Shanavas Shanu | |
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Born | |
Alma mater | NNS College Malappuram |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2010–present |
Shanavas Shanu is an Indian television actor best known for his roles as Rudhran in Kumkumapoovu and Indran in Seetha . [1]
Shanu was born in Manjeri, Malappuram. He studied at NNS College Malappuram. His mother's name is Mymoona. He has two younger sisters named Shanna and Jimsha Sheri. His father died at a very young age. He is married to Sona and has two children. [2]
Shanu made his television debut in 2010, playing the lead role opposite Nithya Das in Indraneelam. He rose to fame by playing the villainous hero Rudhran in Kumkumapoovu and became a household name among the Malayali audience. [3]
From 2017 to 2019, he played Indran in Seetha. [4] His on-screen chemistry with Swasika [5] created controversy among the younger audience. The pair were known as #Seethendriyam [6] on social networking sites.
In 2018, he debuted as a lead hero in a Malayalam film titled Police Junior, which won him the New Face Award at the Adoor Bhasi Awards in 2019.[ citation needed ] In 2019, he appeared in the television shows Alliyambal [7] and Thamarathumbi. [8]
He is also a prominent figure in television shows like Star Magic [9] on Flowers TV and Thakarppan Comedy on Mazhavil Manorama .[ citation needed ]
Year(s) | Show | Role | Channel | Notes | Ref |
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2010-2011 | Indraneelam | Unni | Surya TV | Television Debut | |
2011-2014 | Kumkumapoovu | Rudhran | Asianet | ||
2012 | Malakhamar | Sreekanth | Mazhavil Manorama | ||
2012 | Sathyameva Jayathe | Aman | Surya TV | ||
2015 | Vasthavam | Aravind Kumar IPS | Kairali TV | ||
2015-2016 | Mayamohini | Amal | Mazhavil Manorama | [10] | |
2016 | Mizhi Randilum | Vinayan | Surya TV | ||
2016-2017 | Chinthavishtayaya Seetha | Indran | Asianet | [11] | |
2017-2019 | Seetha | Indran | Flowers TV | sequel to Chinthavishtayaya Seetha | [12] |
2019 | Arayangalude Veedu | Indran | Flowers TV | ||
2019 | Alliyambal | Sreeram | Zee Keralam | [7] | |
2019-2020 | Thamarathumbi | Rajeevan | Surya TV | [13] | |
2020 | Koodathayi | IG Sharath chandran | Flowers TV | [14] | |
2021 | Aamir | Aamir | ADN Originals | ||
2021-2022 | Mrs. Hitler | Dev Krishna "DK" | Zee Keralam | replaced By Arun G Raghavan | [15] |
2022 | Kana Kanmani | ASP Dinesh IPS | Surya TV | Guest appearance | [16] |
2022 | Seethapennu | Indran | Flowers TV | sequel to Seetha | [17] |
2023 - 2024 | Swayamvaram | Rajeevan | Mazhavil Manorama | ||
2024- Present | Mangalyam | Michael | Zee Keralam |
Year | Film | Notes |
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2007 | Speed Track | First appearance |
2010 | Rhythm | |
2011 | Nadakame Ulakam | |
2015 | Lasagu | |
2016 | Angane Thanne Nethave Anchettennam Pinnale | Lead Antagonist |
2017 | Aakashathinum Bhoomikkumidayil | |
2018 | Queen | |
2018 | Police Junior | Debut as a Lead Hero |
2019 | Big Salute |
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