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New Indian Express
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Film directors Khalid Rahman, Ashraf Hamza held with hybrid cannabis at cinematographer Sameer Thahir's Kochi flat
Malayalam film directors Khalid Rahman and Ashraf Hamza were detained with hybrid cannabis during a late-night raid at cinematographer Sameer Thahir's flat in Kochi. The operation was carried out around 2.30 a.m. on Sunday based on confidential information received by the Excise Department. Authorities reportedly seized 1.5 grams of hybrid cannabis from the scene. A few others present at the flat were also detained in connection with the incident. According to the Excise Department, the directors were 'preparing to use the substance at the time of the operation'. Following a medical examination, the duo were formally arrested and later released. 'The detained individuals are regular users of narcotics,' the Excise Department said. Khalid Rahman is known for directing films such as Alappuzha Gymkhana and Thallumaala. He has also acted in the film Manjumal Boys. Ashraf Hamza has directed Thamaasha, Bheemante Vazhi, and Sulaikha Manzil.
New Indian Express
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Malayalam directors Khalid Rahman and Ashraf Hamza detained with hybrid cannabis in Kochi
KOCHI: Malayalam film directors Khalid Rahman and Ashraf Hamza were detained in the early hours of Sunday after authorities seized 1.5 grams of hybrid cannabis during a raid at cinematographer Sameer Thahir's flat. The Excise Department, acting on confidential information, apprehended the directors around 2:30 AM. Rahman, known for directing films like Alappuzha Gymkhana and Thallumaala , and acting in Manjumal Boys , along with Hamza, the director of Thamaasha , Bheemante Vazhi , and Sulaikha Manzil , were reportedly preparing to use the substance when the raid took place. Several of their associates were also detained in connection with the incident. After medical examinations, both directors were formally arrested, but later released. The Excise Department confirmed that Rahman and Hamza are regular narcotics users.
