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{{Short description|Indian film actor, comedian, radio jockey, dialogue writer}}
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| name              = Shiva
| image              = Mirchi Shiva.jpg
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| name              = Shiva
| nickname          = Mirchi Shiva
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| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|1982|12|10|df=y}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://celebrity.astrosage.com/about-shiva-actor-who-is-shiva-actor.asp|title = About Shiva Actor / Shiva Actor Biography}}</ref>
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| years_active      = 2001–present
| years_active      = 2001–present
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| spouse            = Priya (2012–present)
| spouse            = {{marriage|Priya|2012}}
| occupation        = [[Actor]], [[Radio jockey]], Dialogue Writer
| occupation        = {{hlist | Actor | [[radio jockey]] | dialogue writer}}<!-- Occupation(s) as given in the lead -->
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'''Shiva''' (born 10 December 1982) is an Indian actor and comedian who has featured in Tamil language films, and had previously been a [[Radio jockey]] with [[Radio Mirchi]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/09/12/stories/2009091251421200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107151011/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/09/12/stories/2009091251421200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 November 2012|title=Funny side up|last=Kamath|first=Sudish|date=12 September 2009|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=2 February 2010|location=Chennai, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2010/01/22/stories/2010012250500400.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100131092654/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2010/01/22/stories/2010012250500400.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=31 January 2010|title=  Spoofing around… |last=Rangarajan|first=Malathi|date=22 January 2010|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=2 February 2010|location=Chennai, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/09/21/stories/2009092150010100.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107151043/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/09/21/stories/2009092150010100.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 November 2012|title=  Everybody loves Shiva  |last=Kamath|first=Sudhish|date=21 September 2009|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=2 February 2010|location=Chennai, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/08/22/stories/2008082250010100.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080824060317/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/08/22/stories/2008082250010100.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 August 2008|title=  Thriller instinct  |date=22 August 2008|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=2 February 2010|location=Chennai, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-01-30/news-interviews/28149806_1_tamil-cinema-real-life-hero-tamizh-padam|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811033046/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-01-30/news-interviews/28149806_1_tamil-cinema-real-life-hero-tamizh-padam|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 August 2011|title=Shiva: A star in the making|last=Sangeetha|first=P|date=30 January 2010|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=2 February 2010}}</ref><ref>[http://www.videos.behindwoods.com/videos-q1-09/actor-actress-interview/shiva.html Shiva – Tamil Cinema Actress Interview – Shiva | Va-Quarter Cutting | Thamizh Padam | Saroja | Chennai 28 – Behindwoods.com]. Videos.behindwoods.com. Retrieved on 24 June 2012.</ref> Acting mainly in comedy films, he rose to fame following his performances in the [[Venkat Prabhu]] directorials ''[[Chennai 600028]]'' and ''[[Saroja (2008 film)|Saroja]]'', before also featuring in ''[[Thamizh Padam]]''. His tenure with Radio Mirchi earned him the nickname '''Mirchi Shiva'''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/131210/entertainment-kollywood/gallery/birthday-exclusive-mirchi-shiva|title=Birthday Exclusive: Mirchi Shiva|date=11 December 2013|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref>
'''Shiva''' <!-- must cite published reliable source(s) to verify birth date -->is an Indian actor and dialogue writer who appears in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] films. Prior to his acting career, Shiva worked as a [[radio jockey]] with [[Radio Mirchi]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/09/12/stories/2009091251421200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107151011/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/09/12/stories/2009091251421200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 November 2012|title=Funny side up|last=Kamath|first=Sudish|date=12 September 2009|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=2 February 2010|location=Chennai, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2010/01/22/stories/2010012250500400.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100131092654/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2010/01/22/stories/2010012250500400.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=31 January 2010|title=  Spoofing around... |last=Rangarajan|first=Malathi|date=22 January 2010|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=2 February 2010|location=Chennai, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/09/21/stories/2009092150010100.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107151043/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/09/21/stories/2009092150010100.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 November 2012|title=  Everybody loves Shiva  |last=Kamath|first=Sudhish|date=21 September 2009|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=2 February 2010|location=Chennai, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/08/22/stories/2008082250010100.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080824060317/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/08/22/stories/2008082250010100.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 August 2008|title=  Thriller instinct  |date=22 August 2008|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=2 February 2010|location=Chennai, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Shiva-A-star-in-the-making/articleshow/5513529.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811033046/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-01-30/news-interviews/28149806_1_tamil-cinema-real-life-hero-tamizh-padam|url-status=live|archive-date=11 August 2011|title=Shiva: A star in the making|last=Sangeetha|first=P|date=30 January 2010|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=2 February 2010}}</ref> His tenure earned him the nickname '''Mirchi Shiva'''.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kumar |first=Pradeep |date=2019-07-20 |title=What happened on the sets of Mirchi Shiva-starrer 'Sumo'? |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/what-happened-on-the-set-of-mirchi-shiva-starrer-sumo/article28619546.ece |access-date=2024-11-13 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN}}</ref> Acting mainly in comedy films, he rose to fame following his performances in the [[Venkat Prabhu]] directorials ''[[Chennai 600028]]'' (2007) and ''[[Saroja (2008 film)|Saroja]]'' (2008). He is humorously known by fans as "Agila Ulaga Superstar" (worldwide superstar) after his hilarious spoof on Tamil cinema's portrayal in ''[[Tamizh Padam]]'' (2010).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/mirchi-shiva-next-new-movie-directed-by-suresh-krishna-baasha-director-tamil-news-267656/|title = Agila Ulaga Superstar Mirchi Shiva gets Superstar Rajini's director for his next}}</ref>


