Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Director |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 19/02/1981 |
| Age | 45 years |
| Birthplace | Kottayam, Kerala, India |
Latest News about Dileesh Pothan
13/07/2025
Dileesh Pothan was interviewed by The New Indian Express on 13th July 2025, where he discussed his creative philosophy and the importance of creative freedom in filmmaking. He emphasized that every filmmaker should fight for their artistic vision and highlighted his journey as one of the most influential voices in contemporary Malayalam cinema.
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Bio/Wiki
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| Full Name | Dileesh Philip |
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 assistant 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 including '22 Female Kottayam' (2012), 'Da Thadiya' (2012), and 'Gangster' (2014), and gained recognition for his directorial debut 'Maheshinte Prathikaaram' (2016), which won the Best Feature Film in Malayalam at the 64th National Film Awards and him the Best Director at the 64th Filmfare Awards South, along with 'Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum' (2017) and 'Joji' (2021). He formed the production company Working Class Hero in 2018 with Syam Pushkaran, which produced 'Kumbalangi Nights'. In 2021, he directed 'Joji', a film inspired by Shakespeare's Macbeth, starring Fahadh Faasil. He also directed 'Thangam' (2021), produced by Working Class Hero, starring Fahadh Faasil and directed by Shahid Arafat. |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/dileeshpothan/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Dileesh's training in theatre arts significantly shaped his acting style for films. | |
| 2. He gained technical expertise from his earlier work in television and short films before moving to cinema. | |
| 3. Before his acting debut, he worked as an assistant director on multiple films under Aashiq Abu. | |
| 4. His first notable role as an actor was in the film 'Salt N’ Pepper'. | |
| 5. He formed a production company called Working Class Hero, which produced the film 'Kumbalangi Nights'. | |
| 6. In 'Joji', he played a significant role while also directing the film, which draws inspiration from Shakespeare's Macbeth. | |
| 7. He was the chief associate director in Dileesh Nair's 2014 film 'Tamaar Padaar'. | |
| 8. He co-founded the production company Working Class Hero with Syam Pushkaran in 2018. | |
| 9. He directed 'Thangam' (2021), a film starring Fahadh Faasil and directed by Shahid Arafat. |