8 months ago
YouTuber Savukku Shankar Released on Bail
A YouTuber named Savukku Shankar was released from prison after the Madras High Court gave him temporary bail for three months.
He was arrested for allegedly assaulting and extorting a film producer.
The court granted bail because of his health issues, including heart problems and diabetes.
The court also mentioned that Shankar has been arrested multiple times, which raises questions about whether he is being targeted by the government.
Shankar posted a message on social media after his release, saying he would not be defeated.
He had to promise to pay a bond of Rs 1 lakh to be released.
Savukku Shankar, a YouTuber and CEO, was released from Puzhal prison after the Madras High Court granted him interim bail.
Bail was granted from December 26, 2025, to March 25, 2026, due to his medical conditions and repeated incarceration.
Shankar was arrested on December 13, 2025, for allegedly assaulting and extorting a film producer.
The court expressed concerns about the repeated arrests and potential targeting by the government.
Shankar posted a message on social media after his release, asserting his resilience.
- Who
- A Shankar alias Savukku Shankar, a YouTuber and CEO of Savukku Media Private Limited
- What
- Granted interim bail by the Madras High Court
- Where
- Puzhal central prison, Chennai
- When
- Bail granted on December 26, 2025, and released on December 27, 2025
- Why
- Due to past medical history of cardiac ailments and diabetes, and allegations of repeated incarceration and harassment
Key facts
- Name
- A Shankar alias Savukku Shankar
- Occupation
- YouTuber and CEO of Savukku Media Private Limited
- Bail Duration
- December 26, 2025, to March 25, 2026
- Bail Condition
- Personal bond of Rs 1 lakh
- Arrest Date
- December 13, 2025
- Arrest Location
- His residence in Chennai
- Allegations
- Assaulting and extorting a film producer
- Medical Conditions
- Cardiac ailments and diabetes
Quotes
Madras High Court Bench
Judicial body that granted interim bail to Shankar
“In the light of the submissions made before the court and taking into consideration the medical condition of the 'prison inmate / petitioner’s son and repeated curtailment of his personal liberty, this court finds it fit to release Shankar on interim bail for 12 weeks from December 26, 2025.”
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“This court is unable to understand as to why one particular individual who is a YouTube journalist has repeatedly been incarcerated by the law enforcement agency. It raises suspicion as to whether the petitioner’s son herein has become a target of the ruling dispensation as alleged by her.”
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A. Shankar alias Savukku Shankar
Video journalist and CEO of Savukku Media Private Limited
“Did you think I would be defeated?”
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