# Shyju Khalid

Shyju Khalid is an Indian cinematographer, film director, and producer who works in Malayalam films. Shyju Khalid made his debut as cinematographer with Traffic (2011). His notable works are 22 Female Kottayam (2012), Idukki Gold (2013), Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016), Traffic (2011), 5 Sundarikal (2013), Sudani From Nigeria (2018), Ee.Ma.Yau (2018) and Kumbalangi Nights (2019). He is a member of the Indian Society of Cinematographers (ISC). Film director Khalid Rahman and cinematographer Jimshi Khalid are his brothers.

## Career

In 2011, director Aashiq Abu suggested him as a cinematographer to Rajesh Pillai directed Traffic. His work received recognition through the film. His second film, Salt and Pepper (2011) was directed by Aashiq Abu. In 2012 he again worked with Abu in 22 Female Kottayam. Khalid directed a segment in the anthology film 5 Sundarikal in 2013. He has also co-produced the films Chandrettan Evideya, Kali, Sudani from Nigeria and Thamaasha under the banners Handmade Films and Happy Hours Entertainments.

## Filmography
### As cinematographer

| Year | Title | Notes |
| 2011 | Traffic | Debut film |
| 2011 | Salt N' Pepper | |
| 2012 | 22 Female Kottayam | |
| 2012 | Da Thadiya | |
| 2013 | 5 Sundarikal | Segment - Isha |
| 2013 | Idukki Gold | |
| 2015 | Chandrettan Evideya | |
| 2016 | Maheshinte Prathikaaram | |
| 2017 | Mayanadhi | 2nd Unit Camera |
| 2018 | Ee.Ma.Yau | |
| 2018 | Sudani From Nigeria | |
| 2019 | Kumbalangi Nights | |
| 2019 | Virus | Additional Cinematographer |
| 2020 | Anjaam Pathiraa | |
| 2021 | Nayattu | |
| 2021 | Joji | |
| 2021 | Aanum Pennum | Segment-Rani |
| 2022 | Dear Friend | |
| 2024 | Manjummel Boys | |
| 2025 | Pravinkoodu Shappu | |

### As director

| Year | Film | Notes |
| 2013 | 5 Sundarikal | Segment - Sethulakshmi |

### As producer

| Year | Film | Notes |
| 2015 | Chandrettan Evideya | Co-produced with Sameer Thahir and Ashiq Usman |
| 2016 | Kali | Co-produced with Sameer Thahir and Ashiq Usman |
| 2018 | Sudani From Nigeria | Co-produced with Sameer Thahir |
| 2019 | Thamaasha | Co-produced with Sameer Thahir, Chemban Vinod Jose and Lijo Jose Pellissery |
| 2022 | Dear Friend | Co-produced with Sameer Thahir and Ashiq Usman |

## Awards

| Year | Film | Award | Category | Notes |
| 2016 | Maheshinte Prathikaaram | Vanitha Film Awards | Best Cinematographer | |
| 2016 | Maheshinte Prathikaaram | CPC Cine Awards | Best Cinematographer | |
| 2016 | Maheshinte Prathikaaram | North American Film Awards | Best Cinematographer | |
| 2018 | Sudani From Nigeria | 66th National Film Awards | Best Feature Film in Malayalam | Award shared with Sameer Thahir and Zakariya Mohammed |
| 2018 | Sudani From Nigeria | 49th Kerala State Film Awards | Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value | Award shared with Sameer Thahir and Zakariya Mohammed |
| 2018 | Sudani From Nigeria | SIIMA | Best Film | Award shared with Sameer Thahir and Zakariya Mohammed |
| 2018 | Sudani From Nigeria | SIIMA | Best Cinematographer | |
| 2018 | Sudani From Nigeria | Movie Street Film Awards | Best Cinematographer | |
| 2018 | Sudani From Nigeria | Movie Street Film Awards | Best Film | Award shared with Sameer Thahir and Zakariya Mohammed |
| 2018 | Sudani From Nigeria | 21st Asianet Film Awards | Best Film | Award shared with Sameer Thahir |
| 2018 | Sudani From Nigeria | CPC Cine Awards | Best Movie | Award shared with Sameer Thahir |
| 2018 | Sudani From Nigeria | CPC Cine Awards | Best Cinematographer | |
| 2018 | Sudani From Nigeria | Vanitha Film Awards | Best Cinematographer | |
| 2019 | Kumbalangi Nights | Movie Street Film Awards | Best Cinematographer | |