Rahman (actor)

Rashin Rahman (born 23 May 1967), commonly known by his surname Rahman, is an Indian actor. He has worked in around 200 films, primarily in Malayalam cinema, in addition to Tamil, Hindi and Telugu cinema, and has won several awards. In Tamil and Telugu cinema, he is also known by the screen names Raghuman and Raghu.

He made his acting debut in '' Koodevide'' (1983), for which he won his first Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor. He was a popular teen idol in Malayalam cinema during the 1980s, which heightened his stardom in Malayalam film industry. He eventually shifted to playing lead roles in Tamil and Telugu films during the late 1980s and early 1990s. He made a comeback in Malayalam films in 2004.

Early life

Rahman was born on 23 May 1967 in Abu Dhabi. His family originally hails from Nilambur, Kerala. He is elder of two children of K. M. A. Rahman and Savithri. He has a younger sister Shameema. He was educated at Merryland Kindergarten, Abu Dhabi and Baldwin Boys' High School, Bangalore, St Joseph's School in Abu Dhabi and Rex Higher Secondary School, Ooty and pursued a pre-university degree at Dr. Gafoor Memorial MES Mampad College, Mampad-Malappuram.

Career

Malayalam films

In 1983, Rahman, while still in high school in Ooty, was spotted by noted Malayalam director Padmarajan who offered him the lead role in his film '' Koodevide''. The film became a big hit and the teenager became an instant sensation. He was well appreciated for his acting and went on to win the Kerala State Award for Second Best Actor in his debut role at the age of 16. In 1984, he acted in '' Kaliyil Alpam Karyam'' directed by Sathyan Anthikad and '' Ithiri Poove Chuvannapoove'' by Bharathan. He won critical acclaim and awards for the performance in the latter. In the same year, he acted in '' Kanamarayathu'' directed by I.V. Sasi, which went on to become a critical and commercial success. The song ''Oru Madhurakinavin'', which is picturised on him and Shobana, became very popular and was a chartbuster all over Kerala. It is considered an iconic dance number in Malayalam cinema even today.

In the same year, he acted in Padmarajan's '' Parannu Parannu Parannu'' alongside Rohini. He was then seen in I. V. Sasi's thriller film '' Uyarangalil, Adiyozhukkukal'' and K. S. Sethumadhavan's family drama '' Ariyaatha Veethikal.'' He then acted in another film of Sathyan Anthikad titled '' Aduthaduthu,'' and J. Sasikumar's '' Ivide Thudangunnu'' alongside Rohini.

In the first half of 1985, he acted in '' Kandu Kandarinju,'' I. V. Sasi's '' Angadikkappurathu, and Upaharam''. By this time Rahman had gained a huge fan base and stardom in Malayalam film industry. He was then seen in Sajan's '' Thammil Thammil'' alongside Shobana, '' Ee Lokam Evide Kure Manushyar'' and '' Orikkal Oridathu'' alongside Rohini. In the second half of 1985, he starred in romantic film '' Ivide Ee Theerathu, Ente Kaanakkuyil, Koodum Thedi'' and '' Katha Ithuvare.'' Then he acted in '' Eeran Sandhya'', '' Ee Thanalil Ithiri Nerum'' and Priyadarshan's '' Punnaram Cholli Cholli,'' all of which went on to become commercially successful. In 1986, he acted in I. V. Sasi's super hit film '' Vartha'' along with Mammootty, Mohanlal and Seema and a cameo appearance in '' Aayiram Kannukal.'' Then, he went on to act in the title role of Nathan in '' Ennu Nathante Nimmi.'' He acted in '' Chilambu'' directed by Bharathan, which is a martial arts movie and it went on to become big hit at the box office. His next release of the year was '' Poomukhappadiyil Ninneyum Kaathu, Koodanayum Kattu'', '' Pappan Priyappetta Pappan'' and P. Padmarajan's crime thriller '' Kariyilakkattu Pole.''

In 1987, he starred in I. V. Sasi's family drama '' Ithrayum Kaalam'' and Sathyan Anthikad directorial '' Gaayathridevi Ente Amma'' along with Seema. His next release was '' Aankiliyude Tharattu'' which was also dubbed into Tamil language. His first release of 1988 was '' Moonnam Pakkam,'' a sentimental drama film directed by Padmarajan and then '' Mukthi'' by I. V. Sasi. Then, he played dual roles in the thriller film '' Charithram'' which was commercially and criticallly appreciated. Then, he acted in '' Kaalal Pada'' along with Jayaram and Suresh Gopi. He acted in the films of almost all the major Malayalam directors at that time including Padmarajan, Bharathan, and I. V. Sasi. He was absent from the Malayalam film industry in the early 1990s as he concentrated on Tamil and Telugu films.

He had only one release in Malayalam during 1990, ''Veena Meettiya Vilangukal'' directed by Cochin Haneefa. After a long absence, he acted in '' Mazhavilkoodaram'', ''King Soloman'' and ''Hitlist'' during the early 1990s. He came back with the movie '' Dreams'', playing the role of a police officer. In 2004, he acted in ''Black'', alongside Mammootty. During 2005 and 2006 he acted in films such as '' Rajamanikyam'', '' Mahasamudram'' and '' Bhargavacharitham Moonam Khandam.'' He had four Malayalam film releases in 2007, '' Abraham & Lincoln'' and '' Nanma'', along with Kalabhavan Mani. He then acted in director Kamal's film ''Goal'' and Ranjith's '' Rock & Roll''. In 2008, he did a cameo role in '' Veruthe oru Bharya.'' In 2009, he acted in '' Moss & Cat'', directed by Fazil with Dileep as his co-star and '' Bharya Onnu Makkal Moonnu''.

