Shabareesh Varma
Indian Malayalam singer, actor, lyricist
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Shabareesh Varma is an Indian lyricist, playback singer and actor who works in Malayalam films.[1]
- Lyricist
- singer
- actor
Kannur Squad
Turbo
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| Born | Shabareesh Varma North Paravur, Kerala, India |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
| Notable work | Premam Kannur Squad Turbo |
Personal life
Varma was born to P. K Nandan Varma and Sulekha Varma in North Paravur, Ernakulam. After completing his graduation from MES College Marampally, Aluva, he studied at the SAE Institute, in Chennai and graduated with a degree in Audio Engineering and Music Production. He began his acting with two short films "Cling-Cling" and "Neram" (short film) in which he played the protagonist.
Career
He debuted as an actor, lyricist and playback singer in the 2013 film Neram directed by Alphonse Puthren. In 2015, he was an actor and lyricist in Puthren's second directorial, Premam. In 2023, he starred alongside Mammootty as a police officer in Kannur Squad.[2]
The song Pistah, which Shabareesh sang for Neram, was the promo song for the Indian Premier League.[3] In 2016, he sang the official theme song of the Manjappada which is the supporters group of the football team Kerala Blasters.[4] In 2020, he wrote one song for Yennum Yellow, an album released by Kerala Blasters as a tribute to their fans. He also performed the song 'Vaa Varika Vaa' written by Manu Manjith and Nikhil Thomas.[5]
Filmography
- All films are in Malayalam, unless otherwise noted.
As lyricist
| Year | Song | Film | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Pistah Sumakiraya (Additional Lyrics) | Neram | Shabareesh Varma |
| 2015 | Scene Contra | Premam | Shabareesh Varma |
| Malare | Vijay Yesudas | ||
| Ithu Puthan Kaalam | Shabareesh Varma | ||
| Pathivayi Njan | Shabareesh Varma | ||
| Kaalam Kettu poyi | Shabareesh Varma | ||
| Kalippu | Murali Gopy, Shabareesh Varma | ||
| Aluva Puzhayude | Vineeth Sreenivasan | ||
| Selfie | Double Barrel | Shabareesh Varma, K S Krishnan, Prashant Pillai | |
| Athala Pithala | Arun Kamath, Shabareesh Varma, Rahul R Govinda, Gagan Baderiya | ||
| Kadala Varuthu | Shabareesh Varma | ||
| Arikil Ninnarikil | Rock Star | P. Jayachandran | |
| Puthiya Puthiya | Siddharth Menon, Arun Kamath, Preeti Pillai, Prashant Pillai | ||
| 2016 | Anuraga Karikinvellam | Anuraga Karikkin Vellam | Peethambaran Menon, Govind Menon |
| Poyimaranjo | Preeti Pillai, Arun Kamath | ||
| Neeyoo Njano | Vaikom Vijayalakshmi, Niranj, Shabareesh Varma, Sreerag Saji | ||
| 2017 | Madhumatiye | Sakhavu | Shreekumar Vakkiyil, Preeti Pillai |
| 2018 | Get Out House | Naam | Shabareesh Varma |
| Tanka Takkara | Shabareesh Varma, Niranj Suresh, Sooraj Santhosh, Suchith | ||
| Adichu Polichu | Shabareesh Varma, Niranj Suresh, Sooraj Santhosh, Suchith | ||
| Thudikottunne | Niranj Suresh | ||
| Alakalay Uyarum | Haricharan Seshadri | ||
| Azhakiyane | Vijay Yesudas, Haricharan Seshadri | ||
| Neeye Neeye | Mandharam | Neha Venugopal, Niranj Suresh | |
| Karineela Kanna Kanna | Ladoo | Rajesh Murugesan and Shabareesh Varma | |
| 2019 | Vanil Chandrika | Luca | Arvind Venugopal, Zia Ul Haq |
