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Dileesh Nair | |
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| Born | 23 July 1981 |
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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 Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Malayalam cinema. He started out as a 2D animator. He made his script writing debut with Salt N' Pepper (2011) along with Syam Pushkaran. [1] He debuted as film director with Tamaar Padaar (2014). [2]
Dileesh Nair was born in Thodupuzha, Kerala. He worked as a 2D animator for clients in Australia and the Middle East based out of Kochi. [3]
Dileesh Nair penned the script for Salt N' Pepper with his friend Syam Pushkaran. Salt N’Pepper’s Telugu, Tamil and Hindi remake rights have been bought by actor-film director Prakash Raj. In 2012, he wrote the script for Da Thadiya (2012); another film directed by Aashiq Abu; along with Syam Pushkaran and Abhilash S Kumar. He also wrote script for the movie Idukki Gold (film) (2013). [4] He has also appeared in cameo roles in films such as 22 Female Kottayam , Da Thadiya , Idiots .
He made his directorial debut with Tamaar Padaar starring Prithviraj 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 with Syam Pushkaran |
| 2012 | Da Thadiya | Co-written with Syam Pushkaran & Abhilash S Kumar |
| 2013 | Idukki Gold | Co-written with Syam Pushkaran and Santhosh Echikkanam |
| 2017 | Mayaanadhi | Co-written with Syam Pushkaran |
| 2024 | Rifle Club | Co-written with Syam Pushkaran and Suhas-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 with Aashiq Abu and Syam Pushkaran |
| Movie Street Film Awards [10] | Best Screenplay | Shared with Syam Pushkaran | ||
| Vanitha Film Awards | Best Screenplay | Shared with Syam Pushkaran | ||
| North American Film Awards [11] | Best Screenplay | Shared with Syam Pushkaran | ||
Baburaj Jacob, mononymously known as Baburaj, is an Indian actor, director, and screenwriter who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema and has also appeared in Tamil and Hindi films. He began and established his career in cinema by playing antagonistic roles and graduated to comedic and character roles after the 2011 film Salt N' Pepper.
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