Shankar Melkote is an Indian comedian, supporting actor who appears in

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films and CEO of a marketing company in Hyderabad. He started his film career with

Jandhyala Jandhyala Subrahmanya Sastry (14 January 1951 – 19 June 2001), known mononymously by his surname Jandhyala, was an Indian film director, screenwriter, playwright, and actor known for his works in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He is popu ...

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Srivariki Premalekha ''Srivariki Premalekha'' () is a 1984 Telugu-language romantic comedy film written, and directed by Jandhyala; and produced by Cherukuri Ramoji Rao. The story is based on a Novel titled ''Premalekha'', published in "Chatura" magazine, written ...

'' and went on to appear in 180 films. He is one of the speakers and writers at the

Hyderabad Literary Festival Hyderabad Literary Festival or HLF is a literary festival held in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It is a 3-day annual event that celebrates creativity in all its forms. Every year has a guest nation, and an Indian language in focus. The Festival ...

. Melkote received the 17th Yudhvir Memorial Award in 2008 for outstanding contribution. He is the father-in-law of M.V.Sridhar, well noted Hyderabad ranji player and Former BCCI General Manager.

Filmography

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'' (1984) * ''

Karu Diddina Kapuram ''Karu Diddina Kapuram'' () is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language comedy film, produced by Ramoji Rao under the Usha Kiran Movies banner and directed by D. V. Narasa Raju. It stars Nutan Prasad, Rajendra Prasad, Rama Prabha and Pavithra, with music ...

'' (1986) * ''Paila Pacheesu'' (1989) * '' Ashwini'' (1991) * ''

Nuvve Kavali ''Nuvve Kavali'' () is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language romance film directed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar and produced by Ramoji Rao under Ushakiran Movies. A remake of the 1999 Malayalam film '' Niram'', the film stars Tarun, Richa Pallod, Sai Kiran, ...

'' (2000) * ''

Anandam ''Anandam'' () is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language romance film, directed by Srinu Vaitla and starring Akash and Rekha in the lead roles. The music of the film was composed by Devi Sri Prasad. The film was sensational hit at box office and ran ...

'' (2001) * ''

Akasa Veedhilo ''Akasa Veedhilo'' () is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. Produced by Ramoji Rao, the film stars Nagarjuna, Rajendra Prasad, Raveena Tandon and Kasthuri, with music composed by M. M. ...

'' (2001) * ''

Nuvvu Naaku Nachav ''Nuvvu Naaku Nachav'' () is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar who co-wrote the film with Trivikram Srinivas. It is produced by Sravanthi Ravi Kishore under the Sri Sravanthi Movies studio. The fi ...

'' (2001) * '' Ishtam'' (2001) * '' Santosham'' (2002) * '' Manmadhudu'' (2002) * ''

Oka Raju Oka Rani ''Oka Raju Oka Rani'' () is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by newcomer Yogi. The film features Ravi Teja and Namitha in the lead roles. Music has been composed by Chakri. The movie released on 19 June 2003. Cast ...

'' (2003) * '' Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli'' (2003) * '' Nenu'' (2004) * '' Dost'' (2004) * '' Anand'' (2004) * ''

Thoda Tum Badlo Thoda Hum ''Thoda Tum Badlo Thoda Hum'' is a 2004 Bollywood film starring Arya Babbar and Shriya Saran in the lead, while Kiran Karmarkar, Ashok Saraf, Nishigandha Wad and Shoma Anand appear as supporting cast. The story is a love-hate relationship b ...

'' (Hindi, 2004) * ''

Anandamanandamaye ''Anandamanandamaye'' is a 2004 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy drama film in Telugu directed by Srinu Vaitla and produced by Ramoji Rao. It was released on 5 February 2004 under the banner of Ushakiran Movies. The film featured Akash an ...

