| Shah Ra | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1986-11-04) 4 November 1986 (age 38) Pattukkottai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Other names | Sha Ra, Shiva Shah Ra |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, YouTuber |
| Years active | 2017-present |
| Spouse |
Selvi Shah (m. 2014) |
Shah Ra is an Indian actor who has worked in Tamil films.
Early life and career
Shah Ra did his schooling at Laurel High Secondary School, Pattukkottai. He complete his graduation in B. Sc. Viscom in SRM Institute of Science and Technology. He worked as an Radio personality in Hello FM 106.4. He came to limelight after he started a YouTube Channels Temple Monkeys and Friday Facts. a Tamil-language YouTube channel, along with Vijay Varadharaj. He made his acting debut on the big screen through the film Maanagaram (2017). He known for acting in Meesaya Murukku (2017) and Iruttu Araiyil Murattu Kuththu (2018).
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Maanagaram | Kidnapping Gang Member | |
| Meesaya Murukku | M. Balaji M. Tech (Bijili) | ||
| 2018 | Iruttu Araiyil Murattu Kuththu | Vasu | |
| 2019 | Natpe Thunai | Sridhar | |
| Comali | Dr. D. Thiyagesh | ||
| Super Duper | Mama / Vikram | Dual role | |
| Action | Maya Kannan | ||
| 2021 | Naan Sirithal | Nelson | |
| Oh My Kadavule | Mani | credited as Shiva Shah Ra | |
| Dikkiloona | Karthik | ||
| 2022 | Ranga | Adithya's friend | |
| O2 | Parvathy's Brother | ||
| Diary | Maasilamani | ||
| Varalaru Mukkiyam | Karthik's friend | ||
| 2023 | Vaathi | Prakash Reddy | Simultaneously shot in Telugu as Sir |
| Single Shankarum Smartphone Simranum | Madesh | ||
| Pallu Padama Paathukka | Gopi | ||
| Soppana Sundari | Maaran | ||
| Karungaapiyam | Jacob | ||
| Aneethi | Bhaskar | ||
| Odavum Mudiyadhu Oliyavum Mudiyadhu | |||
| 2024 | The Boys | Sundaram | credited as Shiva Sha Ra |
| Double Tuckerr | Murder Mani | credited as Shiva Sha Ra | |
| Romeo | Leela's friend | ||
| Boat | Raja Mohammed "Raja" | ||
| Minmini | Warden | ||
| Kadaisi Ulaga Por | Rishikanth | ||
| Black | Suresh |
Streaming television
| Year | Film | Role(s) | Platform | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Kuthukku Pathu | Murugesan | Aha | |
| 2023 | Baba Paraak | YouTube |
References
- "Online videos are now the shortcut to stardom". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 5 June 2022. Retrieved 5 June 2022.
- Kalyanasundaram, Abhinaya (5 July 2017). "A simian story of giggles". New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 17 April 2021. Retrieved 7 September 2019.
- Rajendran, Gopinath (11 June 2019). "To like, comment and share cinema: The rise of YouTube stars in Tamil films". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 7 July 2022. Retrieved 5 June 2022.
- Rajendran, Gopinath (9 June 2019). "The Call of Kollywood". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 5 June 2022. Retrieved 5 June 2022.
- Rajendran, Gopinath (2 May 2018). "Another hero's friend arrives". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 5 November 2018. Retrieved 7 September 2019.
- M, Narayani (29 March 2024). "The Boys Movie Review: Plenty of horrors in this unfunny adult comedy". Cinema Express.
- M, Narayani (5 April 2024). "Double Tuckerr Movie Review: A clumsy entertainer with ineffective humour". Cinema Express. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- "Jiiva and Priya Bhavani Shankar to headline Black". Cinema Express. 29 August 2024. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
- "'Cuss words are problematised only in India'". The New Indian Express.