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New Indian Express
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Emcy Joseph Interview: Meesha explores greyer shades of male friendships
Apart from the fact that both Vikruthi and Meesha are based on real incidents, Emcy says, there is another similarity between the two films — scope for performance. "Now that I've made two films, I'm realising that my strength perhaps lies in extracting intense performances. I got the best out of Soubin and Suraj in Vikruthi. It's a trip that I wanted to experience again, which pushed me to handpick an ensemble of strong performers for Meesha. Since the script also had prominence for all the characters, I didn't want to take the risk of casting lesser-known faces. I went with proven actors, who could lend gravitas to the characters." Apart from Kathir, Hakim and Shine, the film also has Sudhi Koppa, Jeo Baby, and Shrikant Murali in key roles. "All of them are fine talents, especially someone like Sudhi, whose potential Malayalam cinema has yet to use properly. Jeo chettan is probably the surprise package as the audience is yet to judge him as an actor."
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Soubin Shahir's 'Monica' hook step; Lokesh Kanagaraj grooves along
Malayalam actor set the stage on fire at a recent award function with a performance that no one quite expected—but no one will forget either. Dancing to Monica, the chartbuster from 's upcoming Rajinikanth-starrer Coolie, Soubin turned the evening electric, leaving even director Lokesh visibly impressed. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Soubin vs Monica: And the hook step winner is... Wearing a vibrant yellow kurta, Soubin matched the beats with unfiltered energy and style. What made it more special? The song Monica, originally picturised on Pooja Hegde, was expected to be the talk of the town for her glam presence—but it was Soubin who ended up stealing the thunder. His version of the now-trending hook step went viral within hours, drawing praise from fans across language barriers. The performance was shared by the official Coolie page and has since clocked millions of views. The comment section? A storm of claps, fire emojis, and people jokingly suggesting Soubin should have featured in the actual video. One comment read, "He is the true highlight of the song." Another comment read, "Soubin chetta is a true vibe." Lokesh Kanagaraj's reaction adds to the buzz Director Lokesh Kanagaraj can be seen cheering from the audience, visibly enjoying Soubin's grooves. Insiders say he walked backstage later to personally congratulate the 'Ambili' actor. A familiar rhythm, A familiar charm This isn't the first time Soubin has gone viral for his dance moves. His performance in Njan Jackson Alleda from the film Ambili had earlier shown audiences a rare combination—comic timing with rhythm. What sets him apart? He doesn't just dance. He acts while doing it. About 'Coolie' Meanwhile, 'Coolie' starring in the lead, is all set to hit the big screens on August 14. The movie also features Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, Aamir Khan, and many others.
Hindustan Times
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Coolie: Soubin Shahir's energetic moves bring back Premam's Shivan Sir - 'I don't know simple steps'
Monica, the latest number from the Tamil film Coolie, was eagerly awaited for Pooja Hegde's scintillating presence and performance. But when the track Monica did land, it was Malayalam actor Soubin Shahir who stole the show with his energetic moves, almost eclipsing the South diva. Fans are celebrating Soubin's performance on social media, comparing it with the Malayalam film Premam, which featured Soubin Shahir in the role of Shivan sir. The memes on social media feature the popular scene of Soubin Shahir's Shivan sir telling Vimal sir (Vinay Forrt) that he doesn't know any simple dance steps. Soubin Shahir and Vinay Forrt in Malayalam film, Premam Revisit Premam, Bheeshma Parvam and other top Malayalam entertainers on JioHotstar via OTTplay Premium Soubin Shahir's 10-year challenge from Premam to Coolie Coolie is an upcoming Tamil film, starring superstar Rajinikanth. The highly-anticipated film, helmed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, presents a sensational number led by Pooja Hegde. As Soubin Shahir steals the show in the foot-tapping number Monica, Malayalam cinephiles are reminded of another performance of Soubin Shahir from Premam. The memes online feature collage of Soubin Shahir from Premam and the actor shaking a leg with Pooja Hegde in the song from the 2025 Tamil film, with the caption 10-year challenge. Notably, it has been 10 years since the release of the hugely popular Malayalam film. Premam's Soubin Shahir scene: I don't know simple steps Premam, the 2015 Malayalam film, starring Nivin Pauly and Sai Pallavi, was helmed by Alphonse Puthren. Soubin played Shivan Sir at the college where George and his buddies studied. When the lovely Malar Miss (Sai Pallavi) enters the college, both George and another college lecturer Vimal sir set her eyes on her. One of the most celebrated scenes from the movie, Malar Miss trains George and his friends for a dance performance. On the sidelines, we also see Vimal sir asking Shivan Sir to teach him some steps to impress her. When he does some steps, Vimal sir asks him to do something simple but Shivan sir aka Soubin says, 'I don't know anything simple.' Another performance of Soubin from the song Parudeesa in Mammooty's Bheeshma Parvam is also being recalled by netizens, who believe that dance was much better than the recent song. Both Premam and Bheeshma Parvam are streaming on JioHotstar via OTTplay Premium.
