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F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 14, 2026 • 3 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth1 November

BirthplaceBantwal, Karnataka, India

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

FamilyMother - Praveena; Brother - Prashanth Pachu; Sister - J. K. Shalmali

Shanil Guru, Biography

Shanil Guru is an actor and assistant director from Bantwal, Karnataka, who has worked across Tulu and Kannada cinema. He began in the industry after a non

Early life and background
Shanil Guru hails from Bantwal in Karnataka. He completed his schooling at KREC English Medium High School in Surathkal and went on to earn a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Mangalore University. His birthday falls on 1 November and his zodiac sign is Scorpio. He is Indian by nationality and lists photography among his hobbies.

Before moving full time into entertainment, Shanil worked in the financial sector as a branch manager at Fedbank Financial Services Limited in Karnataka.

Career
Shanil started working in film production by joining Mango Pickle Entertainment in Mangaluru in April 2015, where he served as an assistant director. He has credits as an assistant director and as a screenplay writer, and he has also taken on acting roles in both Tulu and Kannada films.

His on-screen debut came in 2016 with the Tulu film Rambarooti. He later appeared in Kannada cinema, taking supporting and character roles across a series of projects. In 2018 he played Raghu in Sarkaari Hiriya Praathamika Shaale, Kaasaragodu, Koduge: Raamanna Rai. In 2021 he was cast as Karunakar in the gangster drama Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana.

The year 2022 was particularly active for him. He appeared in the Kannada film Kantara, credited with the role of Bulla, and also had a supporting presence in Prayashaha, which released on 9 December 2022. That same year he was part of a Tulu project titled Abatara Maternala. Off camera, he contributed as an additional dialogue writer and additional screenplay writer for the Kannada film Harikathe Alla Girikathe.

Public profile
Physically, Shanil’s height is listed at approximately 178 cm (about 5 feet 10 inches) and his weight around 80 kg (176 lbs). His eye colour is noted as black and his hair is described as salt and pepper. Family details available from public records name his mother as Praveena and list two siblings: a brother, Prashanth Pachu, and a sister, J. K. Shalmali. Information about a spouse or marital status is not available.

Outside of film work, Shanil has business interests in his hometown region. He owns a seafood restaurant called Chandu’s Illadha Vanas, located in Kapikad, Mangaluru.

He has also participated in media interviews about regional cinema; for example, he was featured in an episode of INSIDE STORIES connected with the 2017 Kannada film Ondu Motteya Kathe.

Latest updates
Recent years have seen Shanil continue to balance acting with writing and production roles. His 2021 appearance in Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana and his 2022 credits — including acting in Kantara and contributing writing support to Harikathe Alla Girikathe — reflect his multifaceted involvement in Kannada and Tulu-language films.

He remains active in regional cinema and local business, and his background in both creative and managerial roles underscores a career that spans performance, behind-the-scenes writing and direction, and entrepreneurship.

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Recent Work

Kantara

Appeared in the 2022 Kannada film as Bulla (supporting role).

2022
Prayashaha

Acted in the Kannada film released on 9 December 2022.

2022
Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana

Played the role of Karunakar in the 2021 Kannada film.

2021
Rambarooti

Made his film debut in the Tulu movie (2016).

2016
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Career Highlights

  1. Debuted in Tulu cinema with Rambarooti (2016)
  2. Acted in notable Kannada films including Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana (2021) and Kantara (2022)
  3. Worked as assistant director and screenplay writer after joining Mango Pickle Entertainment in 2015
  4. Contributed additional dialogue and screenplay work to Harikathe Alla Girikathe (2022)
  5. Owns a restaurant, Chandu’s Illadha Vanas, in Mangaluru
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