'' (2004) * ''

Balu ABCDEFG ''Balu: ABCDEFG'' is a 2005 Indian Telugu-language crime action film written and directed by A. Karunakaran. This film stars Pawan Kalyan, Shriya, debutante Neha Oberoi and Gulshan Grover. The film was produced by C. Ashwini Dutt under his pr ...

'' (2005) * ''

Modati Cinema ''Modati Cinema'' () ( te, మొదటి సినిమా) is a 2005 romantic Telugu film starring Navdeep and Poonam Bajwa. It was directed by Kuchipudi Venkat to music by Swaraj. Plot Sreeram is from a rich family. Sindhu is a middle-cl ...

'' (2005) *''Party'' (2006) * ''

Desamuduru ''Desamuduru'' () is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language romantic action film directed by Puri Jagannadh and produced by DVV Danayya. The film stars Allu Arjun and debutante Hansika Motwani. It was released on 12 January 2007 in 400 theatres. Plot ...

'' (2007) * ''

Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule ''Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule'' () is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film written and directed by Selvaraghavan (credited as Sri Raghava). The film stars Venkatesh and Trisha while Sriram and Kota Srinivasa Rao play supporti ...

'' (2007) * ''Veduka'' (2007) * ''

Gopi – Goda Meeda Pilli ''Gopi – Goda Meeda Pilli'' is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by Janardhana Maharshi. It stars Allari Naresh, Jagapathi Babu, Aarti Chabria, Gowri Munjal in lead roles with music composed by Koti. The film is recorded a ...

''(2007) * ''

Bahumati ''Bahumati'' is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy under R.R Movie Makers. The film stars Venu Thottempudi, Sangeetha, Shabana Khan and Ali. Plot Venkataramana is an honest polic ...

'' (2007) * '' Lakshyam'' (2007) * ''

Athidhi ''Athidhi'' () is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language action romance film starring Mahesh Babu and Amrita Rao, directed by Surender Reddy and produced by G. Ramesh Babu, brother of Mahesh Babu, under their banner Krishna Pictures Private Limited. I ...

'' (2007) * ''

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'' (2007) * ''

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'' (2007) * ''

Swagatam ''Swagatam'' () is a 2008 Telugu language, Telugu-language romance film and directed by Kondapalli Dasarath Kumar, Dasarath. It stars Jagapati Babu, Anushka Shetty, Arjun Sarja and Bhumika Chawla, with music composed by R. P. Patnaik. Shot in ...

'' (2008) * ''

John Appa Rao 40 Plus ''John Apparao 40 Plus'' is a 2008 Indian Telugu language, Telugu film starring Krishna Bhagavan, Simran (actress), Simran and Ruthika. The film is produced and directed by Kuchipudi Venkat under the Black and Eight banner. Comedian Krishna Bha ...

'' (2008) * ''

Blade Babji ''Blade Babji'' is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by Devi Prasad who co-wrote the film with Satish Vegesna. Produced by Muthyala Satya Kumar under Satya Movies, the film stars Allari Naresh and Sayali Bhagat. Venu Madhav, ...

'' (2008) * ''

Anthu Inthu Preethi Banthu ''Anthu Inthu Preethi Banthu'' (''Love Came Like That'') is a 2008 Indian Kannada-language film starring debutante Aditya Babu and Ramya. The film is a remake of the 2006 Telugu film ''Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule''. Babu also produced the ...

'' (Kannada, 2008) * '' Dongala Bandi'' (2008) * ''

Malli Malli ''Malli Malli'' () is a 2009 Indian Telugu-language action-drama film directed by Raaj Adithya and starring Skanda Ashok and Kalyani in their Telugu debuts. The film is inspired by the Hollywood film ''If Only'' (2004). The film also marked th ...

'' (2009) * '' Punnami Naagu'' (2009) * ''

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'' (2009) * '' Bumper Offer'' (2009) * ''

Sneha Geetham ''Sneha Geetham '' () is a 2010 Telugu-language coming of age drama film written and directed by Madhura Sreedhar Reddy and produced by Sridhar Lagadapati. It features three pairs Sundeep Kishan, Suhani Kalita, Chaitanya Krishna, Ria, Venky ...

