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F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 14, 2026 • 3 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth5 December

BirthplaceManjeri, Malappuram, Kerala

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseSona

FamilySon - Shaan; Daughter - 1; Mother - Mymoona; Sisters - Shanna, Jimsha Sheri

Shanavas Shanu Biography

Shanavas Shanu is an Indian actor from Manjeri, Malappuram, Kerala, known for television roles such as Rudhran in Kumkumapoovu and for work across serials,

Early life and background

Shanavas Shanu was born on 5 December in Manjeri, Malappuram, Kerala. He grew up in his hometown and completed his schooling at HMY Higher Secondary School, Manjeri. He later graduated from NSS College, Manjeri. Shanu’s background and upbringing in Manjeri informed his early ambitions; he aimed to be an actor from childhood.

Career

Shanavas Shanu began his on-screen career with a film debut in Speed Track (2007). He moved into television and gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Rudhran in the popular Asianet serial Kumkumapoovu (2011–2014). That role helped establish him as a familiar face in Malayalam television.

Across the 2010s and into the 2020s Shanu maintained a steady presence on both television and in films. His television credits include Indraneelam (2010–2011) on Surya TV, Malakhamar (2012) on Mazhavil Manorama where he played Sreekanth, and Sathyameva Jayathe (2012) on Surya TV as Aman. He appeared in Chinthavishtayaya Seetha (2016–2017) on Asianet and later played Indran in Seetha (2017–2019) on Flowers TV. In 2019 he was seen in Alliyambal on Zee Keralam, and he later played Dev Krishna (DK) in Zee Keralam’s Mrs. Hitler (2021–2022) before the role was taken over by another actor. In 2022 he returned to the character Indran in the Flowers TV sequel Seethapennu. From 2022 to 2023 he portrayed Rajeevan in the daily soap Swayamvaram on Mazhavil Manorama, a performance that received appreciation from viewers.

Shanu’s film appearances include Nadakame Ulakam (2011), Lasagu (2015), Angane Thanne Nethave Anchettennam Pinnale (2016), Police Junior (2018), and Big Salute (2019). His early film and television work laid the foundation for multiple awards recognizing his performances.

Awards and recognition

Over the years Shanu has received several industry honors. He won the Best Popular Actor award for Kumkumapoovu at the Asianet Television Awards (ATA) in 2012. The following year he received Best Actor honors at both the Adoor Bhasi Awards and the Thikkurissy Awards. Additional recognitions listed include awards from Asiavision, the Johnson Master Memorial, Lohithadas Memorial, NCP Awards (Best Actor, 2019), the Adoor Bhasi Film Awards (Best Debut, 2019), a Best On-Screen Pair award shared with Swasika at the Mollywood Flick Awards (2021), and Best Hero at the Nirav Award Night (2024).

Public profile

Shanavas Shanu is married to Sona and they have two children, a son named Shaan and a daughter. His mother’s name is Mymoona, and he has two sisters, Shanna and Jimsha Sheri. Shanu follows Islam, and his listed personal preferences include a non-vegetarian diet. Physically, he is approximately 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm) tall, with black hair and black eyes. He drives a Hyundai as part of his personal vehicle collection.

In 2025 Shanu took part as a contestant on the reality show Bigg Boss Malayalam 7, which aired on Asianet and streamed on JioHotstar. His public profile also includes activity on social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, where he shares aspects of his personal life and travel.

Latest updates

Shanu continued to be active on television into the early 2020s and appeared on national reality television in 2025. He is noted for frequently sharing travel experiences on his public social accounts and for maintaining a mix of serial and film work across his career.

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Recent Work

Bigg Boss Malayalam 7

Contestant on the reality show which aired on Asianet and streamed on JioHotstar (2025)

2025
Swayamvaram

Played Rajeevan in the daily soap aired on Mazhavil Manorama (2022–2023)

2022-2023
Seethapennu

Played Indran in the Flowers TV sequel (2022)

2022
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Career Highlights

  1. Debuted in film with Speed Track (2007)
  2. Breakthrough television role as Rudhran in Kumkumapoovu (2011–2014)
  3. Multiple Best Actor awards from regional industry bodies and TV award shows
  4. Regular roles in prominent Malayalam television serials and appearances in several films
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shanavas Shanu born?

Shanavas Shanu was born on 5 December.

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Shanavas Shanu is known for actor.

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Shanavas Shanu is publicly listed as married to Sona.