Riyaz Khan
Indian actor
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Riyaz Khan is an Indian actor and bodybuilder. He predominantly works in Malayalam and Tamil films and television series, besides acting in a few Telugu and Kannada films, as well as two Hindi films. Riyaz debuted in Malayalam through the 1994 film Sukham Sukhakaram, directed by Balachandra Menon.
- Actor
- bodybuilder
Riyaz Khan | |
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Riyaz Khan promoting Aagam in 2016 | |
| Born | Fort Kochi, Kerala, India |
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| Years active | 1993–present |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Spouse | [1] |
| Children | 2, inc. Shariq Hassan[2] |
Early and personal life
Khan was born to Rasheed, a Malayalam film producer and Rasheeda Baanu at Fort Kochi, Kerala. He has a sister, Roshini. Since his father was a movie producer and all the South Indian movies were then shot in Madras, now known as Chennai, his family migrated there.
He did his primary education from Chennai and pursued his bachelor's degree from the United States.[3]
In 1992, he married actress Uma Riyaz, who is the daughter of Tamil music director Kamesh and actress Kamala Kamesh. The couple has two sons including actor Shariq Hassan.
Career
His notable films include Badri (2001), Baba (2002), Ramana (2002), Balettan (2003), Winner (2003), Runway (2004), Vesham (2004) Power of Women (2005) Ghajini (2005), Thirupathi (2006), Stalin (2006) and Pokkiri Raja (2010).
He has also made significant contributions to television, appearing in popular Tamil serials like Nandini (2017-2018) and Kannana Kanne (2020-2023) which was aired on Sun TV.
He is also a brand ambassador of a Chennai-based fitness studio called Inshape Health & Fitness.[4]
Filmography
Malayalam
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Sukham Sukhakaram | ||
| 1996 | Nandhagopalante Kusruthikal | ||
| 2000 | Raakkilikal | ||
| 2001 | Ennum Sambavami Yuge Yuge | ||
| 2003 | Balettan | Bhadran | |
| 2004 | Symphony | Sathyanath | |
| Vajram | |||
| Jalolsavam | Dubai Jose / Cheenkanni Jose | ||
| Runway | Chinnadan Babu | ||
| Mayilattam | Ripper Vasu | ||
| Vesham | Deepak | ||
| 2005 | Five Fingers | Hari Narayanan IPS | |
| Kochi Rajavu | Siva | ||
| Sarkar Dada | Abbas | ||
| Isra | Revanna | ||
| Hai | Vinu/Vinodkumar /Vishnu / Vishnuprasad | ||
| Pauran | Thomachan | ||
| 2006 | Highway Police | C.I. Jayachandran | |
| Lion | Harshan | ||
| Bada Dosth | C.I. Niranjan Das | ||
| Narakasuran | Supt. of Police Rajan | ||
| Yes Your Honour | Gopikrishnan | ||
| 2007 | Subhadram | ||
| Payum Puli | Isaac John | ||
| The Speed Track | Tinu Nalinakshan | ||
| Rakshakan | Vedimara Zakir | ||
| July 4 | Danny | ||
| Indrajith | Rajendran | ||
| 2008 | Shambu | Parthasaradhi | |
| 2009 | Duplicate | ACP Antony Rosarrio | |
| Thirunakkara Perumal | Jose | ||
| Rahasya Police | Kallan Keshu | ||
| 2010 | Pokkiri Raja | Maheendran | |
| The Thriller | Paramadayil Subhash | ||
| Avan | Dharman | ||
| Vandae Maatharam | Balan | ||
| 2011 | Campus Days | ||
| Snehaadaram | |||
| Pachuvum Kovalanum | ACP John Kuruvila | ||
| Oru Nunakkadha | |||
| 2012 | Manthrikan | Giri | |
| The Hitlist | CI Simon | ||
| Casanovva | Joseph | ||
| Grandmaster | Jerome Jacob | ||
| Simhasanam | SP Vetrivel Maaran IPS | ||
| Scene Onnu Nammude Veedu | Amal | ||
| Mayamohini | Sanjay Mishra | ||
| Mr. Marumakan | ACP Madhuram Ramachandran | ||
| Karma Yodha | Sathan Sunny | ||
| 2013 | 120 Minutes | V. Gulothangan | [5] |
| Nadodimannan | C.I. George TV | ||
| Mumbai Police | Sniper Hitman | ||
| 2014 | Seconds | Aby Thomas | |
| Villali Veeran | Giridhar Vishwanathan | ||
| Shadow Man | Surya | ||
| 2015 | Ilanjikkavu P.O. | ||
| TP 51 | |||
| High Alert | [6] | ||
| Ithinumappuram | Karthikeyan | ||
| Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander | Sanjaydas | ||
| Two Countries | Kiran | ||
| 2016 | Pachakkallam | S.I. Madhuram | |
| Dhanayathra | |||
| Aneezya | |||
| Chinnadada | |||