==Film career==
==Film career==
===2001-2008===
Shiva's first film role was a supporting role in the 2001 film ''[[12B]]'', where he played debutant [[Shaam (actor)|Shaam]]'s friend.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/jul/16/i-wont-be-doing-multi-starrers-anymore-tamizh-padam-actor-shiva-1843770.html|title=I won't be doing multi-starrers anymore: Tamizh Padam actor Shiva|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> He debuted as a lead actor in [[Venkat Prabhu]]'s 2007 [[sports comedy]] ''[[Chennai 600028]]'' alongside ten other debut actors.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moviecrow.com/movie/2665/chennai-600028---2/story|title = Chennai 600028 - 2 tamil Movie - Overview}}</ref> His next role, again under Venkat's direction, ''[[Saroja (2008 film)|Saroja]]'' (2008). Both films were box office hits.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dekhnews.com/entertainment/tamil-chennai-600028-ii-2nd-innings-box-office-collection/|title = Tamil Chennai 600028 II 2nd Innings 5th Day Box Office Collection Total Earning Worldwide Report}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/saroja-review.html|title = SAROJA - Movie Review VENKAT PRABHU YUVAN SHANKAR RAJA S P B CHARAN SIVA PREMJI AMARAN KAJAL AGARWAL NIKITHA PRAKASH RAJ JAYARAM DIRECTION VENKAT PRABHU MUSIC YUVAN SHANKAR RAJA PRODUCTION AMMA CREATION stills picture image gallery}}</ref>


===2010-2019===
Shiva's first film role was a supporting role in the 2001 film ''[[12B]]'', where he played [[Shaam (actor)|Shaam]]'s friend.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/jul/16/i-wont-be-doing-multi-starrers-anymore-tamizh-padam-actor-shiva-1843770.html|title=I won't be doing multi-starrers anymore: Tamizh Padam actor Shiva|website=The New Indian Express|date=16 July 2018 |access-date=20 December 2019|archive-date=2 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200902222111/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/jul/16/i-wont-be-doing-multi-starrers-anymore-tamizh-padam-actor-shiva-1843770.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He debuted as a lead actor in [[Venkat Prabhu]]'s 2007 [[sports comedy]] ''[[Chennai 600028]]'' alongside several stars.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/15-years-of-chennai-600028-five-celebs-from-the-cricket-drama-who-emerged-into-a-popular-starsy/photostory/91153710.cms|title = 15 years of 'Chennai 600028': Five celebs from the cricket drama who emerged into a popular stars}}</ref> His next role, again under Venkat's direction, ''[[Saroja (2008 film)|Saroja]]'' (2008). Both films were box office hits.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dekhnews.com/entertainment/tamil-chennai-600028-ii-2nd-innings-box-office-collection/|title=Tamil Chennai 600028 II 2nd Innings 5th Day Box Office Collection Total Earning Worldwide Report|access-date=12 September 2021|archive-date=20 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230120143247/https://www.dekhnews.com/entertainment/tamil-chennai-600028-ii-2nd-innings-box-office-collection/|url-status=usurped}}</ref>
Shiva then starred in ''[[Thamizh Padam]]'' (2010), a full-length parody of contemporary [[Tamil cinema]], and his performance earned rave reviews. His comedy ''[[Va (film)|Va Quarter Cutting]]'', was an average grosser. His first 2011 release became the long-delayed romantic drama ''[[Pathinaaru]]'', which was his first non-comedy venture. During the period, he also completed another comedy film titled ''Siva Poojaiyil Karadi'', by [[Rama Narayanan]], but the film was never released.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/celebs-cheer-for-charity/article1506572.ece|title=Celebs cheer for charity|date=3 March 2011|access-date=9 September 2016|newspaper=The Hindu|last1=Kamath|first1=Sudhish}}</ref>
 
Shiva then starred in ''[[Tamizh Padam]]'' (2010), a full-length parody of contemporary [[Tamil cinema]], and his performance earned rave reviews. His comedy ''[[Va (film)|Va Quarter Cutting]]'', was an average grosser. His first 2011 release became the long-delayed romantic drama ''[[Pathinaaru]]'', which was his first non-comedy venture. During the period, he also completed another comedy film titled ''Siva Poojaiyil Karadi'', by [[Rama Narayanan]], but the film was never released.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/celebs-cheer-for-charity/article1506572.ece|title=Celebs cheer for charity|date=3 March 2011|access-date=9 September 2016|newspaper=The Hindu|last1=Kamath|first1=Sudhish|archive-date=9 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191209190012/https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/celebs-cheer-for-charity/article1506572.ece|url-status=live}}</ref>


