[2][3][4] Shyju Khalid made his debut as cinematographer with Traffic (2011).
His notable works are 22 Female Kottayam (2012), Idukki Gold (2013), Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016), Traffic (2011), 5 Sundarikal (2013), Sudani From Nigeria (2018), Ee.Ma.Yau (2018) and Kumbalangi Nights (2019).
[6] In 2011, director Aashiq Abu suggested him as a cinematographer to Rajesh Pillai directed Traffic.
His second film, Salt and Pepper (2011) was directed by Aashiq Abu.
Khalid directed a segment in the anthology film 5 Sundarikal in 2013.