In the sprawling landscape of Taylor Sheridan’s television empire—where “Yellowstone” has become a cultural phenomenon, “1883” and

“1923” have redefined prestige television, and “Landman” represents the latest addition to a billion-dollar franchise—one name appears consistently in the credits yet remains largely unknown to the viewing public: Rajeev Malhotra.

 

 

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In the sprawling landscape of Taylor Sheridan’s television empire—where “Yellowstone” has become a cultural phenomenon, “1883” and “1923” have redefined prestige television, and “Landman” represents the latest addition to a billion-dollar franchise—one name appears consistently in the credits yet remains largely unknown to the viewing public: Rajeev Malhotra.

 

 

As a producer on multiple seasons of “Yellowstone,” co-producer on “1883,” producer on “1923” and “Landman,” and contributor to “Lioness,” according to IMDb and other production databases, Malhotra has become an essential figure in what has become one of the most successful content universes in modern television. Yet his path to the center of Sheridan’s operation began not in the mountain vistas of Montana, but in the visceral historical epics of Mel Gibson and the post-production suites of Marvel Studios.

 

 

From Epic Cinema to Prestige Television

According to IMDb, Malhotra’s career in Hollywood began with some of the most ambitious and controversial films of the 2000s. He worked in production management on Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ” (2004), a film that became a cultural lightning rod and one of the highest-grossing R-rated films of all time. The experience of managing production on such an ambitious, emotionally charged project would prove formative.

The following year, he continued his collaboration with Gibson as part of the production team on “Apocalypto” (2006), Gibson’s Mayan-language epic that critics praised for its technical achievement and visceral storytelling. TV Guide lists both films among Malhotra’s early credits, establishing him as someone capable of handling complex, large-scale productions with demanding directors.

His film credits also include work on “Seraphim Falls” (2006), a Western starring Liam Neeson and Pierce Brosnan, and “We Were Soldiers” (2002), Randall Wallace’s Vietnam War drama starring Mel Gibson. According to The Movie Database (TMDB), these early projects demonstrated Malhotra’s affinity for historical narratives and action-driven storytelling—themes that would resurface throughout his career.

The Marvel Years: Mastering Post-Production

Malhotra’s career took a significant turn as he moved into television and developed expertise in post-production and visual effects. According to ZoomInfo’s professional profile, he worked as a Post Production Consultant at Paramount and contributed to “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” (2011), Michael Bay’s blockbuster that grossed over $1 billion worldwide.

His work in the editorial department on the “Transformers” sequel positioned him within the ecosystem of large-scale visual effects-driven productions—experience that would prove valuable as television production values began rivaling those of major motion pictures.

Perhaps most significantly for his later television work, Malhotra served in post-production supervision roles on multiple Marvel/Netflix series. According to TV Guide and IMDb, his credits include work on “Marvel’s Daredevil,” “Marvel’s Iron Fist,” and serving as Associate Producer on the pilot of “Marvel’s Cloak and Dagger.” This Marvel work coincided with the streaming revolution that was transforming television production, with Netflix’s Marvel shows setting new standards for serialized superhero storytelling.

The Paramount Network Era Begins

According to The Org’s professional database, Malhotra joined Paramount Network as a producer in November 2018, a pivotal moment in television history. This was the same year “Yellowstone” premiered, initially to modest critical reception but rapidly building the devoted audience that would transform it into a ratings juggernaut.