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Monica' song out: Pooja Hegde shines, but it's Soubin Shahir who steals the show in 'Coolie' dance track
Picture Credit: YouTube Screengrab Rajinikanth 's 'Coolie' just hit a new high with the release of its second single 'Monica', composed by Anirudh Ravichander . The energetic track features Pooja Hegde and actor Soubin Shahir set atop a massive cargo ship with multiple dancers. The song's release sparked a conversation among fans on social media, who were surprised by Soubin's unexpected and explosive dance performance. Grand track with retro vibes The song crooned by Suhashini and Anirudh, has a vibrant, foot-tapping vibe and has been made on a grand scale. Internet can't get over Soubin's surprise moves One fan hilariously reacted to Souhin's performance saying, "When that shy guy finally decides to hit the dance floor" Another tweeted, "Soubin's unexpected performance was a show-stealer! The song is classic @anirudhofficial tempo and will trend on IG reels soon." Pooja Hegde also gets her spotlight Even as Pooja dazzled with her screen presence and sharp choreography, it was Soubin's joyful energy that many felt brought a unique flavour to the video. "Pooja Hegde dominated the song with her energy and dance. ABSOLUTE madness," one fan wrote. Another added, "Never liked Pooja Hegde this much. She's full of grace in this sequence! And Soubin is killing it too!" Another comment read, "With every step, Pooja weaves grace into her dance!". by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like How Telidesk Saved My Business Undo 'Coolie,' directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is one of the year's most anticipated releases. With Rajinikanth in the lead and a massive ensemble including Nagarjuna, Upendra, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, Reba Monica John, Junior MGR, and Monisha Blessy. It also includes a brief appearance of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan. The film is all set to hit theatres on August 14. It will clash at the box office with Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR and Kiara Advani starrer 'War 2' releasing on the same date.
Hans India
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Actor Soubin Shahir arrested in financial fraud case; released on bail
In a significant development, actor and producer Soubin Shahir was arrested by Maradu Police in Kochi in connection with the high-profile Manjummel Boys financial fraud case. Co-producers Babu Shahir and Shaun Antony were also taken into custody after two days of intensive questioning. However, as the Kerala High Court had previously granted anticipatory bail, all three were released shortly after their arrest. The case was filed by Siraj Valiyathura, a resident of Aroor, who alleged that the producers collected a total of ₹7 crore from him over multiple phases, promising a 40% share in profits. However, no such profits were shared, leading to charges of breach of trust and financial fraud. Speaking to the media after his release, Soubin clarified that the entire investment had already been returned and the profit share amount was kept ready for disbursal, claiming the complaint came just as the payment was about to be made. Police reports revealed that investors were allegedly misled into believing that the film's first schedule had been completed, even before production began. The accused had approached the High Court seeking to quash the FIR, but their plea was rejected, allowing the investigation to proceed. The producers countered, saying that delays in investment from Siraj disrupted the production schedule, resulting in financial setbacks and postponed returns. Manjummel Boys, directed by Chidambaram, emerged as a record-breaking Malayalam blockbuster, collecting over ₹240 crore worldwide, with notable success in Tamil Nadu and a decent performance in Telugu states despite a delayed release. Amidst legal scrutiny, Soubin continues to expand his career, now playing a key role in Lokesh Kanagaraj's 'Coolie', starring Rajinikanth, slated for release on August 14.
