Khalid Rahman
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Khalid Rahman | |
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| File:Khalid Rahman 2.jpg Rahman in 2022 | |
| Born | Rahman Khalid 15 November 1990 |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Parent | V. P. Khalid |
| Relatives | Shyju Khalid (brother) Jimshi Khalid (brother) |
Khalid Rahman is an Indian film director and actor who works in the Malayalam film Industry. He made his debut directorial with the film Anuraga Karikkin Vellam. His other works include Unda, Love and Thallumaala.[1][2]
Family
[edit | edit source]Noted director-cinematographer, Shyju Khalid, and cinematographer, Jimshi Khalid, are his brothers.[3]
Career
[edit | edit source]He started his career in the Malayalam film industry as an assistant director[4] in movies like Ustad Hotel, North 24 Kaatham, and Sapthamashree Thaskaraha. He also acted in cameo roles in films such as Parava and Mayaanadhi. His first two feature films, Anuraga Karikkin Vellam and Unda, performed very well commercially and opened to positive responses.[5] His third film Love, shot during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, was set indoors[6][7] and was released on OTT through Netflix. Khalid Rahman's next film, Thallumaala, was a box-office success. Critics praised the film for its bold, stylized visuals and action sequences, which were a departure from the traditional realism of Malayalam cinema.[8]
Filmography
[edit | edit source]As director
[edit | edit source]| Year | Title | Notes | [1] |
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| 2016 | Anuraga Karikkin Vellam | Debut film | [9] |
| 2019 | Unda | [10] | |
| 2020 | Love | ||
| 2022 | Thallumaala | ||
| 2025 | Alappuzha Gymkhana | [11] |
As an actor
[edit | edit source]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2013 | North 24 Kaatham | Auto driver | Also assistant director |
| 2014 | Sapthamashree Thaskaraha | Arrestee | |
| 2017 | Parava | Drug addict | |
| Mayaanadhi | Assistant director | ||
| 2023 | Sulaikha Manzil | Cameo appearance | |
| 2024 | Manjummel Boys | Prasad | |
| Nadikar |
As an assistant director
[edit | edit source]| Year | Film | Notes |
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| 2012 | Ustad Hotel | |
| 2013 | North 24 Kaatham | |
| 2014 | Sapthamashree Thaskaraha |
As a playback singer
[edit | edit source]| Year | Film | Notes |
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| 2022 | Thallumaala | "Thoottikkanoda Patha" |
Awards
[edit | edit source]| Year | Film | Award | Category | Notes |
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| 2017 | Anuraga Karikkin Vellam | Vanitha Film Awards | Best Deubtant Director | Won |
| 2019 | Unda | CPC Cine Awards | Best Director | Nominated |
Controversy
[edit | edit source]On 27 April 2025, Rahman and Ashraf Hamza along with another person were arrested on Early Morning by Excise Department in Kochi for possession of 1.6 grams of hybrid Cannabis.[12][13][14]
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