'I have played the driver role in ‘Manjummel Boys',' says Khalid Rahman during interrogation
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Filmmakers
Khalid Rahman
and Ashraf Hamsa were arrested by Excise personnel in a pre-dawn raid on Sunday, April 27, 2025, from the apartment of a director-cinematographer in Kochi. The duo was allegedly found in possession of suspected hybrid cannabis, a discovery that has shocked the
Malayalam film industry
, which is already reeling from a series of
drug-related allegations
involving prominent personalities.
"I have played the driver role in Manjummel Boys'
According to 24 News, Khalid Rahman, during his questioning, attempted to mislead the officials by downplaying his involvement, stating, "I have played the driver role in
Manjummel Boys
, sir," in an attempt to divert attention from the gravity of the charges against him. This statement came while he was being interrogated by the Excise team, which has been actively investigating drug-related activities in the industry.
Both suspended by the Directors' Union
Following the arrests, both Khalid Rahman and Ashraf Hamsa were suspended by the Directors' Union, acting on the recommendations of FEFKA (Film Employees Federation of Kerala). The suspension bars the filmmakers from taking on any film projects during the period of their suspension. This swift response by FEFKA highlights the growing concerns over drug use within the Malayalam film industry.
In a media interaction, FEFKA president, Malayalam director Sibi Malayil emphasized that no one, irrespective of their position, would be exempt from facing consequences in drug-related cases.
Amid '
Alappuzha Gymkhana
' success
Meanwhile, Khalid Rahman's entertainer movie 'Alappuzha Gymkhana', starring Naslen in the lead role is still running successfully in theatres. Khalid Rahman's previous hit film was the Tovino Thomas starrer 'Thallumaala'. The movie had received good reviews from both the critics and audiences for it's distinct style of story telling, mesmerizing songs and stunning performances.
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