[2] Shashi Kumar's first released film was Chiranjeevi Sudhakara starring Raghavendra Rajkumar.
Shashi Kumar and Malashri, who acted together in several hit films together are considered one among the all-time popular pairs of Kannada cinema.
[4] He was also paired with actresses Sudha Rani, Tara, Mahalakshmi, Soundarya, Sithara and Shruti.
[7] For a few years, he starred in supporting roles in multi-starrers like Yajamana, Habba, Kanasugara, Snehaloka and Yaarige Saluthe Sambala.
[9] He was a member of the 13th Lok Sabha representing Chitradurga and contesting on a Janata Dal (United) ticket.