Soubin Shahir

Acting

Freshness: Jan 18, 2026

50Total Films

8.1 Highest Rated

Born: Oct 12, 1983

Birth Place: Cochin, Kerala, India

About Soubin Shahir

Soubin Shahir is an Indian film actor and director who works in Malayalam cinema. He began his film career as an assistant director in 2003 and worked under several directors. He made his acting debut in 2013 with a supporting role in Annayum Rasoolum. He made his directorial debut with the drama Parava (2017). In 2018, he won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his leading role in Sudani from Nigeria.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Soubin Shahir reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Soubin Shahir's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 70% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Soubin Shahir remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Kumbalangi Nights, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Soubin Shahir Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Soubin Shahir's career based on audience ratings.

★8.1

★8.1

Kumbalangi Nights — Four brothers living in the fishing hamlet of Kumbalangi share a love-hate relationship with each other. Their relations

Kumbalangi Nights

2019•Comedy

★7.9

★7.9

Kammatti Paadam — Krishnan, who has been living away from his family and friends in Mumbai, gets a call from his friend Ganga in Kerala, o

Kammatti Paadam

2016•Drama

★7.8

★7.8

Manjummel Boys — Manjummel Boys, based on a real story, is about a bunch of friends who set out on a trip to Kodaikanal and the events th

Manjummel Boys

2024•Adventure

★7.8

★7.8

Parava — Irshad and Haseeb, two teenage boys from Mattanchery, share a passion for pigeon flying, a local game. Later, Irshad ope

Parava

2017•Drama

★7.7

★7.7

Iyobinte Pusthakam — Set in the backdrop of the picturesque Munnar, it tells the story of Iyob, a slave-turned-master.

Iyobinte Pusthakam

2014•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Soubin Shahir.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra	Workshop mechanic (Unnamed)	Hit	Similar →
2025	Coolie	Dhayal/Dilip	Average	Similar →
2025	Pravinkoodu Shappu	Kannan	Hit	Similar →
2024	Manjummel Boys	Siju 'Kuttan' David	Super Hit	Similar →
2023	King of Kotha	Suitcase Leslie (Cameo)	Average	Similar →
2023	Valatty	Karidas / Haridas, an Indie dog (Voice)	Average	Similar →
2023	Ayalvaashi	Thaju	Hit	Similar →
2023	Romancham	Jibi	Hit	Similar →
2022	Ela Veezha Poonchira	Madhu	Hit	Similar →
2022	Bheeshma Parvam	Ajas	Hit	Similar →
2022	Kallan D'Souza	D'Souza	Average	Similar →
2022	Bro Daddy	Happy Pinto	Average	Similar →
2021	Meow	Dasthakir	Hit	Similar →
2021	Irul	Alex Parayil	Average	Similar →
2021	Churuli	Joy	Hit	Similar →
2020	Halal Love Story	Azad. Sound Recordist in Tele Cinema	Average	Similar →
2020	Trance	Mathews Thomas	Hit	Similar →
2019	Android Kunjappan Version 5.25	Subrahmanian	Hit	Similar →
2019	Vikruthi	Sameer	Hit	Similar →
2019	Ambili	Ambili	Hit	Similar →
2019	Virus	Unnikrishnan	Super Hit	Similar →
2019	Kumbalangi Nights	Saji	Super Hit	Similar →
2018	Mangalyam Thanthunanena	Customer at the Bank	Average	Similar →
2018	Sudani from Nigeria	Majeed	Hit	Similar →
2018	Carbon	Aanakkaran Rajesh	Hit	Similar →
2017	Mayaanadhi	Sameera's Brother	Super Hit	Similar →
2017	Solo	Pattu (Malayalam)	Hit	Similar →
2017	Parava	Drug Addict 1	Super Hit	Similar →
2017	CIA: Comrade In America	Joemon	Average	Similar →
2016	Anuraga Karikkin Vellam	Fakrudheen	Hit	Similar →
2016	Kammatti Paadam	Karate Biju	Super Hit	Similar →
2016	Happy Wedding	Bhai	Average	Similar →
2016	Kali	Prakashan	Average	Similar →
2016	Maheshinte Prathikaaram	Chrispin	Super Hit	Similar →
2015	Charlie	Kallan Suni/De Souza	Super Hit	Similar →
2015	Rani Padmini	Madan	Hit	Similar →
2015	Premam	Sivan Sir	Super Hit	Similar →
2015	Chandrettan Evideya	Sumesh	Average	Similar →
2014	Iyobinte Pusthakam	Narayana	Super Hit	Similar →
2014	Masala Republic	Altaf	Average	Similar →
2013	Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty	Mattancherry man	Average	Similar →
2013	5 Sundarikal	Poovalan	Hit	Similar →
2013	Annayum Rasoolum	Colin	Super Hit	Similar →
2012	Da Thadiya	Salesman	Average	Similar →
2011	Urumi	Tribal Gang Member (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
2010	Bodyguard	College Student	Hit	Similar →
2005	Pandippada	Peacock Man in the function	Hit	Similar →
1993	Kabuliwala	-	Hit	Similar →
1992	Vietnam Colony	(uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1992	Pappayude Swantham Appoos	(uncredited)	Hit	Similar →

Soubin Shahir - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Soubin Shahir?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Soubin Shahir is "Kumbalangi Nights" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Soubin Shahir acted in?

Soubin Shahir has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Soubin Shahir?

Other notable films include "Kammatti Paadam", "Manjummel Boys", and "Parava".