Shabareesh Varma is an Indian lyricist, playback singer and actor who works in Malayalam films.
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.
The song Pistah, which Shabareesh sang for Neram, was the promo song for the Indian Premier League. In 2016, he sang the official theme song of the Manjappada which is the supporters group of the football team Kerala Blasters. 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.
Filmography All films are in Malayalam, unless otherwise noted.
Discography Year Song Film Singer(s) 2013 Pistah Sumakiraya (Additional Lyrics) Neram Shabareesh Varma 2015 Scene ContraPremam 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 SelfieDouble Barrel Shabareesh Varma, K S Krishnan, Prashant Pillai Athala Pithala Arun Kamath, Shabareesh Varma, Rahul R Govinda, Gagan Baderiya Kadala Varuthu Shabareesh Varma Arikil NinnarikilRock Star P. Jayachandran Puthiya Puthiya Siddharth Menon, Arun Kamath, Preeti Pillai, Prashant Pillai 2016 Anuraga KarikinvellamAnuraga 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 Pillai2018 Get Out HouseNaam 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 SureshKarineela Kanna Kanna Ladoo Rajesh Murugesan and Shabareesh Varma2019 Vanil Chandrika Luca Arvind Venugopal, Zia Ul Haq2022 KumkumamaakeBrahmāstra(Malayalam dubbed version) Hesham Abdul WahabPiri Ilaki Aadi Benny DayalDeva Deva Hesham Abdul Wahab, Arya Dhayal Alare Member Rameshan 9am ward Nithya Mammen, AyraanLokam Vineeth SreenivasanThaaram Arjun Ashokan Punch Triple punchJaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey Shabareesh Varma, Ankit Menon Jhalak Rani Zia Ul HaqKaralo VerutheOh Meri Laila Sid Sriram Thiramaalayaay Ankit Menon 2025Whistle'u Bigil'uPadakkalamShabareesh Varma, Suroor Musthafa, Rajesh Murugesan 2026ThookiVaazha II: Biopic of a Billion BrosMalavika Sundar
As actor
Year Title Role Notes 2013 Neram John Tamil version only 2015 Premam Shambu 2018 NaamHarris Mohammed Ladoo SK Thobama Vijay 2019 Thanneer Mathan Dinangal Siju 2020Mariyam 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 Sulaikha Manzil Ramzan Kannur Squad Muhammed Shafi 2024 Turbo Jerry 2025 Pravinkoodu Shappu Thotta Biju Dheeran Spineesh Sahasam Saam Paathirathri Felix 2025 Inspection Bungalow Sub-Inspector Vishnu 2026 Derby
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 NjanShabareesh Varma, Rajesh Murugesan Kaalam Kettu Poyi Shabareesh Varma KalippuMurali Gopy, Shabareesh Varma SelfieDouble 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, SuchithAdichu Polichu Shabareesh Varma, Niranj Suresh, Sooraj Santhosh, SuchithDhiname Dhinanme Sketch Vineeth Sreenivasan, Mukesh, Shabareesh VarmaKarineela Kanna Kanna Ladoo Rajesh Murugesan and Shabareesh Varma2022 Raman thedumOh Meri Laila Shabareesh Varma Punch Triple punchJaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey Shabareesh Varma, Ankit Menon Gunda Gunda Gunda jayan Upacharapoorvam Gunda Jayan Shabareesh Varma2024Tharavadi Atrocity (Promo Song)BharathanatyamAju Varghese, Shabareesh Varma2025Whistle'u Bigil'uPadakkalamShabareesh Varma, Suroor Musthafa, Rajesh Murugesan
Television Year Title Role Channel Ref. 2026Comedy Cooks Contestant Asianet
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