In 2012, he featured alongside [[Vimal (actor)|Vimal]] in [[Sundar C]]'s comedy film ''[[Kalakalappu]]'', which won positive reviews and performed well commercially. Portraying the role of the small-time crook Raghu, critics noted that Shiva was the film's "scene-stealer" and "carries the first half with his quips".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kalakalappu-review-tamil-14998487.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130703101156/http://www.sify.com/movies/kalakalappu-review-tamil-14998487.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 July 2013|title=Sify Movies – Review listing|access-date=9 September 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/movie-reviews/Kalakalappu/movie-review/13106085.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=Kalakalappu – The Times of India}}</ref> The success of the film fetched the actor more scripts and Shiva went on to feature in four comedies in 2013. His first release ''[[Thillu Mullu (2013 film)|Thillu Mullu]]'', a remake of the 1981 [[Rajinikanth]] starrer, featured him alongside [[Isha Talwar]] and [[Prakash Raj]] and also fared well commercially. The actor also won positive portrayal of a conman with a critic noting that "Shiva has taken the entire film in his shoulders and has given his best. His comic timing is perfect and the one-liners are hilarious."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.in.com/news/entertainment/tamil-movie-review-thillu-mullu-is-good-fun-50227180-in-1.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130619020016/http://www.in.com/news/entertainment/tamil-movie-review-thillu-mullu-is-good-fun-50227180-in-1.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 June 2013|title=Top Latest News, Breaking News Headlines India, Live World News, Indian News Stories|access-date=9 September 2016}}</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130615040435/http://www.sify.com/movies/thillu-mullu-review-tamil-15031617.html]</ref> His second release of the year ''[[Sonna Puriyathu]]'', where he played a dubbing artist, also won good reviews. Sudhish Kamath of [[The Hindu]] praised the actor's performance noting that "Nobody makes silly jokes work with a straight face like Shiva does", also that he is the "funny man pretending to be important."<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/sonna-puriyathu-getting-it-right/article4959784.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | first=Sudhish | last=Kamath | title=Sonna Puriyathu: Getting it right | date=27 July 2013}}</ref> The next release ''[[Ya Ya (film)|Ya Ya]]'', featured him alongside [[N. Santhanam|Santhanam]] in the lead role. Shiva was next seen in Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi's directorial debut ''[[Vanakkam Chennai]]'', a romantic musical opposite [[Priya Anand]]. The film received positive to mixed reviews, but was a commercial success.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/vanakkam-chennai/vanakkam-chennai-box-office-nov-03.html|title = Vanakkam Chennai box office collection}}</ref>
In 2012, he featured alongside [[Vimal (actor)|Vimal]] in [[Sundar C]]'s comedy film ''[[Kalakalappu]]'', which won positive reviews and performed well commercially. Portraying the role of the small-time crook Raghu, critics noted that Shiva was the film's "scene-stealer" and "carries the first half with his quips".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kalakalappu-review-tamil-14998487.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130703101156/http://www.sify.com/movies/kalakalappu-review-tamil-14998487.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 July 2013|title=Sify Movies – Review listing|website=[[Sify]] |access-date=9 September 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/movie-reviews/Kalakalappu/movie-review/13106085.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=Kalakalappu – The Times of India | access-date=24 September 2013 | archive-date=14 November 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131114231404/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/movie-reviews/Kalakalappu/movie-review/13106085.cms | url-status=live }}</ref> The success of the film fetched the actor more scripts and Shiva went on to feature in four comedies in 2013. His first release ''[[Thillu Mullu (2013 film)|Thillu Mullu]]'', a remake of the 1981 [[Rajinikanth]] starrer, featured him alongside [[Isha Talwar]] and [[Prakash Raj]] and also fared well commercially. The actor also won positive portrayal of a conman with a critic noting that "Shiva has taken the entire film in his shoulders and has given his best. His comic timing is perfect and the one-liners are hilarious."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.in.com/news/entertainment/tamil-movie-review-thillu-mullu-is-good-fun-50227180-in-1.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130619020016/http://www.in.com/news/entertainment/tamil-movie-review-thillu-mullu-is-good-fun-50227180-in-1.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 June 2013|title=Top Latest News, Breaking News Headlines India, Live World News, Indian News Stories|access-date=9 September 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/thillu-mullu-review-tamil-15031617.html |title=Movie Review : Thillu Mullu |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130615040435/http://www.sify.com/movies/thillu-mullu-review-tamil-15031617.html |archive-date=15 June 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref> His second release of the year ''[[Sonna Puriyathu]]'', where he played a dubbing artist, also won good reviews. Sudhish Kamath of [[The Hindu]] praised the actor's performance noting that "Nobody makes silly jokes work with a straight face like Shiva does", also that he is the "funny man pretending to be important".<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/sonna-puriyathu-getting-it-right/article4959784.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | first=Sudhish | last=Kamath | title=Sonna Puriyathu: Getting it right | date=27 July 2013 | access-date=24 September 2013 | archive-date=26 September 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130926224152/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/sonna-puriyathu-getting-it-right/article4959784.ece | url-status=live }}</ref> The next release ''[[Ya Ya (film)|Ya Ya]]'', featured him alongside [[N. Santhanam|Santhanam]] in the lead role. Shiva was next seen in Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi's directorial debut ''[[Vanakkam Chennai]]'', a romantic musical opposite [[Priya Anand]]. The film received positive to mixed reviews.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-vanakkam-chennai-is-a-feel-good-love-story/20131011.htm|title = Review: Vanakkam Chennai is a feel-good love story}}</ref>


