Riyaz Khan
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Riyaz Khan is an Indian film actor and bodybuilder who predominantly works in Malayalam and Tamil cinema, besides acting in a few Telugu and Kannada films, as well as one Hindi film.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Riyaz Khan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Action
The majority of Riyaz Khan's filmography leans towards the Action genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 26% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Riyaz Khan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Ramanaa, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Riyaz Khan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Riyaz Khan's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Riyaz Khan.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bha. Bha. Ba. | DJ Torpedo | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Painkili | Peter | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Ponniyin Selvan: Part II | Soman Sambavan | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Ponniyin Selvan: Part I | Soman Sambavan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | WWW | Khan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | 2 Days | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Bhaskar Oru Rascal | Riyaz Ahamed IPS | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Chinna Dada | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Saahasam | Bar Owner | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | 2 Countries | Kiran | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Massu Engira Maasilamani | Kamal Ekambaram | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Seconds | Abi Thomas | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Mumbai Police | Professional Sniper | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Grandmaster | Jerome Jacob | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Ponnar Shankar | Vaiyamperumal | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Maanja Velu | Easwara Pandian | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Pokkiri Raja | Mahendran, Aswathy's Fiancee and Home Minister's Son | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Aadhavan | Police ACP Ravikumar | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Jaganmohini | Indrajith | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Ghajini | Inspector Arjun | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Vaitheeswaran | AC Shakthi | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Arasangam | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Thulasi | Shankar | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Milana | Villain | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | July 4 | Danny | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Speed Track | Tinu Nalinakshan | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Yes Your Honour | Gopikrishnan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Perarasu | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Thirupathi | Soori | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Lion | ASP Harshan | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Ghajini | Police Inspector | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Kochi Rajavu | Shiva Parthasarathy | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Vesham | Deepak | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Jalolsavam | Jose | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Mayilattam | Ripper Vasu | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Runway | Chinnatan Babu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Varnajalam | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Jana | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Enakku 20 Unakku 18 | Preeti's Brother | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Ottran | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Winner | Kattadurai | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Balettan | Bhadran | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Dongodu | S.I. | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Arasu | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Ramanaa | Rites | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Baba | Ramaswamy's Son | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Shree | Velayudham | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Aalavandhan | Sulthan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Samuthiram | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Badri | - | Average | Similar → |
Riyaz Khan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Riyaz Khan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Riyaz Khan is "Ramanaa" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Riyaz Khan acted in?
Riyaz Khan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Riyaz Khan?
Other notable films include "Chinna Dada", "WWW", and "Milana".