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{{short description|Indian film director and screenwriter}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2025}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Ahammed Khabeer
| image =
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| caption =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1991|02|17}} 
| birth_place = [[Kottayam]], [[Kerala]], [[India]]
| occupation = Film director, screenwriter
| years_active = 2019–present
| notable_works = ''[[June (2019 film)|June]]''<br> ''[[Madhuram]]''<br> ''[[Kerala Crime Files]]''
}}

'''Ahammed Khabeer''' is an Indian [[film director]], screenwriter and producer who works in the [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam film industry]]. He made his directorial debut with the coming-of-age film ''[[June (2019 film)|June]]'' (2019). He is best known for directing ''[[Madhuram]]'' (2021)<ref>{{cite news |title=Ahammed Khabeer presents 'untold story' in 'Madhuram'|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2021/Oct/06/ahammed-khabeer-presents-untold-story-in-madhuram-2368037.html |work=The New Indian Express |date=6 October 2023|access-date=27 May 2025}}</ref> and the critically acclaimed Malayalam web series ''[[Kerala Crime Files]]'' on [[Disney+ Hotstar]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Ahammed Khabeer confirms Kerala Crime Files Season 2: 'I already have a story idea, need to develop it further' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/director-ahammed-khabeer-confirms-kerala-crime-files-season-2-web-series-8677589/lite/ |work=The Indian Express |date=23 June 2023|access-date=27 May 2025}}</ref>

==Early life and education==
Ahammed Khabeer was born in 1980 in [[Kottayam]], [[Kerala]], India. He completed his schooling at Girideepam Bethany Central School in Kottayam. He pursued an MBA in Media and Entertainment from [[Manipal Academy of Higher Education|Manipal University]]'s Bangalore campus.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ahammed Khabeer |url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/malayalam/director/ahammed-khabeer |website=NETTV4U |access-date=27 May 2025}}</ref>

==Career==
Before venturing into films, Khabeer worked as an assistant programme producer at the Malayalam television channel [[Mazhavil Manorama]]. He also directed a few short films during this period.<ref>{{cite news |last=Athira M |title='June' is for every girl who wants to follow her dreams: Ahammed Khabeer |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ahammed-khabeer-on-his-directorial-debut-june/article26455125.ece |work=The Hindu |date=7 March 2019 |access-date=27 May 2025}}</ref>

Khabeer made his directorial debut with ''[[June (2019 film)|June]]'', a coming-of-age romantic drama starring [[Rajisha Vijayan]] in the titular role. The film also featured [[Joju George]], [[Arjun Ashokan]], and [[Aswathi Menon]] in supporting roles. It is produced by [[Vijay Babu (actor, born 1976)|Vijay Babu]] under the banner of [[Friday Film House]],<ref>{{cite web |title=16 producers rejected 'June' because it was a girl's story: Director Ahammed to TNM|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/16-producers-rejected-june-because-it-was-girl-s-story-director-ahammed-tnm-98177 |website=The News Minute|date=12 March 2019|access-date=27 May 2025}}</ref> the film was noted for its nostalgic portrayal of adolescence and youthful aspirations.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rajisha Vijayan pens a heartfelt note as 'June' clocks three|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/rajisha-vijayan-pens-a-heartfelt-note-as-june-clocks-three/articleshow/89593926.cms |website=The Hindu|date=15 February 2022|access-date=27 May 2025}}</ref>

In 2021, Khabeer directed ''[[Madhuram]]'', a drama set in a hospital that explored the emotional connections between strangers.<ref>{{cite web |title='June' director Ahammed Khabeer casts Joju George in his next|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2019/Dec/27/june-director-ahammed-khabeer-casts-joju-george-in-his-next-2081306.html |website=The New Indian Express|date=27 December 2019 |access-date=27 May 2025}}</ref> The film starred [[Joju George]], [[Arjun Ashokan]], and [[Shruti Ramachandran]], and premiered on [[SonyLIV]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Madhuram trailer promises sweet and simple movie, Joju-starrer to release on SonyLIV|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2021/12/11/madhuram-trailer-sweet-simple-malayalam-movie-joju-george.html |website=The New Indian Express|date=11 December 2021 |access-date=27 May 2025}}</ref> It received positive reviews for its heartwarming narrative and performances.<ref name="firstpost-madhuram">{{cite web |title=Madhuram movie review: Joju George's heartwarming drama celebrates kindness |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/malayalam-movie-review-madhuram-on-sonyliv-is-a-heartwarming-tale-of-kindness-10261191.html |website=Firstpost |date=24 December 2021 |access-date=27 May 2025}}</ref>

In 2023, Khabeer directed ''[[Kerala Crime Files]] – Shiju, Parayil Veedu, Neendakara'', the first official Malayalam-language web series released on [[Disney+ Hotstar]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Ahammed Khabeer wants the quality of his Malayalam television series 'Kerala Crime Files' to be on par with the best shows on OTT |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/director-ahammed-khabeer-directs-the-first-malayalam-web-series-kerala-crime-files-which-drops-on-disney-hotstar-on-june-23/article66988646.ece/ |website=The Hindu|date=22 June 2023|access-date=27 May 2025}}</ref> The police procedural thriller starred [[Aju Varghese]] and [[Lal (actor)|Lal]] and was praised for its grounded narrative and realistic portrayal of police investigations.<ref name="indiatoday-kcf">{{cite web |title=Kerala Crime Files Review: This well-written and engaging Malayalam thriller is a compelling watch |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/reviews/story/kerala-crime-files-review-this-well-written-and-engaging-malayalam-thriller-is-a-compelling-watch-2396892-2023-06-23 |website=India Today |date=23 June 2023 |access-date=27 May 2025}}</ref><ref name="indianexpress-kcf">{{cite web |title=Kerala Crime Files review: A tightly-woven police procedural |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/kerala-crime-files-review-tightly-woven-police-procedural-malayalam-aju-varghese-lal-8682717/ |website=The Indian Express |date=23 June 2023 |access-date=27 May 2025}}</ref><ref name="indianexpress-interview">{{cite web |title=Kerala Crime Files director Ahammed Khabeer: 'As a viewer, I always prefer thrillers to feel-good movies' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/kerala-crime-files-director-ahammed-khabeer-interview-thriller-web-series-8674843/ |website=The Indian Express |date=22 June 2023 |access-date=27 May 2025}}</ref>