| 2022 | Kumkumamaake | Brahmāstra (Malayalam dubbed version) | Hesham Abdul Wahab |
| Piri Ilaki Aadi | Benny Dayal | ||
| Deva Deva | Hesham Abdul Wahab, Arya Dhayal | ||
| Alare | Member Rameshan 9am ward | Nithya Mammen, Ayraan | |
| Lokam | Vineeth Sreenivasan | ||
| Thaaram | Arjun Ashokan | ||
| Punch Triple punch | Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey | Shabareesh Varma, Ankit Menon | |
| Jhalak Rani | Zia Ul Haq | ||
| Karalo Veruthe | Oh Meri Laila | Sid Sriram | |
| Thiramaalayaay | Ankit Menon | ||
| 2025 | Whistle'u Bigil'u | Padakkalam | Shabareesh Varma, Suroor Musthafa, Rajesh Murugesan |
| 2026 | Thooki | Vaazha II: Biopic of a Billion Bros | Malavika Sundar |
As actor
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Neram | John | Tamil version only |
| 2015 | Premam | Shambu | |
| 2018 | Naam | Harris Mohammed | |
| Ladoo | SK | ||
| Thobama | Vijay | ||
| 2019 | Thanneer Mathan Dinangal | Siju | |
| 2020 | Mariyam Vannu Vilakkoothi | Balu | |
| 2021 | Vasanthi | Chandhu | |
| Bheemante Vazhi | Vivek Guddalli Tachisthu | ||
| 2022 | Member Rameshan 9 am Ward | Subbu | |
| Upachara Purvam Gunda Jayan | Reji | ||
| Anthakashri | Ananthan | ||
| Pathrosinte Padappukal | Sharath Panicker | ||
| Kochaal | Shijo Mathew | ||
| Trojan | Anand | ||
| Gold | CPO Gireesh | ||
| Oh Meri Laila | Yohannan | ||
| 2023 | Vellari Pattanam | Baburaj | [6] |
| Sulaikha Manzil | Ramzan | [7] | |
| Kannur Squad | Muhammed Shafi | [2] | |
| 2024 | Turbo | Jerry | [8] |
| 2025 | Pravinkoodu Shappu | Thotta Biju | [9] |
| Dheeran | [10] | ||
| Sahasam | Saam | [11] | |
| Paathirathri | Felix | [12] | |
| 2025 | Inspection Bungalow | Sub-Inspector Vishnu | [13] |
| 2026 | Derby | [14] | |
As playback singer
| Year | Song | Film | Singer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Thaka Thaka | Neram | Shabareesh Varma |
| Pistah | Shabareesh Varma | ||
| 2015 | Scene Contra | Premam | Shabareesh Varma |
| Ithu Puthan Kaalam | Shabareesh Varma | ||
| Pathivayi Njan | Shabareesh Varma, Rajesh Murugesan | ||
| Kaalam Kettu Poyi | Shabareesh Varma | ||
| Kalippu | Murali Gopy, Shabareesh Varma | ||
| Selfie | Double Barrel | Shabareesh Varma, K S Krishnan, Prashant Pillai | |
| Athala Pithala | Arun Kamath, Shabareesh Varma, Rahul R Govinda, Gagan Baderiya | ||
| Kadala Varuthu | Shabareesh Varma | ||
| 2018 | Get out House | Naam | Shabareesh Varma |
| Ellarum Onnani | Shabareesh Varma, Niranj Suresh, Sooraj Santhosh, Suchith | ||
| Adichu Polichu | Shabareesh Varma, Niranj Suresh, Sooraj Santhosh, Suchith | ||
| Dhiname Dhinanme | Sketch | Vineeth Sreenivasan, Mukesh, Shabareesh Varma | |
| Karineela Kanna Kanna | Ladoo | Rajesh Murugesan and Shabareesh Varma | |
| 2022 | Raman thedum | Oh Meri Laila | Shabareesh Varma |
| Punch Triple punch | Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey | Shabareesh Varma, Ankit Menon | |
| Gunda Gunda Gunda jayan | Upacharapoorvam Gunda Jayan | Shabareesh Varma | |
| 2024 | Tharavadi Atrocity (Promo Song) | Bharathanatyam | Aju Varghese, Shabareesh Varma |
| 2025 | Whistle'u Bigil'u | Padakkalam | Shabareesh Varma, Suroor Musthafa, Rajesh Murugesan |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026–present | Comedy Cooks | Contestant | Asianet | [15] |