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Khalid Rahman

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]

Khalid Rahman
Rahman in 2022
Born
Rahman Khalid

(1990-11-15) 15 November 1990 (age 35)
Kochi, Kerala, India
Occupations
  • Film director
  • Screenwriter
Years active2012–present
ParentV. P. Khalid
RelativesShyju Khalid (brother)
Jimshi Khalid (brother)

Family

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Noted director-cinematographer, Shyju Khalid, and cinematographer, Jimshi Khalid, are his brothers.[3]

Career

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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

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As director

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Year Title Notes
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

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YearTitleRoleNotes
2013North 24 KaathamAuto driverAlso assistant director
2014Sapthamashree ThaskarahaArrestee
2017ParavaDrug addict
MayaanadhiAssistant director
2023Sulaikha ManzilCameo appearance
2024Manjummel BoysPrasad
Nadikar

As an assistant director

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As a playback singer

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YearFilm Notes
2022Thallumaala "Thoottikkanoda Patha"

Awards

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Year Film Award Category Notes
2017 Anuraga Karikkin Vellam Vanitha Film Awards Best Deubtant Director Won
2019 Unda CPC Cine Awards Best Director Nominated

Controversy

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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

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  1. ↑ "Tovino Thomas to collaborate with 'Unda' director Khalid Rahman". The Times of India. 6 February 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
  2. ↑ "When Tovino Thomas was mistaken for Neeraj Chopra". The Times of India. 12 April 2022. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  3. ↑ "Siblings behind the scenes". Deccan Chronicle. 14 July 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
  4. ↑ "Khalid Rahman". bookmyshow.com. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
  5. ↑ Mathews, Anna (19 June 2019). "Unda cast praise very "chill" director Khalid Rahman". Times of India. TNN. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
  6. ↑ M., Athira (4 September 2020). "Deciding to make the film was the toughest part, says Khalid Rahman". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
  7. ↑ "After 'Unda', Khalid Rahman begins filming his next". The New Indian Express. Express News Service. 23 June 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
  8. ↑ "'Thallumaala' review: Unapologetic, stylish action film".
  9. ↑ Philip, Susan Joe. "Noufal Abdullah the runaway who became an award winning film editor". onmanaorma.com. Malayala Manorama. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
  10. ↑ "Not satisfied on Unda, Director Khalid Rahman opens up to fans". Mathrubhumi.com. Mathrubhumi. 28 July 2019. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  11. ↑ "Naslen's film with Khalid Rahman titled 'Alappuzha Gymkhana'; first look out!". The Times of India. 2 October 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  12. ↑ "'Mattancherry Mafia': Mammotty-Khalid Rahman reunite after 'Unda'; Naslen, Asif Ali too join cast". The Hindu. 21 March 2026. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
  13. ↑ "Mammootty, Asif Ali and Naslen to lead Khalid Rahman's Mattancherry Mafia". The New Indian Express. 22 March 2026. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
  14. ↑ "Malayalam film directors Khalid Rahman, Ashraf Hamza, 1 other held for possession of hybrid ganja". English.Mathrubhumi. 27 April 2025. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  15. ↑ Rakhi (27 April 2025). "ഹൈബ്രിഡ് കഞ്ചാവുമായി സംവിധായകൻ ഖാലിദ് റഹ്മാനും അഷ്റഫ് ഹംസയും പിടിയിൽ". malayalam.oneindia.com (in Malayalam). Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  16. ↑ ബ്യൂറോ, കൊച്ചി (27 April 2025). "ഹൈബ്രിഡ് കഞ്ചാവുമായി സംവിധായകന്‍ ഖാലിദ് റഹ്മാനും അഷ്റഫ് ഹംസയും പിടിയില്‍". Manoramanews. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
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