Shiva Hariharan, an actor primarily engaged in Malayalam cinema, hails from the small town of Palakkad in Kerala. Commencing his journey with short films on the renowned reality show Nalayin Iyakkunar, hosted by Kalaignar TV, Shiva overcame challenges through small roles and films. His breakthrough came in the form of the widely acclaimed film Hridayam, starring Pranav Mohanlal and directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan, released amidst the COVID-19 restrictions. Notable for his performances in Christopher (2023), Maheshum Maruthiyum (2023), and Thrishanku (2023), Shiva expanded his range with the role of an aspiring IAS student, Sundar Shridhar, in the TVF series Aspirants. Prior to delving into acting, Shiva served as a Drilling Engineer in an MNC. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Calicut University.