V. P. Khalid, also known as Cochin Nagesh was an Indian Malayalam film and television actor and theatre artist. Khalid was a member of several professional drama troupes. In 1973, he made his movie debut through Periyar directed by P. J. Antony. He is the father of Film director Khalid Rahman, Cinematographers Shyju Khalid and Jimshy Khalid.