Indian film actor, director and producer (born 1983)
Soubin Shahir
Soubin in 2019
Born (1983-10-12 ) 12 October 1983 (age 41) Occupations Actor writer director Producer Years active 1992–present Height 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) Spouse
Children 1
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 Premam Sudani from Nigeria Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor . Soubin's notable roles came with the commercially successful films Kumbalangi Nights Manjummel Boys
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 [ 2]
Career
Soubin started his film career as an assistant director in the industry with Fazil's Kaiyethum Doorath Siddique 's Chronic Bachelor Rafi-Mecartin , P. Sukumar, Santhosh Sivan , Rajeev Ravi , and Amal Neerad .[ 3] Alphonse Putharen 's Premam PT teacher. This led to his popularity as an actor in the industry.[ 4] [ 5] Charlie Maheshinte Prathikaaram Kali Darvinte Parinamam Kammatipaadam Anuraga Karikkin Vellam Mayanadhi Comrade in America – CIAKumbalangi Nights Sudani from Nigeria Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor .[ 6] [ 7]
In 2024, he played the part of Siju David aka "Kuttan" in Manjummel Boys 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] [ 10] [as of?
He is also a partner in Parava Films, a production company that has produced hits like Manjummel Boys [ 11]
In 2025, Coolie Monica " was well received.[ 12]
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] [ 16] 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
As voice actor
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2023
Valatty Haridas/Karidas
[ 26]
As director
As producer
List of films produced
Year
Title
Production company
Notes
2024
Manjummel Boys Parava Films
Debut 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
^ a b "Soubin Shahir: Tracing the journey of a man destined to be in cinema" . The Times of India . Retrieved 23 July 2019 .^ "പറവ കണ്ടപ്പോള് കരഞ്ഞുപോയി; ഞാനത് സൗബിനോട് ഇതുവരെ പറഞ്ഞിട്ടില്ല" [Watching Parava made me cry;I haven't told Soubin about it yet]. Mathrubhumi Archived from the original on 23 July 2019. Retrieved 23 July 2019 .^ MERIN MARIA JAMES (10 January 2016). "Soubin's Chillumkoodu step a hit" . ^ "Real-life chemistry with Soubin worked well" . TimesofIndia. 2 July 2015. Archived from the original on 5 October 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2024 .^ "Soubin Shahir is on a roll" . Nowrunning. 13 January 2016.^ "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 .^ a b 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.
^ "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 .^ " . The Times of India . 14 March 2024. ISSN 0971-8257 . Archived from the original on 17 July 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2024 .^ Federal, The (8 July 2025). "Actor Soubin Shahir arrested in 'Manjummel Boys' fraud case" . thefederal.com . Retrieved 8 July 2025 . ^ "Police report finds Manjummel Boys producers guilty of financial fraud" . The News Minute Archived from the original on 1 June 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2024 .^ "How Soubin Shahir became Coolie's breakout star: Stole the show from Rajinikanth, outdanced Pooja Hegde in Monica song" . 18 August 2025.^ "100 Greatest Performances of the Decade" . Film Companion the original on 19 December 2019. Retrieved 14 November 2020 .^ M, Athira (3 October 2020). " . Retrieved 21 April 2020 . ^ 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 . ^ "Actor Soubin Shahir and wife blessed with a baby boy" . OnManorama . Archived from the original on 17 August 2019. Retrieved 17 August 2019 .^ "Soubin Shahir, Arjun Ashokan-starrer Romancham gets a release date" . Cinema Express Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023 .^ Praveen, S. R. (24 March 2023). " . The Hindu . ISSN 0971-751X . Archived from the original on 31 March 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2023 . ^ "Soubin Shahir's Ayalvaashi gets a release date" . Cinema Express Archived from the original on 15 March 2023. Retrieved 15 March 2023 .^ "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 .^ "Manjummel Boys gets a release date" . Cinema Express Archived from the original on 24 February 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2024 .^ " . The Hindu . 4 February 2024. ISSN 0971-751X . Archived from the original on 17 March 2024. Retrieved 18 March 2024 .^ 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 . ^ 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 . ^ Features, C. E. (28 August 2024). "Soubin Shahir onboard Rajinikanth starrer Coolie" . Cinema Express . Retrieved 28 August 2024 . ^ " . The Week . Archived from the original on 24 July 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2023 .^ Praveen, S. R. (22 February 2024). "Immaculately crafted survival thriller" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 25 February 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2024 . ^ "20th Asianet Film Awards" . The News Minute . 21 May 2018. Retrieved 12 May 2020 .^ "Vanitha Film Awards 2018 Winners" . Malayala Manorama . 27 February 2018. Archived from the original on 5 June 2020. Retrieved 14 May 2020 .Malayalam )^ "Filmfare Awards South 2019: The complete list of winners" . 22 December 2019. Archived from the original on 18 May 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2019 .^ Web team (8 February 2020). "മോഹന്ലാല് മികച്ച നടന്, പാര്വതി നടി, മഞ്ജു തമിഴ് നടി, പൃഥ്വിരാജ് സംവിധായകന്; ഏഷ്യാനെറ്റ് ഫിലിം അവാര്ഡ്" . Asianet News Archived from the original on 10 February 2020. Retrieved 10 February 2020 . ^ "Vanitha Film Awards 2020 winners list" . Malayala Manorama . 11 February 2020. Retrieved 12 December 2020 .^ "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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