Shyju Khalid

Biography

Shyju Khalid is an Indian cinematographer, film director and producer who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema. Born in Kochi, Kerala, he made his cinematography debut with the thriller Traffic (2011). He gained recognition for his visual work in films such as Salt N' Pepper (2011), 22 Female Kottayam (2012), Idukki Gold (2013) and Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016). 

He has collaborated with several prominent Malayalam filmmakers and worked on acclaimed films including Sudani from Nigeria (2018), Ee.Ma.Yau (2018), Kumbalangi Nights (2019), Joji (2021), Nayattu (2021) and Manjummel Boys (2024). He also directed a segment of the anthology film 5 Sundarikal (2013) and has produced films through Handmade Films and Happy Hours Entertainments.

He is the brother of Malayalam film director Khalid Rahman and cinematographer Jimshi Khalid. He is also a member of the Indian Society of Cinematographers.

Awards and Recognition

Kerala State Film Award for Best Cinematographer for Manjummel Boys (2024).

Vanitha Film Awards for Best Cinematographer for 22 Female Kottayam, Maheshinte Prathikaaram and Sudani from Nigeria.

Shared the Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value for Sudani from Nigeria (2018).

Notable Filmography

As Cinematographer

Traffic (2011)

Salt N' Pepper (2011)

22 Female Kottayam (2012)

Idukki Gold (2013)

Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016)

Sudani from Nigeria (2018)

Ee.Ma.Yau (2018)

Kumbalangi Nights (2019)

Anjaam Pathiraa (2020)

Joji (2021)

Nayattu (2021)

Dear Friend (2022)

Manjummel Boys (2024)

Pravinkoodu Shappu (2025)

As Director

- 5 Sundarikal (2013) – Segment director

As Producer

Chandrettan Evideya (2015)

Kali (2016)

Sudani from Nigeria (2018)

Thamaasha (2019)

Dear Friend (2022)

Sookshmadarshini (2024)