Quick Info
| Profession | Film Director |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 02/05/1982 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |
Latest News about Mahesh Narayanan
28/08/2025
Mahesh Narayanan received the Best Director Award at the Kerala State Film Awards for his work on 'Patriot,' marking his second Best Director win at the state level after 'Ariyippu.' The award highlighted his consistent ability to handle large‑scale, ensemble-driven projects with narrative clarity and emotional depth.
15/03/2025
Mahesh Narayanan's film 'Patriot,' a multistarrer featuring Mammootty, Mohanlal, and Fahadh Faasil, was released to strong critical and commercial response. The film was praised for its layered narrative and technical finesse, reinforcing Narayanan's reputation as one of Malayalam cinema's leading contemporary directors.
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Bio/Wiki
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" (167 cm) |
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| Weight | 74 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Narayanan |
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| Mother | Geetha (doctor) |
| Siblings | Ganesh Narayanan (younger brother, doctor) |
| Spouse | Ramya |
| Children | 1 Daughter |
Career
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| Career Overview | Mahesh Narayanan embarked on his career in the Malayalam film industry as an advertisement editor after completing his education. He made his debut as a film editor with 'Rathri Mazha' in 2007, which won several Kerala State Film Awards. He transitioned into screenwriting with 'Mili' (2015) before making his directorial debut with 'Take Off' (2017), inspired by the dramatic rescue of Indian nurses from Iraq. His innovative projects include 'C U Soon,' notable for being India's first computer screen film. He has also worked in Tamil and Hindi films and continues to work as a film editor across various Indian languages. In 2024 he directed the multistarrer 'Patriot' featuring Mammootty, Mohanlal, and Fahadh Faasil, which earned him another Best Director Award at the Kerala State Film Awards. |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/maheshnarayanan/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/maheshnarayananofficial/ | |
| https://twitter.com/maheshnarayanan |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Mahesh Narayanan started his career editing advertisements before moving on to documentaries and short films. | |
| 2. His film 'Take Off' was a box office success that showcased the struggles of Indian nurses during a crisis. | |
| 3. He is recognized for his use of modern technology in filmmaking, particularly with 'C U Soon,' shot entirely on an iPhone. | |
| 4. As an editor, he worked on Kamal Haasan's films Vishwaroopam and Vishwaroopam II. | |
| 5. His films have been screened at international film festivals including Moscow, Rotterdam, and Shanghai. | |
| 6. He is known for blending realistic storytelling with strong technical control, especially in editing and cinematography. |