Series synopsis
Auto Shankar is a crime television series that premiered on ZEE5 on April 23, 2019. It stars Sarath Kumar, Arjun Chidambaram, Rajesh Devraj and Praveen Koreografia.
Based on horrifying true incidents that happened between 1985 - 1995 in Chennai, still remembered as 'Once upon a time in Madras'.
Premise
Based on horrifying true incidents that happened between 1985 - 1995 in Chennai, still remembered as 'Once upon a time in Madras'.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sarath Kumar as Auto Shankar
- Arjun Chidambaram
- Rajesh Devraj
- Praveen Koreografia
- Swayam Siddha
Guest cast
- Saranya Ravichandran as Sumathi
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | April 23, 2019 | April 23, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Awakening Shankar, a small-time smuggler challenges his boss Ramajayam, who is involved in the business of bootlegging. With the help of police officer Kathiravan, Shankar succeeds to ditch Ramajayam and hands over the liquor to Vinayagam. Shankar comes across Chandrika, a cabaret dancer, and fights with the goons who try to misbehave with her. Chandrika gets impressed with Shankar and they fall in love. |
April 23, 2019 |
| 2 |
The Power Game During Aasaithambi’s party, Ramajayam has a tiff with the minister. Kathiravan guides Shankar to take advantage of the situation and conquer Ramajayam and Reddy's business. When Aasaithambi who comes to rescue Ramajayam and Reddy at the police station, Shankar insults him. Shankar takes control over the city's entire illicit liquor and brothel business |
April 23, 2019 |
| 3 |
The Rise of the Demon Shankar, who has fallen in love with Chandrika, ill-treats his wife Sumathi. When the situation becomes worse, Sumathi leaves the house. Sudalai advises Shankar to be careful with Chandrika but he does not bat an eye. Meanwhile, Kathiravan visits Shankar as he fears of losing his power over Shankar. |
April 23, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ZEE5 |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 23, 2019 |
| Last aired | April 23, 2019 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 12:00:00 |