Nikitin Dheer

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Characters played by Nikitin Dheer

Tangaballi — Chennai Express (2013)

Tangaballi is the gangster chosen to marry Meenamma and a formidable fighter supported by armed followers. He challenges Rahul to a duel after Rahul is introduced as Meenamma's lover, pursues the couple during their escapes, and later fights Rahul again. His eventual acceptance of their love helps resolve the family conflict.

Mukhtar Ansari — Sooryavanshi (2021)

Ruthless gangster and political strongman operating in the underworld.

Daya Bagare — Antim: The Final Truth (2021)

A gangster and partner of Pitya. He joins the assassination attempt against Rahulya upon the MLA's instructions. Together with Pitya, he is captured in the marketplace and subsequently executed by Inspector Rajveer Singh.

Major Ajay Jasrotia — Shershaah (2021)

A senior officer in Vikram's unit who is killed during an artillery barrage at the Ghumri Army Base early in the Kargil War.

Rohan — Housefull 3 (2016)

Batuk's son involved in the marriage scheme.

Captain Sameer — Housefull 5 (2025)

Ship captain overseeing cruise operations.

Al Gazini — Mission Istaanbul (2008)

Al Gazini heads the Al Johara news channel and treats it as a tool for influencing world events. He conceals its support for terrorism, controls the dangerous 13th floor, and orders the pursuit of Vikas Sagar, Rizwan Khan, and Dr. Lisa Lobo. He tortures Vikas and Anjali Sagar before finally being killed by Vikas.

Bala Singham — Khiladi (2022)

A crime boss who orchestrates a money-laundering scheme and sends money to bribe legislators in support of his father, Guru Singham, becoming chief minister. His schemes connect Gandhi, Rajashekhar, and the stolen money, and his phone contains the money’s location.

Gowda — Goutham Nanda (2017)

Gowda is Goutham’s CSO and conspires with Mudra to kill him. After the identity swap, they mistakenly target Nanda, believing he is Goutham, then pursue Goutham in Hyderabad. Gowda takes part in the final confrontation with Goutham and Nanda and dies during the fight.

Chunni — Dabangg 2 (2012)

A supporting character interacting with the main cast, possibly a friend or relative.

Aryan — Ready (2011)

Character who recovers and reveals crucial truths about Prem's identity to the families.

Ishwar — Kanche (2015)

Ishwar is Seeta Devi's brother and the grandson of the family elder who opposes her relationship with Dhoopati Haribabu. Once a rival involved in the violent caste conflict, he later serves as a colonel commanding Dhoopati Haribabu. After being rescued, he recognises Dhoopati Haribabu's humanity and helps end the caste division.

Career Overview

Nikitin Dheer has 19 screen credits in a career dating back to 2008. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Housefull with 2 titles. Signature works include Chennai Express, Shakti Shalini, Akaal: The Unconquered. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
19
Birth Date
1980-03-17

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Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q15104767), public domain (CC0).