Dileesh Pothan

Q: Has Dileesh Pothan won any awards?

Yes, Dileesh Pothan has won several awards, including the Kerala State Film Award for Best Direction for 'Maheshinte Prathikaaram'.

Q: When did Dileesh Pothan start his acting career?

Dileesh Pothan began his acting career in the early 2010s, gaining prominence with his role in 'Maheshinte Prathikaaram' in 2016.

Q: What is Dileesh Pothan's net worth?

Dileesh Pothan's estimated net worth is approximately 5 million USD, largely attributed to his successful career in the film industry.

Q: Who are Dileesh Pothan's parents?

Dileesh Pothan's parents are Pothan K. A. and K. K. Sreelatha, who have supported his career in the arts.

Q: What is Dileesh Pothan's most successful film?

One of Dileesh Pothan's most successful films is 'Kumbalangi Nights', which was critically acclaimed and performed well at the box office.

Q: How many children does Dileesh Pothan have?

Dileesh Pothan has one child named Arjun Pothan, born from his marriage to Asha Pothan.

Q: What was Dileesh Pothan's first film?

Dileesh Pothan's first film as an actor was 'Aashiq Abu's' 'Gangster', which marked his entry into the Malayalam film industry.

Known for

Trance (2013)

IMDb 6.9 / 10

2013 / Crime, Drama / 101 min

A violent gang enlists the help of a hypnotherapist in an attempt to locate a painting which somehow vanished in the middle of a...

Name

Dileesh Pothan

Height

5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)

Born

25 March 1980, Irinjalakuda, Kerala, India

Spouses

Asha Pothan (2008–present)

Children

1, Arjun Pothan

Parents

Pothan K. A. (father), K. K. Sreelatha (mother)

