N. Shankar (Sankar) is an Indian director, who works exclusively in Telugu film industry. He began his career as an assistant director and soon became integrated director. He won the Nandi Award in Best Director category for Jai Bolo Telangana (2011) and was also elected to be a member in the Jury for 51st National Film Awards. Some of his notable films includes Jayam Manade Raa, Aayudham, Badrachalam, Two Countries etc.