'' (2010) * ''

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'' (2010) * ''Pappu'' (2010) * '' Nannavanu'' (2010) * ''Udatha Udatha Ooch'' (2010) * '' Payanam'' (2011) * '' Teen Maar'' (2011) * ''

Dookudu ''Dookudu'' () is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Srinu Vaitla and written by Vaitla, Kona Venkat, and Gopimohan. It is produced by Ram Achanta, Gopi Achanta, and Anil Sunkara under the banner 14 Reels Entertainme ...

'' (2011) * ''

Pilla Zamindar ''Pilla Zamindar'' () is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language coming-of-age comedy drama film written and directed by G. Ashok. The film stars Nani, Haripriya, and Bindu Madhavi while Srinivas Avasarala, Dhanraj, Thagubothu Ramesh, Rao Ramesh and N ...

'' (2011) * ''Vara Prasad And Potti Prasad'' (2011) *''Shaitan'' (2011) * ''

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'' (2012) * ''

Endhukante Premanta ''Endukante... Premanta!'' () is a 2012 Indian Telugu-language fantasy romantic comedy film written and directed by A. Karunakaran. Produced by Sravanthi Ravi Kishore, the film stars Ram Pothineni and Tamannaah Bhatia. It features music scored ...

'' (2012) * '' Sudigadu'' (2012) * ''Bunny n Cherry'' (2013) * ''Mantra 2'' (2013) * ''

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'' (2014) * ''

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'' (2014) * ''

Ninnindale ''Ninnindale'' () is an 2014 Indian Kannada-language romantic comedy drama film directed by Jayanth C. Paranjee, a popular Telugu cinema film director making his debut in Kannada cinema. The film stars Puneeth Rajkumar and Erica Fernandes.Mut ...

'' (Kannada, 2014) * ''

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'' (2014) * ''

Noothi Lo Kappalu ''Noothi lo kappalu'' ( te, నూతిలో కప్పలు) (English: ''Frogs in a Well'') is a 2015 low-budget Telugu Film written and directed by Chanti Gnamamani. The film stars Rajendra Prasad and Pari Singh. Plot Rajendra Prasad is ...

'' (2015) * ''O Manasa'' (2015) * '' Cinema Choopistha Mava'' (2015) * ''

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'' (2015) * ''

Kerintha ''Kerintha'' is a 2015 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by Sai Kiran Adivi. This film is produced by Dil Raju under the banner Sri Venkateswara Creations. It stars Sumanth Ashwin, Viswant, Sri Divya, Sukrithi, Tejaswi Mad ...

'' (2015) * '' Supreme'' (2016) * ''

Manamantha ''Manamantha'' () is a 2016 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language anthology film written and directed by Chandra Sekhar Yeleti and produced by Sai Korrapati. It stars Mohanlal, Gautami, Viswant Duddumpudi, and Raina Rao and also marks the form ...

'' (2016) * ''Head Constable Venkatramaiah'' (2017) * ''

Hyderabad Love Story ''Hyderabad Love Story'' is a 2018 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by Raj Satya and starring Rahul Ravindran, Reshmi Menon and Jiya Shankar. The film was ready for release in 2015, but only released in 2018. Cast * Rahul ...

'' (2018) * ''

Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava ''Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava'' () is a 2018 Indian Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by Trivikram Srinivas. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Pooja Hegde and Jagapathi Babu. It revolves around Veera Raghava, a young ...

'' (2018) *'' Silly Fellows'' (2018) *'' FCUK: Father Chitti Umaa Kaarthik'' (2021)

References

External links

* https://www.filmcentro.com/profile/melkote-biography {{DEFAULTSORT:Melkote, Shankar Telugu comedians Telugu male actors Living people Place of birth missing (living people) 1950 births Indian male film actors 21st-century Indian male actors Male actors in Telugu cinema