Nikitin Dheer
About Nikitin Dheer
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.
Filmography(6)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Housefull 5 Comedy | 5 Jun 2025 | Captain Sameer | Released |
 Cirkus Comedy | 23 Dec 2022 | Dev Chauhan | Average |
 Sooryavanshi Action | 5 Nov 2021 | Mukhtar Ansari | Released |
 Shershaah Action | 12 Aug 2021 | Major Ajay Jasrotia | Hit |
 Freaky Ali Comedy | 9 Sept 2016 | Danger Bhai | Released |
 Housefull 3 Comedy | 3 Jun 2016 | Rohan | Average |
Career Timeline
6 films · Debut 2016
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Trailers(3)
Nikitin Dheer – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Nikitin Dheer is one of bollywood's celebrated actors, having contributed to 6 hindi films in the hindi film industry (popularly known as bollywood), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Nikitin Dheer has collaborated with some of bollywood's finest artists, including Farhad Samji, Jackie Shroff, Akshay Kumar. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with bollywood audiences.
Nikitin Dheer has worked across multiple genres in hindi cinema, including Comedy, Thriller, Action, Drama, Romance, Mystery. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of bollywood productions.
Nikitin Dheer made their hindi film debut in 2016 with the film Housefull 3. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of bollywood's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global bollywood diaspora.
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FAQs about Nikitin Dheer
How many hindi films has Nikitin Dheer acted in?▼
Nikitin Dheer has been part of 6 hindi films in bollywood, spanning genres such as Comedy, Mystery, Thriller.
What is Nikitin Dheer's most popular hindi film?▼
Nikitin Dheer's notable hindi films include "Housefull 5", "Cirkus", "Sooryavanshi". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
What is Nikitin Dheer's role in hindi cinema?▼
Nikitin Dheer works as a Actor in the hindi film industry (bollywood). 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 ...
When did Nikitin Dheer debut in bollywood?▼
Nikitin Dheer made their bollywood debut in 2016 with the film "Housefull 3".
What genres has Nikitin Dheer worked in?▼
Nikitin Dheer has worked in Comedy (4 films), Thriller (3 films), Action (3 films), Drama (2 films), Romance (2 films), Mystery (1 film) in their hindi film career.