Auto Shankar
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Based on horrifying true incidents that happened between 1985 - 1995 in Chennai, still remembered as 'Once upon a time in Madras'.
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Season 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.
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
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.
The Wolf Hunter
Sudalai shows Chandrika’s picture to the minister who gets tempted to spend a night with her and requests Shankar to arrange for it. When Shankar denies his request, the minister uses his power against Shankar. Kathiravan advises Shankar to fulfill the minister’s demand. When Shankar finds out that Sudalai was behind this, he decides to kill him.
The Seed of Chaos
When everything gets into its place and Shankar's men are released, Ramajayam sends his men to destroy Shankar's brothel. An enraged Shankar picks up Ramajayam’s man Govindharaj, kills him and buries him in the walls of his house.
The Balancing
When an inspector comes to investigate about Reddy’s death, people show their support for Shankar. When Govindharaj’s widow comes to complaint about Shankar, Kathiravan tries to ignore her. During Shankar’s birthday, Kathiravan comes and expresses his interest in Chandrika. This irks Shankar and kicks him out of the house.
Clean Slate
When Thalaivar demands to sleep with actress Kamnini, Shankar refuses to fulfill his wish. Meanwhile, Shankar gets to know about the Babu and Lalitha betraying him and loses his cool and goes on a killing spree. He kills all of them and buries them in his house. However, Babu manages to escape and save his life.
Fall of the Demon
Due to the pressure from the Governor, Govindharaj’s case gets transferred to CBI. Kathiravan brainwashes Babu and convinces him to become approver. The police reach Shankar’s house and gather proof against him.
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Stream Auto Shankar online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A popular crime series originally produced in Tamil and released in 2019, it's earned a solid 6.7/10 from 3 viewers worldwide.
About Auto Shankar
Based on horrifying true incidents that happened between 1985 - 1995 in Chennai, still remembered as 'Once upon a time in Madras'. Across 1 season and 10 episodes, originally airing on ZEE5, with status "Returning Series".
Auto Shankar Cast and Characters
The cast features Sarath Kumar (as Auto Shankar), Arjun Chidambaram, Rajesh Devraj, Praveen Koreografia, and Swayam Siddha. Their performances are a major reason Auto Shankar has built such a passionate audience.
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Auto Shankar flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy Tamil storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does Auto Shankar have?
Auto Shankar has 10 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Auto Shankar good? What's the rating?
Auto Shankar holds a 6.7/10 rating based on 3 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of Auto Shankar?
The main cast includes Sarath Kumar, Arjun Chidambaram, Rajesh Devraj, and Praveen Koreografia, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Auto Shankar available in Tamil?
Yes — Auto Shankar was originally produced in Tamil and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Auto Shankar released?
Auto Shankar first aired in 2019.
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Where can I watch Auto Shankar for free?
You can watch Auto Shankar online for free on Bowood.TV. All 10 episodes across 1 season are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Auto Shankar have?
Auto Shankar currently has 1 season and a total of 10 episodes. The series status is "Returning Series", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Auto Shankar about?
Based on horrifying true incidents that happened between 1985 - 1995 in Chennai, still remembered as 'Once upon a time in Madras'. It belongs to the Crime genre.
In which language is Auto Shankar originally available?
Auto Shankar was originally produced in Tamil. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original Tamil audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Auto Shankar first released?
Auto Shankar first premiered on April 23, 2019 (2019). The show is still ongoing with new episodes being released.
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