In 2015, he starred in two films with ''[[Masala Padam]]'' and ''[[144 (film)|144]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/what-is-a-masala-padam/article7738650.ece|title = What is a 'masala padam'?|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 8 October 2015|last1 = Ramanujam|first1 = Srinivasa}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/144-movie-review/article7927466.ece|title = 144: A shaky start, but lots of laughs later|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 28 November 2015|last1 = Rangan|first1 = Baradwaj}}</ref> In 2016, his films were ''[[Adra Machan Visilu]]'' and  ''[[Chennai 600028 II]]'', a sequel sports comedy to ''Chennai 600028''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/Adra-Machan-Visilu-Exhausted-fans/article14477824.ece|title = Adra Machan Visilu: Exhausted fans|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 7 July 2016|last1 = Rangan|first1 = Baradwaj}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-chennai-600028-ii-second-innings-is-a-laugh-riot/20161209.htm|title=Review Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings is a laugh riot}}</ref> In 2018, ''[[Kalakalappu 2]]'', the sequel to that film ''Kalakalappu'', has been released, directed by the same [[Sundar C.]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/kalakalappu-2-movie-review-sundar-c-jai-jiiva-1165956-2018-02-09|title=Kalakalappu 2 Movie Review: This Sundar C film is no match for its prequel}}</ref> After a gap of eight years, [[C. S. Amudhan]]'s ''[[Thamizh Padam 2]]'' (2018) has  released, amidst high expectations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/tamizh-padam-2/tamizh-padam-2-review.html|title = Tamizh Padam 2 (Aka) Tamil Padam 2 review|date = 12 July 2018}}</ref> He has opened to good reviews from the audience. Although the movie has a predictable story, the humour part has struck the chord with the viewers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/tamizh-padam-2-movie-review-live-audience-response-774634|title = Tamizh Padam 2 movie review by audience: Live updates|website = [[International Business Times]]|date = 11 July 2018}}</ref> His voiceover has also appeared in films such as ''[[Vandi (film)|Vandi]]'' (2018) and ''[[Charlie Chaplin 2]]'' (2019).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/vandi/movie-review/66770058.cms|title = Vandi Movie Review &#123;2.0/5&#125;: Critic Review of Vandi by Times of India|website = [[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/charlie-chaplin-2-review-did-2019-really-need-dated-prabhu-deva-sequel-95663|title='Charlie Chaplin 2' review: Did 2019 really need this dated Prabhu Deva sequel?|date=25 January 2019}}</ref>
In 2015, he starred in two films with ''[[Masala Padam]]'' and ''[[144 (film)|144]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url = https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/what-is-a-masala-padam/article7738650.ece|title = What is a 'masala padam'?|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 8 October 2015|last1 = Ramanujam|first1 = Srinivasa|access-date = 12 September 2021|archive-date = 12 September 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210912132251/https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/what-is-a-masala-padam/article7738650.ece|url-status = live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url = https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/144-movie-review/article7927466.ece|title = 144: A shaky start, but lots of laughs later|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 28 November 2015|last1 = Rangan|first1 = Baradwaj|access-date = 12 September 2021|archive-date = 12 September 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210912132251/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/144-movie-review/article7927466.ece|url-status = live}}</ref> In 2016, his films were ''[[Adra Machan Visilu]]'' and  ''[[Chennai 600028 II]]'', a sequel sports comedy to ''Chennai 600028''.<ref>{{Cite news|url = https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/Adra-Machan-Visilu-Exhausted-fans/article14477824.ece|title = Adra Machan Visilu: Exhausted fans|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 7 July 2016|last1 = Rangan|first1 = Baradwaj|access-date = 12 September 2021|archive-date = 12 September 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210912132251/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/Adra-Machan-Visilu-Exhausted-fans/article14477824.ece|url-status = live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-chennai-600028-ii-second-innings-is-a-laugh-riot/20161209.htm|title=Review Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings is a laugh riot|access-date=12 September 2021|archive-date=12 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210912132251/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-chennai-600028-ii-second-innings-is-a-laugh-riot/20161209.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2018, ''[[Kalakalappu 2]]'', the sequel to that film ''Kalakalappu'', has been released, directed by the same [[Sundar C]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/kalakalappu-2-movie-review-sundar-c-jai-jiiva-1165956-2018-02-09|title=Kalakalappu 2 Movie Review: This Sundar C film is no match for its prequel|date=9 February 2018 |access-date=12 September 2021|archive-date=12 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210912132251/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/kalakalappu-2-movie-review-sundar-c-jai-jiiva-1165956-2018-02-09|url-status=live}}</ref> After a gap of eight years, [[C. S. Amudhan]]'s ''[[Tamizh Padam 2]]'' (2018) has  released, amidst high expectations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/thamizh-padam-2/movie-review/64956541.cms|title = Tamizh Padam 2 Movie Review}}</ref> His voiceover has also appeared in films such as ''[[Vandi (film)|Vandi]]'' (2018) and ''[[Charlie Chaplin 2]]'' (2019).<ref>{{Cite news |title=Vandi Movie Review {2.0/5}: Critic Review of Vandi by Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/vandi/movie-review/66770058.cms |access-date=2018-11-23 |work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/charlie-chaplin-2-review-did-2019-really-need-dated-prabhu-deva-sequel-95663|title='Charlie Chaplin 2' review: Did 2019 really need this dated Prabhu Deva sequel?|date=25 January 2019|access-date=12 September 2021|archive-date=12 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210912134244/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/charlie-chaplin-2-review-did-2019-really-need-dated-prabhu-deva-sequel-95663|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
In 2022, Shiva made his comeback with a horror-comedy movie ''[[Idiot (2022 film)|Idiot]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Idiot Movie Review: A horror-comedy created in a world of 'Idiots'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/idiot/movie-review/90572354.cms|access-date=2022-03-31|work=The Times of India}}</ref> In 2023, he had two released in ''[[Single Shankarum Smartphone Simranum]]'' and ''[[Kasethan Kadavulada (2023 film)|Kasethan Kadavulada]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |title='Single Shankarum Smartphone Simranum' review: A middling film that needed better upgrades
|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2023/Feb/25/single-shankarum-smartphone-simranum-review-a-middling-film-that-needed-better-upgrades-2550618.html|access-date=2023-02-25|work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Kasethan Kadavulada Movie Review: Very few laughs in this rather disappointing remake of a 70s classic
|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2023/May/28/kasethan-kadavulada-movie-review-very-few-laughs-in-this-rather-disappointing-remake-of-a-70s-class-43971.html|access-date=2023-05-28|work=Cinema Express}}</ref> In 2024, Shiva, in his usual quirky style, opens up the dusty box from the [[Soodhu Kavvum|sequel 2013 original]] and tries to revive his ‘kidnapping’ business after a jail term in ''[[Soodhu Kavvum 2]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |title='Soodhu Kavvum 2' movie review: An uninspired, emotionally distant sequel|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2024/Dec/14/soodhu-kavvum-2-movie-review-an-uninspired-emotionally-distant-sequel|access-date=2024-12-14|work=New Indian Express}}</ref> In 2025, the sports comedy ''[[Sumo (film)|Sumo]]'' as well as the musical road ''[[Paranthu Po]]'' was released.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Sumo Movie Review: Suffers from rudimentary storytelling and weak humour|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2025/Apr/26/sumo-movie-review-suffers-from-rudimentary-storytelling-and-weak-humour|access-date=2025-04-26|work=New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=‘Paranthu Po’ movie review: A gentle reflection on escaping the grind
|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/paranthu-po-review-director-ram-mirchi-shiva-grace-antony-mithul-ryan-anjali-aju-varghese/article69771379.ece|access-date=2025-07-20|work=The Hindu}}</ref>  


