Riyaz Khan
ActingAbout Riyaz Khan
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.
Riyaz Khan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Riyaz Khan reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Riyaz Khan's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 34% of Riyaz Khan's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Sukham Sukhakaram, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Riyaz Khan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Riyaz Khan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Riyaz Khan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Pokkiri Raja | Mahendran, Aswathy's Fiancee and Home Minister's Son | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Aadhavan | Police ACP Ravikumar | Average | 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 | Lion | ASP Harshan | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Ghajini | Police Inspector | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Pauran | MLA Thomas | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Kochi Rajavu | Shiva Parthasarathy | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Vesham | Deepak | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Jalolsavam | Jose | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Mayilattam | Ripper Vasu | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Runway | Chinnatan Babu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Symphony | Sathyanath | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Varnajalam | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Enakku 20 Unakku 18 | Preeti's Brother | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Ottran | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Winner | Kattadurai | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Balettan | Bhadran | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Dongodu | S.I. | Average | 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 → |
| 2001 | Nageswari | Eshwar's friend | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Sukham Sukhakaram | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Aathma | Naveen | Flop | 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 "Sukham Sukhakaram" with a rating of 10.0/10.
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 "Nageswari", "Symphony", and "Ramanaa".