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{{short description|Indian model and actor (born 1977)}}
{{About|the Indian actor and model|other uses|Shaam (disambiguation)}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| photo =
| name = Shaam Ibrahim
| caption =
| birthname = Shamshuddin Ibrahim<ref name="A">{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/7693/telugu-film-kick-revives-shaams.html|title=Telugu film 'Kick' revives Shaam's career|date=12 June 2009|work=Deccan Herald}}</ref>
| other_names = Muhammad Shamshuddin Ibrahim
| birth_place = [[T.Kallupatti, Madurai, Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1977|04|04}}
| occupation = [[Film actor]], model
| years_active = 2000–present
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height = 5 ft 10 in
| spouse = Kashish (m. 2003)
| children = 2
}}

'''Shamshuddin Ibrahim''' (born 4 April 1977), known professionally as '''Shaam Ibrahim''', is an Indian actor and model who mainly appears [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language films. Starting his career as a professional model, he soon made his acting debut in the film ''[[12B]]'' (2001). He further appeared in lead roles in critically successful films such as ''[[Lesa Lesa]]'' (2003), ''[[Iyarkai]]'' (2003), and ''[[Ullam Ketkumae]]'' (2005), which was also successful commercially. He garnered acclaim for his role in ''[[Kick (2009 film)|Kick]]'' (2009), which earned him the name ''Kick'' Shaam. ''Kick'' enabled Shaam to star in other successful films such as ''[[Race Gurram]]'' (2014). After a hiatus, he returned to Tamil cinema with ''[[6 (film)|6]]'' (2013) and ''[[Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai]]'' (2015), both of which released to positive reviews.

==Early life==
Shamshuddin Ibrahim was born on 4 April 1977 in [[Madurai, Tamil Nadu]],<ref name="telugucinema.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/interview_shaam_2009.php |title=Stars : Star Interviews : Excl: Interview with Shaam |publisher=Telugucinema.com |access-date=2010-06-25 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101231113257/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/interview_shaam_2009.php |archive-date=31 December 2010 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> into a [[Tamil Muslim]] [[Rowther]] family. His father hails from Madurai, while his mother is from [[Tiruppattur, Sivaganga|Tiruppathur]].<ref name="pep"/> He grew up in [[Bengaluru]],<ref name="pep"/> where he pursued his studies. After completing his [[Bachelor of Commerce|B Com]], he did modelling through which he hoped to become an actor.<ref name="telugucinema1">{{cite web |url=http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/interview_shaam_2009_3.php |title=Stars : Star Interviews : Excl: Interview with Shaam |publisher=Telugucinema.com |access-date=2010-06-25 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090831042123/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/interview_shaam_2009_3.php |archive-date=31 August 2009 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

==Career==

===2000–2005: Debut and success===

Shaam began his career as a model in [[Bengaluru]], modelling for various ads. Keen on pursuing an acting career, he was vainly searching for acting offers for four years.<ref name="hinduonnet.com">{{cite news|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2003/11/24/stories/2003112400400100.htm |title=Sailing with SHAAM |last=Rangarajan |first=Malathi |date=2003-11-24 |access-date=2010-06-28 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> He auditioned for the lead role in ''[[Kadhalar Dhinam]]'' (1999), but did not receive the role.<ref>{{cite web | title=Archive News | website=The Hindu | date=2003-11-19 | url=https://www.thehindu.com/archive/ | access-date=2020-08-16}}</ref> He then, following the recommendation of his model coordinator Biju Jayadevan, got to meet cinematographer [[Jeeva (director)|Jeeva]], who was planning to make his directorial debut and was on the lookout for a new face for the film's lead role.<ref name="telugucinema.com"/> He was given the role for the film ''[[12B]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/interview_shaam_2009_2.php |title=Stars : Star Interviews : Excl: Interview with Shaam |publisher=Telugucinema.com |access-date=2010-06-25 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090803122023/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/interview_shaam_2009_2.php |archive-date=3 August 2009 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> He recollects that during his first meeting with Jeeva, he handed over his portfolio and introduced himself in English, when Jeeva heard him out, and then said, "Repeat what you just said, in Tamil" and Shaam did, and was subsequently signed on the next day after a meeting with producer [[Vikram Singh (producer)|Vikram Singh]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/making-progress-steadily-surely/article2273999.ece|title=Making progress steadily, surely|date=19 October 2007|work=The Hindu}}</ref><ref name="hinduonnet.com" /> The promos of the film were critically praised with Shaam signing on to appear on several projects before ''12B'' even released.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/06/02/stories/2002060201190200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160115205437/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/06/02/stories/2002060201190200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2016-01-15|website=[[The Hindu]]|title=Riding high on '12B' fame}}</ref>

