Tamil Nadu: YouTuber ‘Savakku’ Shankar walks out of jail
YouTuber 'Savukku' Shankar has been released from jail after the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government revoked his detention. His arrest was previously ordered by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam regime, and he had been in jail for multiple cases over the years. Following his release, Shankar expressed hope for the new government's welfare initiatives and emphasized the importance of media freedom under the current administration.
- ▪Savukku Shankar was released after the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government revoked his detention.
- ▪He was last arrested on April 8 for violating medical bail conditions.
- ▪Shankar expressed gratitude to Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and hopes for welfare schemes in Tamil Nadu.
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Tamil Nadu: YouTuber ‘Savakku’ Shankar walks out of jailYouTuber "Savukku" Shankar was released from jail after the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government revoked his detention, expressing hope for welfare schemes.Published on: May 23, 2026 6:02 AM ISTBy HT Correspondent, CHENNAIShare viaCopy link YouTuber “Savukku” Shankar was formally released from jail on Friday after the new Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government revoked his detention issued during the previous Dravida Munnetra Kazagham regime.YouTuber “Savukku” Shankar was formally released from jail on Friday after the new Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government revoked his detention issued during the previous Dravida Munnetra Kazagham regime.While Shankar has been booked and arrested in multiple cases over the years by the DMK government, he…
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