Anwar Rasheed

Anwar Rasheed is an Indian film director and producer who works in Malayalam films. He made his debut in 2005 with Rajamanikyam. He continued to do successful action-comedy films, such as Chotta Mumbai and Annan Thambi (2008). His directorial drama Ustad Hotel (2012) won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. He has produced critically and commercially successful films like Bangalore Days (2014), Premam (2015) and Parava (2017) under the banner Anwar Rasheed Entertainments.

Career

Rasheed started his career by assisting director Ranjith in his films. After Ranjith withdrew his decision to direct the film Rajamanikyam, Rasheed was invited to direct the project. The 2005 film, in which Mammootty played the lead role, became Rasheed's directorial debut. In 2007, he directed the action-comedy Chotta Mumbai, starring Mohanlal in the lead role. It was followed by the action-comedy Annan Thambi (2008), the segment Bridge in Kerala Cafe (2009) and Ustad Hotel (2012), the latter won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. In 2013, Anwar directed the segment Aami in the anthology film 5 Sundarikal. His latest movie as a director is Trance, starring Fahadh Faasil. Anwar also produced the movie under his banner Anwar Rasheed Entertainments.

Filmography

As director Year Film Notes 2005 Rajamanikyam First film 2007 Chotta Mumbai Comedy Action 2008 Annan Thambi 2009 Kerala Cafe Segment - Bridge 2012 Ustad Hotel 2013 5 Sundarikal Segment - Aamy 2020 Trance

As producer

As actor Ee Parakkum Thalika (2001) Kuberan (2002)