Harish Shankar

Director & actor · born 31 March 1979 · Karimnagar, Andhra Pradesh, India

Harish Shankar is a Telugu film director and screenwriter renowned for his commercial entertainers. Among the promising talents launched by Ravi Teja, he began his career as an assistant director on Ninne Ishtapaddanu (2003), produced by S. Gopal Reddy, where he forged a lasting friendship with writer Kona Venkat. He later served as associate director on Veede (2003), deepening his bond with Ravi Teja, who captivated by his vision, starred in Shankar's directorial debut Shock (2006).

Where to start: Ustaad Bhagat Singh (2026).