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Shiva married his long time girlfriend and former national level [[badminton]] player Priya on 15 November 2012. Their son, Agasthya, was born on 25 June 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/121117/entertainment-kollywood/gallery/actor-mirchi-shiva-weds|title=Actor Mirchi Shiva weds – Deccan Chronicle|access-date=9 September 2016}}</ref>
Shiva married his long time girlfriend and former national level [[badminton]] player Priya on 15 November 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/121117/entertainment-kollywood/gallery/actor-mirchi-shiva-weds|title=Actor Mirchi Shiva weds – Deccan Chronicle|access-date=9 September 2016|archive-date=4 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161004110319/http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/121117/entertainment-kollywood/gallery/actor-mirchi-shiva-weds|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kollyinsider.com/2012/11/mirchi-rj-shiva-married-ajiths-cousin.html|title=Mirchi (RJ) Shiva married Ajith's cousin|first=Ajith Marriage Shalani|last=Shiva|date=16 November 2012|website=KollyInsider - Tamil Cinema, Kollywood Movie News}}</ref> They have one son Agasthya and a Daughter Meera <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/actor-shiva-blessed-with-baby-boy/articleshow/70392614.cms|title=Actor Shiva blessed with baby boy!|date=26 July 2019|work= The Times of India}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{{pending films key}}
|+Key
| style="background:#FFFFCC;"| {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| Denotes films that have not yet been released
|}


