Soubin Shahir is currently enjoying the success of the star of Rajinikanth Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. However, the actor-Filmaker has now been in the center of a controversy due to a case linked to the Manjummel boys.
Why was Soubin Shahir denied authorization to go to Dubai?
According to several reports, including one of online maneuver, Soubin Shahir was denied entry into Dubai because of his involvement in a fraud case. The actor’s legal team had approached Ernakulam’s short magistrate to ask him to travel on September 5, 2025 to attend the Siima Prix event in Water.
Soubin lawyers argued that his presence during the award ceremony in Dubai would be a question of honor for the Malayalam film industry. They also declared that he would return to India immediately after the event. Despite the arguments, the court rejected the request.
Shahir Soubin Fraud box
Soubin Shahir was arrested by Kochi police earlier in July 2025. He was released on bail on the same day and was then authorized to travel.
The arrest was based on a complaint filed by Siraj Valiyathara Hameed, a resident of Aroor, Kerala. The complaint allegedly alleged that the actor-producer, as well as the producers Babu Shahir and Shawn Antony of Parava Films, promised a share of 40% profits if Siraj invests Rs 7 crores in the boys of Manjummel. Although the film has become a blockbuster, Siraj said it had not been paid for its share.
However, the producers refuted the complaints, declaring that Siraj had not provided the amount of the investment in time, which would have led to delays and disturbances of the film of the film.
The recent film by Soubin Shahir
Soubin Shahir was recently seen in the film Coolie, with Rajinikanth in the main role. The film, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, explored the history of Deva, a former daily salary worker who is proposing to avenge the murder of his best friend.
While Nagarjuna Akkineni played the main antagonist, Soubin Shahir also portrayed a mean role. Apart from them, the film included Shruti Haasan, Upendra Rao, Sathyaraj and others in pivotal roles.
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