Savukku Shankar is an Indian journalist and YouTuber. He has been the founder and writer of the renowned Tamil news website Savukku since 2010. He mainly writes content about the social issues of Tamil Nadu. He begins his career as a clerk in the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-corruption. He came into the limelight when he was arrested for allegedly doing call tracing activity. Madras High Court has charged Savukku Shankar with contempt of the court for remarks against the judiciary and imprisonment for up to six months. He got released on 20th November 2022.
Biography
Name | Savukku Shankar |
Profession | Journalist, YouTuber |
Date of Birth | Yet to be updated |
Age | Yet to be updated |
Family | Father: Unknown (Government officer) Mother: Yet to be updated |
Marital Status | Yet to be updated |
Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Hometown | Tamil Nadu, India |
Current City | Reading the news, Listening to music, Traveling |
Nationality | Indian |
Social Media Profiles | Instagram YouTube Website |
Unknown facts
- He wrote books like Oozhal – Ulavu – Arasiyal and Modi Maayai.
- On May 22, the popular real estate firm G Square Company filed an FIR against Savukku Shankar for stating that the company has a link with Tamil Nadu ruling party DMK.
- He is one of the main reasons for Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthi Balaji’s arrest.