Kalabhavan Shajon
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Name: Kalabhavan Shajohn (also known as Shaji John or കലാഭവൻ ഷാ).
Profession: Indian film actor and comedian.
Primary Industry: Malayalam cinema.
Career Start: Mimicry artist in Kalabhavan, Kochi.
Known Credits: 171.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: November 30, 1977.
Age: 48 years old.
Place of Birth: Kottayam, Kerala, India.
Kalabhavan Shajohn is an Indian film actor and comedian who primarily works in Malayalam cinema. He began his career as a mimicry artist at Kalabhavan in Kochi. Born on November 30, 1977, in Kottayam, Kerala, India, he is also known by the names Shaji John and കലാഭവൻ ഷാ. He has a total of 171 known credits in his acting career. As a male performer, he has appeared in several Malayalam movies.
Draft 1: Kalabhavan Shajohn is an Indian film actor and comedian who primarily works in Malayalam cinema. He began his professional career as a mimicry artist at Kalabhavan in Kochi. He was born on November 30, 1977, in Kottayam, Kerala, India. He is also known by the names Shaji John and കലാഭവൻ ഷാ. Shajohn has 171 known credits in his acting career and has appeared in several Malayalam movies.
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Name: Kalabhavan Shajohn, Shaji John, കലാഭവൻ ഷാ.
Profession: Indian film actor, comedian, mimicry artist.
Industry: Malayalam cinema.
Origin: Kalabhavan, Kochi.
Birth: Nov 30, 1977, Kottayam, Kerala, India.
Credits: 171.
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Kalabhavan Shajohn is an Indian film actor and comedian whose professional work is centered primarily in Malayalam cinema. He is also recognized by the names Shaji John and കലാഭവൻ ഷാ. His career began in the field of mimicry, where he worked as a mimicry artist at Kalabhavan, located in Kochi.
Born in Kottayam, Kerala, India, on November 30, 1977, Shajohn has established a presence in the film industry. His professional contributions include a variety of roles in several Malayalam movies. As of the current records provided by The Movie Database, he has a total of 171 known credits. His primary area of expertise and recognition is in the field of acting.
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174 titles- Drishyam 3 (2026) as Constable Sahadevan
- Ottam Thullal (2026)
- L2: Empuraan (2025) as Aloshy Joseph
- Bromance (2025) as Courier Babu
- Amoz Alexander (2025) as Dany
- Karam (2025) as Kamal Muhammed
- ID : The Fake (2025) as Joji
- Ouseppinte Osiyathu (2025) as George
- Chattuli (2025) as Shivadasan
- Nagendran’s Honeymoons (2024) as Varkey
- Aattam (2024) as Hari
- Oru Anweshanathinte Thudakkam (2024)
- Kudumba Sthreeyum Kunjadum (2024)
- Petta Rap (2024) as Michael
- CID Ramachandran Retd SI (2024) as Retd SI Ramachandran
- Partners (2024) as Parthasaradhi
- Thespians of Aattam (2024)
- Santhosham (2023) as Suresh Kumar
- Theru (2023) as C.I Ashokan
- Asthra (2023) as C.I Varkey
- Kaipola (2023) as Kochu
- Nadhikalil Sundari Yamuna (2023) as RC
- Pulli (2023) as Simon
- Ithuvare (2023) as Vikraman Nair
- Kaduva (2022) as Dominic
- Ini Utharam (2022) as CI Karunan
- Meppadiyan (2022) as Mohan Kumar
- Jo & Jo (2022) as Saji
- Night Drive (2022) as DYSP Chacko
- No Way Out (2022) as Ravi (voice)
