Riya Shibu is an Indian actress and producer who works primarily in the Malayalam film industry. She is the daughter of renowned producer Shibu Thameens. She began her career as a producer with the 2023 Tamil film “Thugs”. She is known for producing films such as “Mumbaikar” and ‘Veera Dheera Sooran Part 2″.
She made her acting debut with the 2024 Malayalam film “Cup” and gained popularity for her role as a ghost named Delulu in the 2025 horror film “Sarvam Maya”. She will be seen in the Malayalam comedy film “Athiradi” directed by Arun Anirudhan in 2026.
Riya Shibu Bio/Wiki
Riya Shibu is an emerging producer and actress of Malayalam cinema. She was born on 25 September 2004 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. She is 21 years old as of 2026 and she grew up in a film family. Her father’s name is Shibu Thameens who owns the Chennai-based production company Thameens Films, and her brother Hrudhu Haroon is also an actor who appears in Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi films.
She received her early education from Trivandrum International School, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. After this, she obtained a degree in Visual Communication from Loyola College, Chennai. She is also active on social media and has 1.7 million followers on Instagram.
Riya Shibu Personal Information
| Full Name | Riya Shibu Thameens |
| Profession | Actress, Producer |
| Date of Birth | 25 September 2004 (Saturday) |
| Age | 21 Years (as of 2026) |
| Birthplace | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
| School | Trivandrum International School, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |
| College | Loyola College, Chennai |
| Qualification | Degree in Visual Communication |
| Height | 5’6″ (168 cm) |
| Weight | 59 Kg (110 Ibs) |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | 32-28-32 |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair color | Black |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Islam |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Travelling, Dancing |
| Net Worth | ₹1-2 Million (Approximately) |
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Riya Shibu Debut Career
| Debut Film as a Producer | Thugs (Tamil; 2023) |
| Debut Film as an Actress | Cup as Anna Kurien (Malayalam; 2024) |
Riya Shibu Family & Relationship
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
| Father | Shibu Thameens (Producer) |
| Mother | Name Not Known |
| Brother | Hridhu Haroon |
Riya Shibu Career
Before entering acting, she gained attention through short videos on TikTok, Dubsmash, and Musically, where she built a large online following while still in her teens.
In 2023, she made her production debut at the age of 19 with the Tamil action film “Thugs,” produced under the banner of HR Pictures, starring her brother Hriday Haroon and actor Anaswara Rajan. She then co-produced the Vikrant Massey and Vijay Sethupathi starrer “Mumbaikar,” a remake of Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Maanagaram.
In 2024, she made her acting debut with the role of Anna Kurian in the Malayalam film “Cup,” starring opposite Mathew Thomas. That same year, she produced the gangster thriller “Mura,” starring her brother Hriday Haroon in the lead role.
In 2025, she produced the Tamil film “Veera Dheera Suran: Part 2” starring Vikram, SJ Suryah and Suraj Venjaramoodu. The film was a success and grossed approximately ₹63.45 crore worldwide at the box office.
That same year she also appeared in Nivin Pauly’s “Sarvam Maya”, in which she played a young ghost named Delulu. The film was a big hit at the Malayalam box office, grossing approximately ₹44 crore worldwide within five days of its release.
In 2026, she appeared in the comedy Malayalam film “Athiradi” directed by Arun Aniruddhan, alongside Tovino Thomas, Basil Joseph and Vineeth Sreenivasan, in which she played the role of Swathi R. Krishna. Which will release in theaters on 14 May 2026.
Riya Shibu Movies (As producer)
| Year | Movie | Language |
| 2025 | Veera Dheera Sooran | Tamil |
| 2024 | Mura | Malayalam |
| 2023 | Mumbaikar | Hindi |
| 2023 | Thugs | Tamil |
Riya Shibu Movies (As actress)
| Year | Movie | Role |
| 2026 | Athiradi | Swati R Krishna |
| 2025 | Sarvam Maya | Maya Mathew Manjooran/ Delulu |
| 2024 | Cup | Anna Kurien |
Riya Shibu Social Media Accounts
| @riyashibu_ | |
| Threads | @riyashibu_ |
| @riyashibu_ |
