Khalid Rahman

Some Lesser Known Facts About Khalid Rahman

• Khalid Rahman is a talented film director and actor who has made a significant impact in the Malayalam film industry.

• Khalid is known for his bold and stylised visuals, action sequences in the films, especially in the films related to sports.

• Khalid Rahman was born and raised in a middle-class family in Kochi, Kerala.

• He belongs to a family of film directors, cinematographers, and actors.

• Khalid Rahman was the youngest among his three brothers.

• He started his career as an assistant director and debuted with the Malayalam film Ustad Hotel in 2012.

• As a director, Khalid’s first two films, Anuraga Karikkin Vellam (2016) and Unda (2019), performed very well at the box office. Both films earned recognition and appreciation for him.

• Rahman also acted in several Malayalam films, including North 24 Kaatham (2013), Sapthamashree Thaskaraha (2014), Parava (2017), Mayaanadhi (2017), and Nadikar (2024).

• He also showcased his acting skills in cameo roles in films like Parava (2017) and Mayaanadhi (2017).

• In an interview, Khalid mentioned that his film Love (2020) was shot during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the whole film was shot indoors. The film was released on Netflix in 2020. The film was also selected for Panorama for the 24th Edition of the Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) (2021).

• Apart from film direction and acting, Khalid also wrote the stories of Malayalam films, including Unda (2019), Love (2020), and Happily Married (2024).

• In 2025, he made his debut as a producer in the film Alappuzha Gymkhana (2025). He was also the director and writer of this film. His brother Jimshi Khalid had worked as a cinematographer in the film. This film was also a box office hit, and Khalid’s work was widely praised. Ashraf Hamza, Malayalam film director and producer, was the producer of this film. Both Khalid and Ashraf Hamza were arrested for possession of Hybrid Ganja in April 2025.

• Khalid’s father was also a renowned Malayalam actor. He died from cardiac arrest on a film set in 2022, while he was shooting for his film.

• In an interview, Khalid Rahman mentioned that he considered his elder brother, Shyju Khalid, as his mentor and learnt film direction under his guidance.

• Khalid Rahman loves horse riding.

  

• He is an avid book reader and spends most of his free time reading books.

  

• He enjoys alcohol and smoking occasionally.

• Khalid loves travelling and also loves to capture moments during his travels. In an interview, he mentioned that he loves road trips, especially on bikes.

  

• He is an avid dog lover.

• Khalid Rahman loves scuba diving, sky diving, and shooting.

  

• He keeps his personal life private.