Zakariya Mohammed
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Born19 February 1986
OccupationsFilm director, Producer, Actor
Yearsactive2018–present
OrganisationCross Border Camera
Zakariya Edayur [1] | |
|---|---|
 Zakariya Edayur | |
| Born | 19 February 1986 |
| Occupations | Film director, Producer, Actor |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Organisation | Cross Border Camera |
| Known for | Sudani from Nigeria |
| Spouse | Labeeba Mohammed |
| Children | 1 |
| Awards | Kerala State Film Award for Best Screenplay Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director |
Zakariya Edayur is an Indian film director, screenwriter, actor and producer who works in Malayalam films. Hailing from Valanchery, Malappuram, Zakariya Edayur is best known for his directorial debut Sudani from Nigeria,[3] which won several awards and accolades.[4] His second directorial feature was Halal Love Story.[5]
He is a postgraduate in Mass Communication and Journalism from SAFI Institute of Advanced Study, Vazhayur. and worked as an assistant professor in MediaOne Academy at Kozhikode. He started his career as an Assistant Director in an Advertising production house, TVC Factory, Kochi, Kerala.[6]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Sudani from Nigeria | Yes | Yes | No | Debut movie as director |
| 2020 | Halal Love Story | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2023 | Ayisha[7] | No | No | Yes | |
| Momo in Dubai[8] | No | Yes | Yes | ||
| Jackson Bazaar Youth | No | No | Yes |
Acting roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Virus | Zakariya | |
| Thamaasha | Himself | Brief Cameo | |
| 2025 | Communist Pacha Adhava Appa[9][10] | Wahid |