Shiva
Biography
Shiva is an Indian actor and dialogue writer who appears in Tamil language films. Born on December 10, 1982, in Udumalpet, Tamil Nadu, India, he is married to Priya. Prior to his acting career, he worked as a radio jockey with Radio Mirchi, a tenure that earned him the nickname Mirchi Shiva. Acting mainly in comedy films, Shiva rose to fame following his performances in the Venkat Prabhu directorials Chennai 600028 and Saroja, before also featuring in Thamizh Padam. His notable credits also include Kalakalappu 2 and Ko.
Career overview
Shiva is an Indian actor and dialogue writer who primarily appears in Tamil-language films. Before beginning his acting career, he worked as a radio jockey with Radio Mirchi, a tenure that earned him the nickname Mirchi Shiva.
Acting mainly in comedy films, he rose to fame following his performances in the Venkat Prabhu directorials Chennai 600028 and Saroja, before also featuring in Thamizh Padam. His filmography also includes appearances in Ko and Kalakalappu 2.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
33 titles- Jolly O Gymkhana (2026) as Self - Guest
- Parandhu Po (2025) as Gokul
- Sumo (2025) as Shiva
- Sumo (2025) Screenplay
- Soodhu Kavvum 2: Nadum Naatu Makkalum... (2024) as Gurunath
- Kasethan Kadavulada (2023) as Ramu
- Single Shankarum Smartphone Simranum (2023) as Shankar
- Idiot (2022) as Chinnarasu
- Naai Sekar (2022) as Dog named Padayappa (voice)
- Tamizh Padam 2 (2018) as Shiva / Barathamuni
- Kalakalappu 2 (2018) as Ganesh
- Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings (2016) as Karthi
- Adra Machan Visilu (2016) as Simmakal Shekar
- 144 (2015) as Desu
- Masala Padam (2015) as Mani
- Aadama Jaichomada (2014) Dialogue
- Vanakkam Chennai (2013) as Ajay
- Sonna Puriyathu (2013) as Shiva
- Thillu Mullu (2013) as Pasupathi
- Ya Yaa (2013) as Ramarajan (Dhoni)
- Kalakalappu (2012) as Raghu
- Pathinaaru (2011) as Shiva
- Tamizh Padam (2010) as Shiva
- Va (2010) as Sunderajan (Sura)
- Saroja (2008) as Ajay Raj
- Chennai 600028 (2007) as Karthi
- Aalavandhan (2001) as Self - "Siri Siri" song (uncredited role)
- 12 B (2001)
- Chennai 600028 III as Karthi
- Party as Babu 'Bob Marley' Murali
- Golmaal
- Saloon
- Tamizh Padam 3 as Shiva
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Shiva best known for?
Shiva is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Soodhu Kavvum 2: Nadum Naatu Makkalum... (2024), Harphoul Mohini (2022), Saroja (2008), ZOO (2022).
When and where was Shiva born?
Shiva was born on December 10, 1982 in Udumalpet, Tamil Nadu, India.
How many credits does Shiva have?
Shiva has accumulated over 33 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2001 to 2026.
What is Shiva's background in cinema and television?
Shiva is an Indian actor and dialogue writer who appears in Tamil language films. Born on December 10, 1982, in Udumalpet, Tamil Nadu, India, he is married to Priya. Prior to his acting career, he worked as a radio jockey with Radio Mirchi, a tenure that earned him the nickname Mirchi Shiva. Acting mainly in comedy fil...
Shiva by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Saroja (2008) as Ajay Raj — aged about 25
- Soodhu Kavvum 2: Nadum Naatu Makkalum... (2024) as Gurunath — aged about 41
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