{{Short description|Indian film director}} {{Indian patronymic|Rahman|Khalid}} {{Independent sources|date=June 2022}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2025}} {{Use Indian English|date=June 2025}} {{Infobox person | name = Khalid Rahman | image = Khalid_Rahman_2.jpg | caption = Rahman in 2022 | birth_name = Rahman Khalid | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1990|11|15}} | birth_place = Kochi, Kerala, India | death_date = | death_place = | other_names = | occupation = {{hlist|Film director|Screenwriter}} | years_active = 2012–present | parents = V. P. Khalid | relatives = Shyju Khalid {{small|(brother)}}<br>Jimshi Khalid {{small|(brother)}} | children = }} <!-- Note: The following pages were redirects to Khalid_Rahman before draftification: *Draft: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''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Tovino Thomas to collaborate with 'Unda' director Khalid Rahman |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/tovino-thomas-to-collaborate-with-unda-director-khalid-rahman/articleshow/73983248.cms |website=The Times of India |date=6 February 2020 |access-date=19 May 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=When Tovino Thomas was mistaken for Neeraj Chopra |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/when-tovino-thomas-was-mistaken-for-neeraj-chopra/articleshow/90798890.cms |work=The Times of India |date=12 April 2022 |access-date=23 May 2022}}</ref>
==Family== Noted director-cinematographer, Shyju Khalid, and cinematographer, Jimshi Khalid, are his brothers.<ref>{{cite web |title=Siblings behind the scenes |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/140716/siblings-behind-the-scenes.html |website=Deccan Chronicle |date=14 July 2016 |access-date=19 May 2022}}</ref>
==Career== He started his career in the Malayalam film industry as an assistant director<ref>{{cite web |title=Khalid Rahman |url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/khalid-rahman/1071349 |website=bookmyshow.com |access-date=19 May 2022}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Mathews |first1=Anna |title=Unda cast praise very "chill" director Khalid Rahman |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/unda-cast-praise-very-chill-director-khalid-rahman/articleshow/69857366.cms |website=Times of India |date=19 June 2019 |publisher=TNN |access-date=19 May 2022}}</ref> His third film ''Love,'' shot during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, was set indoors<ref>{{cite news |last1=M. |first1=Athira |title=Deciding to make the film was the toughest part, says Khalid Rahman |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/director-khalid-rahman-on-his-film-love-shot-completely-during-the-lockdown/article32522783.ece |website=The Hindu |date=4 September 2020 |access-date=19 May 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=After 'Unda', Khalid Rahman begins filming his next |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2020/jun/23/after-unda-khalid-rahman-begins-filming-his-next-2159956.html |website=The New Indian Express |date=23 June 2020 |publisher=Express News Service |access-date=19 May 2022}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/thallumaala-review-unapologetic-stylish-action-film-1141690.html | title='Thallumaala' review: Unapologetic, stylish action film }}</ref>
==Filmography== ===As director === {| class="wikitable sortable" |- !Year !Title !Notes !{{ref}} |- |2016 |''Anuraga Karikkin Vellam'' |Debut film |<ref>{{cite web |last1=Philip |first1=Susan Joe |title=Noufal Abdullah the runaway who became an award winning film editor |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/interviews/2021/11/25/noufal-abdullah-award-winning-film-editor-malayalam-cinema-don-max.html |website=onmanaorma.com |publisher=Malayala Manorama |access-date=19 May 2022}}</ref> |- |2019 |''Unda'' | |<ref>{{cite web |title=Not satisfied on Unda, Director Khalid Rahman opens up to fans |url=https://englisharchives.