with Shock (2006), produced by Ram Gopal Varma. [5]
He has directed Mirapakay (2011), 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$18 million) worldwide, becoming one of the highest grossing Telugu films at the time. [6] Ramayya Vasthavayya (2013) grossed a worldwide share of ₹309 million (US$3.7 million) [7] and DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham (2017) grossed ₹150 crore, [8] both of which were directed by him.
Harish Shankar was born in Dharmapuri, Telangana and was brought up in BHEL Township, Hyderabad. [9] He has a younger brother, Vishnu Prasad, and a younger sister. He studied at Osmania University. [4] [5] [10]
Shankar started stage acting with Seeta Nilayam and Lalitha kala Mandiram, based in Telangana. He then began writing and screenwriting. [11] He is influenced by Yandamuri Veerendranath's works and is interested in dialects, regional and linguistic influences. [12] 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. [11]
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Film | Cast | Notes |
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2006 | Shock | Ravi Teja, Jyothika | |
2011 | Mirapakay | Ravi Teja, Richa Gangopadhyay, Deeksha Seth | |
2012 | Gabbar Singh | Pawan Kalyan, Shruti Haasan | Remake of Dabangg |
2013 | Ramayya Vasthavayya | N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Samantha, Shruti Haasan | |
2015 | Subramanyam For Sale | Sai Dharam Tej, Regina Cassandra | |
2017 | Duvvada Jagannadham | Allu Arjun, Pooja Hegde | |
2019 | Gaddalakonda Ganesh | Varun Tej, Atharvaa, Pooja Hegde, Mirnalini Ravi | Remake of Jigarthanda |
2024 | Mr. Bachchan | Ravi Teja, Bhagyashri Bhorse | Remake of Raid |
TBA | Ustaad Bhagat Singh † | Pawan Kalyan, Sreeleela, Ashutosh Rana, Gauthami | Delayed to 2025 |
Year | Film | Cast | Credits |
---|---|---|---|
2003 | Ninne Istapaddanu | Tarun, Sridevi | Co-writer and actor |
2004 | Naa Autograph | Ravi Teja, Bhoomika | Co-director |
2005 | A Film by Aravind | Rajeev Kanakala, Richard Rishi | Actor |
2008 | Bujjigadu | Prabhas, Trisha | Co-writer |
2008 | Chintakayala Ravi | Venkatesh, Anushka | Co-writer |
2009 | Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam | Siddarth, Tamanna | Co-writer |
2012 | Nippu | Ravi Teja, Deeksha Seth | Cameo appearance |
2023 | ATM | Subbaraju, VJ Sunny, Krishna Burugula, Ravi Raj, Roiel Shree | Writer; ZEE5 series |
Year | Film | role | Credits |
---|---|---|---|
2003 | Ninne Istapaddanu | College student | also Co-writer |
2005 | Andarivaadu | Yellow shirt guy | |
2005 | A Film by Aravind | Shankar | |
2005 | Modati Cinema | Harish | also worked as Associate. |
2008 | Neninthe | screenplay writer | Cameo role |
2018 | Sammohanam | Himself | Cameo role |
The film, which went on to gross over ₹150 crore worldwide