His second feature film, however, the [[S. J. Suryah|S J Suryah]]-directed ''[[Kushi (2000 film)|Kushi]]'', in which he appeared in a cameo role, released first, since ''12B'' got stuck in production and released in 2001 only.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/did-you-know/actor-shaam-made-his-debut-in-vijays-kushi/articleshow/67312476.cms|title=Actor Shaam made his debut in Vijay's 'Kushi' – Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> The film which was a blatant rip-off of ''[[Sliding Doors]](which itself had numerous comparisons with director [[Krzysztof Kieślowski]]'s 1982 Polish film [[Blind Chance]]),'' fetched rave reviews and was seen as a "dream entry" for Shaam,<ref name="hinduonnet.com"/> his performance was praised as "apt"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2001/10/05/stories/09050222.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161227203214/http://www.thehindu.com/2001/10/05/stories/09050222.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2016-12-27|website=[[The Hindu]]|title=Film Review: 12 B}}</ref> His subsequent releases including [[Vasanth]]'s ''[[Yai! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukey!]]'' (2002), ''[[Bala (2002 film)|Bala]]'' (2002), ''[[Anbe Anbe]]'' (2003) and [[Priyadarshan]]'s ''[[Lesa Lesa]]'' (2003), garnered only average or poor box office returns.<ref name="rediff.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/nov/30shaam.htm |title=The ABCD of Shaam's life! |work=Rediff.com |access-date=2010-06-25}}</ref> He was approached to play the third male lead role in ''[[Aaytha Ezhuthu]]'', but was unable to sign the film because of date issues with ''[[Iyarkai]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/oct/29bhoot.htm |title=Bhoot, now in Tamil |work=Rediff.com |access-date=2020-03-09}}</ref> His final release of 2003 was ''Iyarkai'' by debutant [[S. P. Jananathan|S P Jananathan]], which also failed at the box office due to a delayed release, but opened to high critical acclaim, even winning the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2004/08/27/stories/2004082701840100.htm |title=Honour well deserved |last=Rangarajan |first=Malathi |date=2004-08-07 |access-date=2010-06-28 |work=The Hindu}}</ref>

''[[Ullam Ketkumae]]'', directed by [[Jeeva (director)|Jeeva]], finally was a commercial success.<ref name="rediff.com"/> It is Shaam's first successful film and a critic noted that "he is able to bring out the sensibilities of the character".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/ullam-ketkume-review--pclvKabjahdda.html|title=Review : (2005)|website=www.sify.com}}</ref> ''[[ABCD (film)|ABCD]]'', a romance film released in August 2005.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Reviews/reviews1/ABCD/tamil-movie-review-abcd.html|title=Tamil movie review : ABCD|website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref>

===2006–2008: Downfalls===
In 2006, he acted in love story, ''[[Manathodu Mazhaikalam]]''. The film was released to negative reviews.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/manadodu-mazhaikalam-review-tamil-movie-7912|title=Manadodu Mazhaikalam review. Manadodu Mazhaikalam Tamil movie review, story, rating|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> He made his Kannada debut in the film ''[[Tananam Tananam]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url =http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/nov/28tan.htm| title= Tananam Tananam disappoints | work=Rediff.com|date=2006-11-28}}</ref>

In 2007, post the death of [[Jeeva (director)|Jeeva]], Shaam struggled to succeed in the Tamil film industry.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Shaam-takes-the-action-route/articleshow/6214851.cms|title=Shaam takes the action route – Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

In 2008, he appeared in the film, ''[[Thoondil]]'' directed by [[K. S. Adhiyaman]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/feb/22sst.htm|title=Review: Thoondil fails|website=www.rediff.com}}</ref> The next is ''[[Inba (film)|Inba]]'' alongside [[Sneha (actress)|Sneha]]. It's the third collaboration between Shaam and actress Sneha.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/mar/24ssinba.htm|title=Review: A dull Inba|website=www.rediff.com}}</ref> These films had no impact at the box office.