| 2017 | Pakal Pole | ||
| 2018 | Nimisham | ||
| Monnam Niyamam | |||
| 2019 | Jack & Daniel | NRI guest at hotel (Cameo) | |
| 2022 | Aaraattu | Damodarji | |
| Mathamgi | Soorya Narayanan | ||
| 2024 | Once Upon a Time in Kochi | Sharp Shooter D'cruz | [7] |
| DNA | Peter John Vinayakam | [8] | |
| Marco | C.I. Imran Malik | Deleted Cameo appearance | |
| 2025 | Painkili | Peter | [9] |
| Bha Bha Ba | Torpedo | Cameo appearance |
Tamil
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Athma | Naveen | |
| 1994 | Chinna Madam | Gopal's friend | |
| 1999 | Kallazhagar | Jamal | |
| 2000 | Maayi | Marriage guest | |
| 2001 | Nageswari | ||
| Badri | Vetri | ||
| Samudhiram | Ramesh | ||
| Asokavanam | Mohan | ||
| Aalavandhan | Sultan | ||
| 2002 | Shree | Velayudham | |
| Baba | Ramaswamy's son | ||
| Ramanaa | Rishi | ||
| Kadhal Azhivathillai | Vasanth | ||
| 2003 | Arasu | Sabhapathy's son | |
| Success | Kicha | ||
| Unnai Charanadaindhen | |||
| Bheeshmar | Doctor Sakthi | ||
| Winner | Kattadurai | ||
| Ottran | Beer Mohammed | ||
| Enakku 20 Unakku 18 | kumar | ||
| 2004 | Varnajalam | Royapuram Guna | |
| Jana | Bhandari's brother | ||
| 2005 | Gurudeva | Deva's unwanted suitor | |
| Power of Women | Shyam | ||
| Chinna | |||
| Ghajini | Police Inspector | ||
| 2006 | Thirupathi | Soori | |
| Perarasu | Kabali | ||
| 2007 | Muruga | Selvam | |
| Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram | |||
| Cheena Thaana 001 | Gowri Shankar | ||
| Nam Naadu | Krishna Kumar I.P.S | ||
| 2008 | Akku | Aadhi Narayanan | |
| Vambu Sandai | Narayanan | ||
| Vaitheeswaran | ACP Shakthi | ||
| Azhagu Nilayam | Bhaskar | ||
| Arasangam | Jaffar | ||
| Silandhi | Police Officer | ||
| 2009 | Muthirai | Aadhikesavan's assistant | |
| Malai Malai | Deputy Commissioner | ||
| Jaganmohini | Indrajith | ||
| Aadhavan | ACP Deva | ||
| 2010 | Thairiyam | Mohan | |
| Yathumaagi | |||
| Sura | ACP Dass | ||
| Kutti Pisasu | Nanjappan | ||
| Maanja Velu | DGP Easwarapandian | ||
| Vandae Maatharam | Balan | ||
| 2011 | Ponnar Sankar | Vaiyamperumal | |
| Mambattiyan | Fake Mambattiyan | ||
| 2012 | Yaarukku Theriyum | V. Gulothungan | [10] |
| 2013 | Kantha | ||
| 2015 | Masss | Kamal Ekambaram | |
| 2016 | Tharkappu | Arjun | |
| Saagasam | Bar owner | ||
| Aagam | Akilesh Acharya | ||
| 2017 | Vilayattu Aarambam | ||
| 2018 | Bhaskar Oru Rascal | Riyas Ahemad I.P.S | |
| 2021 | Maya Maligai | ||
| 2022 | Ponniyin Selvan: I | Soman Sambhavan | |
| Sheela | |||
| 2023 | Ponniyin Selvan: II | Soman Sambhavan | |
| Raakadhan | Austin | ||
| Kapil Returns | Prakash | ||
| 2024 | Oru Thee | Police Officer | Direct release on Thanthi One[11] |
| Petta Rap | Veeramani | ||
Telugu
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Madhuranagarilo | ||
| 2003 | Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu | Kumar | |
| Dongodu | Sub-Inspector | ||
| 2004 | Shiva Shankar | Hemadri | |
| 2005 | Guru | Deva's suitor | |
| Nayakudu | Venugopal | ||
| 2006 | Naayudamma | ||
| Stalin | Muddu Krishnayya's son | ||
| Veerabhadra | |||
| Rajababu | Goon | ||
| 2007 | Tulasi | Shankar | |
| 2009 | Kaaraa Mazaaka | Mahendra | |
| 2021 | WWW | Khan | |
| 2023 | Ala Ila Ela | Police Officer |
Kannada
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Veera Kannadiga | Dhanraj | |
| 2005 | Namma Basava | Jr Pampapathi | |
| 2006 | Mohini 9886788888 | Vicky | |
| 2010 | Bombat Car | ||
| 2012 | Challenge | V. Gulothangan | [12] |
| 2023 | Sheela |
Hindi
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Abhay | Sulthan | Simultaneously shot with Aalavandhan |
| 2008 | Ghajini | Arjun Yadav | Remake of the 2005 film of the same name |
Television
Special Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Kannana Kanne | Dharmadurai | Sun TV | Tamil |
| 2022 | Swantham Sujatha | Rudran | Surya TV | Malayalam |
| Kanyadanam | SP Jagan | Surya TV | ||
| 2023 | Kumkumacheppu | Himself | Flowers TV | |
| 2024 | Iniya | Inspector Deenadayalan | Sun TV | Tamil |
| Manathe Kottaram | Himself | Zee Keralam | Malayalam |
