Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 24/12/1978 |
| Age | 46 years (died on 18, Sep, 2025) |
| Birthplace | Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Date of Death | 18/09/2025 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Shankar |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Madurai Kamaraj University, Tamil Nadu |
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| Degree | MA in Economics |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Vegetarian/Non-vegetarian |
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| Controversy | Backlash Over Objectifying Remarks during a promotional event in Chennai in July 2023 |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | November 2002 |
| Marriage Place | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
Family
| Spouse | Priyanka Shankar |
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| Children | Indraja Shankar (former actor) |
Career
| Debut | Padayappa (1999) as a dancer (uncredited) |
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| Latest Film | Sotta Sotta Nanaiyuthu (2025) as 'Kulukkal Kumaresan' |
| Awards | Kalaimamani |
| Notable Appearances |
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| Voice Work | Voiced 'Pumbaa' in the Tamil dubbed version of 'The Lion King' in 2019 |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/robosankar_official/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Robo Shankar's stage name was inspired by his popular robot dance performances. | |
| 2. Achieved recognition for his role as 'Sound Shankar' in a notable film. | |
| 3. Faced significant health challenges, including treatment for jaundice and recovery from alcohol addiction. | |
| 4. Passed away on set after collapsing due to health complications. |