Soubin Shahir

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Soubin Shahir
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Soubin in 2019
Born (1983-10-12) 12 October 1983 (age 41)
Fort Kochi, Kerala, India [1]
Occupations
  • Actor
  • writer
  • director
  • Producer
Years active1992–present
Height168 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Spouse
Jamia Zaheer
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(m. 2017)​
Children1

Soubin Shahir (born 12 October 1983) is an Indian actor, director and producer who primarily works in Malayalam films. He made his acting debut with Annayum Rasoolum (2013). Following his breakthrough with Premam (2015), he played the lead in Sudani from Nigeria (2018), which won him the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor. Soubin's notable roles came with the commercially successful films Kumbalangi Nights (2019) and Manjummel Boys (2024).

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Early life

Soubin was born and raised in Fort Kochi, [1] Kerala, India. He has a brother and sister. His father Babu Shahir was an assistant director and production controller who had worked in films such as Manichithrathazhu , Godfather , In Harihar Nagar among others. [2]

Career

Soubin started his film career as an assistant director in the industry with Fazil's Kaiyethum Doorath (2002) in which he also worked as an actor. He also worked as an assistant director for Siddique's Chronic Bachelor (2003). He assisted directors like Rafi-Mecartin, P. Sukumar, Santhosh Sivan, Rajeev Ravi, and Amal Neerad. [3] He got a breakthrough role with Alphonse Putharen's Premam (2015) where he played the role of a PT teacher. This led to his popularity as an actor in the industry. [4] [5] His popular roles include in films Charlie (2015), Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016), Kali (2016), Darvinte Parinamam (2016), Kammatipaadam (2016), Anuraga Karikkin Vellam (2016), Mayanadhi (2017), Comrade in America – CIA (2017), and Kumbalangi Nights . His first full lead role was in the film Sudani from Nigeria (2018) for which he won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor . [6] [7]

In 2024, he played the part of Siju David aka "Kuttan" in Manjummel Boys . He also produced the movie. It went on to receive critical acclaim and set several box-office records, becoming the highest grossing Malayalam film, and the first film from the industry to earn more than ₹200 crore. [8] [9] He was arrested on July 7, 2025, in connection with a ₹7 crore financial fraud case related to the film. The arrest was procedural following a summons for questioning, and he was released shortly after on anticipatory bail granted by the Kerala High Court. The case was filed by a UAE-based investor, Siraj Valiyathura Hameed, who alleged that despite investing ₹7 crore under a profit-sharing agreement promising 40% of the film’s earnings, he received only a small fraction of the returns after the film’s huge commercial success. The police have charged Soubin and his associates with cheating, criminal breach of trust, and misappropriation of funds, and the investigation is ongoing. [10]

He is also a partner in Parava Films, a production company that has produced hits like Manjummel Boys . [11]

In 2025, Coolie marked his first full-length role appearance in Tamil cinema. His acting and dancing in the song "Monica" was well received. [12]

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Soubin's performance in Kumbalangi Nights is regarded as one of the "100 Greatest Performances of the Decade" by Film Companion. [13] [14]

Personal life

On 16 December 2017, he married his fiancée [15] Jamia Zaheer. Jamia is a marketing professional, [16] based in Kochi. The couple has a son born in May 2019.

