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Riyaz Khan

Riyaz Khan

Actor · Born September 9, 1972 (54) · Kochi, Kerala, India

Riyaz Khan is an Indian film actor and bodybuilder who predominantly works in Malayalam and Tamil cinema, besides acting in a few Telugu and Kannada films, as well as one Hindi film.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
September 9, 1972 (54)
From
Kochi, Kerala, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
24 on MovieCove · 127 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 24% in 30 days

What are Riyaz Khan's films like?

Across their 16 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Action8 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 37th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Drama5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 35th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 58th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
46%
Bonds
28%
Society
7%
Survival
5%
Self
5%
Power
5%
Ideas
5%
Family bonds6 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge6 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice5 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption2 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal2 titles, browse their movies with this themeTruth2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 16 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 3 · Serious 4 · Dark 9

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 9 · Stylized 6 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 1 · Charged 5 · Intense 10

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 4 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 5

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 10 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 2

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 13 · Relentless 1

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 5 · Engaged 10 · Full focus 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 13 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 2 of 4 analyzed roles.

Shadow
2 of 4
Trickster
1 of 4
Threshold guardian
1 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
12
Melancholic
7
Dread
4
Joyful
3
Romantic
3
Other
13

How their films linger

Bittersweet6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy5
  • Bittersweet7
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Riyaz Khan's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 22 of their 24 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Riyaz Khan's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

127 credits, 24 with a MovieCove page.

  • Secret of Kalinga(2026)

    as Akbar

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Iniyum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Actor

  • Bha. Bha. Ba.(2025)

    as DJ Torpedo

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Sree Ayyappan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • The Case Diary (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Morris Pedro Alvarez

  • Painkili (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Peter

  • Petta Rap (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Veeramani

  • DNA (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Dui Dune Panch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Hundu

  • Kapil Returns (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Raakadhan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Austin

  • Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two(2023)

    as Soman Sambavan

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Ponniyin Selvan: Part I(2022)

    as Soman Sambavan

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Aaraattu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Damodaran

  • WWW (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Khan

  • Jack & Daniel(2019)

    as NRI Guest (Cameo)

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • 2 Days (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Bhaskar Oru Rascal(2018)

    as Riyaz Ahamed IPS

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Moonnam Niyamam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Nimisham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Pakal Pole (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Vilayattu Aarambam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Padam Pesum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Chinna Dada (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Dhanayaathra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Aagam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Saahasam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Bar Owner

  • Pachakallam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Tharkappu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • 2 Countries (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Kiran

  • Ithinumappuram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Karthikeyan

  • Mumbai Taxi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Sanjay Das

  • Masss(2015)

    as Kamal Ekambaram

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Elanjikavu P.O. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Seconds (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Abi Thomas

  • Villali Veeran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Giridhar

  • Nadodimannan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as George TV

  • Mumbai Police (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Professional Sniper

  • Not Today(2013)

    as Hooka Bar Owner

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Karmayodha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Sathan Sunny

  • Yaarukku Theriyum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Glothu

  • Manthrikan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Giridhar

  • Mr. Marumakan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as SI Madhuram Ramakrishnan

  • Simhasanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Vettrivel Maran

  • Grandmaster (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Jerome Jacob

  • Mayamohini (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Special appearance

  • Pachuvum Kovalanum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as ACP John Kuruvila

  • Mambattiyan(2011)

    as Fake Mambattiyan

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Ponnar Shankar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Vaiyamperumal

  • The Thriller (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Paramada Subhash

  • Vandae Maatharam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Balan

  • Maanja Velu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Easwara Pandian

  • Kutty Pisasu(2010)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Pokkiri Raja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Mahendran, Aswathy's Fiancee and Home Minister's Son

  • Sura (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Das

  • Yathumaagi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Thairiyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Actor

  • Aadhavan(2009)

    as Police ACP Ravikumar

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Jaganmohini(2009)

    as Indrajith

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Duplicate (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as ACP Antony Rosarrio IPS

  • Malai Malai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Rahasya Police(2009)

    as Keshu

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Target (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Ghajini(2008)

    as Inspector Arjun

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Silandhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Vaitheeswaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as AC Shakthi

  • Arasangam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Jaffar

  • Vambu Sandai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Akku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Aadhi Narayanan

  • Thulasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Shankar

  • Nam Naadu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Krishna Kumar IPS

  • Milana(2007)

    as Villain

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Cheena Thaana 001 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Indrajith (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Rajendran

  • July 4 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Danny

  • Rakshakan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Vedimaram Zakeer

  • Muruga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Speed Track (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Tinu Nalinakshan

  • Payum Puli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Issac John

  • Yes Your Honour (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Gopikrishnan

  • Bada Dosth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as C I Niranjan Das

  • Perarasu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Highway Police (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Circle Inspector Jayachandran

  • Thirupathi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Soori

  • Lion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as ASP Harshan

  • Narakasuran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Sarkar Dada (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Abbas

  • Ghajini (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Police Inspector

  • Namma Basava (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Pauran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as MLA Thomas

  • Power of Women (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Kochi Rajavu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Shiva Parthasarathy

  • 5 Fingers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Vinu

  • Isra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Vesham(2004)

    as Deepak

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Jalolsavam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Jose

  • Shiva Shankar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Mayilattam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Ripper Vasu

  • Runway (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Chinnatan Babu

  • Symphony (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Sathyanath

  • Varnajalam(2004)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Jana(2004)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Enakku 20 Unakku 18 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Preeti's Brother

  • Ottran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Winner (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Kattadurai

  • Unnai Charanadaindhen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Balettan(2003)

    as Bhadran

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Dongodu(2003)

    as S.I.

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Arasu(2003)

    as Gunashekharan

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Ramana(2002)

    as Rites

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Baba(2002)

    as Ramaswamy's Son

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Shree (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Velayudham

  • Aalavandhan(2001)

    as Sulthan

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Asokavanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Mohan

  • Samuthiram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Badri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Nageswari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Eshwar's friend

  • Kallazhagar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Chinna Madam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Gopal's friend

  • Sukham Sukhakaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Aathma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Naveen

  • Kutrachaattu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Navarasa Films Production No. 3 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Point Range (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Ravaali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 89th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 126 titles, 122 of them dated from 1993 to 2026; peak year 2009.

Biggest box office

Ghajini (2008)

$38M worldwide

Highest rated

Ramana (2002)

Midcredits 97th

Most popular right now

Secret of Kalinga (2026)

Film career

19932026

Peak 2009 · steadily prominent in film for years. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting126 of 126: 126 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score44th

By decade

1990s4 · acting2000s61 · acting2010s42 · acting2020s15 · acting

Billing

usually 12th · top billed in 0% of 12 roles
0111

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Riyaz Khan's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 45th percentile, the median of all 24; across their 16 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 30th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

30thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Approval · how many liked their films

42ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Reach · how many have seen their films

38thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Midcredits score across 24 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up6
  • 50th to 74th3
  • 25th to 49th7
  • Below 25th8

Shape of the crowd

7 of their 24 titles are Cult Classics.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Universally Panned2
  • Loved with Detractors1
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic7
  • Crowd Pleaser3
  • Mixed6

Most divisive · actor

Jana (2004)

99th percentile spread · 57% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Milana (2007)

Midcredits 98th · 92% liked

Reviewers score the acting 70/100 in their films, across 6 reviewed titles; fans 80, detractors 39. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Riyaz Khan work with?

People who share at least 2 of Riyaz Khan's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Nassar shares the most, 3.

Directors

Actors

Composers

Producers