- Keshu Ee Veedinte Nadhan (2021) as Rajendran
- Yuvam (2021) as Rajesh MLA
- Ellam Sheriyakum (2021)
- Shylock (2020) as Prathapa Varma
- Lucifer (2019) as Aloshy Joseph
- Madura Raja (2019) as Peruchazhi Perumal
- Unda (2019) as SP Sam J. Mathan
- Mikhael (2019) as Patrick
- Brother's Day (2019) as Police Officer (Guest Role)
- Brother's Day (2019) Director
- Brother's Day (2019) Writer
- My Santa (2019) as Shareef
- Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu (2019) as Abusi
- Ottam (2019)
- Fancy Dress (2019) as Nandhan
- An International Local Story (2019) as Sugunan
- Ulta (2019)
- Isakkinte Ithihasam (2019)
- 2.0 (2018) as Vaira Moorthy
- Nonsense (2018) as PT Sir
- Johny Johny Yes Appa (2018) as Chavaranplakkal Jose
- Abrahaminte Santhathikal (2018) as Sukumaran
- Orayiram Kinakkalal (2018) as CI Shajahan
- Oru Pazhaya Bomb Kadha (2018) as S.I Rajendran
- Sakhavinte Priyasakhi (2018) as S.I
- Kaitholachathan (2018)
- Thattumpurath Achuthan (2018) as Justin John
- Ottakkoru Kaamukan (2018) as S.I Firoz Khan
- Kallai FM (2018)
- Laughing Apartment Near Girinagar (2018) as Rahul
- Nervarennu Immani Cherinjoo.. Ttaa.. (2018)
- Paathi: The Half (2017) as Kochu Moosa
- Sherlock Toms (2017) as Sugunan Master
- Masterpiece (2017) as S.I Ramachandran
- Adventures of Omanakuttan (2017) as Vinayak Hegde
- Oru Mexican Aparatha (2017) as Shiyaz
- Ramaleela (2017) as Thomas Chacko
- Aakasha Mittayee (2017) as Peethambaran
- Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol (2017) as Monai
- The Great Father (2017) as Sathyan
- Sadrishavakyam 24:29 (2017)
- Pareeth Pandari (2017) as Pareeth Pandari
- Dance Dance (2017)
- Welcome to Central Jail (2016) as Cheriyan
- Oppam (2016) as Madhu
- Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan (2016) as James Antony
- Pavada (2016) as Eldo Kunnanthanam
- Chinna Dada (2016)
- Calling Bell (2016)
- Urumbukal Urangarilla (2015) as Karlose
- Elanjikavu P.O. (2015)
- Bhaskar The Rascal (2015) as Abdhu Razak
- Thilothama (2015) as Suresh
- Amar Akbar Anthony (2015) as Jadayu Sabu
- Amar Akbar Anthony (2015) Playback Singer
- Viswasam Athalle Ellam (2015) as Franklin
- Rudra Simhasanam (2015) as Abdullah
- Rajamma @ Yahoo (2015) as Pavithran
- Ring Master (2014) as Dr. Muthu
- Ulsaha Committee (2014) as Babumon
- Praise the Lord (2014) as Antony
- Vellimoonga (2014) as Gopi
- Cousins (2014) as Veerappa Gounder
- Karanavar (2014) as Dr Christi Joppan
- To Let Ambadi Talkies (2014) as Sasankan
- Avatharam (2014) as Sundaresan
- Garbhasreeman (2014) as Gopalakrishnan
- Mylanchi Monchulla Veedu (2014) as Ismail
- Njangalude Veettile Athidhikal (2014) as Rajan
- Mannar Mathai Speaking 2 (2014) as SI Babumon
- Villali Veeran (2014) as Sugunan
- Drishyam (2013) as Constable Sahadevan
- Isaac Newton S/O Philipose (2013) as ASI Singampuli Raju
- Ladies & Gentleman (2013) as Mani
- Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath (2013) as Pathrose
- Kadhaveedu (2013) as Johnny
- Sringaravelan (2013) as Vasu
- Sound Thoma (2013) as Sabu
- Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala (2013) as Mathappan
- Ustad Hotel (2012) as Lorry Driver
- Manthrikan (2012) as Shekharan Kutty
- Mayamohini (2012) as Shishubalan
- Thappana (2012) as Kochappi
- Chapters (2012) as Bus Conductor
