Shabeer Kallarakkal | |
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Born | |
Other names | Dancing Rose Shabeer |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2004–present |
Shabeer Kallarakkal, also known as Dancing Rose Shabeer, is an Indian stage and film actor who works mainly in Tamil cinema. He is best known for his roles as Dancing Rose in Sarpatta Parambarai (2021) and 'Kannan Bhai' in King of Kotha (2023). [1]
Shabeer appeared in an uncredited role in Aayutha Ezhuthu (2004). [2] He later became a theatre artiste. [3] [4] Shabeer made his full-fledged feature film debut by playing the lead role in Lakshmy Ramakrishnan's Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe (2014). [5] Featuring alongside actresses Pia Bajpiee and Sruthi Hariharan, Shabeer portrayed a lorry driver caught up in a petrol crisis. [6] On the back of his performance in his first film, he was cast in 54321 (2016). Shabeer portrayed the lead antagonist in the film, with the director stating that he chose the actor because of his experience in theatre performances and his ability to act. [7] [8]
In 2018, Shabeer portrayed a small role in Adanga Maru (2018). He was later signed by Karthik Subbaraj to play a role in Petta (2019). [9]
Shabeer's most notable performance was as boxer "Dancing" Rose in the 2021 film Sarpatta Parambarai , which earned him some fame. He made his Malayalam and Telugu debuts with King of Kotha (2023) and Naa Saami Ranga (2024), respectively, playing antagonistic roles in both films.
Shabeer is to make his Kannada debut with Bhairathi Ranagal , a sequel to the 2017 Kannada film Mufti , acting alongside Shivrajkumar under Narthan's direction.
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2004 | Aayutha Ezhuthu | Uncredited role | |
2014 | Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe | Chandru Subrahmanyam | |
2016 | 54321 | Vikram | |
2018 | Adanga Maru | Bhuvanesh | |
2019 | Petta | Arjith | |
2021 | Teddy | Harish | |
Sarpatta Parambarai | Dancing Rose | [10] | |
2022 | Natchathiram Nagargiradhu | Sagas Ratchagan | |
2023 | King of Kotha | Kannan Bhai | Malayalam film [11] |
2023 | The Road | Maayazhagan | [12] |
2024 | Naa Saami Ranga | Dasu | Telugu film |
Birthmark | Daniel | [13] | |
Bhairathi Ranagal† | TBA | Kannada Film; Filming |
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