Estimated Net Worth

5 million USD

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2023	Movie Kolambi An elderly couple are destined to live amidst these silenced loudspeakers called Kolaambi. But the onus of a dark secret...	Unknown character	Not rated
2023	Movie Christopher A maverick, vigilante cop who is forced to misbehave the limits of law when the system fails. It weaves across...	Abhilash Johnson IPS	TMDB 3.2 / 10
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2021	Movie Malik A past ridden with crime, death and pain is recounted to Freddy, a juvenile criminal, who has been assigned to...	Aboobacker	TMDB 7.2 / 10
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2020	Movie Trance A disheartened motivational speaker gets hired by a corporate to become a preacher until his live stint on television puts...	Avarachan	TMDB 6.8 / 10
2019	Movie Moothon A child from Lakshadweep sets off to Mumbai in pursuit of Akbar, an elder brother who left the island due...	Moosa	TMDB 6.2 / 10
2019	Movie Pranaya Meenukalude Kadal Ajmal, who is a part of the group of people who come together to repair a large boat, falls in...	Unknown character	TMDB 2.0 / 10
2019	Movie Unda SI Manikandan and his police team are dispatched to Basthar, a Maoist area for election duty where they aren't trained...	C. I. Mathews	TMDB 7.1 / 10
2019	Movie Virus A real life account of the deadly Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala, and the courageous fight put on by several...	Prakashan	TMDB 7.4 / 10
2019	Movie Thottappan When his partner in crime goes missing, a small-time crook’s life is transformed as he dedicates himself to raising the...	Johnappan	TMDB 5.0 / 10
2019	Movie Sidharthan Enna Njan Sidharthan, a young man from a superstitious, underdeveloped village in Kerala, rebels against traditions, only to become an "evil-eyed" figure...	Viswanathan	TMDB 5.5 / 10
2019	Movie Oru Yamandan Premakadha Lallu, a happy-go-lucky person who loves to hang out with his friends, is in pursuit of true love. One day,...	Abhilash Karikkan	TMDB 4.3 / 10
2019	Movie Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam A smart Parish priest is highly respected and loved by the villagers until he gets locked up in a secret...	Kattuthara Joy	TMDB 6.1 / 10
2019	Movie Kumbalangi Nights Four brothers living in the fishing hamlet of Kumbalangi share a love-hate relationship with each other. Their relationship progresses when...	Police Inspector Raju Unni	TMDB 8.0 / 10
2019	Movie Lonappante Mammodisa Lonappan happens to attend his school reunion, where he revisits his older self and starts to reflect on his potential....	Kunjuoottan	TMDB 4.8 / 10
2019	Movie Neeyum Njanum A newly married couple moves into a small town hoping to start a new life. But odds are against them...	Unknown character	TMDB 4.0 / 10
2018	Movie Ente Ummante Peru The life and journey of Hameed to find his biological mother and how his life changes when Aisha comes into...	Sivan Kutty	TMDB 6.5 / 10
2018	Movie Samaksham Shivaram is shattered by two deaths he witnessed as a doctor. He then starts questioning the prevalent medical practises and...	Unknown character	Not rated
2018	Movie Joseph Joseph is a retired police officer with adept investigative skills. He accidentally gets involved in a crime case after his...	Peter	TMDB 7.6 / 10
2018	Movie Ladoo A couple decide to elope and get married instead of having a formal wedding with family and friends; however, when...	Suresh	TMDB 4.8 / 10
2018	Movie Oru Kuprasidha Payyan It is a murder mystery which draws its inspiration from the real-life murders in Kerala and explores how a person...	Dr. Suresh Babu	TMDB 6.8 / 10
2018	Movie Drama Set in UK, Drama follows the hilarious yet enthralling journey of a funeral director, who sets out to fulfill the...	Dixon Lopez	TMDB 4.3 / 10
2018	Movie Varathan After losing his job, Aby and his wife, Priya, move back to the latter's family estate in Kerala. However, things...	Benni	TMDB 6.8 / 10
2018	Movie Padayottam The shenanigans of a good-hearted goon and his chums as they try to earn some quick money in the world...	Senan	TMDB 5.9 / 10
2018	Movie Ennaalum Sarath..? Elizabeth is an orphan, raised in a convent, who is loved by all. Yet, one night, the good-natured teenager is...	Doctor	Not rated
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2018	Movie Midnight Run A Young boy escapes from a scrap yard on a festive night and reaches a road. To achieve his goal,...	Truck Driver	Not rated
2018	Movie Nieraali A pleasant road trip takes a nightmarish turn for gemologist Sunny George when he meets with an accident. As his...	Rajan	TMDB 4.1 / 10
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2018	Movie Rosapoo Shajahan and Ambros are two youngsters who struggle to make ends meet. Already neck deep in debt, they try a...	Kuttan	TMDB 3.0 / 10
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2018	Movie Carbon Siby is unmindful of his duties towards his family, but is in the pursuit of making some easy money via...	Thamban	TMDB 6.7 / 10
2017	Movie Tharangam Kallan Pavithran is in negotiation with God to save his great grandchild, who is the latest victim of the curse...	God	TMDB 6.8 / 10
2017	Movie Pokkiri Simon Simon, a charming young Malayalee boy, is a die-hard fan of the Tamil superstar Vijay. However, his parents, who dream...	C. I. Alex	TMDB 4.0 / 10
2017	Movie Njandukalude Naattil Oridavela Sheela Chacko's leads a regular life as a mother, wife and a college lecturer. All this turns around when she...	Varkichan	TMDB 6.8 / 10
2017	Movie Pullikaran Stara Rajakumaran, a talented teacher and also a trainer for other teaching staff. His way of communication and the method he...	Kuryachen	TMDB 4.9 / 10
2017	Movie Honey Bee 2.5 Vishnu, a young man who aspires to become a movie star, faces many difficulties as ill luck follows him everywhere....	Director Thomas George	TMDB 3.8 / 10
2017	Movie Role Models Gowtham is a geeky loner with hardly any social connections, though he was a jovial guy while at college. His...	Boss	TMDB 4.8 / 10
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2017	Movie Rakshadhikari Baiju (Oppu) A kind-hearted government employee in his forties, who spends most of his time with youngsters, selflessly intervenes in the problems...	George	TMDB 7.3 / 10
2017	Movie Aby An emotionally childish man who never outgrows his childish fascination for flying, dreams of making his own aircraft which is...	George R S	TMDB 6.1 / 10
2016	Movie Guppy The story revolves around a boy named Guppy(Master Chethan) who finds his living out of rearing and selling the small...	Krishnan/Village Officer	TMDB 7.4 / 10
2016	Movie Maheshinte Prathikaaram Mahesh, a studio photographer and owner of the studio. As the story moves on, Mahesh encounters an anonymous fight ending...	Eldho	TMDB 7.7 / 10
2015	Movie Rani Padmini Padmini a traditional married woman who goes to Manali, Himachal Pradesh to meet her car rallyist husband Giri . Rani...	Ullas Menon	TMDB 6.6 / 10
2015	Movie Love 24x7 A love story set in the backdrop of media. The movie is written and directed by debutante Sreebala K Menon....	News Reporter	TMDB 6.5 / 10
2015	Movie Chandrettan Evideya Sushama is upset when an astrologer tells her that her husband was in love with a dancer in his previous...	Nadi Jyothishi	TMDB 5.8 / 10
2015	Movie Ennum Eppozhum Vineeth, a senior reporter, tries to interview Deepa, a junior family court lawyer for the new edition of a magazine....	Deepa's client's Son	TMDB 5.7 / 10
2014	Movie Tamaar Padaar ACP Pouran mistakes two innocent circus performers, Jumper Thambi and Tubelight Mani, to be dangerous terrorists and arrests them. Pouran...	Siby Karimannoor	TMDB 4.7 / 10
2014	Movie Gangster Akbar, a powerful name in the Mangalore underworld shares his business lead with Mani Menon and Uncle Sam. They share...	DYSP Vithura Chengalath	TMDB 3.3 / 10
2014	Movie Hangover The film showcases four friends from different tiers of society and how despite their devil-may-care personas rise up to tackle...	Unknown character	TMDB 3.0 / 10
2013	Movie Paisa Paisa The story unfolds the events happening in just four hours of a day in two cities - Kochi and Chennai....	Omanakuttan	TMDB 4.6 / 10
2012	Movie 22 Female Kottayam Tessa, a young nurse, is betrayed by her lover, Cyril, and sexually assaulted by his employer. After she is released...	Advocate Philip Pothan	TMDB 7.3 / 10
2011	Movie Salt N' Pepper Kalidasan, a foodie, receives a phone call not intended for him. He finds that the person at the other end,...	Director	TMDB 7.2 / 10
1999	Movie Chandranudikkunna Dikhil Mukudan comes to a rural town to start his job as the local bank field officer. Through a series of...	Man at movie theatre	TMDB 6.4 / 10
TBA	Movie Udumbanchola Vision	Unknown character	Not rated
TBA	Movie Samavarthi	Unknown character	Not rated
TBA	Movie Shalamon	Unknown character	Not rated
TBA	Movie 9MM	Unknown character	Not rated

