Abhishek Shankar

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

16Total Films

9.0 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 29, 1964

Birth Place: Chembur, Maharashtra, India

About Abhishek Shankar

Abhishek Shankar is an Indian actor who has worked on Tamil films and television serials.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Abhishek Shankar reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Thriller

The majority of Abhishek Shankar's filmography leans towards the Thriller genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Abhishek Shankar remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in N4, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Abhishek Shankar Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Abhishek Shankar's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0

★9.0

N4: The lives of different sets of people residing in Kasimedu change irreversibly overnight after an unforeseen incident. W

N4

2023•Action

★7.2

★7.2

Thupparivaalan: Detective Kaniyan Poonkundran is hungry for a challenging case to investigate and the mystery of a murdered dog leads to

Thupparivaalan

2017•Action

★7.0

★7.0

Ka/Pae. Ranasingam: Ariyanchi is married to Ranasigam, who works in Dubai, and the couple has a little daughter. On the day of their daughte

Ka/Pae. Ranasingam

2020•Drama

★6.6

★6.6

Kabadadaari: An ambitious traffic cop sets out to solve a murder which took place four decades ago with the help of a journalist and

Kabadadaari

2021•Crime

★6.1

Vaayai Moodi Pesavum (2014) movie poster

★6.1

Vaayai Moodi Pesavum: A mysterious illness declared as dumb flu spreads in a quaint hill station forcing the town's residents from speaking. W

Vaayai Moodi Pesavum

2014•Romance

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Abhishek Shankar.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2023	Pizza 3: The Mummy	-	Flop	Similar →
2023	N4	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2023	D3	Thangaraj	Flop	Similar →
2021	Kabadadaari	Police Commissioner	Hit	Similar →
2020	Ka/Pae. Ranasingam	Government Official	Hit	Similar →
2019	Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven	Prakash's Brother	Average	Similar →
2018	Kaatu Paya Sir Intha Kaali	-	Flop	Similar →
2017	Thupparivaalan	Madhivanan	Hit	Similar →
2016	Pencil	Sundarrajan	Average	Similar →
2015	Kadavul Paathi Mirugam Paathi	-	Flop	Similar →
2015	Aambala	Periya Ponnu's Husband	Average	Similar →
2014	Vaayai Moodi Pesavum	Vidhya's husband	Average	Similar →
2011	Pathinaaru	Gopalakrishnan	Flop	Similar →
2003	Pallavan	-	Flop	Similar →
1995	Mogamul	Babu	Flop	Similar →
N/A	Adangathey	-	Flop	Similar →

Abhishek Shankar - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Abhishek Shankar?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Abhishek Shankar is "N4" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Abhishek Shankar acted in?

Abhishek Shankar has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Abhishek Shankar?

Other notable films include "Thupparivaalan", "Ka/Pae. Ranasingam", and "Kabadadaari".