===As actor===
===As actor===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of Shiva film credits
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
! class="unsortable" scope="col" | Notes
|-
|-
! Year
|rowspan=3| 2001 || ''[[12B]]'' || Shakti's co-worker || Uncredited role
! Film
! Role
! Notes
|-
|-
|rowspan=2| 2001 || ''[[12B]]'' || Shakti's co-worker || Credited role
| ''[[Nayak: The Real Hero]]'' || Crowd member || Hindi film; uncredited role
|-
|-
| ''[[Aalavandhan]]'' || Himself in a party song || Uncredited role
| ''[[Aalavandhan]]'' || Partygoer || Uncredited role
|-
|-
| 2003 || ''[[Whistle (2003 film)|Whistle]]'' || Jeeva's friend || Uncredited role
| 2003 || ''[[Whistle (2003 film)|Whistle]]'' || Jeeva's friend || Uncredited role
|-
|-
| 2007 || ''[[Chennai 600028]]'' || Karthik || Nominated, [[Vijay TV]] Award for Best Debut Actor
| 2007 || ''[[Chennai 600028]]'' || Karthik || Nominated, [[Vijay Award for Best Debut Actor]]
|-
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Saroja (2008 film)|Saroja]]'' || Ajay Raj ||  
| 2008 || ''[[Saroja (2008 film)|Saroja]]'' || Ajay Raj ||  
|-
|-
|rowspan=2|2010 || ''[[Thamizh Padam]]'' || Shiva ||  
|rowspan=2|2010 || ''[[Tamizh Padam]]'' || Shiva ||  
|-
|-
|''[[Va (film)|Va]]'' || Sunderrajan (Sura)  ||   
|''[[Va (film)|Va]]'' || Sunderrajan (Sura)  ||   
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| ''[[144 (film)|144]]'' || Thesu ||   
| ''[[144 (film)|144]]'' || Thesu ||   
|-
|-
|rowspan=2|2016||''[[Adra Machan Visilu]]''|| 'Simmakkal' Shekar ||  
|rowspan=2|2016||''[[Adra Machan Visilu]]''|| "Simmakkal" Shekar ||  
|-
|-
| ''[[Chennai 600028 II]]'' || Karthik ||  
| ''[[Chennai 600028 II]]'' || Karthik ||  
|-
|-
|rowspan=2|2018||''[[Kalakalappu 2]]'' || Ganesh ||  
|rowspan=3|2018 ||''[[Kalakalappu 2]]'' || Ganesh ||  
|-
| ''[[Tamizh Padam 2]]'' || Shiva / Barathamuni || 
|-
|''[[Party (upcoming film)|Party]]'' {{Dagger}} || Babu Murali / Bob Marley || Unreleased Film
|-
|-
| ''[[Thamizh Padam 2]]'' || Shiva / Barathamuni ||
| rowspan="2" |2022 || ''[[Naai Sekar]]'' || Padaiyappa || Voice only
|-
|-
| rowspan="7" |2022
|''[[Idiot (2022 film)|Idiot]]''|| Chinnarasu, Paandi and Thor ||  
| style="background:#ffc;"|''[[Idiot (2021 film)|Idiot]]''{{Dagger}} || {{TBA}}||completed
|-
|-
| style="background:#ffc;"|''[[Sumo (film)|Sumo]]''{{Dagger}}|| Shiva  || Delayed; also screenplay and dialogues
|Rowspan ="2" |2023 || ''[[Single Shankarum Smartphone Simranum]]'' || Shankar ||
|-
|-
|style="background:#ffc;"|''[[Party (2019 film)|Party]]''{{Dagger}}|| Babu Murali / Bob Marley || Delayed
|''[[Kasethan Kadavulada (2023 film)|Kasethan Kadavulada]]''|| Ramu ||
|-
|-
|style="background:#ffc;"|''Saloon''{{Dagger}} || {{TBA}}||filming
| 2024 ||''[[Soodhu Kavvum 2]]''|| Gurunath "Guru" ||
|-
|-
|style="background:#ffc;"|''Golmaal''{{Dagger}}|| {{TBA}}||filming
| rowspan=2 | 2025 ||''[[Sumo (film)|Sumo]]''|| Shiva || also screenplay and dialogues
|-
|-
|style="background:#ffc;"|''Singled Shankarum Smartphone Simranum''{{dagger}}||{{TBA}}||filming
| ''[[Paranthu Po]]'' || Gokul ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Akshay |date=2025-05-23 |title=Aju Varghese makes his Tamil debut with Ram's Paranthu Po |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/May/23/aju-varghese-makes-his-tamil-debut-with-rams-paranthu-po |access-date=2025-05-26 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
|style="background:#ffc;"|''[[Kasethan Kadavulada (upcoming film)|Kasethan Kadavulada]]''{{dagger}}||{{TBA}}||completed
|}
|}


===TV Host===
=== Television ===
*Super Kids (Colors Tamil)
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+List of performances and appearances on television
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role(s)
! scope="col" | Network
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
| 2014 || [[3rd South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| rowspan="6" | Host
| rowspan="3" | [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] || Co-hosted with [[Pooja Ramachandran]] ||
|-
| 2015 || [[4th South Indian International Movie Awards]] || Co-hosted with [[Suchitra]] ||
|-
| 2016 || [[5th South Indian International Movie Awards]] || Co-hosted with [[Sathish]] ||
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Colors Super Kids]]'' || [[Colors Tamil]] || {{mdash}} ||
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2019 || [[8th South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| rowspan="4" | [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] || Co-hosted with [[Janani Iyer]] ||
|-
|''Bigil'' audio launch|| Co-hosted with VJ Ramya||
|-
| ''Sun Kudumbam Virudhugal'' || Himself || Appeared in a TV serial spoof video, portraying a doctor ||
|-
| 2022 || [[10th South Indian International Movie Awards]] || Host || Co-hosted with [[VJ Ramya]] ||
|-
|}


===As lyricist===
===As lyricist===
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===As singer===
===As singer===
* "Rosa Hai Song" (''[[Sonna Puriyathu]]'')
* "Rosa Hai" (''[[Sonna Puriyathu]]'')


===As writer===
===As writer===
* ''[[Aadama Jaichomada]]'' (2014) (dialogues)
{| class="wikitable sortable"
*''[[Sumo (film)|Sumo]]'' (2021) (screenplay, dialogues)
|+ List of Shiva film credits
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! class="unsortable" scope="col" | Notes
|-
|2014||''[[Aadama Jaichomada]]'' ||dialogues
|-
|2025||''Sumo''||Screenplay and dialogues
|-
|}


===As narrator===
===As narrator===
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[[Category:Indian radio presenters]]
[[Category:Indian radio presenters]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:1983 births]]
[[Category:1982 births]]

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Shiva
Shiva
Born (1982-12-10) 10 December 1982 (age 43)[1]
Other namesMirchi Shiva
Occupation
Years active2001–present
Spouse(s)
Priya
(
m. 2012)
Children2

