Rahman (Actor) - Biography, Career, and Filmography

Quick Info

Born May 23, 1967

Birth Place Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (family originally hails from Nilambur, Kerala, India)

Height 5 '11 inches (180 cm)

Fan Score 70

Popularity 75

Roles Actor

Photos

Known For

Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two...

Madurantakar

★ 7.3

Filmography

Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two (2023)

7.3 2023

Madurantakar

Videos

Samara Official Trailer

Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru - D16

Personal Details

Alternative Names Raghuman, Raghu (used in Tamil and Telugu cinema)

Official Sites www.instagram.com, www.facebook.com, twitter.com, x.com

Children Alisha Rahman, Rushda Rahman

Parents KMA Rahman, Savi Rahman

Relatives Rushda (daughter), Alisha (daughter), A.R. Rahman (co-brother, through marriage to Meherunnisa’s sister, Saira Banu)

Did You Know

Trivia

Teen Sensation: Rahman debuted at age 16 in Koodevide (1983), winning the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor, making him one of the youngest recipients of the award.
Connection to A.R. Rahman: He is the co-brother of Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman, as Rahman’s wife, Meherunnisa, is the sister of A.R. Rahman’s wife, Saira Banu.
Voice Dubbing: Early in his career, Rahman did not dub his own voice in Malayalam films due to language challenges, which impacted his popularity. He began dubbing his own lines in Malayalam with Rajamanikyam (2005).

Quotes

“I never gave up on acting; I just waited for the right roles to come my way, and I’m grateful for the opportunities to work with directors like Mani Ratnam.”

Trademarks

Romantic Hero Image,Versatile Supporting Roles,Distinctive Good Looks.

Nicknames

Raghuman, Raghu

Salaries

For recent projects like Ponniyin Selvan (2022–2023), supporting actors of his stature in big-budget Tamil films typically earn between ₹50 lakh to ₹2 crore per film, depending on the role’s prominence, but no verified data confirms Rahman’s exact pay.

Frequently Asked Questions

01

What is Rahman best known for?

Rahman is best known for his debut role in Koodevide (1983), winning the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor at age 16, and for being a popular teen idol in Malayalam cinema during the 1980s. His roles in Ponniyin Selvan: Part I & II (2022–2023) and Mumbai Police (2013) are also notable.

02

Why did Rahman’s career face a slump?

His career dipped in the 1990s due to typecasting as a romantic lead, language barriers (not dubbing his own voice in Malayalam initially), and a shift to Tamil and Telugu films, which disrupted his Malayalam fan base.

03

How is Rahman related to A.R. Rahman?

Rahman is A.R. Rahman’s co-brother, as Rahman’s wife, Meherunnisa, is the sister of A.R. Rahman’s wife, Saira Banu.

04

What are Rahman’s recent projects?

Recent projects include Bad Boyz (2024, directed by Omar Lulu) and 1000 Babies (2024, OTT release).

05

Has Rahman won any major awards?

Yes, he won the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor (1983, Koodevide), Kerala Film Critics Award and Kerala Film Chamber Award for Best Actor (1984, Ithiri Poove Chuvanna Poove), and the Trendsetter Award at the Etisalat Everest Film Awards (2007).