Harish Shankar

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]

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 (1979-03-31) 31 March 1979[1]
Dharmapuri, Andhra Pradesh (now in Telangana), India
Alma materOsmania University
Occupations
  • Film director
  • screenwriter

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$19 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$3.9 million)[7] and Duvvada Jagannadham (2017) grossed ₹ 115.10 crore,[8] both of which were directed by him.

Early life

Harish Shankar was born in Dharmapuri, Telangana and was brought up in BHEL Township, Hyderabad.[9] He has an younger brother, Vishnu Prasad, and a younger sister. He studied at Osmania University.[4][5][10]

Film craft

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]

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

Director
YearFilmCastNotes
2006ShockRavi Teja, Jyothika
2011MirapakayRavi Teja, Richa Gangopadhyay, Deeksha Seth
2012Gabbar SinghPawan Kalyan, Shruti HaasanRemake of Dabangg
2013Ramayya VasthavayyaN. T. Rama Rao Jr., Samantha, Shruti Haasan
2015Subramanyam For SaleSai Dharam Tej, Regina Cassandra
2017Duvvada JagannadhamAllu Arjun, Pooja Hegde
2019Gaddalakonda GaneshVarun Tej, Atharvaa, Pooja Hegde, Mirnalini RaviRemake of Jigarthanda
TBAUstaad Bhagat Singh †Pawan Kalyan, Sreeleela, Ashutosh Rana, GauthamiRemake of Theri

Screenwriter
YearFilmCastCredits
2003Ninne IstapaddanuTarun, SrideviCo-writer and actor
2004Naa AutographRavi Teja, BhoomikaCo-director
2005A Film by AravindRajeev Kanakala, Richard RishiActor
2008BujjigaduPrabhas, TrishaCo-writer
2008Chintakayala RaviVenkatesh, AnushkaCo-writer
2009Konchem Ishtam Konchem KashtamSiddarth, TamannaCo-writer
2012NippuRavi Teja, Deeksha SethCameo appearance

Actor
YearFilmroleCredits
2003Ninne IstapaddanuCollege studentalso Co-writer
2005AndarivaaduYellow shirt guy
2005A Film by AravindShankar
2005Modati CinemaHarishalso worked as Associate.
2008Neninthescreenplay writerCameo role
2018SammohanamHimselfCameo 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 interview on Gabbar Singh". Eenadu Newspaper. Archived from the original on 1 March 2014. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
  3. "Harish Shankar criticises critics at 'Duvvada Jagannadam' Thank You Meet!". 28 June 2017.
  4. Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (20 September 2015). "'Subramanyam for Sale' is for families". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
  5. Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (15 October 2013). "Rooted in commerce". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
  6. "Gabbar singh highest grosser in south". India Today. Archived from the original on 12 March 2015.
  7. "Box Office Collection: Jr NTR's 'Ramayya Vastavayya' Business Will be Closed Soon". International Business Times India. 21 October 2013. Archived from the original on 25 October 2014. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
  8. "DJ lifetime box office collection: Duvvada Jagannadham". ibtimes. 31 August 2017.
  9. "Harish Shankar interview - Telugu film director". Idlebrain.com. 27 June 2012.
  10. "'Duvvada Jagannadham' quick review". The Hindu. 23 June 2017 – via www.thehindu.com.
  11. "Harish Shankar Interview". idlebrain.com.
  12. "Interview : Harish Shankar – NTR has a great sense of humour - 123telugu.com". www.123telugu.com. 9 October 2013.
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