---
title: "Shankara"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/shankara-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 412104
imdb_id: "tt3740118"
status: "Released"
community_rating: 3.0
vote_count: 1
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Shankara (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/shankara-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Shankara is a 2016 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by Tatineni Satya and produced by R. V. Chandramouli Prasad under the Sri Leela Movies banner, featuring drama and romance elements. The film stars Nara Rohit and Regina Cassandra in the lead roles. In the story, the character Shankar, played by Nara Rohit, lives in a hostel to pursue his education. Circumstances eventually force him into a rivalry with a police officer played by John Vijay. This police officer proceeds to sabotage Shankar's life and labels him as a drug addict. How Shankar ultimately solves this problem forms the central crux of the story. The production was released on August 27, 2016, in India.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Thathineni Satya
- **Networks / Studios**: Sri Leela Movies

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Nara Rohith** as *Shankar*
- **Regena Cassandrra** as *Ananya 'Papu'*
- **John Vijay** as *ACP Prathap*
- **Ahuti Prasad**
- **M. S. Narayana**
- **Pragathi Mahavadi**
- **Hazel Crowney** as *Special Appearance*
- **Rajeev Kanakala** as *Inspector*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Shankara online?
Shankara is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Shankara worth watching?
Shankara holds a community rating of 3.0/10 based on 1 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Romance for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Shankara and when was it released?
Shankara is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 2016. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Shankara?
Shankara was directed by Thathineni Satya.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Shankara — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/412104)
- [Shankara (2016 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shankara_(2016_film))
- [Shankara (2016) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/412104-shankara/cast)
- [Raza Murad](https://www.wikiwand.com/)

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