From Sanikilamai in 'Maari' to his stand-up comedy in 'Kalakka Poovathu Yaaru', Robo Shankar's roles in films and TV make him a memorable part of Kollywood.
Robo Shankar’s breakout role as Sanikilamai, the loyal sidekick to Dhanush’s swaggering don Maari, stole the show with his effortless comic timing and unique body language. His one-liners were soon fan favourites.
In this cult comedy with rewatch value, Robo Shankar plays Peter, an eccentric drunkard whose quirky mannerisms still draw laughs.
Without uttering a single word, Robo Shankar still stole the show in Balaji Mohan’s experimental rom-com. Having no dialogue here, he relies on his signature body language to pull off jokes.
Vijay TV’s hit stand-up comedy TV show from 2005 was instrumental in making Robo Shankar a household name as a comedian and mimicry artist, before his entry into cinema.
Many fans of the actor have named his role as Jacket Janakiraman in their condolences, saying that no one could pull off such a memorable character like he did in this film.
This Ajith-Nayanthara starrer saw a good performance that helped him hold his own beside superstars.
Robo Shankar's character of Premanandha in this critically acclaimed techno-thriller is yet another testament to his versatility beyond comedy roles.