Shiva (actor) explained

Shiva
Nickname:Mirchi Shiva
Years Active:2001–present
Children:2

Shiva is an Indian actor, comedian, radio jockey, and dialogue writer. He has featured in several Tamil language films. Prior to his acting career, Shiva worked as a radio jockey with Radio Mirchi.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] 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 tenure with Radio Mirchi earned him the nickname Mirchi Shiva.[7] He is called by fans as Agila Ulaga Superstar .[8]

Film career

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 ten other debut actors.[10] His next role, again under Venkat's direction, Saroja (2008). Both films were box office hits.[11] [12]

Shiva then starred in Thamizh 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.[13]

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".[14] [15] 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."[16] [17] 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".[18] 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, but was a commercial success.[19]

In 2015, he starred in two films with Masala Padam and 144.[20] [21] In 2016, his films were Adra Machan Visilu and Chennai 600028 II, a sequel sports comedy to Chennai 600028.[22] [23] In 2018, Kalakalappu 2, the sequel to that film Kalakalappu, has been released, directed by the same Sundar C.[24] After a gap of eight years, C. S. Amudhan's Thamizh Padam 2 (2018) has released, amidst high expectations.[25] 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.[26] His voiceover has also appeared in films such as Vandi (2018) and Charlie Chaplin 2 (2019).[27] [28]

Personal life

Shiva married his long time girlfriend and former national level badminton player Priya on 15 November 2012.[29] [30] They have one son and a Daughter [31]

Filmography

As actor

List of Shiva film credits
YeartitleRoleNotes
2001 12B Shakti's co-worker
Aalavandhan Partygoer Uncredited role
2003 Whistle Jeeva's friend Uncredited role
2007 Chennai 600028 Karthik
2008 Saroja Ajay Raj
2010 Thamizh Padam Shiva
Va Sunderrajan (Sura)
2011 Pathinaaru Shiva
Ko Himself Special appearance
2012 KalakalappuRaghu
2013Thillu Mullu Pasupathy (Ganguly Kanthan)
Sonna Puriyathu Shiva
Ya YaRamarajan "Ram" (Dhoni)
Vanakkam Chennai Madasamy (Ajay)
2015Masala PadamMani
144 Thesu
2016Adra Machan Visilu"Simmakkal" Shekar
Chennai 600028 II Karthik
2018 Kalakalappu 2 Ganesh
Tamizh Padam 2 Shiva / Barathamuni
Party Babu Murali / Bob Marley Unreleased Film
2022 Naai Sekar Padaiyappa Voice only
IdiotChinnarasu, Paandi and Thor
2023 Single Shankarum Smartphone Simranum Shankar
Kasethan KadavuladaRamu
2024 Sumo Shiva Delayed
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TV Host