=== 2009–2018: ''Kick'' and beyond ===
Following several more unsuccessful films, he got a major break in [[Surender Reddy]]'s Telugu action film ''[[Kick (2009 film)|Kick]]'' (2009) as a police officer. He went on to play similar roles in ''[[Veera (2011 film)|Veera]]'' (2011)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-they-call-me-kick-shaam/20110518.htm|title=They call me Kick Shaam!|website=Rediff}}</ref> and ''[[Race Gurram]]'' (2014).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/race-gurram--review-telugu-pcmbnGdjfcjeb.html|title=Race Gurram|website=Sify}}</ref> Shaam signed his second Telugu film, a biopic [[Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy]]. However, due to the crisis in Andhra Pradesh at the time, the film failed to materialize.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Grill-Mill-mdash-Shaam/article16576634.ece|title=Grill Mill — Shaam|first=S. R. Ashok|last=Kumar|date=18 March 2010|work=The Hindu}}</ref> Then he tried his luck in Hindi with director [[Faisal Saif]] in the Hindi-Tamil bilingual titled ''Mujhe Maaf Karo''.<ref name="R">{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140417/entertainment-tollywood/article/race-gurram-kick-starts-shaam%E2%80%99s-career|title=Race Gurram kick-starts Shaam's career|first=binita|last=ramchandani|date=18 April 2014|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> The film, however, got stuck in production.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/hyderabad/%E2%80%98my-telugu-looks-sell%E2%80%99-094 |title=My Telugu looks sell' |author=Special Corresspondent |date=2009-05-28 |access-date=2010-06-25 |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]}}</ref> He reprised the role in the Tamil remake, titled ''[[Thillalangadi]]'' (2010).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-tamil-movie-review-thillalangadi/20100723.htm|title=Thillalangadi is a ridiculous pot-boiler|website=Rediff}}</ref> Regarding his role in ''Veera'', a critic noted that "Shaam fits into his character perfectly, but he has hardly any screen time to shine".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/veera/movie-review/8490503.cms|title=Veera Movie Review {2/5}: Critic Review of Veera by Times of India|work=The Times of India}}</ref> Post the release of ''Kick'', Shaam further collaborated with Reddy in ''[[Oosaravelli]]'' (2011),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-ntr-jrs-dussehra-bonanza/20111005.htm|title=NTR Jr's back with Oosaravelli this Dussehra|website=Rediff}}</ref> ''Race Gurram'' (2014),<ref name="R" /> and ''[[Kick 2]]'' (2015).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/150822/entertainment-movie-review/article/movie-review-kick-2-first-kick-was-better|title=Movie review 'Kick 2': The first kick was better|first=suresh|last=kavirayani|date=22 August 2015|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> He was cast in negative roles in several other Telugu-language films including ''[[Kalyanram Kathi]]'' (2011)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/kalyan-ram-kathi/movie-review/6920373.cms|title=Kalyan Ram Kathi Movie Review {2/5}: Critic Review of Kalyan Ram Kathi by Times of India|work=The Times of India}}</ref> and ''[[Oxygen (2017 film)|Oxygen]]'' (2017).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/oxygen-review-entire-first-half-runs-on-flimsy-sequences-review-telugu-rl4p27cfeegjh.html|title=Oxygen Review: Entire first half runs on flimsy sequences|website=Sify}}</ref> He also signed several Tamil and Telugu bilingual ventures including ''[[6 (film)|6]]'', but the film released only in Tamil.<ref name="A"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-they-call-me-kick-shaam/20110518.htm#4|title=I have to lose 15 kilos for my next film|date=18 May 2011|work=Rediff}}</ref>

In late 2011, he appeared in the film ''6'', which released to positive reviews. For his role in the film, he spent more than a dozen sleepless nights, which resulted in a big swelling below his eyes and for another look, hereduced his weight and grew his hair long and a beard.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-26/news-interviews/32423427_1_shaam-rajini-sender|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921054346/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-26/news-interviews/32423427_1_shaam-rajini-sender|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 September 2013|title=Shaam stuns Kollywood|work=[[The Times of India]]|last=Sangeetha|first=P|date=26 June 2012|access-date=10 August 2012}}</ref> Although the film released to positive reviews, the film failed to do well at the box office.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/6/6-box-office-sep-22.html|title=6 box office collection|website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref> After the positive response of the film, Kannada actor, [[Sudeep]], announced that he was going to do a multilingual film with Shaam.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/shaam-hits-a-six/article5175240.ece|title=Shaam hits a six|first=T.|last=Saravanan|date=27 September 2013|work=The Hindu}}</ref>

