Indraja Shankar (born 17 May 2003) is an Indian former actress who predominantly appears in Tamil films.[2][3] She is the daughter of late Indian comedian Robo Shankar.[4]
Indraja debuted in the film Bigil in 2019 playing the role of a football player named Pandiyamma.[5] In 2021, she made her Telugu debut in the film Paagal[6] where she played one of Vishwak Sen's lovers and featured in the song "Ee Single Chinnode". She also acted in the film Viruman in 2022.
She also participated in the reality show Survivor (Tamil season 1) as a contestant.[7] Indraja Shankar started her YouTube channel, Ungal Pandiyamma, on January 30, 2024. She shares vlogs, videos from weddings and engagements, updates about her pregnancy, and glimpses into her life and work in the entertainment industry.
On February 2, 2024, Indraja Shankar became engaged to her longtime friend Karthick, and the couple married in a traditional Hindu wedding on March 24, 2024, in Chennai.[8] Later that year, they announced that they were expecting their first child while participating in the Tamil reality television show Mr. and Mrs. Chinnathirai season 5. On January 20, 2025, Indraja gave birth to a son.[9]
| Year | Film | Role(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Bigil | Pandiyamma | [10] |
| 2021 | Paagal | Baby | Telugu film |
| 2022 | Viruman | Kolavikkal | |
| 2025 | Aghathiyaa | Priya | |
| Kooran |
| Year | Show | Role | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Bigil Deepavali | Guest | Sun TV | As part of Bigil Promotions |
| 2020 | Kannana Kanne | Guest | Sun TV | With Robo Shankar |
| 2021 | Survivor Tamil Season 1 | Contestant | Zee Tamil | Eliminated on Day 15[11] |
| 2023 | Tamizha Tamizha | Guest | Zee Tamil | |
| 2024 | Mr. and Mrs. Chinnathirai season 5 | Contestant | Star Vijay | Voluntary Exit |
