Shanavas Shanu
Shanavas Shanu | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Shanavas Shanu is an Indian television actor who is commonly known for playing Rudhran in Kumkumapoovu, Indran in Seetha.[1]
Biography[edit]
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]
Career[edit]
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]
Television works[edit]
| Year(s) | Show | Role | Channel | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 - present | Swayamvaram | Rajeev | Mazhavil Manorama |
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Awards and nominations[edit]
- Asianet Television Awards 2012 - Best Popular Actor
- Asiavision Awards - Best Actor
- Adoor Bhasi Awards 2013 - Best Actor
- Thikkirushy Award 2013 - Best Actor
- Johnson Master Memorial Award - Best Actor
- Lohithadas Memorial Awards - Best Actor
- NCP Awards 2019 - Best Actor
- Adoor Bhasi Film awards 2019 - Best Debut
- Mollywood Flick Awards 2021- Best On-Screen Pair with Swasika
References[edit]
- ^ "Meet the endearing anti-hero of telly town, Shanavas Shanu". The Times of India.
- ^ Shanu, Shanavas (17 December 2018). മനസ്സറിയാത്ത കാര്യങ്ങൾക്കു ഞാൻ ക്രൂശിക്കപ്പെടുന്നു: ഷാനവാസ് [I am crucified for things I do not understand: Shanavas]. ManoramaOnline (Interview) (in Malayalam).
- ^ "11 years of 'Kumkumapoovu': From Shelly to Shanavas Shanu, here's what the actors are doing now". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
- ^ Shanu, Shanavas. സീതയിലെ വിവാഹം വല്ലാത്തൊരു അനുഭവമായിരുന്നു! ചെയ്യാനെളുപ്പം വില്ലത്തരമെന്നും ഷാനവാസ്! [Sita's wedding was a great experience! Shanavas says villains are easy to do!]. malayalam.samayam.com (Interview) (in Malayalam). Interviewed by Bibin Babu.
- ^ "Seetha actor Shanavas Shanu: I was initially apprehensive about doing intimate scenes with Swasika a". The Times of India.
- ^ Nair, Lekshmi (6 March 2020). അങ്ങനെ അവർ വീണ്ടും ഒന്നിച്ചു സൂർത്തുക്കളെ വീണ്ടും ഒന്നിച്ചു! ഒരേ സ്ക്രീനിൽ വീണ്ടും 'സീതേന്ദ്രിയം' [So they put the Surats back together again! 'Silence' again on the same screen]. malayalam.samayam.com (in Malayalam).
- ^ a b "Alliyambal: Shanavas Shanu to play Devan's childhood friend". The Times of India.
- ^ I will give my future husband a second chance if he is like Rajeevan, says happily single Rini Raj of Thamara Thumbi fame
- ^ "Seetha team bring the house down on 'Star Magic'". The Times of India.
- ^ "Mayamohini on Mazhavil Manorama". The Times of India.
- ^ "Seetha ends; Director confirms the third part of the popular show". The Times of India.
- ^ "Seetha: Indran makes a heroic comeback". The Times of India.
- ^ "Shanavas Shanu is all excited to play Rajeevan in 'Thamarathumbi'". The Times of India.
- ^ "Koodathayi The Game Of Death Serial Launching On 13th January At 9.30 P.M". 2 January 2020.
- ^ "Shanavas Shanu is excited to play DK in 'Mrs Hitler', says 'It's entirely different from whatever I have played in my entire career'". The Times of India. 22 March 2021. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
- ^ "Shanavas Shanu to play a cameo in 'Kanakanmani'; watch the teaser - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Watch: Shanavas Shanu and Swasika Vijay starrer Seethappennu's first teaser is out - Times of India". The Times of India.