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Dileesh Nair | |
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| Born | (1981-07-23)23 July 1981 (age 43) |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouse | Saranya Nair |
| Children | 2 |
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Dileesh Nair (born 23 July 1981) is an Indianfilm director andscreenwriter who works inMalayalam cinema. He started out as a 2D animator. He made his script writing debut withSalt N' Pepper (2011) along withSyam Pushkaran.[1] He debuted as film director withTamaar Padaar (2014).[2]
Dileesh Nair was born inThodupuzha,Kerala. He worked as a2Danimator for clients inAustralia and theMiddle East based out ofKochi.[3]
Dileesh Nair penned the script forSalt N' Pepper with his friendSyam Pushkaran.Salt N’Pepper’sTelugu,Tamil andHindi remake rights have been bought byactor-film directorPrakash Raj. In 2012, he wrote the script forDa Thadiya (2012); another film directed byAashiq Abu; along withSyam Pushkaran and Abhilash S Kumar. He also wrote script for the movieIdukki Gold (film) (2013).[4] He has also appeared in cameo roles in films such as22 Female Kottayam,Da Thadiya,Idiots.
He made his directorial debut withTamaar Padaar starringPrithviraj Sukumaran,Baburaj,Chemban Vinod Jose and Srinda Ashab in pivotal roles.[5] The film received a mixed response from the audience and critics.
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 2014 | Tamaar Padaar | Also writer |
| 2025 | Lovely† | [6] |
| Year | Film | Notes |
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| 2011 | Salt N' Pepper | Co-written withSyam Pushkaran |
| 2012 | Da Thadiya | Co-written withSyam Pushkaran & Abhilash S Kumar |
| 2013 | Idukki Gold | Co-written withSyam Pushkaran andSanthosh Echikkanam |
| 2017 | Mayaanadhi | Co-written withSyam Pushkaran |
| 2024 | Rifle Club | Co-written withSyam Pushkaran andSuhas-Sharfu[7] |
| Year | Film | Role | Ref. |
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| 2012 | 22 Female Kottayam | Cameo appearance | |
| Idiots | Cameo appearance | ||
| Da Thadiya | Gligesh | ||
| 2019 | Virus | Shanthan Vaidyar | |
| 2020 | Anjaam Pathiraa | Cocaine Shameer | |
| 2022 | Naaradan | Kuttettan | |
| 2023 | Pulimada | CPO Chandrabos | [8] |
| Year | Film | Award | Category | Notes |
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| 2017 | Mayaanadhi | Padmarajan Award[9] | Best Film | Shared withAashiq Abu andSyam Pushkaran |
| Movie Street Film Awards[10] | Best Screenplay | Shared withSyam Pushkaran | ||
| Vanitha Film Awards | Best Screenplay | Shared withSyam Pushkaran | ||
| North American Film Awards[11] | Best Screenplay | Shared withSyam Pushkaran |