Following the success of the first season, Khabeer returned to direct the second season of ''Kerala Crime Files''. The production began in February 2024 and concluded in April 2024.<ref name="cinemaexpress-wrap">{{cite web |title=It's a wrap for Kerala Crime Files Season 2 |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Apr/29/its-a-wrap-for-kerala-crime-files-season-2-52837.html |website=Cinema Express |date=29 April 2024 |access-date=27 May 2025}}</ref> He also produced the season under his production venture ''Monkey Business''.<ref>{{cite web |title='Kerala Crime Files' season 2 goes into production |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kerala-crime-files-season-2-goes-into-production/article67866431.ece/ |website=The Hindu|date=20 February 2024|access-date=27 May 2025}}</ref>

In February 2024, it was announced that Khabeer would direct a romantic comedy featuring Tamil actor [[Arjun Das]] in his Malayalam debut.<ref>{{cite web |title=Arjun Das all set for his Malayalam debut with Ahammed Khabeer's romantic comedy |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/arjun-das-to-make-malayalam-debut-with-ahammed-khabeers-romantic-comedy/articleshow/107694595.cms |website=The Times of India|date=14 February 2024 |access-date=27 May 2025}}</ref> The film's music will be composed by [[Hesham Abdul Wahab]].<ref name="thehindu-arjun">{{cite web |title=Tamil actor Arjun Das to foray into Malayalam with Ahammed Khabeer's next |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/tamil-actor-arjun-das-to-foray-into-malayalam-with-ahammed-khabeers-next/article67848743.ece |website=The Hindu |date=15 February 2024 |access-date=27 May 2025}}</ref>

==Filmography==
{{pending films key}}
===Films===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes!! Ref.
|-
| 2019 || ''[[June (2019 film)|June]]'' || Director, Co-writer || Debut film<br> co-written with Libin Varghese and Jeevan Baby Mathew||<ref>{{cite web |title='June' to hit the theatres on 15|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/june-to-hit-the-theatres-on-15/articleshow/67929165.cms |website=The Times of India|date=10 February 2019|access-date=27 May 2025}}</ref>
|-
| 2021 || ''[[Madhuram]]'' || Director, Story || ||<ref>{{cite web |title=Joju George's Madhuram begins filming|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2020/Dec/19/joju-georgesmadhuram-begins-filming-2238121.html |website=The Indian Express|date=19 December 2020|access-date=27 May 2025}}</ref>
|-
| 2026 || {{pending film|Many Many Happy Returns}} || Director, Story, Producer ||co-written with Jobin John Varghese and RJ Mathukutty||<ref>{{cite web |title=Kalidas Jayaram to lead Many Many Happy Returns|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Jan/01/malayalamnews2026jan01kalidas-jayaram-to-lead-many-many-happy-returns |website=The New Indian Express|date=1 January 2026|access-date=2 January 2026}}</ref>
|}

===Web series===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Platform !! Ref.
|-
| 2023 || ''[[Kerala Crime Files]]'' || Director ||rowspan =3|[[Disney+ Hotstar]]||<ref>{{cite web |title=Kerala Crime Files director Ahammed Khabeer: 'As a viewer, I always prefer thrillers to feel-good movies'|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/kerala-crime-files-director-ahammed-khabeer-interview-thriller-web-series-8674843/lite/ |website=The Indian Express|date=23 June 2023|access-date=27 May 2025}}</ref>
|-
| 2025 || ''[[Kerala Crime Files|Kerala Crime Files 2]]'' || Director, Producer || <ref>{{cite web |title=Confirmed! Season 2 of Kerala Crime Files to release soon; here's all about the crime drama web series |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/confirmed-season-2-of-kerala-crime-files-to-release-soon-heres-all-about-the-crime-drama-web-series/27cdc875cf807 |website=OTTPlay |date=13 February 2024|access-date=27 May 2025}}</ref>
|-
| {{TBA}} || {{pending film|[[Kerala Crime Files|Kerala Crime Files 3]]}} || Director, Producer ||<ref>{{cite web |title=Kerala Crime Files Season 3 to be scripted by Bahul Ramesh, reveals Ahammed Khabeer; OG cast to return|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/kerala-crime-files-season-3-to-be-scripted-by-bahul-ramesh-reveals-ahammed-khabeer/9be24effef988|website=OTTplay |date=16 December 2025 |access-date=2 January 2026}}</ref>
|}

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb name|9942830}}

[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Malayalam film directors]]
[[Category:Indian film directors]]
[[Category:Indian screenwriters]]
[[Category:Film directors from Kerala]]
[[Category:1991 births]]

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Averma at 19:48, 23 January 2026