In mid 2014, Shaam appear as [[Allu Arjun]]'s brother in the film ''Race Gurram'' (2014). In a review of the film, a critic stated that "Shaam as the arrogant elder brother Ram delivers a good performance".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/race-gurram-allu-all-the-way/article5901512.ece|title=Race Gurram: Allu all the way|date=11 April 2014|first=Ranjani|last=Rajendra|work=The Hindu}}</ref> He was signed to portray one of the lead roles in ''[[Kaala Koothu]]'' in 2015 and grew his beard for the role. However, he left the role due to differences with the director.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Shaam-walks-out-of-Kaala-Koothu/articleshow/47403529.cms|title=Shaam walks out of Kaala Koothu|date=16 January 2017|work=The Times of India|access-date=6 May 2020}}</ref> In 2015, he won critical acclaim for his portrayal of an honest police officer in Jananathan's political drama ''[[Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai]]'' (2015), which had an ensemble cast featuring [[Arya (actor)|Arya]] and [[Vijay Sethupathi]].<ref name="pep">{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/acting-is-the-last-thing-an-actor-should-do-shaam/article7239078.ece|title=Acting is the last thing an actor should do|first=Sudhir|last=Srinivasan|date=23 May 2015|work=The Hindu}}</ref> In an ''[[International Business Times|IBT]]'' review of the film, the reviewer stated that "Shaam as a police officer stands out among all the leading characters, with the intensity he portrays in his role".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/purampokku-engira-podhuvudamai-movie-review-slow-paced-movie-featuring-vijay-sethupathi-arya-632585#Z20UeOpSw0St7TyP.97|title='Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai' Movie Review: A Slow-Paced Movie Featuring Vijay Sethupathi, Arya, Shaam|work=International Business Times|date=15 May 2015|author=Nicy V.P}}</ref> Shaam's next release was the Kannada suspense thriller ''[[Game (2016 film)|Game]]'', which was also shot in Tamil as ''Oru Melliya Kodu'' alongside [[Arjun Sarja|Arjun]] and [[Manisha Koirala]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/Where-every-character-plays-a-Game/article15616423.ece|title=Where every character plays a 'Game'|first=Muralidhara|last=Khajane|date=27 February 2016|work=The Hindu}}</ref> The Kannada version released in February 2016 to positive reviews and the Tamil version released in July 2016 to mixed reviews.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/Game/movie-review/51176184.cms|title=Game Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=2016-10-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/020716/oru-melliya-kodu-movie-review-despite-glitches-worth-a-watch.html|title=Oru Melliya Kodu movie review: Despite glitches, worth a watch|first=Anupama|last=Subramanian|date=2 July 2016|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> That same year, he played a negative role in the Kannada-language film ''[[Santhu Straight Forward]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2016/oct/29/review-santhu-is-out-and-out-yashs-show-1532825.html|title=Review: Santhu... is out-and-out Yash's show|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> He made his Malayalam debut with ''[[The Great Father]]'' (2017).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Arya-helps-Shaam-make-his-Mollywood-debut/articleshow/55411029.cms|title=Arya helps Shaam make his Mollywood debut – Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> In August 2017, he was cast in [[Venkat Prabhu]]'s multi-starrer ''[[Party (2020 film)|Party]]'' in a negative role; however, the film remains unreleased as of 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/shaam-plays-a-stylish-baddie-in-vps-party-news-tamil-rikj9Pbdhfbii.html|title=Shaam plays a stylish baddie in VP's 'Party'|website=Sify}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/venkat-prabhu-is-disappointed-with-the-delay-in-party-release-news-tamil-uiilUShjgggdj.html|title=Venkat Prabhu is disappointed with the delay in 'Party' release!|website=Sify}}</ref>

=== 2019–present: Career decline and resurgence ===
After a brief sabbatical in Tamil films, Shaam returned with the long delayed Tamil film ''[[Kaaviyyan]]'' in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2019/oct/16/shaams-kaaviyan-a-cop-thriller-set-in-las-vegas-2048660.html|title=Shaam's 'Kaaviyan', a cop thriller set in Las Vegas|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> The film released to negative reviews. The ''Times of India'' wrote that "The film, however, is sure to disappoint those who even go without any expectation".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/kaaviyyan/movie-review/71659166.cms|title=Kaaviyyan Movie Review: A sloppy script staged in an artificial set up with hardly any character arc.|work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/chennai-news/tamil-nadu-actor-shaam-11-others-arrested-in-chennai-for-gambling-amid-lockdown-2269923|title=Tamil Actor Arrested In Chennai For Gambling, Tokens Found At Flat: Cops|website=NDTV.com}}</ref> He will star in ''[[Naanga Romba Busy]]'' with [[Prasanna (actor)|Prasanna]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/sep/14/mayabazar-2016-tamil-remake-goes-on-floors-20248.html|title=Mayabazar 2016 Tamil remake goes on floors|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Shamsuddin has three brothers and two sisters.<ref name="hinduonnet.com"/>

