Director · Producer

Anwar Rasheed

11 credited titles on WatchWise

Anwar Rasheed is an Indian film director and producer who works in Malayalam films. He made his debut in 2005 with Rajamanikyam, a masala entertainer starring Mammootty. It turned out to be one of the highest grossing films of the 2000s. He continued films in the same genre with Chotta Mumbai (2007) and Annan Thambi (2008). He followed that by Ustad Hotel (2012), written by Anjali Menon, which was a commercial success and won critical accolades such as the National Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. He has produced commercially successful films like Bangalore Days and Premam under the banner Anwar Rasheed Entertainments.

Anwar Rasheed in one minute

Strongest genre

Comedy

₹83 cr · 100% hit rate

Biggest hit

Aavesham

₹156 cr

Standout efficiency

5.5x

Aavesham · gross ÷ budget

Commercial performance

Associated lifetime gross

₹88 cr

Combined reported budget

₹48 cr

Gross / budget

1.8x

Bankability Index

22 / 100

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