Dileesh Pothan
Biography
Dileesh Pothan is an Indian film director, actor and producer who primarily works in Malayalam cinema. Born on 19 February 1981 in Kottayam, Kerala, he developed an interest in theatre and filmmaking and pursued postgraduate studies in Theatre Arts at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit and Mahatma Gandhi University.
He began his career as an assistant director with 9 KK Road (2010) and later worked with filmmaker Aashiq Abu on several films. He made his acting debut with Salt N' Pepper (2011) and gained recognition for his supporting performances in Malayalam films.
Pothan made his directorial debut with Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016), starring Fahadh Faasil. The film received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam. He subsequently directed Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum (2017) and Joji (2021), earning critical acclaim for his distinctive storytelling.
As a producer, his notable projects include Kumbalangi Nights (2019), Joji (2021), Thankam (2023) and Premalu (2024). His acting credits include Joseph (2018), Virus (2019), Unda (2019), Bheeshma Parvam (2022), Garudan (2023), Thalavan (2024) and Rifle Club (2024).