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2026	Movie Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Ashley's homecoming from abroad takes an emotional turn when a wedding next door stirs memories of her first love, Justin.	Producer Production	Not rated
2024	Movie Premalu Sachin, a carefree graduate, crosses paths with Reenu, a spirited IT professional, in Hyderabad. As their friendship deepens, unspoken feelings,...	Producer Production	TMDB 7.8 / 10
2023	Movie O.Baby A caretaker's ancestrally formed relationship with a family is strained when the caretaker's son disrespects age-old traditions, wants to challenge...	Producer Production	TMDB 5.0 / 10
2023	Movie Thankam Thankam follows the story of Muthu and Kannan, two gold agents from Thrissur, known as the gold capital of India....	Producer Production	TMDB 6.5 / 10
2022	Movie Palthu Janwar Palthu Janwar is a refreshing take on the relation between humans and domestic animals. The movie sketches the life of...	Producer Production	TMDB 6.9 / 10
2021	Movie Joji Joji, an engineering dropout and the youngest son of a rich family lives with his aspirations of becoming super wealthy....	Producer Production	TMDB 7.5 / 10
2021	Movie Joji Joji, an engineering dropout and the youngest son of a rich family lives with his aspirations of becoming super wealthy....	Director Directing	TMDB 7.5 / 10
2019	Movie Kumbalangi Nights Four brothers living in the fishing hamlet of Kumbalangi share a love-hate relationship with each other. Their relationship progresses when...	Producer Production	TMDB 8.0 / 10
2017	Movie Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum Prasad and Sreeja are a couple planning to set up a new life in Kasargod. On a bus journey they...	Director Directing	TMDB 7.2 / 10
2016	Movie Maheshinte Prathikaaram Mahesh, a studio photographer and owner of the studio. As the story moves on, Mahesh encounters an anonymous fight ending...	Director Directing	TMDB 7.7 / 10
TBA	Movie Karate Chandran	Producer Production	Not rated
TBA	Movie Untitled Mohanlal - Dileesh Pothan Film	Director Directing	Not rated
TBA	Movie Untitled Sandeep Pradeep Movie	Producer Production	Not rated

Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil

2026 / TMDB 5.7

Cherukkanum Pennum

2025 / TMDB 1.0

Ronth

2025 / TMDB 7.3

Ouseppinte Osiyathu

2025 / TMDB 6.6

Machante Malakha

2025 / TMDB 1.0

Tiger's Pond

2025 / TMDB 8.0

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