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Khalid Rahman
Indian film director From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]
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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]
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Filmography
As director and writer
As an actor
As an assistant director
As a playback singer
Awards
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.[12][13][14]
References
External links
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