Shankar movies: full filmography with box office collection
Shankar has 82 films listed from 1930 to 2026 as actor, in Malayalam (53), Tamil (17), Kannada (4). First listed film: An Ideal Woman a.k.a. Adarsh Ramani (1930); latest: Eric (2026). 2 of the films carry a reported worldwide gross; figures are filled in as they are reported.
Shankar filmography, year by year
| Film | Year | Language | Role | Worldwide gross |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric | 2026 | Malayalam | Director | not reported |
| Oru Kadha Oru Nalla Kadha | 2025 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Ezhuthola | 2024 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Ormakalil | 2022 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Rowdy Inspector | 2022 | Bhojpuri | Director | not reported |
| Traya | 2019 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| 2.0 | 2018 | Tamil | Director | ₹699 cr |
| Engineers | 2017 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Inayathalam | 2017 | Tamil | Director | not reported |
| Ullam Ullavarai | 2017 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Nanaiyadha Mazhaiye | 2016 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Akashangalil | 2015 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Calling Bell | 2015 | Telugu | Cast | not reported |
| Cigarette | 2015 | Kannada | Director | not reported |
| I | 2015 | Tamil | Director | ₹239 cr |
| Naku Penta Naku Taka | 2014 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Hide N' Seek | 2012 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Vaidooryam (വൈഡൂര്യം) | 2012 | Malayalam | Director | not reported |
| Jai Bolo Telangana | 2011 | Telugu | Director | not reported |
| Snehapriya | 2008 | Kannada | Director | not reported |
| Sivaji | 2007 | Tamil | Director | not reported |
| Virus | 2007 | Malayalam | Director | not reported |
| Anniyan | 2005 | Tamil | Director | not reported |
| The Fire | 2003 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Bhadra | 2001 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Bhadrachalam | 2001 | Telugu | Director | not reported |
| Mudhalvan | 1999 | Tamil | Director | not reported |
| Jeans | 1998 | Tamil | Director | not reported |
| Kaadhalan | 1994 | Tamil | Director | not reported |
| Kizhakkunarum Pakshi | 1991 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Niyamam Enthucheyyum | 1990 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Kadhal Enum Nadhiyinile | 1989 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Unni | 1989 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Ajantha | 1987 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Amme Bhagavathi | 1987 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Ithente Neethi | 1987 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Onnaam Maanam Poomaanam | 1987 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Oppam Oppathinoppam | 1986 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Ponnum Kudathinu Pottu | 1986 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Sukhamo Devi | 1986 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Aarodum Parayaruthu | 1985 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Nerariyum Nerathu | 1985 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Onningu Vannengil | 1985 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Oru Nokku Kanan | 1985 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Oru Sandesam Koodi | 1985 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya | 1985 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Saandham Bheekaram | 1985 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Sammelanam | 1985 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Vasantha Sena | 1985 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Aashamsakalode | 1984 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Anthichuvappu | 1984 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Itha Innu Muthal | 1984 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Jeevitham | 1984 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Muthodumuthu | 1984 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Paavam Krooran | 1984 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Umaanilayam | 1984 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Amarajeevi | 1983 | Telugu | Cast | not reported |
| Ee Vazhi Mathram | 1983 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Eettappuli | 1983 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Engane Nee Marakkum | 1983 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Marakkillorikkalum | 1983 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Thimingalam | 1983 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Anuraagakkodathi | 1982 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Aranjaanam | 1982 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Ente Mohangal Poovaninju | 1982 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Kanalukku Karaiyethu | 1982 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Kayam | 1982 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Nadamadum Silaigal | 1982 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Padayottam | 1982 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Palangal | 1982 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Poo Viriyum Pulari | 1982 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Raagam Thedum Pallavi | 1982 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Velicham Vitharunna Penkutty | 1982 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Kadathu | 1981 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Koyil Puraa | 1981 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Mayil | 1981 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Mouna Yuddham | 1981 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Oothikachiya Ponnu | 1981 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Manjil Virinja Pookkal | 1980 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Alladin Ka Beta | 1939 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| An Ideal Woman a.k.a. Adarsh Ramani | 1930 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| Avarice a.k.a. Aghor Lalsa | 1930 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
Shankar films by decade
| Decade | Films | Reported gross |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | — |
| 2010s | 14 | ₹938 cr |
| 2000s | 7 | — |
| 1990s | 5 | — |
| 1980s | 48 | — |
| 1930s | 3 | — |
Frequent collaborators of Shankar
| Name | As | Films together |
|---|---|---|
| Shyam | Director | 13 |
| Menaka | Cast | 6 |
| Johnson | Director | 5 |
| Mammootty | Cast | 5 |
| Prem Nazir | Cast | 5 |
| Ambika | Cast | 4 |
| Roopa | Cast | 4 |
| A. T. Ummer | Director | 3 |
| Jerry Amaldev | Director | 3 |
| Mohanlal | Cast | 3 |
| Poornima Jayaram | Cast | 3 |
| Amy Jackson | Cast | 2 |
Filmography compiled from Wikipedia's per-year film lists (CC BY-SA 4.0); grosses and budgets as reported in the sourced tables and film articles. Films without a figure are listed without one. All actors and directors · S index.
Cite as: Box Office Index, https://boxofficeindex.co (accessed 2026-11-02).