Riya Shibu, the 21-year-old sister of actor Hridhu Haroon, is currently making waves in the Malayalam film industry. While Hridhu has been gaining recognition for his performances in films like "All We Imagine as Light," which won the Grand Prix at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, Riya is carving her own path as both a producer and an actress.

Born into a family deeply rooted in the film industry, Riya is the daughter of prominent producer Shibu Thameens. Following in her father's footsteps, she initially stepped into the world of cinema as a producer. Riya produced "Veera Dheera Sooran", and co-produced "Mumbaikar".

Before venturing into acting, Riya had already established herself as a social media influencer. She is an alumna of Trivandrum International School and Loyola College in Chennai, where she studied Visual Communication.

Riya made her acting debut in the 2024 Malayalam movie "Cup". However, it was her role as Maya in the recently released horror-comedy "Sarvam Maya" that has truly captured the audience's attention. In "Sarvam Maya", Riya plays the character Maya aka 'Delulu', a friendly neighborhood ghost. "Sarvam Maya" revolves around Prabhendu, who encounters the ghost of Maya.

"Sarvam Maya" has been a commercial success, grossing ₹44 crore globally in just five days. Riya's performance has been praised, with many noting her ability to bring warmth and humor to the character of Maya.

Hridhu Haroon, Riya's brother, has also been making strides in the film industry. Born on June 29, 2001, Hridhu has worked in Malayalam, Tamil, and Hindi films. He made his acting debut in the drama series "Crash Course" (2022). He has also starred in films such as "Thugs" (2023), "Mumbaikar" (2023), "Mura" (2024), and "Dude".

Riya Shibu's journey from producer to actress showcases her versatility and determination. With the success of "Sarvam Maya," she is poised to make a significant mark in the industry.