Bio/Wiki
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 171 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| School | Emmanuel's High School, Kothanalloor |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | December 2012 |
Family
| Father | Kollamparambil Philip |
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| Mother | Chinnamma |
| Spouse | Jimsy |
| Children | 1 Son, 1 Daughter |
Career
| Summary | Dileesh Pothan's career began with a strong foundation in theatre arts, which influenced his approach to realistic acting in Malayalam cinema. He transitioned from television and short content to films, starting as an associate director for the 2010 film '9 KK Road' before emerging as a director and actor. His initial role was as a junior artist in the movie 'Chandranudikunna Dikkil' (1999). He has collaborated closely with filmmaker Aashiq Abu on several projects and gained recognition for his directorial work, including the acclaimed film 'Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum' (2017) and 'Joji' (2021). |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/dileeshpothan/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Dileesh's training in theatre arts significantly shaped his acting style for films. | |
| He gained technical expertise from his earlier work in television and short films before moving to cinema. | |
| Before his acting debut, he worked as an assistant director on multiple films under Aashiq Abu. | |
| His first notable role as an actor was in the film 'Salt N’ Pepper'. | |
| He formed a production company called Working Class Hero, which produced the film 'Kumbalangi Nights'. | |
| In 'Joji', he played a significant role while also directing the film, which draws inspiration from Shakespeare's Macbeth. |