As lyricist

As singer

As writer

As narrator

Notes and References

  1. News: Funny side up. https://web.archive.org/web/20121107151011/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/09/12/stories/2009091251421200.htm. dead. 7 November 2012. Kamath. Sudish. 12 September 2009. The Hindu. 2 February 2010. Chennai, India.
  2. News: Spoofing around... . https://web.archive.org/web/20100131092654/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2010/01/22/stories/2010012250500400.htm. dead. 31 January 2010. Rangarajan. Malathi. 22 January 2010. The Hindu. 2 February 2010. Chennai, India.
  3. News: Everybody loves Shiva . https://web.archive.org/web/20121107151043/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/09/21/stories/2009092150010100.htm. dead. 7 November 2012. Kamath. Sudhish. 21 September 2009. The Hindu. 2 February 2010. Chennai, India.
  4. News: Thriller instinct . https://web.archive.org/web/20080824060317/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/08/22/stories/2008082250010100.htm. dead. 24 August 2008. 22 August 2008. The Hindu. 2 February 2010. Chennai, India.
  5. News: Shiva: A star in the making. 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. dead. 11 August 2011. Sangeetha. P. 30 January 2010. The Times of India. 2 February 2010.
  6. 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
  7. Web site: Birthday Exclusive: Mirchi Shiva. https://web.archive.org/web/20131209210907/http://deccanchronicle.com/131210/entertainment-kollywood/gallery/birthday-exclusive-mirchi-shiva. dead. 9 December 2013. 11 December 2013. Deccan Chronicle.
  8. Web site: Shiva - Tamil Cinema Actress Interview - Shiva Va-Quarter Cutting Thamizh Padam Saroja Chennai 28 - Behindwoods.com . 20 June 2011 . 11 July 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180711185245/http://www.videos.behindwoods.com/videos-q1-09/actor-actress-interview/shiva.html . dead .
  9. Web site: I won't be doing multi-starrers anymore: Tamizh Padam actor Shiva. The New Indian Express. 16 July 2018 . 20 December 2019. 2 September 2020. 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. live.
  10. Web site: Chennai 600028 - 2 tamil Movie - Overview. MovieCrow . 12 September 2021. 12 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210912204637/https://www.moviecrow.com/movie/2665/chennai-600028---2/story. live.
  11. Web site: Tamil Chennai 600028 II 2nd Innings 5th Day Box Office Collection Total Earning Worldwide Report. 12 September 2021. 20 January 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230120143247/https://www.dekhnews.com/entertainment/tamil-chennai-600028-ii-2nd-innings-box-office-collection/. live.
  12. Web site: 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. 12 September 2021. 12 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210912204635/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/saroja-review.html. live.
  13. News: Celebs cheer for charity. 3 March 2011. 9 September 2016. The Hindu. Kamath. Sudhish. 9 December 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191209190012/https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/celebs-cheer-for-charity/article1506572.ece. live.
  14. Web site: Sify Movies – Review listing. https://web.archive.org/web/20130703101156/http://www.sify.com/movies/kalakalappu-review-tamil-14998487.html. dead. 3 July 2013. . 9 September 2016.
  15. News: Kalakalappu – The Times of India . The Times Of India . 24 September 2013 . 14 November 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131114231404/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/movie-reviews/Kalakalappu/movie-review/13106085.cms . live .
  16. Web site: Top Latest News, Breaking News Headlines India, Live World News, Indian News Stories. https://web.archive.org/web/20130619020016/http://www.in.com/news/entertainment/tamil-movie-review-thillu-mullu-is-good-fun-50227180-in-1.html. dead. 19 June 2013. 9 September 2016.
  17. Web site: Movie Review : Thillu Mullu . . 13 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130615040435/http://www.sify.com/movies/thillu-mullu-review-tamil-15031617.html . 15 June 2013 . dead.
  18. News: Sonna Puriyathu: Getting it right . Chennai, India . The Hindu . Sudhish . Kamath . 27 July 2013 . 24 September 2013 . 26 September 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130926224152/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/sonna-puriyathu-getting-it-right/article4959784.ece . live .
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  20. News: What is a 'masala padam'?. The Hindu. 8 October 2015. Ramanujam. Srinivasa. 12 September 2021. 12 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210912132251/https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/what-is-a-masala-padam/article7738650.ece. live.
  21. News: 144: A shaky start, but lots of laughs later. The Hindu. 28 November 2015. Rangan. Baradwaj. 12 September 2021. 12 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210912132251/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/144-movie-review/article7927466.ece. live.
  22. News: Adra Machan Visilu: Exhausted fans. The Hindu. 7 July 2016. Rangan. Baradwaj. 12 September 2021. 12 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210912132251/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/Adra-Machan-Visilu-Exhausted-fans/article14477824.ece. live.
  23. Web site: Review Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings is a laugh riot. 12 September 2021. 12 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210912132251/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-chennai-600028-ii-second-innings-is-a-laugh-riot/20161209.htm. live.
  24. Web site: Kalakalappu 2 Movie Review: This Sundar C film is no match for its prequel. 9 February 2018 . 12 September 2021. 12 September 2021. 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. live.
  25. Web site: Tamizh Padam 2 (Aka) Tamil Padam 2 review. 12 July 2018. 12 September 2021. 12 June 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220612131539/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/tamizh-padam-2/tamizh-padam-2-review.html. live.
  26. Web site: Tamizh Padam 2 movie review by audience: Live updates. International Business Times. 11 July 2018. 12 September 2021. 12 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210912132253/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/tamizh-padam-2-movie-review-live-audience-response-774634. live.
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  29. Web site: Actor Mirchi Shiva weds – Deccan Chronicle. 9 September 2016. 4 October 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161004110319/http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/121117/entertainment-kollywood/gallery/actor-mirchi-shiva-weds. dead.
  30. Web site: Mirchi (RJ) Shiva married Ajith's cousin. Ajith Marriage Shalani. Shiva. 16 November 2012. KollyInsider - Tamil Cinema, Kollywood Movie News.
  31. Web site: Actor Shiva blessed with baby boy!. 26 July 2019. The Times of India.
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