Nahas Hidhayath
Nahas Hidhayath | |
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| Born | 27 July 1994 Kanjirappally, Kerala, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
| Spouse |
Shafna (m. 2024) |
Nahas Hidhayath (born 27 July 1994) is an Indian film director and screenwriter. He made his directorial debut with RDX (2023), an action thriller that became the third highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year.[1] The film also won the Best Popular Film award at the Kerala Film Critics Association Awards.
Career
[edit]Nahas Hidhayath began his career as an assistant director, working with Basil Joseph on the 2017 Malayalam film Godha.[2] He also appeared in a minor role in Queen (2018), directed by Dijo Jose Antony.[3] In 2021, he directed two short films, 14 Days of Love and Colour Padam, starring Mamitha Baiju, both of which gained popularity on YouTube.[4] The success of Colour Padam brought him to the attention of Weekend Blockbusters, where he pitched a story idea to producer Sophia Paul and they agreed to collaborate on a large scale theatrical film. This eventually led to his directorial debut with RDX (2023), an action thriller for which he also co-wrote the script.[5] Released on 25 August 2023, RDX received positive reviews from critics and became a major box office success, grossing over ₹100 crore worldwide.[6] The film was the third highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2023 and remains one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time.[7] At the 2023 Kerala Film Critics Association Awards, RDX won the award for Best Popular Film.[8] Nahas announced his next film, starring Dulquer Salmaan, on 1 March 2025. Titled I'm Game, the film commenced principal photography in May 2025. Touted to be a sports-based thriller, it is being produced by Wayfarer Films.[9][10]
Personal life
[edit]Nahas Hidhayath was born on 27 July 1994 in Kanjirappally, a town in the Kottayam district of Kerala. He married Shafna on 25 February 2024 and currently resides in Ernakulam.[11][12]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Credited as | Notes | |
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| Director | Writer | |||
| 2017 | Godha | AD | No | |
| 2018 | Queen | No | No | Actor |
| 2021 | 14 Days of Love | Yes | Story | Short film |
| Colour Padam | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2023 | RDX | Yes | Story | Best Popular Film at the Kerala Film Critics Association Awards |
| 2025 | I'm Game | Yes | Story | Upcoming film |
References
[edit]- ^ "Malayalam movies that struck gold at box office in 2023". Mathrubhumi. 29 December 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- ^ Entertainment Desk (29 August 2023). "Minnal Murali director Basil Joseph pens heartfelt note for ex-assistant, RDX helmer Nahas Hidayath: 'Tears well up…'". The Indian Express. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- ^ Entertainment Bureau (18 August 2022). "Debutant Malayalam Director Nahas Hidayath Starts Filming RDX". News 18. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- ^ "'Colour Padam', a short film as colourful as a movie". Mathrubhumi. 20 November 2021. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- ^ Team OTTplay (24 September 2023). "RDX Director Nahas Hidayath: 'I Want To Be The Guy Who Offers You A Great Theatre Watch'". OTT Play. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- ^ etimes.in (25 September 2023). "'RDX' box office collection: The action thriller enters the 100-crore club". Times of India. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- ^ Akhila Menon (28 December 2023). "2018, RDX, Kannur Squad and more – Top 5 highest grossing Malayalam films of 2023". OTT Play. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- ^ The Hindu Bureau (14 May 2024). "Kerala Film Critics Awards announced, 'Aattam' adjudged best film". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- ^ TOI Entertainment Desk (2 March 2025). "Dulquer Salmaan's Next With Nahas Hidayath Titled 'I Am Game' – A High-Octane Mass Entertainer On The Way". Times of India. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- ^ Vignesh Madhu (3 May 2025). "Dulquer Salmaan-Nahas Hidhayath's I'm Game begins filming". Cinema Express. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ Onmanorama Staff (26 February 2024). "'RDX' director Nahas Hidayath gets married; Antony Varghese, Basil Joseph attend". Manorama News. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- ^ Deepthy Pellisery (3 September 2023). "RDX's success was unexpected: Director Nahas Hidayath". Manorama News. Retrieved 29 March 2025.