Shabeer Kallarakkal
Shabeer Kallarakkal | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Other names | Dancing Rose Shabeer |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Shabeer Kallarakkal, also known as Dancing Rose Shabeer, is an Indian stage and film actor who works mainly in Tamil cinema. He is best known for his roles as Dancing Rose in Sarpatta Parambarai (2021) and Kannan Bhai in King of Kotha (2023).[1]
Career
[edit]Shabeer appeared in an uncredited role in Aayutha Ezhuthu (2004).[2] He later became a theatre artiste.[3][4] Shabeer made his full-fledged feature film debut by playing the lead role in Lakshmy Ramakrishnan's Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe (2014).[5] Featuring alongside actresses Pia Bajpiee and Sruthi Hariharan, Shabeer portrayed a lorry driver caught up in a petrol crisis.[6] On the back of his performance in his first film, he was cast in 54321 (2016). Shabeer portrayed the lead antagonist in the film, with the director stating that he chose the actor because of his experience in theatre performances and his ability to act.[7][8]
In 2018, Shabeer portrayed a small role in Adanga Maru (2018). He was later signed by Karthik Subbaraj to play a role in Petta (2019).[9]
Shabeer's most notable performance was as boxer "Dancing" Rose in the 2021 film Sarpatta Parambarai, which earned him some fame. He made his Malayalam and Telugu debuts with King of Kotha (2023) and Naa Saami Ranga (2024), respectively, playing antagonistic roles in both films.
Shabeer is to make his Kannada debut with Bhairathi Ranagal, a sequel to the 2017 Kannada film Mufti, acting alongside Shivrajkumar under Narthan's direction.
Filmography
[edit]| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Aayutha Ezhuthu | Uncredited role | |
| 2014 | Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe | Chandru Subrahmanyam | |
| 2016 | 54321 | Vikram | |
| 2018 | Adanga Maru | Bhuvanesh | |
| 2019 | Petta | Arjith | |
| 2021 | Teddy | Harish | |
| Sarpatta Parambarai | Dancing Rose | [10] | |
| 2022 | Natchathiram Nagargiradhu | Sagas Ratchagan | |
| 2023 | King of Kotha | Kannan Bhai | Malayalam film[11] |
| 2023 | The Road | Maayazhagan | [12] |
| 2024 | Naa Saami Ranga | Dasu | Telugu film |
| Birthmark | Daniel | [13] | |
| Kondal | [14] | ||
| Bhairathi Ranagal † | TBA | Kannada Film; Filming[15] |
- Documentaries
- Where The Trees Sing (2017)
References
[edit]- ^ "Watch: 'Sarpatta' Dancing Rose's intense workout video goes viral". The News Minute. 22 July 2021. Archived from the original on 26 July 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ "Shabeer Kallarakkal shines as Dancing Rose in Sarpatta Parambarai". Onmanorama. 28 July 2021. Archived from the original on 2 August 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ "When Krishna did the disappearing act". The New Indian Express. 29 November 2011. p. 2. Archived from the original on 2 August 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ Parthasarathy, Anusha (23 November 2012). "Hanuman, the hero". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 26 September 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ Srinivasan, Sudhir (26 July 2014). "Second shot". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 27 July 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ Balachandran, Logesh (29 July 2014). "Piaa Bajpai plays intense role in 'Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe'". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 16 April 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ "How hard is it to make it big in Kollywood? A young debut director speaks". The News Minute. 14 January 2017. Archived from the original on 4 August 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (23 May 2015). "Karthik Subbaraj's assistant turns independent". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 24 September 2018. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ CR, Sharanya (16 October 2018). "It's been a great experience working in Petta: Shabeer". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2 August 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ The Hindu (23 July 2021). "Meet 'Sarpatta Parambarai's' Dancing Rose, Shabeer Kallarakkal". Archived from the original on 17 January 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "Dulquer Salmaan wraps up King Of Kotha; Drops a fun VIDEO from the last day on sets". Pinkvilla. 21 February 2023. Archived from the original on 21 February 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ "The Road starring Trisha nears completion! Director shares plot details". Moviecrow. 4 July 2022. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ^ "Shabeer And Mirnaa's 'Birthmark' trailer". The Times of India. 16 February 2024. Archived from the original on 18 February 2024. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (8 September 2024). "Kondal trailer: Antony Varghese lets his fists do the talking in this high-octane actioner set at sea". Cinema Express. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE! King Of Kotha Star Shabeer Kallarakkal Says He Deals With Criticism Like MS Dhoni: I Am Like That..." Times Now. 28 August 2023. Retrieved 13 September 2024.