- My Boss (2012) as Ali
- Scene Onnu Nammude Veedu (2012)
- Namukku Parkkan (2012)
- Masters (2012) as Driver Santhosh
- Swapna Sanchari (2011) as Eenashu
- Lucky Jokers (2011) as S.I
- Venicile Vyapari (2011) as Isthiri Lonappan
- Maharaja Talkies (2011) as S.I
- Christian Brothers (2011) as SI Damodaran
- Doctor Love (2011) as Appachan
- Kudumbasree Travels (2011) as Suman
- The Metro (2011) as A worker of Kattappuram Automobiles
- Priyappetta Nattukare (2011)
- Ulakam Chuttum Valiban (2011) as ASI Manikanda Dasan
- Janapriyan (2011) as Peon
- Pokkiri Raja (2010) as SI Thomas
- Alexander The Great (2010) as Goon
- Paappi Appachaa (2010) as Manikandan
- In Ghost House Inn (2010) as Driver Sajan
- Kaaryasthan (2010) as Aakri Ramu
- Duplicate (2009) as Mykattu Moosad
- Ee Pattanathil Bhootham (2009) as Constable Sahadevan
- Hailesa (2009) as Police Constable
- Swa Le (2009) as Reporter
- Crazy Gopalan (2008) as SI Arjun Nair
- Magic Lamp (2008)
- Annan Thambi (2008) as Kannappan
- Cycle (2008) as Raghu
- Khaki (2007) as Constable Suraj
- Inspector Garud (2007) as Constable Chacko
- Pachakuthira (2006) as Usman
- Thuruppugulan (2006) as Keshavan
- Red Salute (2006) as Sa. Karunan
- Achanurangatha Veedu (2006) as Constable
- Kisan (2006) as Kuyilan
- Pandippada (2005) as Raghavan
- Rajamanikyam (2005) as Finance Manager
- Chanthupottu (2005)
- Police (2005) as Chandran
- Kochi Rajavu (2005) as Arumugam
- Runway (2004) as Pandyan
- Njaan Salperu Raman Kutty (2004) as Sub Inspector
- Rasikan (2004) as Head Constable Ramabhadran
- C.I.D. Moosa (2003) as Hari
- Thilakkam (2003) as Mahout
- Chakram (2003) as Truck Driver
- Sadanandante Samayam (2003) as Beerankutty
- Nammal (2002) as Puli Gopalan
- Bamboo Boys (2002) as SI Jagan
- www.anukudumbam.com (2002)
- Ee Parakkum Thalika (2001) as Traffic Police
- Aparanmaar Nagarathil (2001) as Psychiatrist
- My Dear Karady (1999) as Rangan
- Rachel
- Aarambham : It all Starts Here
- Neekkam
- Thimingalavettah
- Mlecchan
- Face Off
- Marathakam
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kalabhavan Shajon best known for?
Kalabhavan Shajon is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Drishyam 3 (2026), Ottam Thullal (2026), Nagendran’s Honeymoons (2024), Mikhael (2019).
When and where was Kalabhavan Shajon born?
Kalabhavan Shajon was born on November 30, 1977 in Kottayam, Kerala, India.
How many credits does Kalabhavan Shajon have?
Kalabhavan Shajon has accumulated over 174 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1999 to 2026.
What is Kalabhavan Shajon's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Kalabhavan Shajohn (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc. Style: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose, plain text. Format: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings...
Kalabhavan Shajon by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Drishyam (2013) as Constable Sahadevan — aged about 35
- Drishyam 3 (2026) as Constable Sahadevan — aged about 48
- Ee Parakkum Thalika (2001) as Traffic Police — aged about 23
- Runway (2004) as Pandyan — aged about 26
- Nagendran’s Honeymoons (2024) as Varkey — aged about 46
- Paappi Appachaa (2010) as Manikandan — aged about 32
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