'''N. Shankar''' (born Nimmala Shankar) is an [[Indian film]] director, known for his works in [[Telugu cinema]]. He is known for directing blockbuster films like [[Jayam Manade Raa]].<ref>[http://www.hindu.com/mp/2006/02/06/stories/2006020601570100.htm The Hindu : Metro Plus Hyderabad / Cinema : On a south stint<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://sify.com/movies/fullstory.php?id=14746089 N Shanaker to direct Balayya<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In 2011, He directed [[Jai Bolo Telangana]], which won five [[Nandi Awards]] and was screened at the 6th ''South Asian Film Festival'', held in Goa during September 2011.<ref>[http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/jbtinsouthasian.html Jai Bolo Telangana selected for South Asian Film Festival - Telugu cinema<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/south-asian-film-festival-begins-in-goa-134006 South Asian Film Festival begins in Goa | NDTV Movies.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
==Early life==
He was Born in [[Nalgonda District]] vemulapally mandal, chirumarthy village, [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>[http://www.hindu.com/2009/02/02/stories/2009020257010300.htm The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh / Nalgonda News : Movie to highlight plight of archakas<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
