Quick Info
| Profession | Director |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 21/06/1984 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India |
Latest News about Nelson Dilipkumar
13/06/2025
Jailer 2 was formally announced by Sun Pictures and entered production with Rajinikanth returning in the lead. Filming began in Chennai in March 2025, and the project was projected to continue through the year as Nelson Dilipkumar returned as writer and director.
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Bio/Wiki
| Other name(s) | Nelson |
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| Full Name | Nelson Dilipkumar |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | The New College, Chennai |
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| Educational Qualification | Graduation in visual communication |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Marital Status | Married |
Relationships & More
| Wife/Spouse | Monisha Nelson | ||
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| Children | Advik (Born on 17 July 2015) | ||
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Family
| Spouse | Monisha Nelson |
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| Children | Son - Advik (Born on 17 July 2015) |
Career
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| Honors | Listed among Promising Directors of 2018 by Times of India |
Favourites
| Car Collection | Porsche |
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| Favorite Director | Steven Spielberg |
| Influences | Korean movie direction |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/nelsondilipkumar/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Nelson Dilipkumar is a successful Tamil director, story, and screenplay writer. | |
| 2. He pursued visual communication at The New College, Chennai after receiving 80% in 12th grade. | |
| 3. Starting as an assistant screenplay writer for Vijay TV, he later became a Program Director for TV shows. | |
| 4. His debut film, 'Kolamaavu Kokila,' featuring Nayanthara, was released in 2018 with the support of Anirudh Ravichander. | |
| 5. Some of his successful films include 'Doctor' (2021), 'Beast' (2022), and 'Jailer' (2023). | |
| 6. He had plans to work on a movie with Dhanush after completing 'Jailer' around May 2023. | |
| 7. Nelson made a brief appearance in the song 'Jolly O Gymkhana' in his film 'Beast.' | |
| 8. He values his privacy and doesn't frequently share personal photos on social media. | |
| 9. Despite the cancellation of his initial directorial venture in 2010, Nelson remains a passionate individual dedicated to his craft. | |
| 10. In his free time, he enjoys watching cricket and football. | |
| 11. Nelson Dilipkumar admires Korean movie direction and considers Steven Spielberg as his favorite director. | |
| 12. His films are action thrillers known for incorporating dark humor. | |
| 13. Jailer (2023) became his most successful movie, earning over ₹600 crore globally and ranking among the highest-grossing Indian films. | |
| 14. He is among India's highest-paid directors. |