Nikitin Dheer
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Nikitin Dheer is an actor who fills the parts that keep a story moving. 'Jodhaa Akbar' counts among the more visible of the rest. At 46, the filmography is already a dense one. At 20 titles, the filmography is a substantial one. His most visible credit is 'Chennai Express', playing Tangaballi.
Nikitin Dheer
17 Movies
3 Series
Nikitin Dheer is an actor who fills the parts that keep a story moving. 'Jodhaa Akbar' counts among the more visible of the rest. At 46, the filmography is already a dense one. At 20 titles, the filmography is a substantial one. His most visible credit is 'Chennai Express', playing Tangaballi.
Movies
Plays Sharifuddin Hussain
Jodhaa Akbar
2008
Plays Tangaballi
Chennai Express
2013
Plays Captain Sameer
Housefull 5
2025
Plays Mushtaq
Martin
2024
Plays Mukhtar Ansari
Sooryavanshi
2021
Plays Major Ajay Jasrotia
Shershaah
2021
Plays Dev Chauhan
Cirkus
2022
Plays Al Gazini
Mission Istaanbul
2008
Plays Daya Bagare
Antim: The Final Truth
2021
Plays Chunni
Dabangg 2
2012
Plays Rohan
Housefull 3
2016
Plays Bala Singham
Khiladi
2022
Plays Rahul Wadayar
Mister
2017
Plays Aryan
Ready
2011
Plays Danger Bhai
Freaky Ali
2016
Plays Ishwar
Kanche
2015
Plays Gowda
Goutham Nanda
2017
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Housefull 5
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Housefull 5
Captain Sameer
2025
Film
Martin
Mushtaq
2024
Film
Indian Police Force
Rana Virk · 7 episodes
2024–
TV
Shrimad Ramayan
Raavan · 341 episodes
2024–
TV
Cirkus
Dev Chauhan
2022
Film
Khiladi
Bala Singham
2022
Film
Antim: The Final Truth
Daya Bagare
2021
Film
Sooryavanshi
Mukhtar Ansari
2021
Film
Shershaah
Major Ajay Jasrotia
2021
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Nikitin Dheer?
Nikitin Dheer is 46 years old, born on March 17, 1980.
What are the most famous roles of Nikitin Dheer?
Nikitin Dheer is best known for roles in Chennai Express, Jodhaa Akbar, Sooryavanshi.
How many movies has Nikitin Dheer been in?
Over a 18-year career (since 2008), Nikitin Dheer has appeared in 17 movies and 3 TV shows.
What was Nikitin Dheer's first movie?
The career of Nikitin Dheer began with Jodhaa Akbar (2008).
What is Nikitin Dheer's most recent movie or series?
Nikitin Dheer's most recent release is Housefull 5, which premiered on June 5, 2025.
What TV shows has Nikitin Dheer appeared in?
On television, Nikitin Dheer has appeared in Indian Police Force, Comedy Nights with Kapil, Shrimad Ramayan, Raktanchal.
Nikitin Dheer
1980-03-17
Nikitin Dheer is an Indian actor known for his powerful villainous roles in Bollywood and television. Born on March 17, 1980, in Mumbai, India, he is the son of veteran actor Pankaj Dheer. Nikitin made his Bollywood debut with Jodhaa Akbar (2008), portraying the fierce Mughal warrior Sharifuddin Hussain. He gained widespread recognition as the intimidating Thangaballi in Chennai Express (2013) and appeared in action-packed films like Dabangg 2 (2012), Housefull 3 (2016), and Shershaah (2021). On television, he impressed audiences with his roles in Ishqbaaaz and Naagin 3. Known for his towering physique and commanding screen presence, Nikitin has also showcased his adventurous side in reality shows like Khatron Ke Khiladi 5. He is married to actress Kratika Sengar.