He is married to a Punjabi, Kashish, who was his collegemate.<ref>{{Cite web|work=Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/With-love-my-dear/articleshow/5352286.cms|title=With love, my dear!|date=19 December 2009}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-life/taking-another-route/article28611979.ece|title=Shaam to tie the knot!|work=The Hindu|date=9 December 2002}}</ref><ref name="telugucinema1"/>

==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year!! Title!! Role!! Language!!Notes
|-
|| 2000 || ''[[Kushi (2000 film)|Kushi]]'' || Shiva's friend ||rowspan="11"| [[Tamil language|Tamil]] || Uncredited role
|-
|| 2001 || ''[[12B]]'' || Shakthivel || debut film
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2002 || ''[[Yai! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukey!]]'' || Hari ||
|-
| ''[[Bala (2002 film)|Bala]]'' || Bala ||
|-
|rowspan="3"| 2003 || ''[[Anbe Anbe]]'' || Cheenu ||
|-
| ''[[Lesa Lesa]]'' || Rakesh ||
|-
| ''[[Iyarkai]]'' || Marudhu ||
|-
|rowspan="3"| 2005 || | ''[[Girivalam]]'' || Arjun ||
|-
| ''[[Ullam Ketkumae]]'' || Shyam ||
|-
| ''[[ABCD (film)|ABCD]]'' || Anand ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2006 || | ''[[Manathodu Mazhaikalam]]'' || Siva ||
|-
| ''[[Tananam Tananam]]'' || Shankar || [[Kannada language|Kannada]] ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2008 || ''[[Thoondil]]'' || Sriram ||rowspan="2"| Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Inba (film)|Inba]]'' || Inba ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2009 || ''[[Kick (2009 film)|Kick]]'' || ACP Kalyan Krishna ||[[Telugu language|Telugu]] ||
|-
| ''[[Anthony Yaar?]]'' || Anthony ||rowspan="2"| Tamil ||
|-
| rowspan="3"| 2010 || ''[[Thillalangadi]]'' || ACP Krishna Kumar ||
|-
| ''[[Kalyanram Kathi]]'' || Krishna Mohan|| Telugu ||
|-
| ''[[Agam Puram]]'' || Thiru || Tamil ||
|-
|rowspan="3"| 2011 || ''[[Veera (2011 film)|Veera]]'' || Shyam Prasad ||rowspan="4"| Telugu ||
|-
| ''[[Oosaravelli]]'' || Niharika's Brother ||
|-
| ''[[Kshetram (film)|Kshetram]]'' || Chakradeva Rayalu ||
|-
| rowspan="2"|2013 || ''[[Action 3D]]'' || Ajay ||
|-
| ''[[6 (film)|6]]'' || Ram || Tamil || Also co-producer
|-
|2014 || ''[[Race Gurram]]'' || ACP Ram Prasad || Telugu ||
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2015 || ''[[Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai]]'' || Macaulay IPS || Tamil || 25th Film
|-
| ''[[Kick 2]]'' || Kalyan Krishna || Telugu || Cameo appearance
|-
| rowspan="3"|2016 || | ''[[Game (2016 film)|Game]]'' ||rowspan="2"| Akshay || Kannada ||
|-
| ''Oru Melliya Kodu'' || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Santhu Straight Forward]]'' || Deva || Kannada ||
|-
| rowspan="2"|2017|| ''[[The Great Father]]'' || ASP Samuel || [[Malayalam]] || Cameo appearance
|-
| ''[[Oxygen (2017 film)|Oxygen]]'' || Mahendra Raghupathi || Telugu ||
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Kaaviyyan]]'' || ACP Akilan Vishwanath || Tamil ||
|-
| 2020 || ''[[Naanga Romba Busy]]'' || ACP Ravichandran || Tamil || Television film
|-
|}

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb name|id=1421767|name=Shaam}}

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Shaam (actor) - Revision history

imported>C.arunrathnakumar at 09:35, 13 June 2021