Robo Shankar
Robo Shankar is a standup comedian who has appeared in character roles in Tamil films. He made his breakthrough with STAR Vijay's Kalakkapovathu Yaaru, performing standup 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.
Career
Shankar was a mimicry artist when he was offered by Gokul a role in Rowthiram ; however, his scenes were edited out from the film. Gokul again cast him a role in Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara, which gave him a break as an actor. After doing small roles in Yaaruda Mahesh and Kappal, Balaji Mohan cast Shankar in Vaayai Moodi Pesavum. His performance was described by critics as "scream". He portrayed a negative character in Touring Talkies. He then acted in Maari, where his performance was mentioned by critics that he "deserves a special mention" and "steals the show with his unique one-liners and body language".Personal life
His daughter Indraja made her acting debut in Bigil, as one of the women soccer players.Filmography
;Actor| Year | Film | Role | Source |
| 1997 | Dharma Chakkaram | Uncredited | |
| 1999 | Padayappa | Uncredited | |
| 2003 | Joot | Aditya's henchman | Uncredited |
| 2003 | Uyirosai | Uncredited | |
| 2004 | Aai | Army man | |
| 2005 | Karka Kasadara | Henchman | |
| 2006 | Chennai Kadhal | Police Inspector | |
| 2007 | Deepavali | Billu's friend | |
| 2007 | Madurai Veeran | Cameo appearance | |
| 2011 | Rowthiram | Dancer | Cameo appearance |
| 2013 | Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara | Sound Shankar | |
| 2013 | Yaaruda Mahesh | Gopal | |
| 2014 | Vaayai Moodi Pesavum | Matta Ravi | |
| 2014 | Kappal | Seenu Anna | |
| 2015 | Touring Talkies | Chinnaiyya | |
| 2015 | Rombha Nallavan Da Nee | ||
| 2015 | Moone Moonu Varthai | ||
| 2015 | Maari | Sanikizhamai | |
| 2015 | Strawberry | ||
| 2015 | Maya | Shankar | |
| 2015 | Trisha Illana Nayanthara | Auto Driver | |
| 2015 | Puli | Albert | |
| 2015 | Maiem | ||
| 2015 | Muthukumar Wanted | Malaysian film | |
| 2016 | Saagasam | 25th Film | |
| 2016 | Aarathu Sinam | ACP Sarguna Pandian | |
| 2016 | Jithan 2 | Vela Ramamoorthy | |
| 2016 | Sutta Pazham Sudatha Pazham | ||
| 2016 | Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran | MLA Jacket Janakiraman | |
| 2016 | Ka Ka Ka Po | ||
| 2016 | Ammani | ||
| 2016 | Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru | Mayilswamy | |
| 2016 | Virumaandikkum Sivanaandikkum | ||
| 2016 | Pazhaya Vannarapettai | ||
| 2016 | Veera Sivaji | Suresh | |
| 2017 | Si3 | Subba Rao "Subbuu" | |
| 2017 | Pa Paandi | Actor | |
| 2017 | Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen | Saudaswaran | |
| 2017 | Savarikkadu | ||
| 2017 | Velaikkaran | Chinna Thambi | |
| 2017 | Sakka Podu Podu Raja | Sathya's Henchman | |
| 2018 | Mannar Vagaiyara | Attack Durai | |
| 2018 | Kalakalappu 2 | Ganesh's foster father's brother-in-law | |
| 2018 | Irumbu Thirai | Kathir's uncle | |
| 2018 | Bhaskar Oru Rascal | Arnold | |
| 2018 | Jarugandi | Gajendran | |
| 2018 | Maari 2 | Sanikazhamai | |
| 2019 | Viswasam | Merit | |
| 2019 | Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven | Bucket | |
| 2019 | Nethraa | 50th Film | |
| 2019 | Mr. Local | Kuthala Sithambaram | |
| 2019 | Hero | Inbaraj "Ink" |
;Dubbing artist
| Year | Film | Role | Source |
| 2019 | The Lion King | Pumbaa |
;Singer
| Year | Film | Song | Source |
| 2020 | Kanni Maadam | "Moonu Kaalu Vaaganam" |