Shiva is an Indian actor and dialogue writer who appears in Tamil films. Prior to his acting career, Shiva worked as a radio jockey with Radio Mirchi.[2][3][4][5][6] His tenure earned him the nickname Mirchi Shiva.[7] Acting mainly in comedy films, he rose to fame following his performances in the Venkat Prabhu directorials Chennai 600028 (2007) and Saroja (2008). He is humorously known by fans as "Agila Ulaga Superstar" (worldwide superstar) after his hilarious spoof on Tamil cinema's portrayal in Tamizh Padam (2010).[8]

Film career[edit | edit source]

Shiva's first film role was a supporting role in the 2001 film 12B, where he played Shaam's friend.[9] He debuted as a lead actor in Venkat Prabhu's 2007 sports comedy Chennai 600028 alongside several stars.[10] His next role, again under Venkat's direction, Saroja (2008). Both films were box office hits.[11]

Shiva then starred in Tamizh Padam (2010), a full-length parody of contemporary Tamil cinema, and his performance earned rave reviews. His comedy Va Quarter Cutting, was an average grosser. His first 2011 release became the long-delayed romantic drama Pathinaaru, which was his first non-comedy venture. During the period, he also completed another comedy film titled Siva Poojaiyil Karadi, by Rama Narayanan, but the film was never released.[12]

In 2012, he featured alongside Vimal in Sundar C's comedy film Kalakalappu, which won positive reviews and performed well commercially. Portraying the role of the small-time crook Raghu, critics noted that Shiva was the film's "scene-stealer" and "carries the first half with his quips".[13][14] The success of the film fetched the actor more scripts and Shiva went on to feature in four comedies in 2013. His first release Thillu Mullu, a remake of the 1981 Rajinikanth starrer, featured him alongside Isha Talwar and Prakash Raj and also fared well commercially. The actor also won positive portrayal of a conman with a critic noting that "Shiva has taken the entire film in his shoulders and has given his best. His comic timing is perfect and the one-liners are hilarious."[15][16] His second release of the year Sonna Puriyathu, where he played a dubbing artist, also won good reviews. Sudhish Kamath of The Hindu praised the actor's performance noting that "Nobody makes silly jokes work with a straight face like Shiva does", also that he is the "funny man pretending to be important".[17] The next release Ya Ya, featured him alongside Santhanam in the lead role. Shiva was next seen in Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi's directorial debut Vanakkam Chennai, a romantic musical opposite Priya Anand. The film received positive to mixed reviews.[18]

In 2015, he starred in two films with Masala Padam and 144.[19][20] In 2016, his films were Adra Machan Visilu and Chennai 600028 II, a sequel sports comedy to Chennai 600028.[21][22] In 2018, Kalakalappu 2, the sequel to that film Kalakalappu, has been released, directed by the same Sundar C.[23] After a gap of eight years, C. S. Amudhan's Tamizh Padam 2 (2018) has released, amidst high expectations.[24] His voiceover has also appeared in films such as Vandi (2018) and Charlie Chaplin 2 (2019).[25][26]

In 2022, Shiva made his comeback with a horror-comedy movie Idiot.[27] In 2023, he had two released in Single Shankarum Smartphone Simranum and Kasethan Kadavulada.[28][29] In 2024, Shiva, in his usual quirky style, opens up the dusty box from the sequel 2013 original and tries to revive his ‘kidnapping’ business after a jail term in Soodhu Kavvum 2.[30] In 2025, the sports comedy Sumo as well as the musical road Paranthu Po was released.[31][32]

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Shiva married his long time girlfriend and former national level badminton player Priya on 15 November 2012.[33][34] They have one son Agasthya and a Daughter Meera [35]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released

As actor[edit | edit source]

List of Shiva film credits
Year Title Role Notes
2001 12B Shakti's co-worker Uncredited role
Nayak: The Real Hero Crowd member Hindi film; uncredited role
Aalavandhan Partygoer Uncredited role
2003 Whistle Jeeva's friend Uncredited role
2007 Chennai 600028 Karthik Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Debut Actor
2008 Saroja Ajay Raj
2010 Tamizh Padam Shiva
Va Sunderrajan (Sura)
2011 Pathinaaru Shiva
Ko Himself Special appearance
2012 Kalakalappu Raghu
2013 Thillu Mullu Pasupathy (Ganguly Kanthan)
Sonna Puriyathu Shiva
Ya Ya Ramarajan "Ram" (Dhoni)
Vanakkam Chennai Madasamy (Ajay)
2015 Masala Padam Mani
144 Thesu
2016 Adra Machan Visilu "Simmakkal" Shekar
Chennai 600028 II Karthik
2018 Kalakalappu 2 Ganesh
Tamizh Padam 2 Shiva / Barathamuni
Party dagger Babu Murali / Bob Marley Unreleased Film
2022 Naai Sekar Padaiyappa Voice only
Idiot Chinnarasu, Paandi and Thor
2023 Single Shankarum Smartphone Simranum Shankar
Kasethan Kadavulada Ramu
2024 Soodhu Kavvum 2 Gurunath "Guru"
2025 Sumo Shiva also screenplay and dialogues
Paranthu Po Gokul [36]

Television[edit | edit source]