Filmography

Key
†Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released

As actor

YearTitleRoleNotes
1992 Vietnam Colony Child artist
Pappayude Swantham Appoos
1993 Kabooliwala
2002 Kaiyethum Doorath Bus PassengerCameo appearance
2005 Pandipada Peacock Man in Function
2010 Bodyguard College Student
2011 Urumi Tribal Gang Member
2012 Da Thadiya HimselfCameo appearance
2013 Annayum Rasoolum Collin
Kadal Kadannoru Mathukkutty Mattanchery Martin
5 Sundarikal Poovalan Anthology film; Segment: Kullante Bharya
2014 Masala Republic Althaf
Iyobinte Pusthakam Ivan's Henchman
2015 Chandrettan Evideya Sumesh
Premam Shivan Sir
Loham Street Rowdy
Rani Padmini Madan
Charlie Sunikuttan
2016 Maheshinte Prathikaaram Crispin
Hello Namasthe Abu
Kali Prakashan
Darvinte Parinamam Willy
Mudhugauv Kumari
Kammatipaadam Karate Biju
Happy Wedding Matrimony Consultant
Anuraga Karikkin Vellam Fakru/Fakrudheen
PopcornMilton
2017 Comrade in America – CIA Joemon
Achayans Qi
Parava Drug addictCameo appearance; directorial debut
Solo Pattu
Shekhar's friend at his birthday party Tamil film; special appearance in the song "Thoovanam"
Mayaanadhi Sameera's IkkaCameo appearance
2018 Street Lights Subin
Carbon Aanakkaran Rajesh
Rosapoo Sajeer
Sudani from Nigeria Majeed
Kuttanadan Marpappa Freddy
Mohanlal Mr. Who
Mangalyam Thanthunanena HimselfSpecial appearance
2019 Kumbalangi Nights Saji
Mera Naam Shaji Shaji
Oru Yamandan Premakadha Vicky
Virus Unnikrishnan
Ambili Ambili
Vikruthi Sameer
Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 Subramanian / Chuppan
Valiyaperunnal Hanumanth Sheonayi
2020 Trance Mathew Thomas (Mathaai)
Halal Love Story Azad
2021 Irul Alex
Meow Dusthackeer
Churuli Mayiladumparambil Joy
2022 Bro Daddy Happy Pinto
Kallan D`Souza D’Souza
Bheeshma Parvam Ajas Ali
Third World BoysSoubin
CBI 5: The Brain Paul Meijo / Sandeep / Manzoor
Jack N' Jill Kuttaps
Ela Veezha Poonchira Madhu
Gold Mittu
2023 Djinn Dhanapalan
Romancham Jibin Madhavan [17]
Vellari Pattanam K.P Suresh [18]
Ayalvaashi Thaju [19]
Live Sriram [20]
King of Kotha Suitcase LeslieCameo appearance
2024 Manjummel Boys Siju David "Kuttan" Also producer [21]
Nadikar Bala [22]
2025 Pravinkoodu Shappu Kannan [23]
Machante Maalakha Sajeevan [24]
Coolie Dayalan "Dayal"/DilipTamil film [25]

As voice actor

YearTitleRoleNotes
2023 Valatty Haridas/Karidas [26]

As director

List of films directed
YearTitleProduction companyNotes
2017 Parava Anwar Rasheed Entertainments Debut as a director

As producer

List of films produced
YearTitleProduction companyNotes
2024 Manjummel Boys Parava FilmsDebut production [27]

Accolades

Controversy

On July 2024, The Enforcement Directorate is investigating money laundering allegations related to the Malayalam movie Manjummel Boys. A case has been registered, and notices have been issued to the film's producers and actors Soubin Shahir, Babu Shahir, and Shawn Antony. [33]

