★ HOW OLD IS ANAND SHANKAR?
Anand Shankar is 39 years old, born November 26, 1986 in IN · Sagittarius.
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About
Anand Shankar directs Tamil-language thrillers that consistently hit box-office targets. Born in India, he started as an assistant director under Siddharth Anand on Anjaana Anjaani before making his directorial debut with Arima Nambi, a blockbuster starring Vikram Prabhu. His 2018 film NOTA marked Vijay Devarkonda's Tamil-language debut. A Sagittarius, Shankar blends technical precision with commercial instinct.
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Biography
Anand Shankar is an Indian film director and screenwriter working primarily in Tamil cinema. Born on November 26, 1986, he entered the industry as an assistant director, learning under Siddharth Anand during the production of Anjaana Anjaani and later collaborating with producer-director AR Murugadoss on Thuppakki and 7 Aum Arivu. His directorial breakthrough came with Arima Nambi, a thriller featuring Vikram Prabhu and Priya Anand that became a box-office success. He followed this with Iru Mugan, which also performed strongly commercially. In 2018, Shankar directed NOTA, releasing on October 5, 2018, which served as Tamil actor Vijay Devarkonda's entry into Tamil-language film. As a screenwriter and director, Shankar constructs genre narratives—primarily thrillers—designed for commercial appeal within Tamil film markets. His life-path number of 7 suggests a methodical, analytical approach to filmmaking. A Sagittarius born in November, his astrological profile aligns with the expansive ambition his filmography demonstrates across multiple successful projects.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Shankar began his film career as an assistant director, working under Siddharth Anand on the Hindi film Anjaana Anjaani in 2010. He then assisted producer-director AR Murugadoss on major Tamil productions including Thuppakki and 7 Aum Arivu, gaining technical and narrative experience before transitioning to directing.
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Trivia
- Arima Nambi and Iru Mugan, both directed by Shankar, became box-office blockbusters in Tamil cinema.
- NOTA (2018) marked Vijay Devarkonda's Tamil-language debut, released on October 5, 2018.
- Shankar's early mentors included acclaimed directors Siddharth Anand and AR Murugadoss, shaping his approach to commercial thriller storytelling.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Anand Shankar release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 7 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl BoucherDog · 1994
- Connor JessupDog · 1994
- Mayuko FukudaDog · 1994
- Abbey HoesDog · 1994
CHALLENGING
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
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Frequently asked
- How old is Anand Shankar?
- Anand Shankar is 39 years old (born November 26, 1986).
- When is Anand Shankar's birthday?
- Anand Shankar was born on November 26, 1986.
- What is Anand Shankar's zodiac sign?
- Anand Shankar is a Sagittarius, born November 26, 1986.
- What is Anand Shankar's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Anand Shankar was born in 1986, the year of the Fire Tiger.
- Where is Anand Shankar from?
- Anand Shankar is from IN.
- What does Anand Shankar do?
- Anand Shankar is a writer.
- Is Anand Shankar still alive?
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