Harish Shankar
Harish Shankar | |
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Shankar at the success meet of Mahanati in May 2018 | |
| Born | 31 March 1977[1] |
| Alma mater | Osmania University |
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Sanganabhatla Harish Shankar (born 31 March 1977) 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]
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.[5] Ramayya Vasthavayya (2013) grossed a worldwide share of ₹309 million (US$3.7 million) 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. 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 film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
- All films are in Telugu, unless mentioned.
Director
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Shock | |
| 2011 | Mirapakay | |
| 2012 | Gabbar Singh | Remake of Dabangg |
| 2013 | Ramayya Vasthavayya | |
| 2015 | Subramanyam For Sale | |
| 2017 | Duvvada Jagannadham | |
| 2019 | Gaddalakonda Ganesh | Remake of Jigarthanda |
| 2024 | Mr. Bachchan | Remake of Raid |
| 2026 | Ustaad Bhagat Singh † | Remake of Theri |
Screenwriter
| Year | Film | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Ninne Istapaddanu | Co-writer and actor |
| 2004 | Naa Autograph | Co-director |
| 2005 | A Film by Aravind | Actor |
| 2008 | Bujjigadu | Co-writer |
| 2008 | Chintakayala Ravi | Co-writer |
| 2009 | Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam | Co-writer |
| 2012 | Nippu | Cameo appearance |
| 2023 | ATM | Writer; ZEE5 series |
Actor
| 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 Director |
| 2008 | Neninthe | screenplay writer | Cameo role |
| 2012 | Nippu | Cameo role | |
| 2018 | Sammohanam | Himself | Cameo role |
References
- ^ "Happy Birthday Harish Shankar: 5 films that prove the director's filmmaking prowess". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
- ^ "Harish Shankar criticises critics at 'Duvvada Jagannadam' Thank You Meet!". 28 June 2017.
- ^ a b Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (20 September 2015). "'Subramanyam for Sale' is for families". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ a b Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (15 October 2013). "Rooted in commerce". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Gabbar singh highest grosser in south". India Today. Archived from the original on 12 March 2015.
- ^ "Duvvada Jagannadham completes 3 years: Allu Arjun calls it one of his most memorable films". Hindustan Times. 23 June 2020. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
The film, which went on to gross over ₹150 crore worldwide
- ^ "Harish Shankar interview - Telugu film director". Idlebrain.com. 27 June 2012.
- ^ "'Duvvada Jagannadham' quick review". The Hindu. 23 June 2017 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ a b "Harish Shankar Interview". idlebrain.com.