Template:Indian nameKhalid 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
Noted director-cinematographer, Shyju Khalid, and cinematographer, Jimshi Khalid, are his brothers.[3]
Career
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
As director
| Year | Title | Notes | Template:Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Anuraga Karikkin Vellam | Debut film | [9] |
| 2019 | Unda | [10] | |
| 2020 | Love | ||
| 2022 | Thallumaala | ||
| 2025 | Alappuzha Gymkhana | [11] | |
| TBA | Mattancherry Mafia | [12][13] |
As an actor
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Ustad Hotel | |
| 2013 | North 24 Kaatham | |
| 2014 | Sapthamashree Thaskaraha |
As a playback singer
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Thallumaala | "Thoottikkanoda Patha" |
Awards
| Year | Film | Award | Category | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Anuraga Karikkin Vellam | Vanitha Film Awards | Best Deubtant Director | Template:Won |
| 2019 | Unda | CPC Cine Awards | Best Director | Template:Nominated |
Controversy
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.[14][15][16]
References
- ↑ Tovino Thomas to collaborate with 'Unda' director Khalid Rahman. The Times of India(6 February 2020). Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ↑ When Tovino Thomas was mistaken for Neeraj Chopra. The Times of India(12 April 2022). Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- ↑ Siblings behind the scenes. Deccan Chronicle(14 July 2016). Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ↑ Khalid Rahman. bookmyshow.com. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ↑ Unda cast praise very "chill" director Khalid Rahman. Times of India(19 June 2019). Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ↑ Deciding to make the film was the toughest part, says Khalid Rahman. The Hindu(4 September 2020). Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ↑ After 'Unda', Khalid Rahman begins filming his next. The New Indian Express. Express News Service(23 June 2020). Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ↑ 'Thallumaala' review: Unapologetic, stylish action film.
- ↑ Noufal Abdullah the runaway who became an award winning film editor. onmanaorma.com. Malayala Manorama. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ↑ Not satisfied on Unda, Director Khalid Rahman opens up to fans. Mathrubhumi.com. Mathrubhumi(28 July 2019). Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- ↑ Naslen's film with Khalid Rahman titled 'Alappuzha Gymkhana'; first look out!. The Times of India(2024-10-02). Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ↑ ‘Mattancherry Mafia’: Mammotty-Khalid Rahman reunite after ‘Unda’; Naslen, Asif Ali too join cast. The Hindu(2026-03-21). Retrieved 2026-03-22.
- ↑ Mammootty, Asif Ali and Naslen to lead Khalid Rahman's Mattancherry Mafia, Features, C. E.. The New Indian Express(2026-03-22). Retrieved 2026-03-22.
- ↑ Malayalam film directors Khalid Rahman, Ashraf Hamza, 1 other held for possession of hybrid ganja. English.Mathrubhumi(2025-04-27). Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ↑ ഹൈബ്രിഡ് കഞ്ചാവുമായി സംവിധായകൻ ഖാലിദ് റഹ്മാനും അഷ്റഫ് ഹംസയും പിടിയിൽ, Rakhi. malayalam.oneindia.com(2025-04-27). Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ↑ ഹൈബ്രിഡ് കഞ്ചാവുമായി സംവിധായകന് ഖാലിദ് റഹ്മാനും അഷ്റഫ് ഹംസയും പിടിയില്, ബ്യൂറോ, കൊച്ചി. Manoramanews(2025-04-27). Retrieved 2025-04-27.