List of performances and appearances on television
Year Title Role(s) Network Notes Ref.
2014 3rd South Indian International Movie Awards Host Sun TV Co-hosted with Pooja Ramachandran
2015 4th South Indian International Movie Awards Co-hosted with Suchitra
2016 5th South Indian International Movie Awards Co-hosted with Sathish
2018 Colors Super Kids Colors Tamil —
2019 8th South Indian International Movie Awards Sun TV Co-hosted with Janani Iyer
Bigil audio launch Co-hosted with VJ Ramya
Sun Kudumbam Virudhugal Himself Appeared in a TV serial spoof video, portraying a doctor
2022 10th South Indian International Movie Awards Host Co-hosted with VJ Ramya

As lyricist[edit | edit source]

As singer[edit | edit source]

As writer[edit | edit source]

List of Shiva film credits
Year Title Notes
2014 Aadama Jaichomada dialogues
2025 Sumo Screenplay and dialogues

As narrator[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "About Shiva Actor / Shiva Actor Biography".
  2. ↑ Kamath, Sudish (12 September 2009). "Funny side up". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Archived from the original on 7 November 2012. Retrieved 2 February 2010.
  3. ↑ Rangarajan, Malathi (22 January 2010). "Spoofing around..." The Hindu. Chennai, India. Archived from the original on 31 January 2010. Retrieved 2 February 2010.
  4. ↑ Kamath, Sudhish (21 September 2009). "Everybody loves Shiva". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Archived from the original on 7 November 2012. Retrieved 2 February 2010.
  5. ↑ "Thriller instinct". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 22 August 2008. Archived from the original on 24 August 2008. Retrieved 2 February 2010.
  6. ↑ Sangeetha, P (30 January 2010). "Shiva: A star in the making". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 August 2011. Retrieved 2 February 2010.
  7. ↑ Kumar, Pradeep (20 July 2019). "What happened on the sets of Mirchi Shiva-starrer 'Sumo'?". The Hindu. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
  8. ↑ "Agila Ulaga Superstar Mirchi Shiva gets Superstar Rajini's director for his next".
  9. ↑ "I won't be doing multi-starrers anymore: Tamizh Padam actor Shiva". The New Indian Express. 16 July 2018. Archived from the original on 2 September 2020. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
  10. ↑ "15 years of 'Chennai 600028': Five celebs from the cricket drama who emerged into a popular stars".
  11. ↑ "Tamil Chennai 600028 II 2nd Innings 5th Day Box Office Collection Total Earning Worldwide Report". Archived from the original on 20 January 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  12. ↑ Kamath, Sudhish (3 March 2011). "Celebs cheer for charity". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 December 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
  13. ↑ "Sify Movies – Review listing". Sify. Archived from the original on 3 July 2013. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
  14. ↑ "Kalakalappu – The Times of India". The Times Of India. Archived from the original on 14 November 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
  15. ↑ "Top Latest News, Breaking News Headlines India, Live World News, Indian News Stories". Archived from the original on 19 June 2013. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
  16. ↑ "Movie Review : Thillu Mullu". Sify. Archived from the original on 15 June 2013. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
  17. ↑ Kamath, Sudhish (27 July 2013). "Sonna Puriyathu: Getting it right". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Archived from the original on 26 September 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
  18. ↑ "Review: Vanakkam Chennai is a feel-good love story".
  19. ↑ Ramanujam, Srinivasa (8 October 2015). "What is a 'masala padam'?". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 12 September 2021. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  20. ↑ Rangan, Baradwaj (28 November 2015). "144: A shaky start, but lots of laughs later". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 12 September 2021. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  21. ↑ Rangan, Baradwaj (7 July 2016). "Adra Machan Visilu: Exhausted fans". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 12 September 2021. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  22. ↑ "Review Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings is a laugh riot". Archived from the original on 12 September 2021. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  23. ↑ "Kalakalappu 2 Movie Review: This Sundar C film is no match for its prequel". 9 February 2018. Archived from the original on 12 September 2021. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  24. ↑ "Tamizh Padam 2 Movie Review".
  25. ↑ "Vandi Movie Review {2.0/5}: Critic Review of Vandi by Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
  26. ↑ "'Charlie Chaplin 2' review: Did 2019 really need this dated Prabhu Deva sequel?". 25 January 2019. Archived from the original on 12 September 2021. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  27. ↑ "Idiot Movie Review: A horror-comedy created in a world of 'Idiots'". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
  28. ↑ "'Single Shankarum Smartphone Simranum' review: A middling film that needed better upgrades". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
  29. ↑ "Kasethan Kadavulada Movie Review: Very few laughs in this rather disappointing remake of a 70s classic". Cinema Express. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  30. ↑ "'Soodhu Kavvum 2' movie review: An uninspired, emotionally distant sequel". New Indian Express. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
  31. ↑ "Sumo Movie Review: Suffers from rudimentary storytelling and weak humour". New Indian Express. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
  32. ↑ "'Paranthu Po' movie review: A gentle reflection on escaping the grind". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
  33. ↑ "Actor Mirchi Shiva weds – Deccan Chronicle". Archived from the original on 4 October 2016. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
  34. ↑ Shiva, Ajith Marriage Shalani (16 November 2012). "Mirchi (RJ) Shiva married Ajith's cousin". KollyInsider - Tamil Cinema, Kollywood Movie News.
  35. ↑ "Actor Shiva blessed with baby boy!". The Times of India. 26 July 2019.
  36. ↑ Kumar, Akshay (23 May 2025). "Aju Varghese makes his Tamil debut with Ram's Paranthu Po". Cinema Express. Retrieved 26 May 2025.

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