References

  1. 1 2 "Soubin Shahir: Tracing the journey of a man destined to be in cinema". The Times of India . 17 October 2018. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  2. ↑ "പറവ കണ്ടപ്പോള്‍ കരഞ്ഞുപോയി; ഞാനത് സൗബിനോട് ഇതുവരെ പറഞ്ഞിട്ടില്ല" [Watching Parava made me cry;I haven't told Soubin about it yet]. Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam). 23 October 2017. Archived from the original on 23 July 2019. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  3. ↑ MERIN MARIA JAMES (10 January 2016). "Soubin's Chillumkoodu step a hit".
  4. ↑ "Real-life chemistry with Soubin worked well". TimesofIndia. 2 July 2015. Archived from the original on 5 October 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  5. ↑ "Soubin Shahir is on a roll". Nowrunning. 13 January 2016.
  6. ↑ "Soubin Shahir to play the lead in Sudani from Nigeria". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 17 July 2024. Retrieved 24 June 2018.
  7. 1 2 S.R. Praveen (27 February 2019). "Kerala State film awards: ‘Kanthan...’, 'Sudani from Nigeria' win honours" Archived 8 December 2021 at the Wayback Machine . The Hindu. Retrieved 27 February 2019.
  8. ↑ "It's official! 'Manjummel Boys' crosses the Rs 200 crore milestone in 26 days". The Times of India. 19 March 2024. ISSN   0971-8257. Archived from the original on 17 July 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  9. ↑ "'Manjummel Boys' becomes the highest worldwide grosser from Malayalam cinema; the film crosses 175 crore!". The Times of India. 14 March 2024. ISSN   0971-8257. Archived from the original on 17 July 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  10. ↑ Federal, The (8 July 2025). "Actor Soubin Shahir arrested in 'Manjummel Boys' fraud case". thefederal.com. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
  11. ↑ "Police report finds Manjummel Boys producers guilty of financial fraud". The News Minute . 1 June 2024. Archived from the original on 1 June 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  12. ↑ "How Soubin Shahir became Coolie's breakout star: Stole the show from Rajinikanth, outdanced Pooja Hegde in Monica song". 18 August 2025.
  13. ↑ "100 Greatest Performances of the Decade". Film Companion . Archived from the original on 19 December 2019. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  14. ↑ M, Athira (3 October 2020). "'Vikrithi' is inspired by a true incident: Emcy Joseph" . Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  15. ↑ Prakash, Asha. "Soubin Shahir is married! – Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 17 July 2024. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  16. ↑ "Actor Soubin Shahir and wife blessed with a baby boy". OnManorama. Archived from the original on 17 August 2019. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  17. ↑ "Soubin Shahir, Arjun Ashokan-starrer Romancham gets a release date". Cinema Express . 20 January 2023. Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  18. ↑ Praveen, S. R. (24 March 2023). "'Vellaripattanam' movie review: Manju Warrier, Soubin Shahir in a stale political satire". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X. Archived from the original on 31 March 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
  19. ↑ "Soubin Shahir's Ayalvaashi gets a release date". Cinema Express . 21 February 2023. Archived from the original on 15 March 2023. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  20. ↑ "First look of VK Prakash's Live out". The New Indian Express. 16 March 2023. Archived from the original on 23 March 2023. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
  21. ↑ "Manjummel Boys gets a release date". Cinema Express . 11 February 2024. Archived from the original on 24 February 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
  22. ↑ "'Nadikar,' starring Tovino Thomas and Soubin Shahir, gets a release date". The Hindu. 4 February 2024. ISSN   0971-751X. Archived from the original on 17 March 2024. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
  23. ↑ Santhosh, Vivek (12 January 2025). "Audio launch of Basil Joseph and Soubin Shahir's Pravinkoodu Shappu to take place on this date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
  24. ↑ Features, C. E. (7 May 2024). "Machante Maalakha gets a release date". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 7 May 2024. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  25. ↑ Features, C. E. (28 August 2024). "Soubin Shahir onboard Rajinikanth starrer Coolie". Cinema Express. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  26. ↑ "'Valatty' review: This experimental film about dogs is marred by plot cliches". The Week. Archived from the original on 24 July 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  27. ↑ Praveen, S. R. (22 February 2024). "Immaculately crafted survival thriller". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 25 February 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
  28. ↑ "20th Asianet Film Awards". The News Minute. 21 May 2018. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  29. ↑ "Vanitha Film Awards 2018 Winners". Malayala Manorama. 27 February 2018. Archived from the original on 5 June 2020. Retrieved 14 May 2020.(in Malayalam)
  30. ↑ "Filmfare Awards South 2019: The complete list of winners". 22 December 2019. Archived from the original on 18 May 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
  31. ↑ Web team (8 February 2020). "മോഹന്‍ലാല്‍ മികച്ച നടന്‍, പാര്‍വതി നടി, മഞ്ജു തമിഴ് നടി, പൃഥ്വിരാജ് സംവിധായകന്‍; ഏഷ്യാനെറ്റ് ഫിലിം അവാര്‍ഡ്‌". Asianet News (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 10 February 2020. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
  32. ↑ "Vanitha Film Awards 2020 winners list". Malayala Manorama. 11 February 2020. Retrieved 12 December 2020.
  33. ↑ "Manjummel Boys producers are arrested for money laundering". Times of India . Archived from the original on 17 July 2024. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
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