Dhyan Sreenivasan

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Dhyan Sreenivasan
Born20 December
OccupationActor
Years active2013–present
Spouse
Arpita Sebastian
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(m. 2017)​
[1]
Children1
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Dhyan Sreenivasan (born 20 December) is an Indian actor who works in Malayalam films. He made his acting debut with Thira (2013), directed by his elder brother Vineeth Sreenivasan. [2]

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Early and personal life

Dhyan was born on 20th December. [3] He is the younger son of noted actor, director and screenwriter Sreenivasan.[ citation needed ] His brother Vineeth Sreenivasan is a singer, actor and director who also works in Malayalam cinema. Dhyan married his longtime girlfriend Arpita Sebastian on 7 April 2017. [1] [4]

Career

Dhyan made his film debut in 2013, with the Malayalam film Thira which has Shobana in main lead role. In the film, he did a supporting role along with two-time National Award winning actress Shobana. [2] His performance in the film was generally well-received by critics and the audience. [5] [6]

Filmography

As actor

Key
†Denotes films that have not yet been released
List of Malayalam film acting credits
YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2013 Thira Naveen [7]
2015 Kunjiramayanam Lalu [8]
Adi Kapyare Kootamani Bhanu Prasad [9]
2016 Mudhugauv Tribal Gang MemberCameo in end credits
Ore Mukham Zachariah Pothen [10]
2017 Goodalochana VarunAlso writer [11]
2019 Kuttymama Shekharankutty [12]
Sachin Sachin [13]
Love Action Drama Himself
  • Director and writer
  • Cameo in the song "Kudukku"
2022 Sathyam Mathrame Bodhippikku ACP James
Udal Kiran
Prakashan Parakkatte SuniAlso writer
Sayanna Varthakal Dennis [14]
VeekamKiran [15]
2023 Khali Purse of Billionaires Bibin Vijay [16]
Higuita Ayyappadas [17]
Janaki Jaane LishanCameo [18]
Jailer Jailer Shantaram [19]
Achan Oru Vazha VechuHimselfCameo
Nadhikalil Sundari Yamuna Kannan [20] [21]
Cheena Trophy Rajesh [22]
Bullet DiariesRaju [23] [24]
2024Iyer in ArabiaRahul [25]
Varshangalkku Shesham Venu Koothuparambu [26] [27]
Malayalee from India Malghosh [28]
Nadikar HimselfCameo [29]
Kudumbasthreeyum Kunjadum [30]
Machante Maalakha†TBA [31]
Swargathile Katturumbu†TBA [32]
TBA Anand Sreebala† [33]
Thrayam†Post-production [34]
ID†Post-production [35]
Joy Full Enjoy†JoyFilming [36]
Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira†Filming [37]

As writer/director

List of film credits as writer or director
YearTitleOther RolesActorsNotes
2017 Goodalochana Screenplay Aju Varghese, Sreenath Bhasi, Hareesh Kanaran, Mamta Mohandas
2019 Love Action Drama Story, Screenplay, Direction Nivin Pauly, Nayanthara, Aju Varghese Directorial debut
2021 Prakashan Parakkatte Story, Screenplay Mathew Thomas, Dileesh Pothan, Nisha Sarang
20229 MMScreenplay Manju Warrier, Dileesh Pothan, Sunny Wayne [38]

As producer

List of film producer credits
YearTitleActorsNotes
2021 Saajan Bakery Since 1962 Aju Varghese, Lena, Ranjitha Menon [39]

Television

List of television credits
YearTitleRoleChannelRef.
2022Star Magic Mentor Flowers TV [40]
2023Cook with comedyJudge Asianet [41]

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