Rahman then appeared in the film '' Kerala Cafe'', in the segment titled "Island Express", under the director Shankar RamaKrishnan. '' Musafir'', produced by Pramod Pappan, is one of Rahman's biggest productions and most expensive ventures to date. Then in 2011, he acted in ''Traffic'', a multi-narrative road thriller film written by his friends Bobby and Sanjay. His next theatrical release was '' Manjadikuru'' written and directed by Anjali Menon. In 2012, he acted in ''Bachelor Party'', a gangster drama film directed by Amal Neerad.

He was then seen in one of the lead roles along with Prithviraj Sukumaran and Jayasurya in the 2013 film ''Mumbai Police''. Penned by Bobby and Sanjay and directed by Rosshan Andrrews, it was a huge financial success in Kerala. In 2015, he played the lead role in ''Lavender'' written by Anoop Menon. He then starred in the 2016 film '' Marupadi'' directed by V.M. Vinu.

In 2018, he featured in the action thriller film '' Ranam'' along with Prithviraj Sukumaran and was appreciated for his performance as a drug lord. In 2019, he starred in ''Virus'', a medical thriller film directed by Aashiq Abu set against the backdrop of the 2018 Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala.

Tamil and Telugu films

Rahman's first Tamil film was '' Nilave Malare'', which was released in 1986; the director of the film was S. A. Chandrasekhar. He subsequently appeared in ''Kanne Kaniyamuthe'', '' Vasantha Raagam'' and '' Anbulla Appa'' (with Sivaji Ganeshan).

In 1999, he acted in the Tamil film '' Sangamam'', directed by Suresh Krishna, which depicts the feud between classical and folk dance. The music of the film was composed by A. R. Rahman. The Tamil film '' Ethiri'' (2004) was the first film Rahman dubbed for in his own voice. In 2005, after a long gap in Telugu, Rahman acted in '' Dhairyam'' (2005), a film that was well received. Rahman then performed in the Tamil films '' Raam'' and ''Thoothukudi'', which were released in 2005 and 2006 respectively. He played the villain in '' Billa'' (2007), and reprised his role as the main antagonist in the Telugu film '' of the same name'', released in 2009.

After his debut with Suhasini as the heroine, he worked with her again after a gap of 25 years for the Tamil movie, '' Balam'' (2009). His next film '' Vaamanan'', directed by Ahmed (who has worked as assistant to director Kathir), did well throughout South India. Rahman's next Telugu film '' Simha'' was released worldwide on 30 April 2010. It went on to become the highest grosser of 2010, and the 5th highest-grossing movie in the Telugu Film Industry. He then appeared in '' Oosaravelli'' and '' Vanthaan Vendraan''. In 2014, he acted as the protagonist's father in the movie '' Govindudu Andarivadele'', directed by Krishna Vamsi. In 2016, he starred in the Tamil-language thriller film '' Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru''. He also played the main roles in '' Pagadi Aattam'' (2017) and '' Oru Mugathirai'' (2017). He played Madhurantakan in the historical fiction epic drama, '' Ponniyin Selvan: I'' (2022) directed by Mani Ratnam.

Awards

Rahman won the State Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in his first film, '' Koodevide''. He also won the Film Critics Award and Chamber Award for this role.

In 1984, he won the Kerala Film Chamber Award for Best Actor for the film ''Ithiri Poove Chuvanna Poove''.

Rahman won the Trendsetter Award in Malayalam cinema at the Etisalat Everest Film awards held in Dubai in 2007. The public voted for Rahman from nominees including Kamal Haasan, Sreedevi, Manju Warrier and Nadhiya.

Rahman's Malayalam film ''Manjadikkuru'', directed by Anjali Menon, won two awards at the 2008 International Film Festival in Kerala.
* Kerala State Film Awards: Second Best Actor – '' Koodevide'' (1983)
* Kerala Film Critics Award for Second Best Actor – '' Ithiri Poove Chuvanna Poove'' (1984)
* Kerala Film Chamber Award for Best Actor – '' Ithiri Poove Chuvanna Poove'' (1984)
* Award for Trendsetter in the history of Malayalam cinema's 78 years at the Etisalat Everest Film awards held in Dubai – 2007
* Padmarajan Award for lifetime achievement – 2015
* Asianet Film Awards: Best Actor in Negative Role – '' Ranam'' (2018)

Filmography

Malayalam films

Tamil films

Telugu films

Hindi Films

Web series

TV serials

* 1997: Chinna Kuyili - Tamil ( DD Podhigai)
* 1996-1998: Kadhal Pagadai (by K. Balachandar) - Tamil ( Sun TV)
* 2013: Jagritha - Malayalam ( Kairali TV)

Reality show as Judge

* Super Jodi (2010) - Malayalam ( Surya TV)

Awards

# Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor - 1983 - '' Koodevide''
#Film Federation Chamber Award - 1984 - '' Ithiri Poove Chuvannapoove''
# Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor - 1985 - '' Chilambu''
#Etisalat Everest Film Awards - 2007 - Trendsetter in the History of Malayalam Cinema's 78 Years
#Padmarajan Award - 2015 - Lifetime Achievement
#MGR Sivaji Academy Award - 2016 - '' Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru''
#Madras Television Award - 2017 - '' Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru''
#Asianet film awards -2019- '' Ranam''

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