Harish Shankar

This article is about the screenwriter and director. For the conductor, see Harish Shankar (conductor).

Harish Shankar
Shankar at the success meet of Mahanati in May 2018
Born (1977-03-31) 31 March 1977 (age 47)[1]
Dharmapuri, Andhra Pradesh (now in Telangana), India
Alma materOsmania University
Occupations
  • Film director
  • screenwriter

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)[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

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
  • All films are in Telugu, unless mentioned.

Director

Year Film Cast Notes
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 Borse, Jagapathi Babu Remake of Raid
TBA Ustaad Bhagat Singh † Pawan Kalyan, Sreeleela, Ashutosh Rana, Gauthami Remake of Theri

Screenwriter

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

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.
2008 Neninthe screenplay writer Cameo role
2012 Nippu Cameo role
2018 Sammohanam Himself Cameo role

References

  1. ^ "Happy Birthday Harish Shankar: 5 films that prove the director's filmmaking prowess". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
  2. ^ "Harish Shankar criticises critics at 'Duvvada Jagannadam' Thank You Meet!". 28 June 2017.
  3. ^ a b Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (20 September 2015). "'Subramanyam for Sale' is for families". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
  4. ^ a b Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (15 October 2013). "Rooted in commerce". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
  5. ^ "Gabbar singh highest grosser in south". India Today. Archived from the original on 12 March 2015.
  6. ^ "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
  7. ^ "Harish Shankar interview - Telugu film director". Idlebrain.com. 27 June 2012.
  8. ^ "'Duvvada Jagannadham' quick review". The Hindu. 23 June 2017 – via www.thehindu.com.
  9. ^ a b "Harish Shankar Interview". idlebrain.com.