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/not-satisfied-on-unda-director-khalid-rahman-opens-up-to-fans-1.3994388 |website=Mathrubhumi.com |date=28 July 2019 |publisher=Mathrubhumi |access-date=23 May 2022}}</ref> |- |2020 |''Love'' | | |- |2022 |''Thallumaala'' | | |- |2025 |''Alappuzha Gymkhana'' | |<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-10-02 |title=Naslen's film with Khalid Rahman titled 'Alappuzha Gymkhana'; first look out! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/naslens-film-with-khalid-rahman-titled-alappuzha-gymkhana-first-look-out/articleshow/113861225.cms |access-date=2024-10-14 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> |- |TBA |''Mattancherry Mafia'' | |<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bureau |first=The Hindu |date=2026-03-21 |title='Mattancherry Mafia': Mammotty-Khalid Rahman reunite after 'Unda'; Naslen, Asif Ali too join cast |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mattancherry-mafia-mammootty-khalid-rahman-unda-naslen-asif-ali-unda-sushin-shyam/article70769105.ece |access-date=2026-03-22 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2026-03-22 |title=Mammootty, Asif Ali and Naslen to lead Khalid Rahman's Mattancherry Mafia |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Mar/22/malayalamnews2026mar20mammootty-asif-ali-and-naslen-to-lead-khalid-rahmans-mattancherry-mafia |access-date=2026-03-22 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> |}
=== As an actor=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year !! Title !! Role !! class="unsortable" | Notes |- | 2013 || ''North 24 Kaatham'' || Auto driver || rowspan="2" | Also assistant director |- | 2014 || ''Sapthamashree Thaskaraha'' || Arrestee |- | rowspan="2"|2017 || ''Parava'' || Drug addict || |- | ''Mayaanadhi'' || Assistant director || |- | 2023 || ''Sulaikha Manzil'' || || Cameo appearance |- | rowspan=2 | 2024 || ''Manjummel Boys'' || Prasad || |- | ''Nadikar'' || || |- |}
=== As an assistant director=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year !! Film !Notes |- |rowspan=1|2012 || ''Ustad Hotel'' | |- |rowspan=1|2013 || ''North 24 Kaatham'' | |- |rowspan=1|2014 || ''Sapthamashree Thaskaraha'' | |}
=== As a playback singer=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year !! Film !Notes |- |2022 || ''Thallumaala'' |"Thoottikkanoda Patha" |- |}
==Awards== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Year ! Film ! Award ! Category ! Notes |- |rowspan=1|2017 |rowspan=1|''Anuraga Karikkin Vellam'' |rowspan=1|Vanitha Film Awards |rowspan=1|Best Deubtant Director |{{Won}} |- |rowspan=1|2019 |rowspan=1|''Unda'' |rowspan=1|CPC Cine Awards |rowspan=1|Best Director |{{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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-27 |title=Malayalam film directors Khalid Rahman, Ashraf Hamza, 1 other held for possession of hybrid ganja |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/crime/khalid-rahman-others-kerala-ganja-drug-menace-arrest-1.10543077 |access-date=2025-04-27 |website=English.Mathrubhumi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rakhi |date=2025-04-27 |title=ഹൈബ്രിഡ് കഞ്ചാവുമായി സംവിധായകൻ ഖാലിദ് റഹ്മാനും അഷ്റഫ് ഹംസയും പിടിയിൽ |url=https://malayalam.oneindia.com/news/kerala/director-khalid-rahman-and-ashraf-hamza-arrested-with-hybrid-cannabis-516935.html |access-date=2025-04-27 |website=malayalam.oneindia.com |language=ml}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=ബ്യൂറോ |first=കൊച്ചി |date=2025-04-27 |title=ഹൈബ്രിഡ് കഞ്ചാവുമായി സംവിധായകന് ഖാലിദ് റഹ്മാനും അഷ്റഫ് ഹംസയും പിടിയില് |url=https://www.manoramanews.com/crime/kuttapathram/2025/04/27/director-khalid-rahman-and-ashraf-hamza-arrested-with-hybrid-ganja-in-kochi.html |access-date=2025-04-27 |website=Manoramanews}}</ref>
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==External links== *{{IMDb name|nm7881475}} *[https://www.instagram.com/khalidh.rahman/ Khalid Rahman] Instagram
{{DEFAULTSORT:Rahman, Khalid}} Category:Malayalam film directors Category:Living people Category:1993 births Category:Indian Muslims Category:Artists from Kerala