Dileesh Nair (born 23 July 1981) is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Malayalam cinema. He started out as a 2D animator. He made his script writing debut with Salt N' Pepper (2011) along with Syam Pushkaran.[1] He debuted as film director with Tamaar Padaar (2014).[2]
Dileesh Nair | |
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| Born | 23 July 1981 |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouse | Saranya Nair |
| Children | 2 |
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Personal life
editDileesh Nair was born in Thodupuzha, Kerala. He worked as a 2D animator for clients in Australia and the Middle East based out of Kochi.[3]
Film career
editDileesh Nair penned the script for Salt N' Pepper with his friend Syam Pushkaran. Salt N’Pepper’s Telugu, Tamil and Hindi remake rights have been bought by actor-film director Prakash Raj. In 2012, he wrote the script for Da Thadiya (2012); another film directed by Aashiq Abu; along with Syam Pushkaran and Abhilash S Kumar. He also wrote script for the movie Idukki Gold (film) (2013).[4] He has also appeared in cameo roles in films such as 22 Female Kottayam, Da Thadiya, Idiots.
He made his directorial debut with Tamaar Padaar starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, Baburaj, Chemban Vinod Jose and Srinda Ashab in pivotal roles.[5] The film received a mixed response from the audience and critics.
Filmography
editAs director
edit| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Tamaar Padaar | Also writer |
As Script Writer
edit| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Salt N' Pepper | Co-written with Syam Pushkaran |
| 2012 | Da Thadiya | Co-written with Syam Pushkaran & Abhilash S Kumar |
| 2013 | Idukki Gold | Co-written with Syam Pushkaran and Santhosh Echikkanam |
| 2017 | Mayaanadhi | Co-written with Syam Pushkaran |
As actor
edit| Year | Film | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 22 Female Kottayam | Cameo appearance | |
| Idiots | Cameo appearance | ||
| Da Thadiya | Gligesh | ||
| 2019 | Virus | Shanthan Vaidyar | |
| 2020 | Anjaam Pathiraa | Cocaine Shameer | |
| 2022 | Naaradan | Kuttettan | |
| 2023 | Pulimada | CPO Chandrabos | [6] |
Awards
edit| Year | Film | Award | Category | Notes |
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| 2017 | Mayaanadhi | Padmarajan Award[7] | Best Film | Shared with Aashiq Abu and Syam Pushkaran |
| Movie Street Film Awards[8] | Best Screenplay | Shared with Syam Pushkaran | ||
| Vanitha Film Awards | Best Screenplay | Shared with Syam Pushkaran | ||
| North American Film Awards[9] | Best Screenplay | Shared with Syam Pushkaran |
References
edit- ^ "Recipe for success". The Hindu. 14 July 2011. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
- ^ "Bang on target".
- ^ "Scripting his way to success".
- ^ "High on nostalgia".
- ^ "Srinda Ashab to play Prithviraj's heroine!".
- ^ "Joju George-A K Sajan's Pulimada rolls in Wayanad". The New Indian Express. 6 January 2022. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ^ "Ashiq Abu's 'Mayanadi', N Prabhakaran's 'Kulipathalam' win Padmarajan awards". Archived from the original on 23 April 2023. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
- ^ "Home".
- ^ "North American Film Awards - Winner".
External links
edit- Dileesh Nair on Facebook
- Dileesh Nair at IMDb